Abstract: Polycondensate, composition containing it, especially a nail varnish composition, and process for preparation. The polycondensate may be obtained by reacting: a polyol comprising 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups; a saturated or unsaturated non-aromatic monocarboxylic acid; an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms; and a saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, linear, branched and/or cyclic polycarboxylic acid, comprising at least two carboxylic groups COOH; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Polycondensate, composition containing it, especially a nail varnish composition, and process for preparation. The polycondensate may be obtained by reacting: a polyol comprising 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups; a saturated or unsaturated non-aromatic monocarboxylic acid; an aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms; and a saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, linear, branched and/or cyclic polycarboxylic acid, comprising at least two carboxylic groups COOH; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for making up the nails, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one particle with a metallic glint present in an amount greater than or equal to 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, and at least one texturizing agent present in an amount less than or equal to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed herein is a method of making up nails, comprising, including in a composition, the composition as defined herein for forming a base coat in a multilayer make-up.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for making up the nails, characterized in that it comprises, in a physiologically acceptable medium, particles with a metallic glint in a proportion of greater than or equal to 2% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, and at least one texturizing agent or a mixture of texturizing agents in a proportion of less than or equal to 15% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A nail varnish composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, fibers covered with at least one fluorescent whitening agent. A cosmetic process for making up and/or for the non-therapeutic care of nails comprising applying to the nails the nail varnish composition. Also disclosed is a method for conferring on a coating obtained after application of the nail varnish composition to the nails at least one property chosen from providing a homogeneous and even appearance, concealing nail imperfections, providing good hold and mechanical strength, and providing a nail-strengthening effect.

Abstract: A thickened film-forming composition comprising a film-forming polymer and, as thickener, a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of from about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5. The composition can be used in particular in the cosmetics fields for keratinous materials, especially the nails.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use, as a nail varnish, of a moisture-cure cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable anhydrous medium, and free of compounds containing labile hydrogen atoms, i) either

Abstract: A make up composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, particles of a liquid crystal polymer which can be obtained by polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising at least one first monomer A and at least one chiral second monomer B. A cosmetic process for making up keratinous substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a heat-crosslinkable cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, (a) at least one compound comprising at least two functions containing labile hydrogen, and (b) at least one compound comprising at least two blocked isocyanate functions, which can be unblocked by heating, the average functionality of the system, that is to say the total number of functions containing labile hydrogen and of blocked isocyanate functions relative to the total number of molecules of compounds (a) and (b), being strictly greater than 2, and also to a process for coating keratin substrates using such a composition.

Abstract: A cosmetic make-up composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a dyestuff comprising glass particles coated with at least one metallic coat. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for making up keratin substances. The make-up obtained can have a sparkling and wear-resistant metallic appearance.

Abstract: A cosmetic make-up composition containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a film-forming polymer and a coloring material containing at least one colored polymer film fragment which exhibits two substantially flat faces, the fragment being insoluble in the medium of the composition. A make-up kit containing a first composition containing a film-forming polymer and a second composition containing a film-forming polymer and a colored film fragment. A cosmetic process for making up keratinous substances. The make-up obtained from the process exhibits a grainy effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for making up keratin substances, which consists in applying to the keratin substances a first coat of a film-forming composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium and at least one film-forming polymer, followed by applying to at least a part of the first coat, and before the first coat has dried, a second coat consisting essentially of solid particles that are insoluble in the cosmetically acceptable medium of the composition, having a substantially spherical or ovoid shape and having a density ranging from 800 kg/m3 to 10,000 kg/m3. The invention also relates to a make-up kit comprising the film-forming composition and the solid particles.

Abstract: A composition for removing make-up from keratinous material comprised of a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain combined with a make-up-removing system comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent and/or an oil and/or a surfactant. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5.

Abstract: A composition for removing make-up from keratinous material comprised of a polysaccharide alkyl ether formed of units containing at least two different saccharide rings, each unit containing at least one hydroxyl group substituted with a saturated hydrocarbon-based alkyl chain combined with a make-up-removing system comprising at least one non-aqueous solvent and/or an oil and/or a surfactant. The polysaccharide alkyl ether preferably has a molecular weight of greater than 200,000 and is in particular a guar gum alkyl ether having a degree of substitution of about 2 to 3, in particular 2.5.

Abstract: Use of a cellulose ester for reducing the drying time of a nail varnish, wherein the nail varnish comprises, in a solvent medium, nitrocellulose a dyestuff, the cellulose ester being present in a synergistic amount, relative to the amount of nitrocellulose, effective for reducing the drying time of the nail varnish.

Abstract: A makeup kit comprising a first film-forming composition capable of forming a first film having a hardness d1 ranging from 20 to 85 seconds, and a second film-forming composition capable of forming, on the first film, a second film having a hardness d2 such that d2−d1 is greater than or equal to 10 seconds. This kit is intended in particular for making up keratinous substances. Also, a method for making up keratinous substances.

Abstract: Use of a cellulose ester for reducing the drying time of a nail varnish, wherein the nail varnish comprises, in a solvent medium, nitrocellulose a dyestuff, the cellulose ester being present in a synergistic amount, relative to the amount of nitrocellulose, effective for reducing the drying time of the nail varnish.

Abstract: A composition containing: a) 5 to 50% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a water-dispersible polycondensate containing sulphonate functional groups, b) 0.5 to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a water-soluble copolymer containing carboxylic acid functional groups neutralized in a proportion of at least 80% with a nonvolatile basic agent, the weight average molecular weight of said copolymer being between 1,000 and 700,000, and c) 0.01 to 0.5% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition of a nail care active principle, in an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholic medium, provides a nail coating composition which is readily applicable to the nail, dries rapidly and leaves a protective film on the nail.

Abstract: A nail varnish composition containing, in an organic solvent medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one metal pigment, at least one organopolysiloxane and at least one pyrogenic silica. A make-up kit containing a first composition containing at least one first film-forming polymer and a second composition containing, in an organic solvent medium, at least one second film-forming polymer, at least one metal pigment, at least one organopolysiloxane and at least one pyrogenic silica. A process for making up nails. The make-up obtained exhibits a chased appearance.

Abstract: A cosmetic make-up composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a dyestuff comprising glass particles coated with at least one metallic coat. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for making up keratin substances. The make-up obtained can have a sparkling and wear-resistant metallic appearance.