Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, preferably in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing it, at least one polyurethane powder, and at least one non-ionic dimethicone copolyol. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for combating cellulite and/or “orange-peel” skin and/or slimming the figure, comprising the application of the composition to the skin. The composition applied to the skin exhibits good cosmetic properties of softness and of non-tackiness.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least a liquid fatty phase comprising at least a volatile organic solvent and at least an aqueous phase. The invention is characterised in that the aqueous phase contains a micro-dispersion of wax particles. The composition results, after being applied on keratinous fibres, in a water-resistant film and provides good curved shape to the keratinous fibres. The invention is applicable to mascara.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, preferably in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing it, at least one polyurethane powder, and at least one non-ionic dimethicone copolyol. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for combating cellulite and/or “orange-peel” skin and/or slimming the figure, comprising the application of the composition to the skin. The composition applied to the skin exhibits good cosmetic properties of softness and of non-tackiness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic cleansing composition containing, in an aqueous medium, (1) at least one nonionic surfactant, (2) at least one hydroxylated urea compound, and (3) at least one polymeric quaternary ammonium salt. The invention also relates to the use of the composition as a cleansing and/or makeup-removing product for the skin and/or the lips, or as a hair cleansing product.

Abstract: A composition containing a fatty phase containing at least one polyol ether, at least one oil and at least one wax, wherein the wax has a polarity which is the reverse of that of the oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate and at least one lipophilic amino acid derivative, to its cosmetic uses, and to the cosmetic treatment process comprising the application of a composition according to the invention to the skin. The invention also relates to a process for dissolving an alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate using a lipophilic amino acid derivative. The invention also relates to the use of at least one lipophilic amino acid derivative to prevent the adsorption of at least one alkyl para-hydroxybenzoate onto solid particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, preferably in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one xanthine base or a plant extract containing it, at least one polyurethane powder, and at least one non-ionic dimethicone copolyol. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for combating cellulite and/or “orange-peel” skin and/or slimming the figure, comprising the application of the composition to the skin. The composition applied to the skin exhibits good cosmetic properties of softness and of non-tackiness.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water. The invention also relates to a mascara comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer wherein the particles of at least one film-forming polymer have a mean particle size of at least 10 nm and further wherein the at least one film-forming polymer is not a coloring polymer and methods for application of the mascara.

Abstract: A composition for coating keratin fibers, in particular, eyelashes, including a dispersion of surface-stabilized polymer particles in a liquid fatty phase, the composition comprising at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of the polymer particles and the composition having a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s−1, ranging from 2 Pa·s to 17 Pa·s; a process for coating keratin fibers, which includes applying the composition to the keratin fibers; and a composition making it possible to obtain a coating for keratin fibers which withstands rubbing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them. These polyester polyurethanes contain units corresponding to the following formulae (I) and (II): The polyester polyurethanes according to the present invention form pseudolatices and may be utilized as film-forming resin in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least a liquid fatty phase comprising at least a volatile organic solvent and at least an aqueous phase. The invention is characterised in that the aqueous phase contains a micro-dispersion of wax particles. The composition results, after being applied on keratinous fibres, in a water-resistant film and provides good curved shape to the keratinous fibres. The invention is applicable to mascara.

Abstract: A make-up cosmetic composition for the skin comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one pulverulent coloring matter, wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is chosen from polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol/polyethylene glycol triblock polycondensates. The composition makes it possible to obtain a make-up for the skin having good covering power and which is tolerated by sensitive skins and/or eyes.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological film-forming composition comprising a liquid fatty phase, including at least one volatile hydrocarbon oil, and a film-forming polymer in said liquid fatty phase, characterized in that it comprises at least one polyolefin wax resulting from the polymerization of alpha-olefins having at least 10 carbon atoms, said wax having a melting point ranging from 50 to 80° C. The invention includes the use of such a composition, especially for producing a water-resistant film exhibiting good hold with regard to rubbing, to tears, to perspiration or to sebum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them.

Abstract: A composition containing a fatty phase containing at least one polyol ether, at least one oil and at least one wax, wherein the wax has a polarity which is the reverse of that of the oil.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium comprising at least one aqueous phase, at least one fiber and an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax. The invention also relates to a care and make-up process for keratinous materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water.

Abstract: A make-up cosmetic composition for the skin comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one nonionic surfactant, and at least one pulverulent coloring matter, wherein said at least one nonionic surfactant is chosen from polyethylene glycol/polypropylene glycol/polyethylene glycol triblock polycondensates. The composition makes it possible to obtain a make-up for the skin having good covering power and which is tolerated by sensitive skins and/or eyes.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium comprising at least one aqueous phase, at least one fiber and an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax. The invention also relates to a care and make-up process for keratinous materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water.