Abstract: The invention relates to a perfuming solution comprising a volatile alcohol, a perfume and a mixture for stabilizing said perfume consisting of at least one UV filter selected from the derivatives of cinnamate, at least one UV filter selected from the derivatives of dibenzoylmethane, and at least one non-volatile oil that is soluble in said alcohol and is a solvent for said filters, the stabilizing mixture being in sufficient amount to protect the perfuming solution from degradation by UV radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an alkyl glycoside or of a mixture of at least two alkyl glycosides as agent intended for inhibiting microbial growth, in particular in a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition. This cosmetic composition comprises an extract of Adenium obesum, and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. This composition can be used to strengthen the cutaneous barrier, to reinforce the cohesion of the dermal-epidermal junction, to prevent or delay the effects of skin aging, or else to provide a protective, corrective, restructuring, hydrating or moisturizing effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use in a cosmetic composition of an extract of the alga Phaeodactylum tricornutum, as a depigmenting active agent intended in particular for attenuating or eliminating skin pigmentation marks or for lightening the complexion or bodily hairs or head hair. The extract is preferably a lipid extract. The invention also relates to a cosmetic care method for attenuating or eliminating skin pigmentation marks or for lightening the complexion or bodily hairs or head hair, characterized in that it comprises the application, to at least one concerned area of the skin, of a cosmetic composition containing this extract.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions with anti-free radical activity have been developed. Such compositions preferably contain an association of at least the following three substances with anti-free radical activity: an extract of emblica, idebenone and N-acetylcysteine.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions with anti-free radical activity have been developed. Such compositions preferably contain an association of at least the following three substances with anti-free radical activity: idebenone; N-acetylcysteine, and alpha-tocotrienol or an ester thereof with a C2-C4 organic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up the skin, lips or superficial body growths, comprising a cosmetic base, at least one coloured inorganic pigment [A] in an amount sufficient to define a first colour of said composition in its body, and at least one pigment [B] chosen from organic dye lakes, the colour of which is different from that of the pigment [A], in an amount sufficient to define a second colour, radically different from said first colour, which is revealed after the application of said composition on the lips, skin or superficial body growths.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition, in the form of a loose or compact powder, comprising: (a) from 50% to 99% by weight of at least one particulate solid phase, (b) from 0.5% to 50% by weight of at least one non-volatile liquid phase, and (c) from 0.01% to 4% by weight of at least one block copolymer obtained from a first monomer of 2-acrylamidomethylpropanesulphonic acid and from a vinyl second monomer having a nitrogenous cyclic side chain. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a composition, which comprises: (i) mixing the particulate solid phase, the non-volatile liquid phase, the block copolymer and water so as to obtain a slurry, (ii) suctioning off the water present in the slurry so as to obtain a dry powder.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for characterizing the tone of the skin or integuments uses an apparatus capturing a digital image of a skin zone. The image is defined by a multiplicity of pixels (N) and transmitted to a digital image processing device for splitting the digital image into R, G and B colour planes. The apparatus includes means for extracting each of these planes R, G, B; and on each plane, calculation means for logging the grey level value for each of the pixels, i.e. N values, which are optionally processed to obtain a value characteristic of the grey levels for each plane, corresponding to a value characteristic of the colour; as well as the luminosity value L*. The apparatus also characterizes the tone of the skin or integuments on the basis of the combination of the value characteristic of the colour and of the Luminosity value L*.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black colour subtractive mixture consisting of at least one blue organic pigment, at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a luminance value L*(15°) of less than 30.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black colour.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a plant extract of a plant of the Limnophila genus, in particular an extract of the plant species Limnophila conferta, as a cosmetic agent or as an active agent in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for characterizing the imperfections of the skin. The apparatus comprises: a) a digital camera allowing the taking of at least one digital image of at least one determined skin zone, the said image being defined by a multiplicity of pixels, that is transmitted to a digital image processing device; b) means of splitting the digital image into three color planes: red, green, blue, termed R, G, B, with the aid of the said image processing device; c) means of extracting a single of these planes; d) means of calculating at least one of the following parameters on the basis of this plane: the mean grey level of the image; the surface area of the imperfections of the skin of the said image, some of which are related to aging, such as wrinkles, lines, spots, dark circles, pigmentary imperfections, slackening or loosening zones; the variance of the grey levels over the set of pixels of the image as parameter representative of the homogeneity of the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid coloring material obtained by precipitation, in an aqueous medium, of the reaction product of an alkali metal silicate with a colored complex obtained by reaction, in aqueous solution, of a hydrolysable tannin or of a plant extract comprising it with a salt of a metal cation. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition intended for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising this coloring material. It also relates to a method for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising the topical application of this cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator comprising: a sheath that extends along a longitudinal axis to a free end; a handle that is connected to the sheath; a central stem that extends along the longitudinal axis to a free end, the central stem and the sheath being slidably mounted relative to each other; and an applicator head that is situated at the free end of the central stem, the sheath forming, at its free end, a wiper member that is adapted to wipe the applicator head. The sheath further presents, at its free end, at least one recess that passes radially therethrough and that opens out axially. The length of the stem is adapted so that the applicator head is capable of facing a recess portion on being wiped by the wiper member.

Abstract: A polyphenol-rich plant extract is used in combination with at least one hydrating or humectant agent, as cosmetic active agents in a cosmetic composition. The combination improves hydrating and antioxidant cosmetic care.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. The invention relates to the use in a cosmetic composition of an extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin ageing or for slowing or attenuating the effects thereof, or else also for promoting cell or tissue longevity. The invention in particular relates to an orchid extract inhibiting the expression and/or the activity of the mitochondrial protein Smac/DIABLO.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser nozzle comprising: a rigid support; a fluid passageway; and an annular sealing element that is made of elastomer, that surrounds the rigid support, and that is provided with a lip adapted to close off the passageway so long as the fluid is not arriving under pressure from said passageway. The fluid dispenser nozzle being wherein the rigid support comprises a side wall which internally defines the passageway, the side wall extending along a central axis, and wherein the rigid support further comprises an end wall which closes off the fluid passageway at the second end of the side wall, said end wall being provided with at least one hole that is covered by the lip of the sealing element.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, in a cosmetic or dermatological composition, of a particular water having a pH of between 7.8 and 10 and a total dissolved solids (TDS) concentration of between 10 and 250 mg/l. The invention also relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition containing this water. The invention relates in particular to a treatment method intended for preventing or delaying the appearance of the effects of intrinsic and/or extrinsic ageing of the skin, or for slowing down the effects thereof; for preventing or reducing pigmentary spots on the skin, or the coloration of hyperpigmented areas of skin; for reducing the pigmentation of the periphery of depigmented areas; for improving the uniformity of the skin coloration; or for lightening the complexion of the skin.

Abstract: Spray device comprising a piezoelectric element, a sonotrode having a base coupled to the piezoelectric element, and a tube extending as far as a horn, a drive circuit for vibrating the piezoelectric element, and a feed device for bringing the product to be sprayed up to the front face of the horn. The sonotrode mainly vibrates in a mode parallel to the tube, the horn being dimensioned so as not to flex along the longitudinal axis, without flexing when the drive circuit vibrates the piezoelectric element. This spray device is applicable in cosmetology and in perfumery.