Abstract: A subject matter of the present invention is a composition comprising: a) at least multilayer spherical composite particles comprising i) a core comprising at least one material A having a refractive index ranging from 1.3 to 1.8; and ii) at least one layer covering said core, comprising at least one material B having a refractive index ranging from 1.9 to 3.1; and iii) optionally at least one second layer covering the material B, comprising at least one material C having a refractive index ranging from 1.3 to 1.8; said composite particles being present in an amount less than 28.0% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and b) at least one UV-screening agent. This composition is for topical use and is more particularly intended for the photoprotection of the skin and/or hair against ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Abstract: A composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, including at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one non-starchy hydrophilic gelling agent; at least one oily phase gelled with at least one non-cellulose-based lipophilic gelling agent other than apolar hydrocarbon-based waxes with a melting point of greater than 75.0° C. and silicone polyamides; the phases forming therein a macroscopically homogeneous mixture; the composition also including at least one UV-screening agent.

Abstract: Topcially applicable photoprotective compositions having improved sun protection factor, cosmetic properties and/or stability contain: (a) at least one 1,3,5-triazine UV-screening agent, (b) at least one mixture including: (i) at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound, and (ii) at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit.

Abstract: UV-photoprotective, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain: (a) at least one dibenzoylmethane compound, (b) at least one 1,3,5-triazine compound that is photosensitive in the presence of a dibenzoylmethane compound, and (c) at least one siliceous s-triazine compound substituted with two aminobenzoate or aminobenzamide groups, or a tautomeric form thereof, the 1,3,5-triazine compounds being improvedly photostable in such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one UV screening system, characterized in that it comprises: (i) at least one screening agent of lipophilic hydroxybenzophenone type; and (ii) at least one silicon-comprising s-triazine of formula (III) substituted by at least two alkylaminobenzoate groups. In some embodiments, the composition also includes: (iii) a dibenzoylmethane derivative.

Abstract: The present invention concerns composite particles comprising: i) a matrix containing at least one inorganic and/or at least one organic material and ii) at least one inorganic UV filter which is doped by at least one transition metal. The present invention also concerns a composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least the composite particles as defined above. The invention also concerns a cosmetic method for caring for and/or making up a keratinous substance, which consists in applying, to the surface of said keratinous substance, at least one composition as defined above and more particularly a cosmetic method for: a) limiting the darkening of the skin and improving the colour and uniformity of the complexion, and b) treating aging of keratinous substances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel composite particles based on mineral UV-screening agent and perlite. The present invention also relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least composite particles for screening out UV radiation, based on mineral UV-screening agent and perlite. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up human keratin materials, especially bodily or facial skin or the hair, comprising at least the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a photoprotective composition comprising at least one interferential screening agent screening UVA and/or UVB.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) composite particles with a mean size of greater than 0.1 ?m, containing a matrix comprising i) at least one organic material and/or at least one mineral material and ii) at least titanium dioxide; and b) hydrophobic silica aerogel particles. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up human keratin materials, especially bodily or facial skin or the hair, comprising at least the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of a composition as defined previously. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of a composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable support: a) at least one oily phase and b) at least one merocyanine compound of formula (1) defined hereinbelow and c) at least one organic UVB-screening agent chosen from: v) a liquid lipophilic organic UVB-screening agent vi) a hydrophilic organic UVB-screening agent vii) a triazine UVB-screening agent and viii) mixtures thereof; and d) at least one organic UVA-screening agent other than the said merocyanine compound; when the said UVB-screening agent is liquid and lipophilic, the said composition contains less than 2% by weight of cyclohexasiloxane relative to the total weight of the composition. Another subject of the present invention consists of a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of the said keratin material, of at least one composition according to the invention as defined above.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable support: a) at least one merocyanine of formula (1) or (2). b) at least one oily phase comprising at least one amide compound of formula (I). The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of the said keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable support: a) at least one merocyanine compound of formula (1) or (2) and b) at least one oily phase and c) at least one C1-C4 monoalkanol. The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of the said keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the colour and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the skin, of at least one composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, comprising the application, to the skin: of a compound or group of compounds A capable of condensing in situ and exhibiting at least one reactive functional group FA which is free after condensation; and of a screening agent C which screens out UV radiation, comprising a reactive functional group FC capable of forming a covalent bond or a physical (ionic, hydrogen) bond by reaction with the functional group FA.

Abstract: UV-photoprotective, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions contain: (a) at least one silicon-containing s-triazine substituted with two aminobenzoate or aminobenzamide groups of specific formula (I), and (b) at least one non-silicon-containing lipophilic 1,3,5-triazine compound UV-screening agent, such compositions having improved photoprotective effectiveness in the UV-B range and the 1,3,5-triazine compound(s) being improvedly soluble therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one merocyanine derivative of formula (1) or (2) and/or its E,E-, E,Z- or Z,Z-geometrical isomer forms: comprising specific polar groups consisting of hydroxyl- and ether-functionalities. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for controlling and/or improving the darkening of the skin under exposure to UV radiation and the homogeneity of the colour of the complexion which comprises the application onto the skin of a cosmetic composition as above defined. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for protecting the keratinic materials and particularly the skin against photo-ageing which comprises the application onto the keratinic material of a cosmetic composition as above defined.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to sunscreen compositions having a synergistic combination of ultraviolet light (UV) filtering agents that provide a high sun protection factor (SPF). Compositions according to the disclosure have high SPF values without requiring high overall amounts of UV filtering agents. Furthermore, the disclosure relates to methods of using the described compositions for protecting keratinous substances such as skin and hair from UV radiation.