Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising at least a merocyanine and a hydrotrope The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising an aqueous phase, and a merocyanine of formula (I): and at least one hydrotrope chosen from nicotinamide, caffeine, salicylic acid salts, the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid (sodium PCA), sodium 1,3-benzenedisulfonate, sodium benzoate, sodium 4-pyridinecarboxylate, sodium benzenesulfonate, sodium p-toluenesulfonate (NaPTS), sodium butyl monoglycol sulfate (NaBMGS), 4-aminobenzoic acid HCl, sodium cumene sulfonate, N,N-diethyl nicotinamide, N-picolyl nicotinamide, N-allyl nicotinamide, 2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine, resorcinol, pyrogallol, N-picolylacetamide, procaine HCl, proline HCl, pyridine, 3-picolylamine, sodium ibuprofen, sodium xylene sulfonate (SXS), ethyl carbamate, pyridoxal hydrochloride, sodium benzoate, N,N-dimethylacetamide, N-methylacetamide, isoniazid, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one aqueous phase containing (i) at least a first hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from non-starchy polysaccharides; and (ii) at least a second hydrophilic gelling agent chosen from 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymers and copolymers; at least one oily phase containing (a) at least a first lipophilic gelling agent chosen from amino acid-based gelling agents; and (b) at least a second lipophilic gelling agent chosen from dextrin esters; and said composition also comprising at least one UV-screening agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising 1) at least one inorganic UV-screening agent chosen from titanium oxides; 2) at least one ?-cyanodiphenylacrylate derivative of determined formula; and 3) at least one 4-hydroxybenzylidenemalonate or 4-hydroxycinnamate derivative of determined formula. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic method for treating the skin against UV radiation using said composition.

Abstract: Anti-sun composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising at least one mixture of surfactants The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion comprising a) at least one continuous aqueous phase, b) at least one oily phase dispersed in said aqueous phase, c) at least one mixture of surfactants comprising i) one or more fatty acid esters of a polyalkylene glycol, ii) one or more fatty acid esters of glycerol, iii) one or more fatty acids in free form and iv) one or more alkali metal salts of anester of phosphoric acid and of a fatty alcohol, and d) one or more UV-screening agents. The present composition has a viscosity of less than or equal to 0.10 Pa·s at a temperature of 25° C., the viscosity being measured using a Rheomat 180 (from the company Lamy), equipped with an MS-R1, MS-R2, MS-R3, MS-R4 or MS-R5 spindle chosen according to the consistency of the composition, rotating at a rotation speed of 200 rpm.

Abstract: Topically applicable, stable, transparent self-tanning aqueous gels, suited for artificially tanning and/or browning human skin, contain at least one self-tanning agent and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible, crosslinked or non-crosslinked (co)polymerizate of at least the acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS) monomer, or partially or totally neutralized form thereof, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable support therefor.

Abstract: A kit for protecting keratin materials against UV radiation above 280 nm, including at least two different compositions, at least one compound (X), at least one compound (Y), and at least one hydrophobic screening system including (i) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (A) absorbing UV radiation of 320-400 nm and at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (B) absorbing UV radiation of 280-320 nm, and optionally an inorganic sunscreen (D); (ii) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen (C) absorbing UV radiation of 280-400 nm, and optionally an inorganic sunscreen (D); or (iii) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen (A) absorbing UV radiation of 320-400 nm and either at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen (C) absorbing UV radiation of 280-400 nm, or at least one inorganic sunscreen (D); at least one of compounds (X) and (Y) being a silicone compound.

Abstract: Enhanced SPF and/or reduced fluffing fluid compositions for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one ester-terminated poly(ester amide) (ETPEA) polymer, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject aqueous compositions are advantageously vaporizable, especially in the form of sprays, confined within a pressurization device.

Abstract: Topically applicable, fluid anti-sun/sunscreen compositions useful for protecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system for screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject anti-sun/sunscreen compositions are especially provided as sprays, notably for the purpose of increasing the sun protection factor (SPF) and/or of reducing or even eliminating the fluffing effect thereof.

Abstract: Nonaerosol/atomizer pumps or aerosol dispensers comprise (A) a reservoir confining at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition suited for UV-photoprotecting the skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV radiation, the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition comprising (1) a UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-sunscreen and (2) an SPF-enhancing amount of generally spherical silica microparticles, formulated into (3) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable carrier therefor, and (B) at least one agent for pressurizing the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition into a spray of fine sunscreen particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anhydrous fluid composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: a) at least one oily phase and b) at least one particular triazine UV filter of formula (I) and c) at least one rheological agent for thickening or gelling the oily phase. The present invention also relates to the use of said composition for the manufacture of products for the cosmetic treatment of the skin, nails, hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and/or scalp, notably care products, sun protection products, make-up products.

Abstract: Nonaerosol/atomizer pumps or aerosol dispensers comprise (A) a reservoir confining at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition suited for UV-photoprotecting the skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV radiation, the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition comprising (1) a UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-sunscreen and (2) an SPF-enhancing amount of generally spherical silica microparticles, formulated into (3) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable carrier therefor, and (B) at least one agent for pressurizing the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition into a spray of fine sunscreen particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a kit for protecting keratin materials against UV radiation in the range above 280 nm, encompassing the UVA and the UVB rays, comprising at least two different, separately packaged compositions, said kit comprising at least one compound (X), at least one compound (Y), and at least one hydrophobic screening system comprising (i) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (A) capable of absorbing the UV radiation of 320 to 400 nm and at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (B) capable of absorbing the UV radiation of 280 to 320 nm, and optionally an inorganic sunscreen agent (D); (ii) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (C) capable of absorbing simultaneously the UV radiation of 280 to 320 nm and 320 to 400 nm, and optionally an inorganic sunscreen agent (D); or (iii) at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (A) capable of absorbing the UV radiation of 320 to 400 nm and either at least one hydrophobic organic sunscreen agent (C) capable of abs

Abstract: Topically applicable, fluid anti-sun/sunscreen compositions useful for protecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system for screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject anti-sun/sunscreen compositions are especially provided as sprays, notably for the purpose of increasing the sun protection factor (SPF) and/or of reducing or even eliminating the fluffing effect thereof.

Abstract: Enhanced SPF and/or reduced fluffing fluid compositions for photoprotecting the skin and/or the hair against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation, contain: (a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation; and (b) at least one ester-terminated poly(ester amide) (ETPEA) polymer, formulated into (c) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable aqueous support therefor; the subject aqueous compositions are advantageously vaporizable, especially in the form of sprays, confined within a pressurization device.

Abstract: Topically applicable, solid UV-photoprotecting compositions suited for the UV-photoprotection and/or makeup and/or care of the lips and/or the face, advantageously shaped as sticks, contain a) at least one fatty phase, a UV-photoprotecting amount of b) at least one organic UV-screening agent and c) a fraction of metal oxide mineral nanopigments, and d) an SPF-increasing amount of at least one octenylsuccinic anhydride-esterified starch salt, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: Topically applicable, solid UV-photoprotecting compositions suited for the UV-photoprotection and/or makeup and/or care of the lips and/or the face, advantageously shaped as sticks, contain a) at least one fatty phase, a UV-photoprotecting amount of b) at least one organic UV-screening agent and c) a fraction of metal oxide mineral nanopigments, and d) an SPF-increasing amount of at least one octenylsuccinic anhydride-esterified starch salt, formulated into a physiologically acceptable medium therefor.

Abstract: Topically applicable, stable, transparent self-tanning aqueous gels, suited for artificially tanning and/or browning human skin, contain at least one self-tanning agent and at least one water-soluble or water-dispersible, crosslinked or non-crosslinked (co)polymerizate of at least the acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS) monomer, or partially or totally neutralized form thereof, formulated into a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable support therefor.

Abstract: Nonaerosol/atomizer pumps or aerosol dispensers comprise (A) a reservoir confining at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition suited for UV-photoprotecting the skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV radiation, the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition comprising (1) a UV-photoprotecting amount of at least one UV-sunscreen and (2) an SPF-enhancing amount of generally spherical silica microparticles, formulated into (3) a topically applicable, cosmetically acceptable carrier therefor, and (B) at least one agent for pressurizing the at least one vaporizable sunscreen composition into a spray of fine sunscreen particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent or translucent cosmetic emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a surfactant, the said fatty phase containing a miscible mixture of at least one cosmetic oil and of at least one volatile fluoro compound, the latter compound being present in a proportion such that the refractive index of the fatty phase is equal to ±0.05 of that of the aqueous phase. The invention also relates to the process for preparing the emulsion. Use of the emulsion in skincare, hair conditioning and antisun protection and/or artificial tanning.

Abstract: The invention concerns novel light-stable filtering cosmetic compositions for topically protecting the skin and/or the hair against ultraviolet radiation, in particular solar radiation, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable support, at least a dibenzoylmethane derivative and at least an oily phase, and an efficient amount of at least a thickening copolymer including at least a hydrophobic unit in sufficient amount for it to be partially or completely soluble in the oily phase and at least a hydrophilic unit in sufficient amount for thickening the oily phase as stabilizing agent for the filter. The invention also concerns the corresponding method for providing dibenzoylmethane with light stability and the use of the compositions for skin and hair protection against the effects of ultraviolet radiation.