Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid cosmetic composition, preferably for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one fatty phase comprising: —at least one oil, which is preferably non-volatile, —at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, —at least one semi-crystalline polymer, —the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, including, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one oil, which is preferably non-volatile, at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, at least one hydrocarbon-based block copolymer, preferably obtained from at least one styrene monomer, the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising: (A) at least 5% by weight of water; (B) at least 4% by weight of (C2-C8)alkylcellulose; (C) at least one hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from optionally modified polymers of natural origin; (D) at least one saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched C2-C8 polyol; (E) at least one hydrocarbon-based non-volatile first oil chosen from: —C10-C26 alcohols; —monoesters, diesters and triesters of a C2-C8 (poly)carboxylic acid and of a C2-C8 alcohol; —esters of a C2-C8 polyol and of one or more C2-C8 carboxylic acids; and (F) at least one non-volatile second oil chosen from silicone oils and/or fluoro oils or hydrocarbon-based oils other than the first oils (E). The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for the lips, in which the abovementioned composition is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one oil, which is preferably non-volatile, at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, at least one hydrocarbon-based resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000 g/mol, the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one ester corresponding to formula (I) below: R1COOR2??(I) in which R1 represents H or a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radical, and R2 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radical, with the proviso that: when R2 is a linear hydrocarbon-based radical and R1 is H or a linear hydrocarbon-based radical, then 7?R1+R2?8; and when at least one of R1 and R2 is a branched hydrocarbon-based radical, then 8?R1+R2?10, with the proviso that, when R1 is tert-butyl, then R2 is not isohexyl. This composition can be used as a product for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, the lips and/or the integuments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one oil, which is preferably non-volatile, at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, at least one hydrocarbon-based resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000 g/mol, the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid cosmetic composition, preferably for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one fatty phase comprising: —at least one oil, which is preferably non-volatile, —at least hydrophobic silica aerogel particles, —at least one semi-crystalline polymer, —the said composition comprising less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition, and preferably being anhydrous.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in a physiologically acceptable medium containing a fatty phase, a non-volatile oil, a hydrophobic silica aerogel, and a hydrocarbon-based block copolymer. The hydrocarbon-based block copolymer is obtained from a styrene monomer. The cosmetic composition is anhydrous, with less than 5% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition. The cosmetic composition is used for making up and/or caring for the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to substantially formaldehyde-free laminates and methods of making substantially formaldehyde-free laminates, wherein the method comprises providing at least one layer of decorative paper; applying at least one polymer coating that is substantially formaldehyde free onto at least one surface of the decorative paper; electron beam curing the at least one polymer coating onto the decorative paper; providing one or more layers of core paper onto the coated decorative paper, wherein the core paper is impregnated with a resin that is substantially formaldehyde free; and hot pressing the core paper and coated decorative paper to form the substantially formaldehyde-free laminate.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of a water-in-oil solid emulsion includes an aqueous phase dispersed in a fatty phase, wherein the fatty phase includes at least one wax whose melting point is between 25° and 42° C., which is in solid form in the form of crystallites with a shape factor at least equal to 2.

Abstract: A decorative laminate is provided and includes a core with at least one epoxy resin impregnated fiberboard sheet. The decorative laminate also includes at least one decorative layer provided adjacent to the core. A method of forming a decorative laminate is also provided.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent which undergoes a change of state at a transition temperature Tt chosen within a temperature range from 25° C. to 80° C., the at least one thermal transition agent being insoluble in water maintained at a temperature below the transition temperature, Tt, the at least one film-forming polymer and the at least one thermal transition agent are present in an amount which is sufficient so that the composition is capable of forming a film at the temperature of a keratinous material to which the composition is applied, wherein the film has a resistance (Rc) to hot water (40° C.) of less than or equal to 15 minutes and a resistance (Rf) to cold water (20° C.) such that Rf?Rc?8 minutes. The invention also relates to a cosmetic care or make-up process for a keratinous material.

Abstract: A decorative laminate having improved scratch and abrasion resistance is provided. In one embodiment, the decorate laminate includes a substrate or core, a decorative sheet on the substrate, and an overlay sheet on the decorative sheet. The overlay sheet is coated on both major surfaces to provide scratch and abrasion resistance to the laminate. The coating on the interior facing surface contains mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 10-30 microns. The coating on the exterior facing surface contains a mixture of first mineral particles having a particle size of from between about 3-8 microns and second mineral particles having a particle size of less than about 1.0 micron. The first mineral particles are preferably alumina particles, and the second mineral particles are preferably sol gel process alumina particles.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one aprotic hydrocarbon-based volatile solvent comprising no more than one branch, the volatility of said solvent being such that the amount evaporated in 30 minutes is between 4.1 mg/cm2 and 24 mg/cm2. This composition can be used as a product for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, the lips and/or the integuments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up or caring for the skin in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase and at least 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a fatty phase comprising at least one liquid fatty phase having at least one non-volatile fraction, the said liquid fatty phase comprising at least one dry oil chosen from oils with a viscosity of less than or equal to 10 Cps, a surface tension of between 21 and 31 mN/m and an evaporation rate of less than 0.002 mg/cm2/minute, the said dry oil being present in the emulsion in a content ranging from 55% to 100% by weight relative to the total weight of the non-volatile fraction of the liquid fatty phase, the said liquid fatty phase being such that the calculated weight ratio of the liquid fatty phase remaining in the composition after 10 minutes of drying, to the initial liquid fatty phase, ranges from 0.75 to 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for making up or caring for the skin in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a dispersed solid phase and a liquid fatty phase having at least one non-volatile fraction, the said liquid fatty phase comprising: -at least two oils chosen from slow volatile oils with an evaporation rate of between 0.002 and 0.05 mg/cm2/minute and dry oils chosen from oils with a viscosity of less than or equal to 10 Cps, a surface tension of between 21 and 31 mN/m and an evaporation rate of less than 0.002 mg/cm2/minute, the liquid fatty phase having an evaporation rate such that the weight ratio of the liquid fatty phase after 10 minutes of drying, to the initial liquid fatty phase, ranges from 0.

Abstract: A decorative laminate is provided and includes a core having a plurality of stacked paper sheets which are impregnated therein a melamine-formaldehyde resin and an internal plasticizer for the melamine-formaldehyde resin, the plasticizer comprising an amino-functional monomer; a decorative sheet overlying the core, the decorative sheet having impregnated therein a melamine-formaldehyde resin and an internal plasticizer for the melamine-formaldehyde resin; and, optionally, an overlay sheet on the decorative sheet. A combustion accelerant is also included in the resin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for making up or caring for the skin having a volatile fraction, a non-volatile fraction and comprising at least one dispersed solid phase and a liquid fatty phase comprising: —at least one oil chosen from dry oils chosen from oils with a viscosity of less than or equal to 10 Cps, a surface tension of between 21 and 31 mN/m and an evaporation rate of less than 0.002 mg/cm2/minute, the said dispersed solid phase being present in the composition in a content such that the volume fraction of the dispersed solid phase is greater than or equal to 55% by volume and in particular ranges from 55% to 98% by volume relative to the total volume of the non-volatile fraction of the composition. The invention also relates to the use of the said composition for obtaining a uniform makeup that does not transfer, that shows good staying power and/or is comfortable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a volatile silicone fatty phase comprising at least one non-cyclic volatile silicone oil, wherein the volatile silicone fatty phase has an evaporation profile such that the mass of the at least one volatile silicone oil evaporated after 30 minutes is from 2 mg/cm2 to 9 mg/cm2. The invention also relates to making up and caring for human keratin materials using the inventive compositions.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising an oil The present invention relates to a composition for making up or caring for the skin in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, at least 5% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of a dispersed solid phase and a liquid fatty phase having at least one non-volatile fraction, the said liquid fatty phase comprising at least one first oil chosen from slow volatile oils with an evaporation rate of between 0.002 and 0.05 mg/cm2/minute and, when the liquid fatty phase comprises only one first oil, at least one dry oil chosen from oils with a viscosity of less than or equal to 10 Cps, a surface tension of between 21 and 31 mN/m and an evaporation rate of less than 0.002 mg/cm2/minute, the said liquid fatty phase being such that the calculated weight ratio of the liquid fatty phase remaining in the composition after 10 minutes of drying, to the initial liquid fatty phase, ranges from 0.75 to 1.