Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one compound which gives the cosmetic composition a thermal profile having a melting peak wherein the mid-height width Lf is less than or equal to 20° C., and wherein the composition is heat-stable. The present disclosure also relates to the process of depositing a film on the keratin fibers, wherein the film is homogenous and/or has improved curling properties, comprising applying the cosmetic composition disclosed herein to keratin fibers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable aqueous medium, at least one thickener, wherein the composition has a threading nature dmax of greater than or equal to 12 mm, as well as a method for obtaining at least one effect chosen from a smooth and uniform film deposited on keratin fibres, a lengthening effect, and a separating effect, comprising applying the composition to the keratin fibres.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium:

Abstract: A composition for coating keratin fibers, in particular, eyelashes, including a dispersion of surface-stabilized polymer particles in a liquid fatty phase, the composition comprising at least 2% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition, of the polymer particles and the composition having a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s−1, ranging from 2 Pa·s to 17 Pa·s; a process for coating keratin fibers, which includes applying the composition to the keratin fibers; and a composition making it possible to obtain a coating for keratin fibers which withstands rubbing.

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): The polyester polyurethanes according to the present invention form pseudolatices and may be utilized as film-forming resin in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a wax having a tack of greater than or equal to 0.7 N.s and a hardness of less than or equal to 3.5 MPa. The wax may be a C20-C40 alkyl (hydroxystearoyloxy)stearate. The present disclosure also relates to a make-up or care process using the cosmetic composition, and an assembly for packaging and applying a product for coating keratin fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and a process for making and using the same, especially a cosmetic, dermatological, hygiene or pharmaceutical composition, for caring for and/or making up the skin, superficial body growths and lips, having transfer-free properties while being very comfortable, which can be provided in the form of a cast product or of a gel having a dispersion of polymer particles which are stabilized at the surface in a liquid fatty phase by a stabilizing agent, the fatty phase furthermore being thickened by a fat-soluble rheological agent resulting from the polymerization of at least one monomer possessing (an) ethylenic bond(s).

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least 27% by weight of at least one wax having a tack of greater than or equal to 0.7 N.s and a hardness of less than or equal to 3.5 MPa.

Abstract: The invention concerns a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium containing an aqueous phase,: an aqueous dispersion of film-forming particles, an aqueous micro-dispersion of particles of a first wax having a melting point not less than 70 ° C., the particles of the first wax having an average size less than 1 &mgr;m, and an aqueous dispersion of particles having a melting point less than 70 ° C., the particles of the second wax having an average size not less than 1 &mgr;m. The composition provides a make-up resistant to cold water. It also provides the eyelashes good curved shape. The invention is applicable to make-up and care of keratinous matter, in particular mascara.

Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application, which contains: a liquid fatty phase, at least one coloring agent, at least 2% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the composition, of a polymer which is dispersible in the liquid fatty phase, and a polymer which is soluble in the liquid fatty phase. In preferred embodiments, the composition may be provided in the form of a cast product or of a gel containing at least one coloring material, in particular pulverulent coloring material, a dispersion of polymer particles which are stabilized at the surface in a liquid fatty phase and a fat-soluble polymer of the vinylpyrrolidone copolymer type. In addition, according to the amount of polymer, it is possible to obtain, on the lips or skin, a supple film having notable transfer-free properties while being extremely comfortable. The invention also relates to the use of this dispersion in such a composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyurethanes and a process for preparing them.

Abstract: A composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer and at least one ionic surfactant exhibiting a variation in conductivity in water, at a concentration of 2% by weight in water, of at least 100 &mgr;S/cm in a temperature range of from 20° C. to 45° C., for producing a composition, such as a film, deposited on a keratin material, which can be removed as make-up from the keratin material with hot water. The application of the make-up composition to, and the care of a keratin material.

Abstract: A composition containing, at least one film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent which undergoes a change of state at a transition temperature Tt chosen within the range from 25° C. to 80° C., the at least one thermal transition agent being not water soluble in water maintained at a temperature below the transition temperature Tt, the at least one film-forming polymer and the at least one thermal transition agent are present in an amount which is sufficient so that the composition is capable of forming a film, at the temperature of a keratinous material, wherein the film has a water uptake (Rc) for hot water maintained at 40° C. of at least 15%, and a water uptake (Rf) for cold water maintained at 20° C. wherein Rc−Rf≧3%, and wherein the at least one film-forming polymer and the at least one thermal transition agent are the same or different. The invention also relates to a cosmetic care or make-up process for a keratinous material.

Abstract: Use of a hydrophobic film-forming polymer and of a nonionic organic compound with a melting point ranging from 20° C. to 70° C. and an IOB (Inorganic/Organic Balance) value of less than or equal to 0.3, in a composition comprising a physiologically acceptable medium, to obtain a film applied to a keratin material resistant to cold water and/or which may be removed with warm water. A composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one hydrophobic polymer, and at least one nonionic organic compound with a melting point ranging from 20° C. to 70° C. and an IOB (Inorganic/Organic Balance) value of less than or equal to 0.3. Use of the composition for making up and caring for a keratin material.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one first semi-crystalline polymer having a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C., and at least one second film-forming polymer capable of forming a hydrophobic film at room temperature. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film that is more resistant to removal by cold water than to removal by warm water. The composition can be applied to the making up and care of keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to mascara compositions. In one embodiment, it relates to a dye-free and wax-free mascara composition that lasts more than one day when applied to eyelashes, is resistant to water, and does not noticeably thicken eyelashes on application. In another embodiment, it relates to a wax-free mascara composition comprising solid particles of a film-forming acrylic polymer dispersed in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, in which the film-forming acrylic polymer are capable of forming a film having a water-uptake, after immersion for 10 minutes in water at 25° C., of less than 25 wt. %, and wherein the composition has a viscosity, measured at 25° C., at a shear rate of 200 s−1, of from 4 Pa.s to 18 Pa.s. In other embodiments, the invention relates to make-up kits, articles, and methods for making-up and/or coloring human hair, such as eyelashes and/or eyebrows, using these compositions.

Abstract: Use of a composition containing at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent, in a physiologically acceptable medium, to obtain a film, wherein the composition is applied to a keratinous material, and the film may be removable with hot water. The at least one thermal transition agent being capable of undergoing a transition at a transition temperature Tt chosen within a temperature range of from 25° C. to 80° C., and being not water soluble in water maintained at a temperature below the transition temperature Tt, wherein the at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent are the same or different.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for the make-up to and care of a keratinous material comprising applying to a keratinous material a composition comprising an aqueous microdispersion of particles of at least one wax and an aqueous dispersion of particles of at least one film-forming polymer. The composition makes it possible to obtain a film which may be resistant to cold water and may be removed as make-up with hot water.

Abstract: Use of a composition containing at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent, in a physiologically acceptable medium, to obtain a film, wherein the composition is applied to a keratinous material, and the film may be removable with hot water. The at least one thermal transition agent being capable of undergoing a transition at a transition temperature Tt chosen within a temperature range of from 25° C. to 80° C., and being not water soluble in water maintained at a temperature below the transition temperature Tt, wherein the at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer and at least one thermal transition agent are the same or different.