An iron oxide containing effect pigment, and methods for producing and using the same are discussed. The iron oxide containing effect pigment may include an iron oxide coating in direct contact with a particulate substrate, which may have high levels of hematite, magnetite, or maghemite; and low amounts of toxic metals. A method for producing the pigment may include chemical vapor deposition of iron pentacarbonyl onto a particulate substrate. The iron oxide containing effect pigments may be incorporated into compositions, such as cosmetics.

An iron oxide containing effect pigment, and methods for producing and using the same are discussed. The iron oxide containing effect pigment may include an iron oxide coating in direct contact with a particulate substrate, which may have high levels of hematite, magnetite, or maghemite; and low amounts of toxic metals. A method for producing the pigment may include chemical vapor deposition of iron pentacarbonyl onto a particulate substrate. The iron oxide containing effect pigments may be incorporated into compositions, such as cosmetics.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a nail polish remover composition comprising a glycolipid to reduce the occurrence of dry and/or irritated skin as well as dry nails adjacent to the nails, and/or hydrate the skin and nails. The presence of glycolipids in the composition further facilitates wetting of the nail care product and removal of the product from the nail. In another aspect, the present invention pertains to a treatment composition and method of using such composition to hydrate nails and surrounding skin and/or treat a fungal infection of hands and feet.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a nail polish remover composition comprising a glycolipid to reduce the occurrence of dry and/or irritated skin as well as dry nails adjacent to the nails, and/or hydrate the skin and nails. The presence of glycolipids in the composition further facilitates wetting of the nail care product and removal of the product from the nail. In another aspect, the present invention pertains to a treatment composition and method of using such composition to hydrate nails and surrounding skin and/or treat a fungal infection of hands and feet.

The present invention relates to a water-soluble and/or water-swellable hybrid polymer, to a composition comprising the hybrid polymer, as well as to the use of the hybrid polymer as a thickening agent, structurant, and/or rheology modifier.

The present invention relates to a water-soluble and/or water-swellable hybrid polymer, to a composition comprising the hybrid polymer, as well as to the use of the hybrid polymer as a thickening agent, structurant, and/or rheology modifier.

A method for removing a radiation-polymerized cosmetic coating from nails comprising applying a solvent system comprising a hydroxyl-containing solvent and a non-hydroxyl-containing solvent to a polymerized nail coating. A two package system comprising a first package comprising polymerizable nail coating composition comprising a (meth)acrylic oligomer, (meth)acrylic monomer, or a mixture of a (meth)acrylic oligomer and a (meth)acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator, wherein the oligomer or monomer has an acidic or basic ionizable group and a second package comprising a solvent system for removing the polymerizable nail coating composition after it has been applied to a nail and radiation cured, the solvent system comprising a hydroxyl-containing solvent and a non-hydroxyl-containing solvent. A radiation-curable coating composition for human nails is also disclosed.

A method for removing a radiation-polymerized cosmetic coating from nails comprising applying a solvent system comprising a hydroxyl-containing solvent and a non-hydroxyl-containing solvent to a polymerized nail coating. A two package system comprising a first package comprising polymerizable nail coating composition comprising a (meth)acrylic oligomer, (meth)acrylic monomer, or a mixture of a (meth)acrylic oligomer and a (meth)acrylic monomer, and a photoinitiator, wherein the oligomer or monomer has an acidic or basic ionizable group and a second package comprising a solvent system for removing the polymerizable nail coating composition after it has been applied to a nail and radiation cured, the solvent system comprising a hydroxyl-containing solvent and a non-hydroxyl-containing solvent. A radiation-curable coating composition for human nails is also disclosed.

A single-use wipe impregnated with a nail polish remover formulation comprising a hydroxyl-alkyl ester having formula (I):

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wherein R.sup.1 is H, methyl, ethyl, or n-propyl; m is 1 to 3; and n is 2 to 6.

A single-use wipe impregnated with a nail polish remover formulation comprising a hydroxyl-alkyl ester having formula (I):

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wherein R.sup.1 is H, methyl, ethyl, or n-propyl; m is 1 to 3; and n is 2 to 6.