Abstract: Compositions, for example cosmetic or dermatological compositions, which are in solid form, and which comprise at least one oil, at least one compound of formula I, and less than about 5% by weight of wax relative to the total weight of the composition. The compositions can be in the form of a translucent or even transparent anhydrous stick. They can be, for example, optionally colored “transfer-resistant” or “non-migrating” compositions. Cosmetic treatment processes for a support chosen from facial and body skin, mucous membranes and keratin fibers, comprising applying these compositions to the support.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for increasing the persistence of at least one cosmetic and/or care effect of a cosmetic composition comprising an oily phase. This process comprises the incorporation into this oily phase of at least one linear or cyclic polyorganosiloxane which comprises at least two organosiloxy units and at least two side and/or end groups which are each capable of forming at least one hydrogen bond with one or more partner groups. The process may be applied, for example, to lipsticks, mascaras or eyeliners to increase the persistence of their coloring effect and/or gloss, to foundations, powders, blushers and eyeshadow to increase the persistence of the matt effect, and to care products such as moisturizing products, deodorants or antiperspirants to increase the persistence of their active care agents.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions, especially in the field of hair care, make-up and beauty or hygiene products, of polyurethane and/or polyurea block polycondensation products comprising a chain formed by the repetition of at least one polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-M-]- containing a polysiloxane graft. The polycondensation compositions are preferably multiblock and comprise a chain which is also formed by the repetition of a polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-N-]- containing nonionic groups and/or ionic groups and/or a polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-G-]- containing oligomers of organic polymers and/or a polysiloxane block -[-L-]-.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a care and/or make-up anhydrous composition, in particular a cosmetic, dermatological, hygienic or pharmaceutical composition, for the skin, which may be provided in the form of a cast product or a gel comprising at least one, in particular pulverulent, coloring matter and a dispersion of non-film-forming polymer particles which are surface-stabilized in a partially nonvolatile liquid fatty phase. Depending on the quantity of polymer and of nonvolatile oil, it is possible to obtain, on the lips or the skin, a nonfatty soft film having remarkable transfer-free properties, while imparting a very high degree of comfort. The invention also relates to the use of this dispersion in such a composition.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application, comprising a liquid fatty phase, at least one dye, and at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of polymer particles which are dispersed and stabilized at the surface by at least one stabilizer in the liquid fatty phase. The present invention also provides a composition suitable for topical application, comprising a cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene or pharmaceutical liquid fatty phase, at least one active agent selected from the group consisting of cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene and pharmaceutical active agents, and at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of polymer particles which are dispersed and stabilized at the surface by at least one stabilizer in the liquid fatty phase.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions, especially in the field of hair care, make-up and beauty or hygiene products, of polyurethane and/or polyurea block polycondensation products comprising a chain formed by the repetition of at least one polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-M-]- containing a polysiloxane graft.The polycondensation compositions are preferably multiblock and comprise a chain which is also formed by the repetition of a polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-N-]- containing nonionic groups and/or ionic groups and/or a polyurethane and/or polyurea block -[-G-]- containing oligomers of organic polymers and/or a polysiloxane block -[-L-]-.

Abstract: A method for coating keratinous substances including applying an agent for coating keratinous substances comprising:(1) an aqueous/organic solution containing:(a) at least one non-crosslinked polymer capable of forming a deposit or a film on a keratinous substrate after drying and exhibiting a critical temperature Tc for solubility in water of the LCST or UCST type ranging from 0.degree. to 100.degree. C.; and(b) at least one total organic solvent for the polymer within the temperature range for use of the composition which is partially or completely miscible with water and more volatile than water; or(2) an aqueous solution or aqueous dispersion containing:(a) at least one non-crosslinked polymer capable of forming a deposit or a film on a keratinous substrate after drying and exhibiting a critical temperature Tc for solubility in water of the LCST or UCST type ranging from 0.degree. to 100.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, as an agent for coating keratin fibres, from 15 to 60% by weight of solids of a film-forming mixture comprising:(A) at least one aqueous dispersion of polymer particles which can form a film by themselves or can form a film in the presence of at least one plasticizer; the glass transition temperature Tg of the polymer or of the polymer/plasticizer mixture being less than or equal to 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising a graft copolymer having a backbone comprising a copolymer with a glass transition temperature ranging from 0 to 30.degree. C., capable of being obtained by radical polymerization or by polycondensation and comprising on the backbone chain at least one graft unit including a hydrophobic macromonomer with a glass transition temperature higher than 25.degree. C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them. These polyester polyurethanes contain units corresponding to the following formulae (I) and (II): ##STR1## The polyester urethanes according to the present invention form pseudolatices which may be utilized in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for hair shaping and/or form retention of hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one film-forming acrylic oligomer, which is soluble or dispersible in the aqueous medium, having a molecular weight, measured by steric exclusion chromatography, of less than or equal to 50,000 and with a glass transition temperature Tg ranging from 0 to 45.degree. C. preferably comprising:a) from 20 to 45% by weight of at least one residue of a monomer (A) selected from tert-butyl methacrylate, tert-butyl acrylate, and isobutyl methacrylate, relative to the total weight of the at least one film-forming acrylic oligomer;b) from 5 to 25% by weight of at least one residue of monomer (B) with ethylenic unsaturation comprising at least one carboxylic acid functional group, relative to the total weight of the at least one film-forming acrylic oligomer; andc) at least one residue of monomer (C) comprising a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Cosmetic or dermatological compositions comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium (A) at least one film-forming oligomer having a molecular weight, measured by steric exclusion chromatography, of less than or equal to 50,000, said at least one film-forming oligomer being soluble or dispersible in said cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium; and (B) rigid, non-film-forming particles of average size less than or equal to 1 .mu.m, said rigid, non-film-forming particles being dispersed in said cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, wherein the compositions may be used, for example, as product bases for maintaining the hairstyle, as products for coating the eyelashes and the eyebrows or as nail make-up and/or care products.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition, in particular a cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene or pharmaceutical composition, to care for and/or make up the skin, which composition may be in the form of a compact powder or a cast product, comprising a dispersion of polymer particles in a fatty substance. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of this dispersion in such a composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a dispersion of surface-stabilized polymer particles in a non-aqueous medium, in a cosmetic, hygiene or pharmaceutical composition. Moreover, the invention also relates to compositions comprising the above-mentioned dispersion of polymer particles.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition for topical or hair application.This composition contains, in a suitable cosmetic vehicle, a pseudo-latex consisting of particles of a film-forming radical polymer containing carboxylic acid functions, neutralized to a degree of neutralization between 10 and 80% using a polyfunctional neutralizing agent consisting either of a diamine or of the combination of a polyvalent metal salt and an inorganic or organic base, the average diameter of the said particles being between 10 and 450 nm.The composition preferably takes the form of a shampoo, a conditioner, a styling or treating lotion or gel or a hair shaping product, or the form of a make-up product such as a mascara or a nail varnish.

Abstract: A mascara composition which comprises a mixture of:(a) pseudo-latex particles, having an average diameter ranging from 10 to 300 nm, of a water-insoluble filmogen polymer derived form cellulose selected from the group consisting of cellulose ethers, non-ionic cellulose esters and anionic cellulose esters having carboxylic acid functions, the said carboxylic acid functions being neutralized to a neutralization amount between 10 and 80 percent by means of a nonvolatile basic agent, and(b) at least one wax having a melting point between 60.degree. C. and 110.degree. C.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of resins of natural origin, their use in cosmetic compositions and cosmetic compositions obtained therefrom.

Abstract: New cosmetic compositions characterized in that they comprise, in a cosmetically acceptable carrier, at least one pseudolatex based on a multiblock polycondensate which contains a polysiloxane block and a polyurethane and/or polyurea block, wherein the polyurethane and/or polyurea block further comprises anionic or cationic groups. These compositions can be employed especially in the cosmetic field of hair care, of make-up or of skin care.