Abstract: The invention relates to a product, which contains two compositions, one composition containing polymer particles dispersed in a physiological medium and which is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer in a liquid phase and a first coloring agent; and a second composition containing a second coloring agent, one of the coloring agents being a goniochromatic agent and the other being a monochrome agent, and methods of using the product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a topical composition and in particular a cosmetic composition comprising a saturated and branched C24 to C28 fatty alcohol or fatty acid ester, in particular in the form of an oil at room temperature and of high molecular weight. This composition is non-greasy and glossy and is intended in particular for caring for, treating or making up the skin, both of the human body and face, lips and superficial body growths, such as the hair, eyelashes, eyebrows or nails.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions suited for improvedly UV-photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet irradiation, advantageously oil-in-water emulsions, contain SPF-synergistically enhancing amounts of (a) at least one UV-screening benzotriazole-substituted silicon compound and (b) at least one UV-screening cinnamic acid derivative, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, to care for and/or make up the skin and/or integuments and/or the lips, which can be in the form of a cast product or a gel, comprising at least one non-volatile hydrocarbon-based oil with a molecular mass ranging from 230 to 420 g/Mol, a non-volatile silicone compound which is soluble or dispersible in the non-volatile hydrocarbon-based oil, and an inert particulate phase containing at least one chemically inert filler. The invention also relates to a care or make-up process for the skin, integuments and the lips using such a composition. More especially, the invention is a solid make-up product for the lips, having transfer-resistance and migration-resistance properties while at the same time being glossy and comfortable to wear over time.

Abstract: A composition for removing make-up from keratinous material comprised of a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain combined with a make-up-removing system comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent and/or an oil and/or a surfactant. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5.

Abstract: A composition for removing make-up from keratinous material comprised of a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain combined with a make-up-removing system comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent and/or an oil and/or a surfactant. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5.

Abstract: A transfer-resistant make-up or care composition, comprising: a fatty phase, and a volatile solvent comprising a linear decamethyltetrasiloxane and at least one additional solvent which has an evaporation speed that is greater than the evaporation speed of the linear decamethyltetrasiloxane.

Abstract: The present application relates to an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising at least one silicone-containing compound and a specific fatty acid ester. This composition may be used as a care product and/or a make-up product for the skin and/or for keratinous materials.

Abstract: A solid transfer-resistant make-up or care composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium: at least one volatile hydrocarbon based oil, and as a hardening agent, at least one functionalized synthetic wax having at least one hydroxyl or carboxyl functional group and having a melting point of between 75° C. and 120° C. and Hansen Solubility Parameters, &dgr;d, &dgr;h such that: 15.50≦&dgr;d≦18.50 (J/cm3)½, 4.50≦&dgr;a≦7.50 (J/cm3)½, wherein &dgr;a=(&dgr;p2+&dgr;h2)½.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions suited for improvedly UV-photoprotecting human skin and/or hair against the deleterious effects of ultraviolet irradiation, advantageously oil-in-water emulsions, contain SPF-synergistically enhancing amounts of (a) at least one UV-screening benzotriazole-substituted silicon compound and (b) at least one UV-screening cinnamic acid derivative, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically/dermatologically acceptable vehicle, diluent or carrier therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition, which includes:

Abstract: A lip care composition, in particular an anhydrous composition, containing, as physiologically acceptable active care agent, acexamic acid, preferably dissolved or dispersed in a fatty phase. This composition can be in the form of a stick, in particular a stick of lipstick or of lip balm, to protect the lips in particular against bad weather and thus to prevent them from drying out and/or from cracking and chapping.

Abstract: The present invention provides cosmetic and dermatological compositions, and methods, containing at least one fluoroalklsilicone of formula (I) and/or (II).

Abstract: A foaming oil-in-water emulsion in the form of a cream comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least:a) from 5 to 20% of an exclusively nonionic surfactant system comprising at least one foaming nonionic surfactant;b) from 10 to 50% of an oily phase containing at least one water-insoluble oil whose solubility parameters dD, dP and dH according to Hansen's solubility space satisfy the conditions:15.5(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 .ltoreq.dD.ltoreq.18.0(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 and0(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 .ltoreq.dA.ltoreq.6.5(J/cm.sup.3).sup.1/2 withdA=(dP.sup.2 +dH.sup.2).sup.1/2c) and, as a gelling agent, at least one crosslinked homopolymer or copolymer formed from at least one cationic or anionic monomer containing ethylenic unsaturation and from a crosslinking agent containing polyethylenic unsaturation. This composition is useful in cosmetics, dermatology and hygiene as a base for cleansing products for the skin, the hair, the mucous membranes and the scalp.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise (i) a UV-photoprotecting effective amount of at least one solubilized organolipophilic silicon compound, whether silane or organopolysiloxane, bearing a benzotriazole function substituent and (ii) an amount of at least one benzoic triacid triester effective to (substantially) dissolve said at least one organolipophilic silicon compound.

Abstract: A composition comprising (1) a liquid fatty phase comprising at least one aromatic group-containing oil other than benzene or toluene, (2) a particulate phase, and (3) a thickening agent for the fatty phase, wherein the thickening agent includes at least one polysaccharide ether, and wherein the polysaccharide structure comprises at least two different monosaccharide units, and each unit comprises at least one hydroxyl group etherified by a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon chain, and cosmetic use of the composition on the skin and/or lips to limit migration of makeup and care products containing the compositions.

Abstract: A composition, particularly a lipstick composition or a composition to be applied to the lips, comprising at least one aromatic ester and at least one polymer comprising a --?C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 !-- unit, wherein said composition obtains a glossy film and can also be used in other compositions to obtain a glossy film.

Abstract: A monohydric alcohol-free composition for topical use on human lips and skin. The composition includes a commercialy acceptable carrier and solubilized ethylcellulose. The ethylcellulose is substantially solubilized in at least one solvent which may be a natural oil, a triglyceride, a propylene glycol ester, a neopentyl glycol ester, a fatty alcohol or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a W/O type emulsions comprising an aqueous phase emulsified by means of a silicone surfactant, in a continuous phase containing at least one fluorohydrocarbon. It also relates to the use of certain silicone surfactants for the preparation of such emulsions. Said emulsions have utility in cosmetics and dermatology.

Abstract: A silicone oil-based anhydrous cosmetic or dermatological anhydrous composition having a homogeneous fatty phase wherein said fatty phase contains a silicone oil having the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, aryl or aralkyl,n represents a whole number between 0 and 100, andm represents a whole number between 0 and 100, provided that the sum of n+m is between 1 and 100; and(ii) a wax in an amount ranging from 3 to 50 percent by weight based on the total weight of said fatty phase having a melting point between 50.degree. and 135.degree. C., comprising at least polymer having a molecular weight between 200 and 1,500 and selected from ethylene homopolymers and copolymers, and a monomer having the formula:CH.sub.2 .dbd.CH--R' (II)whereinR' represents alkyl having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, aryl or aralkyl.