Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a) one or more polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) copolymers which contain, and preferably consist of, at least two different repeating polymer units chosen from the units (A) and (B) below, and also the optical or geometrical isomers thereof and the solvates thereof such as hydrates: -[-0-CH(R1)-CH2-C(0)-]- unit (A) -[-0-CH(R2)-CH2-C(0)-]- unit (B) in which polymer units (A) and (B): R1 represents a hydrocarbon-based chain chosen from: i) branched (C5-C9)alkyl, ii) (C10-C30)alkyl; iii) linear or branched (C5-C30)alkenyl; iv) linear or branched (C5-C30)alkynyl; v) (hetero)aryl; vi) (hetero)cycloalkyl; preferably the group i) (C10-C20)alkyl, or iii) (C8-C20)alkenyl; R2 represents a cyclic or non-cyclic, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based group, comprising from 1 to 30 carbon atoms; and b) a fatty medium comprising one or more fatty substances; preferably, the fatty substance(s) are liquid at 25°C and at atmospheric pressure; it being unders

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a) one or more polyhydroxyalkanoate (PH A) copolymers which contain, and preferably consist of, at least two different repeating polymer units chosen from the units (A) and (B) below, and also the optical or geometrical isomers thereof, the organic or mineral acid or base salts thereof, and the solvates thereof such as hydrates: -[-0-CH(R1)—CH2—C(0)-]- unit (A) -[-0-CH(R2)—CH2—C(0)-]- unit (B) in which polymer units (A) and (B): —R1 represents a hydrocarbon-based chain chosen from i) linear or branched (C5-C28)alkyl, ii) linear or branched (C6-C28)alkenyl, iii) linear or branched (C6-C28)alkynyl; preferably, the hydrocarbon-based group is linear; said hydrocarbon-based chain being optionally substituted and/or interrupted with atoms or groups as described in the description; —R2 represents a cyclic or non-cyclic, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based group, comprising from 3 to 30 carbon atoms; b) a fatty medium compri

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for using a two-step cosmetic product, such as used on the lips, that includes the use of a basecoat that utilizes a surface-stabilized dispersion of copolymer particles and a styrenic block copolymer, and a top coat that utilizes a silicone amine and a viscous silicone, and where the composition(s) are configured to allow the silicone amine to react with the maleic anhydride after the top coat is applied.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a) one or more polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) copolymers which contain, and preferably consist of, at least two different repeating polymer units chosen from the units (A) and (B) below, and also the optical or geometrical isomers thereof, the organic or mineral acid or base salts thereof, and the solvates thereof such as hydrates: -[-0-CH(R1)—CH2—C(0)-]- unit (A) -[-0-CH(R2)—CH2—C(0)-]- unit (B) in which polymer units (A) and (B): —R1 represents a hydrocarbon-based chain chosen from i) linear or branched (C5-C28)alkyl, ii) linear or branched (C6-C28)alkenyl, iii) linear or branched (C6-C28)alkynyl; preferably, the hydrocarbon-based group is linear; said hydrocarbon-based chain being optionally substituted and/or interrupted with atoms or groups as described in the description; —R2 represents a cyclic or non-cyclic, linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon-based group, comprising from 3 to 30 carbon atoms; and b) one or more surfac

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oily dispersion (A) comprising i) at least one particle consisting of an ethylenic polymer, ii) at least one polymeric stabilizer comprising a (C9-C22)alkyl group, and iii) at least one hydrocarbon-based fatty substance which is liquid at 20° C. and 1 atmosphere. The invention also relates to a process for treating keratin materials, notably human keratin materials such as the skin or the hair, involving the application to said materials of at least one oily dispersion (A); to a process for preparing the oily dispersion, and to a multi-compartment kit comprising ingredients i) to iii). The oily dispersion (A) and the process for treating keratin materials as defined above make it possible to obtain a treatment for said materials which is notably resistant to shampoo washing, to sebum, to sweat and/or to water, but also to fatty substances, notably dietary fatty substances such as oils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising: a) a polyhydroxyalkanoate copolymer comprising the following polymeric units A, B and C: —[—O—CH(R1)-CH2—CO—]-unit A —[—O—CH(R2)-CH2—CO—]-unit B —[—O—CH(R3)-CH2—CO—]-unit C in which: R1 denotes a linear alkyl radical having from 5 to 9 carbon atoms; R2 denotes a linear alkyl radical having a carbon number corresponding to the number of carbon atoms of the R1 radical ?2; R3 denotes a linear alkyl radical having a carbon number corresponding to the number of carbon atoms of the R1 radical ?4; b) an oily medium comprising a non-silicone oil chosen from ester oils, carbonate oils and nonpolar hydrocarbon oils having from 8 to 14 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating keratin materials, preferably human skin, in particular the lips, preferably in at least two steps involving, in a first stage, the application to said materials of an oily dispersion (A) comprising i) particles of copolymers of alkyl acrylates and of anhydride acrylics, ii) stabilizers, iii) one or more hydrocarbon-based oils; and then, in a second stage, the application to said materials of a composition (B) comprising iv) one or more amine compounds, it being understood that the process of the invention uses v) one or more cosmetic active agents chosen from a) pigments, b) active agents for caring for the skin, and c) UV-screening agents and also d) mixtures thereof; ingredients a) to d) possibly being found in composition (A), and/or in composition (B), and/or in another composition (C).

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-step cosmetic product, such as used on the lips, where the basecoat includes a surface-stabilized dispersion of copolymer particles and a styrenic block copolymer, and the topcoat includes a silicone amine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-step cosmetic product, such as used on the lips, where the basecoat includes a surface-stabilized dispersion of copolymer particles, and the topcoat comprises a silicone amine and a viscous silicone, the viscous silicone having a viscosity of at least about 100,000 centistoke when measured at a concentration by weight of 100% and using a rotational viscometer at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles stabilized with a stabilizer in a nonaqueous medium containing at least one hydrocarbon-based oil, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer and optionally of a silicone macromonomer (I): the stabilizer being a polymer comprising from 50% to 100% by weight, relative to the total weight of the stabilizer, of C8-C22 alkyl acrylate, from 0 to 50% by weight of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate and optionally silicone macromonomer (I). The invention also relates to the composition comprising said dispersion of polymer particles. Cosmetic use for caring for and making up keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, comprising: either the sequential application to the keratin materials of a composition comprising a maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer and of an amine compound chosen from polyamine compounds bearing several primary amine and/or secondary amine groups and amino alkoxysilanes, or the topical application to the keratin materials of a composition derived from the mixing of a composition comprising a maleic anhydride acrylic polymer and of an amine compound chosen from amino alkoxysilanes; the ethylenic polymer being derived from the polymerization of: (a) 45% to 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of an ethylenic monomer bearing an at least C8 linear or branched alkyl group; (b) 5% to 25% by weight of maleic anhydride; (c) 0 to 50% by weight of additional monomer; the compositions used being anhydrous when the amine compound is an amino alkoxysilane.

Abstract: Process for treating keratin fibres with an ethylenicpolymer bearing a maleic anhydride group and a polyol The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres of a mixture of a maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer, a liposoluble polyol and an amine catalyst; said maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer being obtained by polymerization of: (a) 25% to 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of an ethylenic monomer bearing an at least C8 linear or branched alkyl group; (b) 5% to 25% by weight of maleic anhydride; (c) 0% to 50% by weight of additional (meth)acrylate monomer; and a step of heating the keratin fibres to a temperature ranging from 90° C. to 250° C. The invention also relates to the crosslinked polymer obtained by reacting said ethylenic polymer with said liposoluble polyol. The treated keratin fibres have good water-resistant fixing properties.

Abstract: Process for treating keratin fibres with an ethylenicpolymer bearing a maleic anhydride group and a polyol The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres of a mixture of a maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer, a liposoluble polyol and an amine catalyst; said maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer being obtained by polymerization of: (a) 25% to 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of an ethylenic monomer bearing an at least C8 linear or branched alkyl group; (b) 5% to 25% by weight of maleic anhydride; (c) 0% to 50% by weight of additional (meth)acrylate monomer; and a step of heating the keratin fibres to a temperature ranging from 90° C. to 250° C. The invention also relates to the crosslinked polymer obtained by reacting said ethylenic polymer with said liposoluble polyol. The treated keratin fibres have good water-resistant fixing properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials, comprising: either the sequential application to the keratin materials of a composition comprising a maleic anhydride ethylenic polymer and of an amine compound chosen from polyamine compounds bearing several primary amine and/or secondary amine groups and amino alkoxysilanes, or the topical application to the keratin materials of a composition derived from the mixing of a composition comprising a maleic anhydride acrylic polymer and of an amine compound chosen from amino alkoxysilanes; the ethylenic polymer being derived from the polymerization of: (a) 45% to 95% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of an ethylenic monomer bearing an at least C8 linear or branched alkyl group; (b) 5% to 25% by weight of maleic anhydride; (c) 0 to 50% by weight of additional monomer; the compositions used being anhydrous when the amine compound is an amino alkoxysilane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for caring for or making up keratin materials, comprising the sequential application to the keratin materials: of a cosmetic composition comprising a maleic anhydride acrylic polymer obtained by polymerization of: (a) 50% to 90% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of isobornyl (meth)acrylate (b) 1% to 50% by weight of maleic anhydride (c) 0% to 49% by weight of additional (meth)acrylate monomer; and of a polyamine compound bearing several primary amine and/or secondary amine groups. The process makes it possible to obtain a film-forming deposit that has good resistance to water, to oil and to sebum. The film is also non-tacky and transfer-resistant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for caring for or making up keratin materials, comprising either the topical application to the keratin materials of an (extemporaneous) anhydrous mixture of a cosmetic composition comprising a maleic anhydride acrylic polymer and of an amino alkoxysilane compound (I); or the sequential application to the keratin materials of an anhydrous cosmetic composition comprising a maleic anhydride acrylic polymer and of an amino alkoxysilane compound (I), wherein said maleic anhydride acrylic polymer is obtained by polymerization of: (a) 50% to 90% by weight, relative to the total weight of monomers, of isobornyl (meth)acrylate (b) 1% to 50% by weight of maleic anhydride (c) 0% to 49% by weight of additional (meth)acrylate monomer; said amino alkoxysilane having the formula (I): R—NH—R1Si(OR2)z(R3)x??(I) in which: R1 is a C1-C20 hydrocarbon-based divalent group, R=H or a C1-C4 alkyl group, R2 and R3 represent an alkyl group comprising from 1 to 6 carbon atoms; z d

Abstract: Provided is a dispersion of polymer particles, wherein the polymer is surface-stabilized with a stabilizer in a non-aqueous medium containing at least one hydrocarbon-based oil. The polymer of the particles is a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; and the stabilizer is an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer. Also provided is a composition that comprises the dispersion of polymer particles. The dispersion can be used as a cosmetic for caring for and making up of keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles stabilized with a stabilizer in a nonaqueous medium containing at least one hydrocarbon-based oil, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer and optionally of a silicone macromonomer (I): the stabilizer being a polymer comprising from 50% to 100% by weight, relative to the total weight of the stabilizer, of C8-C22 alkyl acrylate, from 0 to 50% by weight of C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate and optionally silicone macromonomer (I). The invention also relates to the composition comprising said dispersion of polymer particles. Cosmetic use for caring for and making up keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersion of polymer particles, said polymer being surface-stabilized with a stabilizer in a non-aqueous medium containing at least one hydrocarbon-based oil, the polymer of the particles being a C1-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate polymer; the stabilizer being an isobornyl (meth)acrylate polymer. The invention also relates to the composition comprising the said dispersion of polymer particles. Cosmetic use for caring for and making up keratin materials.