Abstract: The invention relates in particular to the cosmetic use of a composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an effective amount of at least one mosaic-effect tensing agent for improving the thickness of the skin and/or promoting the radiance of the complexion. The invention also relates to the cosmetic use, in a composition containing a physiologically acceptable medium, of an effective amount of at least one mosaic-effect tensing agent as an agent intended to improve the firmness and/or elasticity and/or tonicity of the skin. The invention likewise relates to a cosmetic method of treatment of dull and/or poorly defined complexion that comprises the topical application of a composition comprising at least one mosaic-effect tensing agent to people who have a dull and/or poorly defined complexion. Mosaic-effect agents of this kind are selected in particular from (i) mineral tensing agents and (ii) tensing polymers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a W/O/W multiple emulsion containing an inner aqueous phase, an oily phase and an outer aqueous phase, the emulsion containing at least one tensioning agent present at least in the inner aqueous phase of the emulsion. The invention also relates to compositions containing the emulsion and to the cosmetic use of these compositions and emulsions for, e.g., smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines and/or for restoring tautness to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use, as a skin-tensioning agent in a cosmetic composition, of a copolymer comprising units derived from styrene and units derived from ethyl (meth)acrylate, in which the weight ratio between the units derived from styrene and the units derived from ethyl (meth)acrylate is greater than or equal to 1.

Abstract: The present invention mainly relates to a cosmetic kit for make-up or non therapeutic care of keratinous substance(s) comprising at least two compositions and containing at least one compound X and at least one compound Y, compounds X and Y being capable of reacting together and at least one of the compounds being a silicone compound, with at least one of the compositions being an emulsion.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the invention is a cosmetic method for caring for wrinkled skin, for the purpose of softening the wrinkles, comprising the successive stages: (a) of topical application to the wrinkled areas of a first composition including a pulverulent phase comprising porous particles which comprise at least one antiwrinkle active principle at least partially absorbed in the said particles, the said composition being substantially devoid of solvent for the said active principle, and (b) of topical application to the skin of the face comprising at least the said areas of a second composition including a fatty and/or aqueous phase comprising a solvent for the said active principle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular an anti-wrinkle composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium suitable for topical application to facial skin: (a) at least one tensioning agent chosen from: plant proteins and hydrolysates thereof, mixed silicates, colloidal particles of inorganic filler and synthetic polymers; and (b) at least one hydroxyalkyl urea of given formula. It also relates to the use of this hydroxyalkyl urea for improving the remanence of the tensioning effect afforded by a tensioning agent, and also to a process for treating wrinkled skin by applying to said skin a composition this hydroxyalkyl urea and a tensioning agent.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, a tensioning polymer and organic-mineral hybrid particles. Process, particularly for facial skin, in particular wrinkled skin, involving the application of the invention composition to the skin.

Abstract: Water-soluble anhydrous film containing (i) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible film-forming polymer, (ii) at least one polysaccharide thickening agent, (iii) at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible oxyalkylenated polysiloxane and (iv) one or more plasticizers chosen from polyols. The invention also relates to the product obtained by mixing at least one film with an aqueous composition and to a kit for the formulation of a cosmetic product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for softening the wrinkles of wrinkled skin comprising a stage consisting in applying, to said wrinkled skin, a cosmetic composition, in particular an anti-wrinkle composition, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium suitable for topical application to the skin of the face: from 0.1 to 20% by weight of at least one tensioning agent, with respect to the total weight of the composition, and at least one dispersion in a liquid fatty phase of solid particles of a grafted ethylenic polymer. This composition makes it possible to contribute a persistent tensioning effect to the keratinous substances to which it is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition adapted for a topical application on the skin, especially an anti-wrinkle composition, comprising, in a medium compatible with the skin: at least one tensioning agent, the said tensioning agent being present in a content ranging from 0.01% to 20% relative to the total weight of the composition; and at least one non-elastomeric, water-in soluble film-forming linear block ethylenic polymer, the said polymer being present in a content ranging from 0.01% to 20% relative to the total weight of the composition. This composition makes it possible to give a remanent tensioning effect to the skin to which it is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one statistical copolymer with a linear main chain of ethylenic nature, in which the said copolymer has a molecular mass of between 15,000 and 600,000 g/mol, contains at least 70% of monomer units derived from monomers for which the homopolymers are hydrophobic and have a glass transition temperature of greater than 40° C., also contains at least one “monomer unit” derived from an at least partially neutralized ionic hydrophilic monomer, and has an overall glass transition temperature of greater than or equal to 45° C., and being in the form of a water-in-oil emulsion or a multiple emulsion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing concave particles, at least one dispersant for these concave particles, and optionally porous particles. This composition is nonpulverulent. The present invention also relates to a treatment process employing this composition and to the uses of this composition, in particular for conferring a matt appearance on keratinous substances and/or for softening imperfections of the relief of the skin and/or for concealing microrelief features, wrinkles, fine lines and pores of the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition for treating and/or caring for the skin, which comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one cosmetic active agent and at least one colored particle comprising at least one inorganic pigment arranged inside a matrix, wherein the composition has an opacity of less than or equal to 35%. Also disclosed herein is a cosmetic treatment process comprising applying this composition to keratin materials. Further disclosed herein is a method for lightening and/or unifying the complexion of the skin and/or for correcting the appearance of skin marks and dyschromias comprising applying a composition of the present disclosure to the skin.

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 interference particles with a volume-average size of less than 40 ?m and at least one filler such that the said composition also has a lightness L* of greater than 60 and a saturation C* of less than 10.

Abstract: Greasy/shiny skin is cosmetically treated or matted by topically applying thereon a composition which contains a thus effective amount of cellulose microbeads formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor, at least 90% of which cellulose microbeads, in numerical terms, having a diameter of less than or equal to 15 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to kits for formulating a cosmetic product, containing an aqueous composition and at least one water-soluble anhydrous film, the aqueous composition and the film(s) being mixed together extemporaneously to form the cosmetic product.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for topical application containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one polymer chosen from polymers capable of forming a thermoreversible gel, polymers capable of forming a crosslinked gel, and mixtures thereof, and an aqueous dispersion of particles of elastomeric organopolysiloxane. The polymers are preferably chosen from carrageenans, agars, gellan gums, alginates, pectins and mixtures thereof. The composition obtained preferably has a pasty texture and has the advantage of being both very soft and very cooling. The subject of the invention is also the uses, in particular the cosmetic uses, of the claimed composition, in particular for concealing and/or softening imperfections of the skin and/or the lips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion containing portions of hollow spheres of organosilicon-based material, the portions of hollow spheres having a mean diameter ranging from 0.05 to 10 ?m. The invention also relates to physiologically acceptable emulsion compositions comprising hollow spheres, and to a process for fading out skin surface defects, in particular to reduce the sheen of the skin and/or to fade out pores, shadows under the eyes, marks, wrinkles and/or fine lines, comprising the topical application to the skin of the above-mentioned compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition having an immediate anti-wrinkle effect, containing an effective amount of at least one mineral filler, with the exclusion of any mixed silicate, the mineral filler being in the form of colloid particles in a stable dispersion in an aqueous medium. The invention also relates to using such a filler as a tensing agent in and/or for preparing a cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition suitable for topical application to the skin, containing a dispersion of colloidal particles, which do not have thickening properties, of at least one inorganic filler—in particular silica—in a physiologically acceptable medium containing at least one volatile oil and at least one nonvolatile oil, the composition being free of cyclopentasiloxane. Advantageously, the weight ratio of volatile oils to nonvolatile oils is between 1:1 and 3:1. It also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment, in particular of an aged skin or a greasy skin, comprising the application to the skin of the abovementioned composition, and the cosmetic uses of this composition, in particular for smoothing wrinkles and fine lines and/or retightening the skin of the face and/or of the neck, for softening or concealing skin imperfections such as fine lines, pores, irregularities of the skin microrelief and pigmented spots, and for mattifying the skin.