Abstract: Emulsion comprising an anionic acrylic copolymer and a lipophilic polymer A subject of the present invention is a composition in the form of an emulsion, preferably in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising at least one hydrophilic gelling polymer chosen from anionic acrylic copolymers and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, wherein the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranges from 1:30 to 1:1 and wherein the lipophilic polymer has a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention makes it possible to obtain emulsions which are homogeneous (the emulsion is macroscopically smooth and has no grains, after storage in a pot for 24 hours at ambient temperature (25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least one fatty phase; at least one volatile hydrocarbon-based oil; and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranging from 1:30 to 1:1 and the lipophilic polymer having a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention has improved sensory properties, allowing faster and more complete absorption into the skin. In particular, the composition in accordance with the invention leaves a non-greasy and non-tacky feel on the skin, during and after application, even in the presence of solid fatty substances such as waxes.

Abstract: Cosmetic emulsion containing a gemini surfactant and a lipophilic polymer The invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion, in particular in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising a gemini surfactant having a specific chemical structure with at least two fatty amide groups and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, wherein the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranges from 1:30 to 1:1 and wherein the lipophilic polymer has a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol.

Abstract: Emulsion comprising an anionic acrylic copolymer and a lipophilic polymer A subject of the present invention is a composition in the form of an emulsion, preferably in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, comprising at least one hydrophilic gelling polymer chosen from anionic acrylic copolymers and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, wherein the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranges from 1:30 to 1:1 and wherein the lipophilic polymer has a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention makes it possible to obtain emulsions which are homogeneous (the emulsion is macroscopically smooth and has no grains, after storage in a pot for 24 hours at ambient temperature (25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least one fatty phase; at least one volatile hydrocarbon-based oil; and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranging from 1:30 to 1:1 and the lipophilic polymer having a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention has improved sensory properties, allowing faster and more complete absorption into the skin. In particular, the composition in accordance with the invention leaves a non-greasy and non-tacky feel on the skin, during and after application, even in the presence of solid fatty substances such as waxes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic, in particular photoprotective, composition, comprising at least: —one or more hydroxyethyl acrylate polymers, —one or more UV-screening agents, and —one or more copolymers of acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid and of one or more nonionic monomers.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion comprising at least one aqueous phase and at least one fatty phase, at least one superabsorbent polymer and at least one surfactant of formula (I): Wherein: R1 and R3 denote, independently of each other, an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 denotes a spacer formed from a linear or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X and Y denote, independently of each other, a group —(C2H4O)a—(C3H6O)bZ, in which Z denotes a hydrogen atom or a radical —CH2—COOM, —SO3M, —P(O)(OM)2, —C2H4—SO3M, —C3H6—SO3M or —CH2(CHOH)4CH2OH, in which M, M? represent H or an alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium ion, a ranges from 0 to 15, b ranges from 0 to 10, and the sum of a+b ranges from 1 to 25; and n ranges from 1 to 10 is provided.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an emulsion containing an aqueous phase, a fatty phase, a superabsorbent polymer, and an organic UV screening agent. Method for the treatment of a keratinous substance whereby the composition described is applied to the keratinous substance.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in the form of an emulsion comprising at least one aqueous phase and at least one fatty phase, at least one superabsorbent polymer and at least one surfactant of formula (I): Wherein: R1 and R3 denote, independently of each other, an alkyl radical containing from 1 to 25 carbon atoms; R2 denotes a spacer formed from a linear or branched alkylene chain containing from 1 to 12 carbon atoms; X and Y denote, independently of each other, a group —(C2H4O)a—(C3H6O)bZ, in which Z denotes a hydrogen atom or a radical —CH2—COOM, —SO3M, —P(O)(OM)2, —C2H4—SO3M, —C3H6—SO3M or —CH2(CHOH)4CH2OH, in which M, M? represent H or an alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, ammonium or alkanolammonium ion, a ranges from 0 to 15, b ranges from 0 to 10, and the sum of a+b ranges from 1 to 25; and n ranges from 1 to 10 is provided.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological UV protection compositions having enhanced SPF contain at least one organic UV screening agent and/or at least one inorganic screening agent, such compositions also containing at least the following constituents (A) and (B): A) a semi-crystalline polymer which is solid at ambient temperature and has a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., containing a) a polymeric backbone and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or one crystallizable organic block forming part of the backbone of this said polymer, said polymer having a number-average molecular mass Mn of greater than or equal to 1,000, and B) hollow latex particles having a particle size ranging from 150 to 380 nm, formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a photoprotective composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a) as liquid phase, an oil-in-water emulsion, emulsified with at least one dimeric surfactant comprising two surfactant units, which may be identical or different, each being constituted of a hydrophilic head and a hydrophobic tail and connected to one another, via the hydrophilic heads, by means of a spacer group, b) at least one organic UV screen and/or at least one mineral UV screen, and c) at least one crosslinked copolymer of methacrylic acid and of Ci-C4 alkyl acrylate.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an emulsion containing an aqueous phase, a fatty phase, a superabsorbent polymer, and an organic UV screening agent. Method for the treatment of a keratinous substance whereby the composition described is applied to the keratinous substance.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological UV protection compositions having enhanced SPF contain at least one organic UV screening agent and/or at least one inorganic screening agent, such compositions also containing at least the following constituents (A) and (B): A) a semi-crystalline polymer which is solid at ambient temperature and has a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., containing a) a polymeric backbone and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or one crystallizable organic block forming part of the backbone of this said polymer, said polymer having a number-average molecular mass Mn of greater than or equal to 1,000, and B) hollow latex particles having a particle size ranging from 150 to 380 nm, formulated into a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) particulates of at least one insoluble mineral and/or organic UV-screening agent having a particle size ranging from 5 nm to 5 ?m and (b) a stabilizing amount of at least one amphiphilic polymerizate of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises a sulfonic group, whether in the free acid or in partially or totally neutralized state, and which amphiphilic polymerizate also comprises at least one hydrophobic moiety.

Abstract: Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) at least one organic UV-screening agent and (b) an SPF-improving amount of at least one amphiphilic polymerizate of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises a sulfonic group, whether in the free acid or in partially or totally neutralized state, and which amphiphilic polymerizate also comprises at least one hydrophobic moiety.

Abstract: Photoprotective compositions well suited for the photoprotection of the skin, lips and/or hair against the damaging effect of UV-radiation comprise at least one aqueous phase and at least one system for screening out UV-radiation, and which also contain: (a) at least one partially or totally neutralized, crosslinked or non-crosslinked amphiphilic polymer of 2-acrylamidomethylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS), and (b) at least one water-soluble silicone comprising at least one terminal or pendent monovalent polyoxyalkylene group.

Abstract: Photoprotective compositions well suited for the photoprotection of the skin, lips and/or hair against the damaging effect of UV-radiation comprise at least one aqueous phase and at least one system for screening out UV-radiation, and which also contain:

Abstract: Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) particulates of at least one insoluble mineral and/or organic UV-screening agent having a particle size ranging from 5 nm to 5 &mgr;m and (b) a stabilizing amount of at least one amphiphilic polymerizate of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises a sulfonic group, whether in the free acid or in partially or totally neutralized state, and which amphiphilic polymerizate also comprises at least one hydrophobic moiety.

Abstract: Photoprotective cosmetic/dermatological compositions well suited for the UV-photoprotection of human skin and/or hair, comprise (a) at least one organic UV-screening agent and (b) an SPF-improving amount of at least one amphiphilic polymerizate of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which comprises a sulfonic group, whether in the free acid or in partially or totally neutralized state, and which amphiphilic polymerizate also comprises at least one hydrophobic moiety.