An objective of the invention is to provide a sunscreen cosmetic that increases the ultraviolet protection power of ultraviolet protectants, thereby achieving high ultraviolet protection power using only a small amount of ultraviolet protectants, while simultaneously providing an excellent texture and placing little strain on the skin. The sunscreen cosmetic according to the present invention contains the following components (A) to (C): (A) an ultraviolet protectant; (B) silica having a particle size of 0.3 to 1 .Math.m; and (C) a powder having a particle size of 1 to 30 .Math.m; wherein the (C) powder is of one or more types selected from the group consisting of silica, aluminum starch octenyl succinate, cellulose or derivatives thereof, waxes, mica, sericite and biodegradable resins.

Anhydrous cosmetic compositions that provide improved dispersion of pigments and fillers, and solids spreading, as well as providing a matte color or mattifying effect. The anhydrous cosmetic compositions comprise a polyhydroxyalkanoate; a polysiloxane elastomer; and a filler, a pigment, or both.

The present invention relates to anhydrous compositions including at least one silicone film former; from about 10% by weight to about 20% by weight of expanded perlite having an average particle size of less than about 50 microns; at least one silicone elastomer; and at least one volatile solvent.

The present invention relates to oral composition and the method of preparation and use of such composition for inhibiting, reducing, and/or disrupting oral biofilm. The composition comprises a stabilizing matrix, a cationic biocide, and a peroxide source.

A method of moisturizing skin of a person is disclosed. The method can include topically applying to the skin of the person a composition comprising an effective amount of an aqueous, alcoholic, or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Parkia biglobosa, wherein the composition moisturizes the skin.

The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising: from 30% to 89% by weight of at least one polar oil with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 6% to 45% by weight of at least one C.sub.2-C.sub.6 aliphatic monoalcohol with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 4% to 30% by weight of hexylene glycol with respect to the total weight of the composition; from 8% to 40% by weight of dipropylene glycol with respect to the total weight of the composition; and at least one hydrophilic active agent, said composition containing less than 15% by weight of water with respect to the total weight of the composition.

An anhydrous topical composition provides a water repellent surface. The anhydrous topical composition has at least one film former with surface tension lower than 35 dynes/cm, at least one particle having a hydrophobic surface or a hydrophobic surface treatment, and a volatile topical carrier.

Hair spray compositions comprising a liquid carrier, hollow, fluid-filled micropspheres, a polymer fixative, and propellant are provided.

An anhydrous topical composition provides a water repellent surface. The anhydrous topical composition has at least one film former with surface tension lower than 35 dynes/cm, at least one particle having a hydrophobic surface or a hydrophobic surface treatment, and a volatile topical carrier.

Provided is a makeup cosmetic having bright fluorescent colouring whilst still having excellent transparency (being clear), and a cosmetic colouring material that is suitable for the cosmetic. The makeup cosmetic comprises (A) at least one kind of oil-soluble dye selected from the group consisting of red no. 218, red no. 223 and orange no. 201, (B) particles of a specific material selected from hydroxyapatite, calcium carbonate, a metal oxide (other than ferric oxide) and silica, and (C) oil, wherein the blending amount of pigment is not greater than 0.5 mass %, and the blending amount of water is less than 1.5 mass %. The makeup cosmetic, achieves high luminance fluorescent colouring whilst also having excellent transparency, and can be used as a lip cosmetic, blusher or eye shadow.