Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing at least one mixed silicate, at least one polysaccharide and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymer which is at least 90% neutralized, having use in the cosmetic field as a tightening agent, in particular for tightening the skin and smoothing it so as to immediately attenuate the wrinkles and/or fine lines on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing at least one mixed silicate, at least one polysaccharide and at least one crosslinked poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulphonic acid) polymer which is at least 90% neutralized, having use in the cosmetic field as a tightening agent, in particular for tightening the skin and smoothing it so as to immediately attenuate the wrinkles and/or fine lines on the skin.

Abstract: The present application relates to a foaming composition for topical application containing at least one wax and a surfactant system such that at least one direct hexagonal or cubic paracrystalline phase appears when the temperature increases above 30° C. and such that this paracrystalline phase remains present up to at least 45° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foaming composition suitable for topical application, containing fibers and a surfactant system such that at least one direct hexaganol or cubic paracrystalline phase appears when the temperature increases beyond 30° C., where this paracrystalline phase remains present up to at least 45° C. The surfactant system preferably contains at least one water-soluble surfactant and at least one surfactant which is insoluble in water. It preferably contains at least one water-soluble soap. The invention compositions may be present in the form of creams and they have a good physical stability at ambient temperature and even up to at least 45° C. They can be especially used in the cosmetic or dermatological fields, as products for cleansing or for removing make-up from the skin, the scalp and/or the hair, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic or dermatological composition, for caring for and/or making up the skin, that includes: a liquid fatty phase including polymer particles that are dispersed and surface-stabilized therein, and a dyestuff, wherein the liquid fatty phase includes a volatile liquid phase and a non-volatile liquid phase, the non-volatile phase having a solubility parameter &dgr;h≦5 (J/cm3)½ and wherein a volatile phase/non-volatile phase weight ratio ranges from 2 to 25. This composition makes it possible to obtain on the skin a flexible, comfortable, non-greasy film which can camouflage marks, dyschromia and couperose on the skin. The invention also relates to a process for camouflaging marks and other dyschromia on the skin.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising particles of melamine-formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde resin and its uses. The present application relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one oily phase and particles of melamine-formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde resin, to the use of the said composition, especially as a cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin, in particular for softening defects of the relief of the skin, such as microrelief features, wrinkles or pores, while conferring a natural appearance on the skin, and to its use in treating greasy skin. The particles advantageously have a number-average size ranging from approximately 0.1 to 20 &mgr;m. The composition of the invention can be anhydrous or can be provided in the form of a water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion. The invention also relates to the use of particles of melamine-formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde resin as mattifying agent in a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: Wrinkles and fine lines of the skin are treated and/or cutaneous and/or subcutaneous slackening of the skin is combated and/or the radiance of the skin is revived by topically treating the skin with a microdispersion of wax in a topical composition.