Abstract: Applicators for grasping and applying small items, such as fibers and eyelashes, are disclosed. The applicators passively hold the items and a user actuates the applicator to release the items. An applicator includes a compression spring that forces a disc against a disc retention element to hold the items passively, and a button is pressed to separate the disc from the disc retention element to release the items. An applicator includes an expansion spring that holds items between coils of the spring passively, and a button is pressed to separate the spring coils to release the items.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, and methods of use, where the cosmetic compositions are multi-purpose oil-in-water emulsions that contain (i) a surfactant system of high HLB surfactants and (ii) a high load of talc. The emulsions are capable of being used as a base for eye cosmetics, in order to enhance wear of eyeshadow and removal of mascara.

Abstract: Compositions for providing desired adhesion and/or long-wear, an adhesive mascara may be provided. The adhesive mascara composition may include water, at least about 20% of liquid polybutene, a wax and/or derivative of an acid or alcohol in the C26-C30 range (e.g., having 26-30 carbons), an acrylic polymer (such as Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer and/or Polyacrylate-21 and is free of a latex polymer (such as Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer) having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), and optionally a saccharide adhesive (such as caramel). The composition may include one or more pigments. The composition may include a plurality of surfactants, such as a plurality of non-ionic surfactants, and/or an anionic surfactant. The composition may include C2-C8 polyols, a C2-C8 monoalcohol, a cellulosic polymer, a film forming polymer, a thickening agent, a butter, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Compositions for providing desired adhesion and/or long-wear, an adhesive mascara may be provided. The adhesive mascara composition may include water, a latex polymer (which may be an acrylic latex polymer, such as Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate Copolymer) having a low glass transition temperature (Tg), an acrylic polymer (such as Styrene/Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer and/or Polyacrylate-21 and may be a random styrene acrylate copolymer) having a high Tg, a wax and/or derivative of an acids or alcohols in the C26-C30 range (e.g., having 26-30 carbons), and a saccharide adhesive (such as caramel). The composition may include liquid polybutene. The composition may include a pigment.

Abstract: A composition of matter that may be used as an eyebrow primer, and a method for using the composition of matter, are provided. The composition of matter may include at least 5% by weight of a transparent filler, a polyacrylamide thickener, at least 2% by weight of one or more high HLB surfactants, and a water-dispersed latex polymer. The composition of matter may be substantially free of oils.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: •a. water; and•b. at least one cellulosic cationic polymer (CP); and•c. at least one anionic polymer (AP) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and•d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and•e. a fatty phase; and•f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 80%, preferably from 60% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s)/the amount of water ranging from 5% to 20%.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: a. water; and b. at least one cationic polymer (PC) chosen from methyldiallylamine polymers or diallyldimethylammonium polymers; and c. at least one anionic polymer (PA) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and e. a fatty phase; and f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) to the sum of the total amount of anionic and cationic polymers and of the amount of water ranging from 5% to 25%.

Abstract: The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: a. water; and b. at least one cellulosic cationic polymer (CP); and c. at least one anionic polymer (AP) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and e. a fatty phase; and f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 80%, preferably from 60% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s)/the amount of water ranging from 5% to 20%.

Abstract: A method for improving the curl of eyelashes is provided. A composition is applied to eyelashes, and a magnetic element is then moved above the eyelash in the direction of desired curl. The disclosed composition, which may also be provided separately or in a kit along with a magnetic element for use with the disclosed method, requires three components: (i) one or more iron oxides in a total amount of at least 20% by weight, (ii) one or more latex polymers present in a total amount of at least 6% by weight; and (iii) one or more waxes having a melting point Tm?80° C.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions, and methods of use, where the cosmetic compositions are multi-purpose oil-in-water emulsions that contain (i) a surfactant system of high HLB surfactants and (ii) a high load of talc. The emulsions are capable of being used as a base for eye cosmetics, in order to enhance wear of eyeshadow and removal of mascara.

Abstract: Provided is a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, that comprises at least one monoglyceride and at least one tartaric ester of monoglyceride, and at least one coated pigment and/or mineral filler. Also provided is the use of a coated pigment and/or coated mineral filler for improving the stability of a composition, especially a cosmetic composition comprising at least one monoglyceride and at least one diacetyl tartaric ester of monoglyceride. Further provided is a cosmetic treatment method that implements the composition of the invention.

Abstract: Provided is a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, that comprises at least one monoglyceride and at least one tartaric ester of monoglyceride, and at least one coated pigment and/or mineral filler. Also provided is the use of a coated pigment and/or coated mineral filler for improving the stability of a composition, especially a cosmetic composition comprising at least one monoglyceride and at least one diacetyl tartaric ester of monoglyceride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture: of hydrophobic silica aerogel particles having a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the volume-average diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and of at least one first linear silicone oil having a viscosity greater than 50 mm2/s and of at least second and third linear silicone oils having a viscosity less than or equal to 50 mm2/s. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a mixture: of hydrophobic silica aerogel particles having a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the volume-average diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and of at least one first linear silicone oil having a viscosity less than 10 mm2/s and of at least one second linear silicone oil having a viscosity greater than or equal to 10 mm2/s.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises at least one monoglyceride and at least one tartaric ester of monoglyceride, and at least one coated pigment and/or mineral filler. The invention also relates to the use of a coated pigment and/or coated mineral filler for improving the stability of a composition, especially a cosmetic composition comprising at least one monoglyceride and at least one diacetyl tartaric ester of monoglyceride.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of: hydrophobic silica aerogel particles with a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the mean volume diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and at least a first and at least a second hydrocarbon-based oil chosen from branched esters, pentacrythritol esters, hydrogenated polyolefins and fatty acid triglycerides, and mixtures thereof, the first hydrocarbon-based oil being present in a content of greater than or equal to 40% by weight of the mixture of the first and second oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture:—of hydrophobic silica aerogel particles having a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the volume-average diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and—of at least one first linear silicone oil having a viscosity greater than 50 mm2/s and of at least second and third linear silicone oils having a viscosity less than or equal to 50 mm2/s. The present invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising a mixture:—of hydrophobic silica aerogel particles having a specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the volume-average diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and—of at least one first linear silicone oil having a viscosity less than 10 mm2/s and of at least one second linear silicone oil having a viscosity greater than or equal to 10 mm2/s.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a mixture of: hydrophobic silica aerogel particles with a N specific surface area per unit of mass (SM) ranging from 500 to 1500 m2/g and a size expressed as the mean volume diameter (D[0.5]) ranging from 1 to 1500 ?m, and at least a first and at least a second hydrocarbon-based oil chosen from branched esters, pentacrythritol esters, hydrogenated polyolefins and fatty acid triglycerides, and mixtures thereof, the first hydrocarbon-based oil being present in a content of greater than or equal to 40% by weight of the mixture of the first and second oils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition containing concave particles, at least one dispersant for these concave particles, and optionally porous particles. This composition is nonpulverulent. The present invention also relates to a treatment process employing this composition and to the uses of this composition, in particular for conferring a matt appearance on keratinous substances and/or for softening imperfections of the relief of the skin and/or for concealing microrelief features, wrinkles, fine lines and pores of the skin.