Abstract: Disclosed are non-aqueous carrier compositions capable of forming a gel structure, having a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group, a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group, at least one gel-promoting solvent, and at least one high molecular mass block copolymer having at least one hard segment and at least one soft segment, and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one hard segment and/or the at least one soft segment of the block copolymer, at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer; and at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, and optionally at least one active ingredient, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 50° C. or higher, and does not require use of wax as a structuring agent. Methods of making and using the compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a cosmetic composition containing: a) a block copolymer; b) a primary tackifier; c) a high viscosity ester; d) an alkoxylated mixed polyester; e) a wax; f) a solvent; and g) optionally, a colorant. The invention is also directed to a method of making up keratinous substrates involving applying onto the keratinous substrates said composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one ester of polyol(s) and of fatty diacid dimer or an ester thereof, at least one acrylic film forming agent and at least one tackifier, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lipstick composition comprising at least one silicone acrylate copolymer, at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane film forming resin, at least one polypropylsilsesquioxane wax substituted with alkyl units having at least 30 carbons, and at least one volatile hydrocarbon solvent, wherein ratio of the silicone acrylate copolymer to the polypropylsilsesquioxane resin is from about 1:1 to about 4:1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solid lipstick composition comprising at least one polypropyl silsesquioxane film forming resin, at least one silicone acrylate copolymer, at least one volatile hydrocarbon solvent, and at least one wax, wherein the ratio of the silicone acrylate copolymer to the polypropyl silsesquioxane resin is from about 1:1 to about 1:4, said composition preferably having a hardness of at least 40 gf for an 8.1 mm diameter stick.

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 nail composition sets comprising at least one primer comprising compound(s) other than acrylic latex and at least one color coat comprising at least one acrylic latex and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising at least one hyperbranched polyol and at least one acrylic film forming agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing: (a) at least one tackifier component having a solubility parameter corresponding to ?; (b) at least one liposoluble polymer having at least one segment with a solubility parameter corresponding to ?+2; (c) at least one solvent; and (d) optionally, at least one colorant.

Abstract: The invention relates to nail composition sets comprising at least one primer, at least one bonding composition, and at least one color coat, wherein the primer comprises water and at least one adhesive compound and preferably further comprises at least one water-soluble film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions and methods for making up keratinous tissue using the compositions, as well as methods of making the compositions. The compositions contain a photoluminescent polymer (PLP) which is an oligomeric polyester synthesized from a multifunctional monomer and a diol, and which has grafted thereon an amino acid or an amino acid derivative. The compositions achieve a colorizing and/or UV-protectant effect when applied to keratinous tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a latex film forming polymer, a hyperbranched functional polymer, an organic solvent and water. 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 nail composition sets comprising at least one primer and at least one color coat, wherein the primer comprises water and at least one adhesive compound and preferably further comprises at least one water-soluble film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a latex film forming polymer, an acid, water and optionally a pigment, said composition having a pH of from about 6.5 to about 8. 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 acrylic thickener having a high viscosity and a low solids content, as well as to methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition and method for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate, comprising at least one supramolecular polymer, at least one detackifying ingredient which is a hyperbranched functional polymer, at least one fatty phase ingredient(s), at least one light silicone fluid other than the fatty phase ingredient(s), at least one copolymer containing a silicone resin segment and a fluid silicone segment and at least one functional filler. The compositions of the present invention may optionally contain at least one wax and at least one colorant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition containing: (a) at least one propylsilsesquioxane wax substituted with alkyl units having at least 30 carbons; (b) a liquid fatty phase; (c) at least one emulsifier chosen from an emulsifying silicone elastomer; (d) at least one colorant; (e) water; and (f) optionally, at least one film forming resin chosen from a propylphenylsilsesquioxane resin having a molecular weight of from about 2,000 to about 30,000 and comprising at least about 70 mole % propyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % siloxy units of the resin, and at most about 30 mole % phenyl siloxy units, based on the total mole % siloxy units of the resin, and a silicone acrylate copolymer resin. Also disclosed is a method of making up skin involving applying the above described composition onto the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion, at least one oil-soluble polar modified polymer, at least one alkoxylated fatty alcohol, and at least one polyamine compound having at least two amine groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising aqueous polyurethane dispersions and at least one hard wax.

Abstract: Disclosed is a non-aqueous, structured, gel-form composition containing: (a) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a straight-chain alkyl group; (b) a low molecular mass N-acyl glutamic acid diamide having a branched-chain alkyl group; (c) at least one gel-promoting solvent; (d) at least one silicone elastomer; (e) at least one solvent capable of solubilizing the silicone elastomer; and (f) at least one active ingredient, wherein the composition has a hardness value ranging from about 30 to about 300 gf, a melting point of about 50° C. or higher, does not require use of wax as a structuring agent, and has a silky feeling when applied onto a keratinous substrate. Methods of making and using the compositions are also provided.