Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising i) at least one 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one compound; ii) at least one preserving agent other than i) and/or antioxidant; iii) at least one surfactant chosen from the surfactants; iv) at least one polymer, notably a thickening polymer, which is preferably organic, and v) optionally a fatty substance. The invention also relates to the use of i) to vi) as antimicrobial agent, to a process for treating keratin materials using the composition comprising i) to vi) and to a kit comprising ingredients i) to vi). The combination of i) ii), iii), iv) and optionally v) makes it possible to obtain an antimicrobial mixture which has excellent antimicrobial activity, in particular with respect to Aspergillus niger, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.

Abstract: The present invention relates mainly to a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, intended for skincare, comprising water and at least: —from 0.001% to 10% by weight of 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid or a salt thereof relative to the total weight of said composition —from 0.001% to 10% by weight, relative to the total weight thereof, of a plant active agent containing at least 0.05% by weight of ginsenoside Rg3 relative to the total weight thereof.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an antimicrobial mixture of i) 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl) butan-2-one and ii) 4-hydroxyacetophenone and their base salts, their solvates such as hydrates, and a cosmetic, pharmaceutical or food composition containing i) and ii). It is applicable to the care, make-up and cleansing of keratinous materials; to food preservation and to water treatment.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition, for topical application, comprising the combination of an aqueous, aqueous-alcoholic or aqueous-glycolic truffle extract with neohesperidin dihydrochalcone (neohesperidin DHC). The present invention also relates to the cosmetic use of said composition, and in particular for the care, hygiene, protection and/or making up of the skin of the body or of the face, or for caring for the hair, preferably for caring for the skin of the body or of the face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application, consisting of a hydrophilic phase and of a separate oily phase, —the hydrophilic phase comprising from 0.05% to 1.5% by weight of at least one non-ethoxylated alkylpolyglucoside relative to the total weight of the hydrophilic phase, and—the oily phase comprising at least 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the oily phase, of at least one ester with a melting point of less than 0° C. chosen from fatty acid esters with a chain length ranging from 8 to 18 carbon atoms and fatty alcohol esters with a chain length ranging from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and less than 10% by weight, relative to the total weight of the oily phase, of volatile silicone oil(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising at least one xanthine compound, preferably further comprising at least one agent which acts on capillary circulation and/or at least one natural moisturizing agent, which can be used to treat, or to reduce and/or minimize the appearance of, defects such as dark circles, bags and/or puffiness around eyes.