Disclosed are aqueous dispersions (A), comprising a micronized organic UV filter (a) selected from (a.sub.1) the micronized compound of formula (1), wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently from each other are C.sub.1-C.sub.20alkyl; C.sub.2-C.sub.20alkenyl; C.sub.3-C.sub.10ocycloalkyl; C.sub.3-C.sub.10cycloalkenyl; or R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the linking nitrogen atom form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; A is N(R.sub.3); O; or the direct bond; B is a bivalent radical selected from alkylene, cycloalkylene alkenylene or phenylene radical which is optionally substituted by a carbonyl- or carboxy group; a radical of formula *CH.sub.2CCCH.sub.2; or the divalent radical *-B-* corresponds to the formula (1a), wherein n.sub.1 is a number from 1 to 3; A is N(R.sub.3); or O; and R.sub.3 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-C.sub.5alkyl; or hydroxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.5alkyl; (a.sub.2) the micronized compound of formula (2), wherein T.sub.1 is hydrogen; C.sub.1-C.sub.12alkyl; preferably iso-octyl, or C.sub.1-C.sub.4alkyl substituted by phenyl; (a.sub.3) the micronized compound of formula (3a); wherein R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 independently from each other are hydrogen; C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl; or C.sub.6-C.sub.12acryl; R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and R.sub.8 independently from each other, are hydrogen; C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl; or a radical of formula (3b); wherein R.sub.9, R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 independently from each other, are hydrogen; or C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkyl; (a.sub.4) the micronized compound of formula (4); wherein R.sub.12 and R.sub.13, independently from each other, represent hydrogen; halogen; C.sub.1-C.sub.12alkyl: C.sub.1-C.sub.18hydroxy; C.sub.1-C.sub.18alkoxy; poly(ethoxy)-alkoxy with a C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl fragment and an ethoxy number ranging from 1 to 4; C.sub.1-C.sub.4mono- or dialkyl amino, R.sub.14 represents halogen; hydroxy; amino; phenyl which is optionally substituted 1 to 3 times by a hydroxy radical situated at least in a para or phenyl position, possibly 1 to 3 times substituted in an ortho, meta or para position by a C.sub.1-C.sub.12alkoxy or cyano or C.sub.1-C.sub.7alkyl-amino group; and (b) a vinylpyrrolidone copolymer or homopolymer.

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Disclosed is a skin care composition comprising starch, benzotriazole derivative sunscreen, whitening pigment and a cosmetically acceptable carrier, wherein the starch is present in amount of less than 2.2% by weight of the composition, and the benzotriazole derivative sunscreen is present in amount of less than 0.22% by weight of the composition.

The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising at least one inorganic micropigment, characterized in that said cosmetic compositions are substantially free of any C.sub.12-16 alkyl poly-glucoside.

The present invention relates to a method for protecting the skin against UV rays, using two cosmetic compositions for protecting against UV rays, the sun protection indices of which are different from each other, this method consisting in applying to the skin, before or during exposure to sunlight, a first composition having a certain sun protection index, and then in applying, during exposure to sunlight, onto the residual deposit of the first composition, the second cosmetic composition having a sun protection index lower than that of the first composition. This method advantageously makes it possible to not reapply the first composition, but to use a second product that is much more pleasant to use, while at the same time obtaining the level of protection afforded by the deposit of the initial first composition. The invention also relates to a sun protection kit comprising a first composition for protecting against UV rays having a sun protection index of greater than or equal to 30, and at least a second cosmetic composition for protecting against UV rays, having a sun protection index of less than or equal to 20, the two compositions being packaged separately.

Sunscreen composition including a combination of a linear ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether that includes a covalently bound UV-chromophore, and at least one non-polymeric UV-screening compounds.

A stable, compact, low-viscosity personal care compositions that includes 20-40% total surfactant. The total surfactant includes a branched anionic surfactant and a linear sulfated anionic surfactant. The linear and branched surfactants both have an alkyl tail with more than 12 carbon atoms and are present at ratio of linear to branched surfactant of 0.4 to 5. The personal care composition may optionally include an electrolytic viscosity modifier. The compact shampoo has a viscosity of less than 2000 mPa-s. The compact personal care composition is formulated to enable convenient dilution by a user and, when diluted, provide in a desirable cleaning experience.

Compositions including a discontinuous oil phase homogeneously dispersed in a continuous water phase, the oil phase containing a sunscreen agent that includes a polymer composition containing a linear, ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether, the linear, ultraviolet radiation absorbing polyether including a chemically bound UV-chromophore; and an oil-in water emulsifier component including an anionic oil-in-water emulsifier in an amount such that the composition includes about 0.5 percent by weight to about 3 percent by weight of the anionic oil-in-water emulsifier.

Compositions and formulations for hair treatment are provided herein. Methods for hair treatment, such as methods for preventing or treating hair loss or hair thinning, are also provided herein. The methods and formulations may promote hair growth, hair restoration or hair thickening, or increase hair density or hair growth rate.

The present technology relates to UV radiation-absorbing and/or visible radiation-absorbing compounds, and use of same in the preparation of compositions for protecting biological and nonbiological material against UV and/or visible radiation. Specifically, the compounds of the present technology may be used in the preparation of compositions for protecting biological or non-biological material against UV radiation, in particular UVA, UVB, UVC or visible radiation, or any combinations thereof. The biological material can be skin and the composition and/or the formulation can be a cosmetic or personal care composition, such as a sunscreen composition. The non-biological material can be an article of manufacture such as a textile or fabric.

The present application relates to perfume raw materials, perfumes, perfume delivery systems and consumer products comprising such perfume raw materials, perfumes and/or such perfume delivery systems, as well as processes for making and using such perfume raw materials, perfume delivery systems and consumer products. The perfumes disclosed herein expand the perfume communities' options.