A cleansing composition includes at least three visually distinct phase layers. The first visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent and has a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value that is greater than 15 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3 and includes at least one cationic surfactant and at least one inorganic salt. The second visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value less than 7.5 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3. And the third visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value that is between 8 and 10 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3.

A cleansing composition includes at least three visually distinct phase layers. The first visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent and has a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value that is greater than 15 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3 and includes at least one cationic surfactant and at least one inorganic salt. The second visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value less than 7.5 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3. And the third visually distinct phase layer includes at least one cosmetic solvent having a Hilderbrand solubility parameter δ value that is between 8 and 10 cal..sup.1/3. cm.sup.−2/3.

A cleansing composition includes at least two visually distinct phase layers that include a first visually distinct phase layer including at least one amino-acid derived cationic surfactant, and at least one inorganic salt, and a second visually distinct phase layer including at least one plant-derived alkane or plant-derived alkylether. The at least one cationic surfactant is an amino acid based cationic surfactant that may be selected from a derivative ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof, and ethyl cocoyl arginate or a salt thereof (PCA ethyl cocoyl arginate). The first visually distinct phase layer may be present at about 50% to about 95% and the second visually distinct phase layer may be present at about 5% to about 50%, by weight, based on the total weight of the cleansing composition.

A cleansing composition includes at least two visually distinct phase layers that include a first visually distinct phase layer including at least one amino-acid derived cationic surfactant, and at least one inorganic salt, and a second visually distinct phase layer including at least one plant-derived alkane or plant-derived alkylether. The at least one cationic surfactant is an amino acid based cationic surfactant that may be selected from a derivative ethyl lauroyl arginate or a salt thereof, and ethyl cocoyl arginate or a salt thereof (PCA ethyl cocoyl arginate). The first visually distinct phase layer may be present at about 50% to about 95% and the second visually distinct phase layer may be present at about 5% to about 50%, by weight, based on the total weight of the cleansing composition.

A method of freeze-drying aqueous cosmetic compositions is provided, which produces the freeze-dried cosmetic in tablet form. The compositions contain amounts of trehalose and polyethylene glycol that render the tablets of the invention easy to handle, non-hygroscopic, and fast to dissolve.

The present invention relates to a combination comprising polyglyceryl-4 caprate and glyceryl monocaprylate, its use as emollient and/or cleansing agent and to the resulting cosmetic compositions.

An alkylene oxide derivative represented by formula (1), wherein a ratio Mz/Mw of a weight average molecular weight (Mw) and z average molecular weight (Mz) calculated from a chromatogram obtained by gel permeation chromatography measurement of the alkylene oxide derivative satisfies formula (2) below:

[00001]$\begin{array}{cc}{Z-\left[O-{\left(PO\right)}_a-{\left(PO\right)}_b/\left(EO\right)c\right]-H]}_n& \left(1\right)\\ 5\leqq M_z/M_w\leqq 60& \left(2\right)\end{array}$

where Z, n, PO, EO, a, b and c are as defined herein; a+b+c≥10, and b/c=1/5˜5/1; (PO).sub.b/(EO).sub.c indicates that PO and EO are randomly added; and a random ratio x of PO and EO satisfies 0.1≤x≤1.

Cosmetic compositions, and methods of use, where the cosmetic compositions are multi-purpose oil-in-water emulsions that contain (i) a surfactant system of high HLB surfactants and (ii) a high load of talc. The emulsions are capable of being used as a base for eye cosmetics, in order to enhance wear of eyeshadow and removal of mascara.

A makeup removal composition includes at least one of each of a silicone-based emulsifier, a branched, liquid alkane, an emollient ester, ether, or carbonate, a hydrating agent, and water. In some embodiments, the composition may further include one or more additives including preservatives, actives, and fragrances.

A makeup removal composition includes at least one of each of a silicone-based emulsifier, a branched, liquid alkane, an emollient ester, ether, or carbonate, a hydrating agent, and water. In some embodiments, the composition may further include one or more additives including preservatives, actives, and fragrances.