Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions, films, and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one adhesive polymer, and at least one filler. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to tighten the skin or hide skin imperfections, by forming a film on the skin.

Abstract: Lip compositions including at least one semi-crystalline acrylate copolymer, wherein the compositions include at least two components prior to mixing and application to lips and are capable of forming a multilayer structure after application to lips, are provided.

Abstract: A kit includes primer composition includes a vehicle comprising water and one or more first film-forming polymers stabilized in the vehicle, wherein the first film-forming polymer that is a non-ionic and water-soluble or water dispersible copolymer comprising a cyclic amide monomer, a cyclic amine monomer, and an acrylamide monomer. It further includes a mascara composition including water; colorant; wax; emulsifier; and one or more second polymers. The mascara composition has a critical shear rate from 2.5/s to 100/s. Methods of applying makeup to the eyelashes are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to photocurable compositions comprising at least one inorganic gelling agent.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anhydrous makeup removing composition and method for removing making using such a composition. The composition includes at least two esters having a molecular weight less than 350 g/mol and a polarity index of less than or equal to 24.2 mN/m, where the composition contains less than 5 w/w % of any esters having molecular weights greater than 350 g/mol or having a polarity index greater than 24.2 mN/m, or any non-ester hydrocarbons. The esters may have a surface tension as measured at 20° C. of less than 40 dynes/cm, and the composition may also include additional components, such as a filler particle, a dye, a polymeric thickener, a preservative, and/or a fragrance. In some embodiments, the composition may consist solely of between two and four such esters, and in various embodiments, may be a solution, a gel, or an emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail treatment system comprising at least one basecoat, at least one second coat, and optionally at least one topcoat, wherein the basecoat comprises water and at least one non-UV curable adhesive latex compound, and the second coat comprises at least one photocrosslinkable urethane (meth)acrylate and at least one (meth)acrylate monomer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising particles of at least one polymer that is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate homopolymer and statistical copolymers of isobornyl (meth)acrylate and of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate present in an isobornyl (meth)acrylate/C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate weight ratio of greater than 4, at least one hydrocarbon-based oil and at least one amorphous hydrocarbon-based block copolymer obtained by polymerization of at least one monomer of unsaturated hydrocarbon type comprising 2 to 5 carbon atoms and containing one or two ethylenic unsaturations. The invention also relates to a process for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, in which said composition is applied.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a water-in-oil emulsion comprising at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer and at least one polylysine, wherein the emulsion has a high water content.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a thermoplastic elastomer, a semi-crystalline polymer and an organic solvent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one colorant. The invention also relates to a method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, in particular lashes, by applying these compositions to the keratinous substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one alkylated silicone acrylate copolymer, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to anhydrous nail compositions comprising interpolymer complexing compounds and a polar solvent. It further relates to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions and methods for providing UV protection to the skin which are capable of also improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one adhesive polymer, at least one filler, and at least one UV protection agent. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to tighten the skin or hide skin imperfections, while providing UV protection, by forming a film on the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound and at least one alkyd resin.

Abstract: A mascara composition includes a film-forming polymer portion. The film-forming polymer portion is stabilized in a vehicle that includes water. The film-forming polymer portion includes a high molecular weight vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and one or more secondary film-forming polymers each having one or more repeat units. The one or more repeat units of the one or more secondary film-forming polymers include imide and/or acid-anhydride functionality. The mascara composition includes at least about 10 percent by weight of the vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer and is substantially free of wax.

Abstract: Provided are cosmetic compositions comprising a silicone acrylate copolymer, a polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin, a hydrocarbon-based resin, a non-volatile oil, a volatile hydrocarbon solvent, and optionally a wax, wherein the ratio of the silicone acrylate copolymer to the polypropylsilsesquioxane resin is from about 1:1 to about 4:1, the weight percent ratio of silicone acrylate copolymer plus the polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin to the at least one hydrocarbon-based resin is from about 1.5:1 to about 30:1 on a dry weight basis, and the total amount of the polypropyl silsesquioxane film forming resin and the silicone acrylate copolymer is greater than about 10% on a dry weight basis relative to the weight of the composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one acrylic thickener and at least one oil, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions, films, and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprise at least one thermoplastic elastomer, at least one adhesive polymer, and at least one filler. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to tighten the skin or hide skin imperfections, by forming a film on the skin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising (1) at least one polyvinyl alcohol-styrylpyridinium polymer and (2) at least one latex film-forming polymer. Also disclosed herein are methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate comprising (1) forming a film on the keratinous substrate by applying to said keratinous substrate a cosmetic composition comprising (a) at least one polyvinyl alcohol-styrylpyridinium polymer and (2) at least one latex film-forming polymer and (2) exposing the film to radiation chosen from UV and visible light radiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail compositions comprising at least one silicone-organic polymer hybrid compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a dispersion of acrylic polymer particles, a semi-crystalline polymer and an organic solvent. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one colorant. The invention also relates to a method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, in particular lashes, by applying these compositions to the keratinous substrate.