Abstract: The invention relates to nail composition sets including mirror pigment, as well as to methods and kits related to such composition sets.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin and/or the lips, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, includes at least: one active agent comprising at least one glycol with a C4-C16 hydrocarbon-based chain and/or a hydroxylated ester resulting from the esterification of polyol and/or of C4-C16 carboxylic acid(s), and one additional agent chosen from essential oils, agents for promoting capillary circulation and temperature regulators, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition in particular in the form of an emulsion for topical application to keratin materials, in particular the skin, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one dispersion (pre-dispersion) of bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163) in an oily dispersant chosen from a) monoesters of formula R1COOR2 in which R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based chain comprising from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 16 to 26 carbon atoms; b) oils whose solubility parameter at 25° C., ?a, is greater than 6 (J/cm3)1/2, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one oil chosen from hydrocarbon-based oils having a refractive index greater than 1.42 and a solubility parameter at 25° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition in the form of a powder, which is preferably compacted, comprising at least: —a pulverulent phase in an amount of greater than or equal to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, comprising at least one perlite in the form of particles in a content of greater than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, —a liquid fatty phase, and in which the perlite particles and the liquid fatty phase are present in the composition in a respective total content such that the weight ratio of the perlite particles to the liquid fatty phase ranges from 2 to 25. The present invention also relates to a process for coating the face, and in particular the cheeks, the chin, the temples, the forehead and the nose, with the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: A method of applying makeup to a surface, such as the skin, the nails, hair, or the lips, is disclosed. The method includes manually depositing, using a non-magnetic cosmetic applicator, at least a first cosmetic composition in the fluid state on the surface, the first composition containing magnetic particles that are movable under the effect of a magnetic field; and manually exposing at least part of the first composition to a magnetic device producing a magnetic field, the magnetic device located above the first composition so as to orientate and/or displace at least a fraction of the magnetic particles so as to form at least one pattern according to magnetic field lines of the magnetic field without making contact with the first composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition in particular in the form of an emulsion for topical application to keratin materials, in particular the skin, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one dispersion (pre-dispersion) of bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163) in an oily dispersant chosen from a) monoesters of formula R1COOR2 in which R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based chain comprising from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 16 to 26 carbon atoms; b) oils whose solubility parameter at 25° C., ?a, is greater than 6 (J/cm3)1/2, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one oil chosen from hydrocarbon-based oils having a refractive index greater than 1.42 and a solubility parameter at 25° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition in particular in the form of an emulsion for topical application to keratin materials, in particular the skin, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: (i) at least one dispersion (pre-dispersion) of bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163) in an oily dispersant chosen from a) monoesters of formula R1COOR2 in which R1 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based chain comprising from 4 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 4 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and R2 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 3 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably from 10 to 30 carbon atoms, and preferentially from 16 to 26 carbon atoms; b) oils whose solubility parameter at 25° C., ?a, is greater than 6 (J/cm3)1/2, and mixtures thereof, and (ii) at least one oil chosen from hydrocarbon-based oils having a refractive index greater than 1.42 and a solubility parameter at 25° C.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition for caring for and/or making up the skin and/or the lips, containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, includes at least: one active agent comprising at least one glycol with a C4-C16 hydrocarbon-based chain and/or a hydroxylated ester resulting from the esterification of polyol and/or of C4-C16 carboxylic acid(s), and one additional agent chosen from essential oils, agents for promoting capillary circulation and temperature regulators, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one C4-C16 glycol with a hydrocarbon-chain and/or of a hydroxylated ester resulting from the esterification of polyol and/or of C4-C16 carboxylic acid(s), in a composition for caring for and/or making up the skin and/or the lips, as an agent for reinforcing the natural flesh tint of the skin and/or the lips and/or the natural volume of the lips.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable organic liquid medium, at least one film-forming ethylenic linear block polymer, and another film former. The film former may be soluble or dispersible in the said organic liquid medium. The composition may include an aqueous phase, in which case the film former may be soluble or dispersible in the aqueous phase. The invention further provides for the use of the combination of such a block polymer and a film former for enhancing the staying power of the said composition on the keratin materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one non-elastomer, filmogenic, linear, sequenced, ethylenic polymer and in a cosmetically acceptable liquid medium and a gelling agent of said organic liquid medium. The invention also relates to the combination of said sequenced polymer and a gelling agent in order to improve the texture and application of said composition on keratin fibers.

Abstract: A method of makeup and/or non-therapeutic care for non-fibrous human keratin material, particularly the skin, the mucus membranes thereof, or the nails, including: bringing an outer surface of a piece of solid cosmetic composition, having a temperature-sensitive dynamic rub coefficient, into contact with, or near, a heating device, said dynamic rub coefficient, at 25° C., being greater than or equal to 0.5, preferably 0.6, so as to heat said piece in a localized manner with a view to essentially softening only said outer surface and lowering the dynamic rub coefficient thereof; and applying the outer surface of the thus-heated composition onto the area to be treated.

Abstract: A method of makeup and/or non-therapeutic care for non-fibrous human keratin material, particularly the skin, the lips, or the nails, having the steps of: bringing an outer surface of a piece of solid cosmetic composition into contact with, or near, a heating device so as to heat said piece in a localized manner with a view to essentially softening only said outer surface and lowering the dynamic rub coefficient thereof; and then applying the outer surface of the thus-heated composition onto the area to be treated, the solid cosmetic composition including, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least 4 wt % of at least one structuring agent selected from among waxes, organophilic clays, hydrophobic pyrogenic silicas, alkylated guar gums, hydrophobic celluloses, block copolymers, and the mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lip makeup composition comprising at least one resin chosen from rosins, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, wherein the at least one resin has a number-average molecular mass of less than or equal to 10,000 g/mol, and wherein the lip makeup composition is capable of forming a film with a resistance to oil of greater than or equal to 50%.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition in the form of a powder, which is preferably compacted, comprising at least: —a pulverulent phase in an amount of greater than or equal to 35% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, comprising at least one perlite in the form of particles in a content of greater than or equal to 20% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, —a liquid fatty phase, and in which the perlite particles and the liquid fatty phase are present in the composition in a respective total content such that the weight ratio of the perlite particles to the liquid fatty phase ranges from 2 to 25. The present invention also relates to a process for coating the face, and in particular the cheeks, the chin, the temples, the forehead and the nose, with the said cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The present application relates to a polycondensate that can be obtained by reaction: of polyol containing 3 to 6 hydroxyl groups; of non-aromatic, saturated or unsaturated monocarboxylic acid; of aromatic monocarboxylic acid containing 7 to 11 carbon atoms; and of polycarboxylic acid, saturated or unsaturated, or even aromatic, linear, branched and/or cyclic, containing at least 2 carboxyl groups COOH; and/or a cyclic anhydride of such a polycarboxylic acid. The application also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment employing said composition, the polycondensate thus defined and a method of preparation of the polycondensate.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing at least one block copolymer having a hard segment and a soft segment, at least one tackifier component, at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, optionally, at least one modified silicone, and optionally, at least one colorant, and wherein the at least one hard segment has a Tg value of about 50° C. or more, and the at least one soft segment has a Tg value of about 20° C. or less, and wherein the at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, is capable of solubilizing either the at least one hard segment or the at least one soft segment, or both the hard and the soft segments.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, especially a cosmetic composition, comprising (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane containing polymer comprising at least one moiety which comprises at least one polyorganosiloxane group consisting of 1 to about 1000 organosiloxane units in the chain of the moiety or in the form of graft, and at least two groups capable of establishing hydrogen interactions; (b) at least one volatile alcohol; and (c) at least one thickening agent, as well as to methods of using such compositions and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solid cosmetic makeup and/or care composition comprising: —at least 30% by weight of a pulverulent phase relative to its total weight, and—at least 15% by weight of non-volatile oil(s) relative to its total weight, said composition being in the form of a powder. It also targets a corresponding makeup and/or care method.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing at least one block copolymer having a hard segment and a soft segment, at least one tackifier component, at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, at least one shine enhancing agent, and optionally, at least one colorant, and wherein the at least one hard segment has a Tg value of 50° C. or more and the at least one soft segment has a Tg value of 20° C. or less, and the at least one solvent, or solvent mixture, is capable of solubilizing either the at least one hard segment or the at least one soft segment, or both the hard and the soft segments.