Abstract: The present invention relates to the cosmetic use of at least one compound corresponding to the following formula (I) or (I?) and also their salts, their solvates, their optical isomers and their racemates, as inhibitor of the black or brown colouration of comedones. It also relates to a cosmetic method for preventing the black or brown colouration of the comedones, comprising the topical application, to the skin, of a cosmetic composition comprising at least one compound corresponding to the formula (I) or (I?).

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I): in which R1, R2 and R3 independently denote: —a group of formula (II), or —a hydrogen atom H, it being understood that at least one of the radicals R1, R2, R3 denotes a group of formula (II); and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof, and/or the isomers thereof, for preventing and/or cosmetically treating the signs of skin aging.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium at least one merocyanine derivative of formula (1) or (2) and/or its E,E-, E,Z- or Z,Z-geometrical isomer forms: comprising specific polar groups consisting of hydroxyl- and ether-functionalities. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for controlling and/or improving the darkening of the skin under exposure to UV radiation and the homogeneity of the colour of the complexion which comprises the application onto the skin of a cosmetic composition as above defined. Another object of the present invention relates to a cosmetic process for protecting the keratinic materials and particularly the skin against photo-ageing which comprises the application onto the keratinic material of a cosmetic composition as above defined.

Abstract: The invention relates to resorcinol-derived compounds of formula (I) and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof and the optical and/or geometrical isomers thereof, including enantiomers and diastereoisomers, the racemic mixtures thereof, alone or as a mixture. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, in particular the skin, using these compounds (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to resorcinol-based compounds of formula (I), to the salts, solvates, optical and/or geometrical isomers thereof, to the use thereof as active agents for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, and/or for preventing, reducing and/or treating impairment of the skin complexion or of the colour of the semi-mucous membranes. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, and/or for preventing, reducing and/or treating impairment of the skin complexion or the colour of the semi-mucous membranes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or whitening keratin materials, in particular the skin, which comprises the application of a cosmetic composition comprising a compound of formula (I): or its tautomer form of formula (I?): in which: R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, denote a radical chosen from: a) a hydrogen atom; b) a C1-C20 alkyl group optionally interrupted with N, S or O, optionally substituted with one or more group(s) chosen from -—OR3, —SR3, —NR3R4, —CONHR3; —COORS; and an aryl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls and/or with one or more C1-C8 alkoxy radicals; c) a C1-C8 alkyl group substituted with a C5-C12 aryl radical optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls and/or with one or more C1-C8 alkoxy radicals; d) a phenyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyls and/or with one or more C1-C8 alkoxy radicals; R3 denoting H or a C1-C5 alkyl group, R4 denoting H, a C1-C5 hydrocarbon-based group or

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic processes and compositions for depigmenting, lightening and/or whitening keratin materials, in particular the skin, which comprises the application of a cosmetic composition comprising thiopyridinone compounds to keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl radical, or a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I): in which R1, R2 and R3 independently denote: —a group of formula (II), or —a hydrogen atom H, it being understood that at least one of the radicals R1, R2, R3 denotes a group of formula (II); and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof, and/or the isomers thereof, for preventing and/or cosmetically treating the signs of skin aging.

Abstract: The invention relates to the non-therapeutic cosmetic use of at least one compound of formula (I) as defined below, as an agent for bleaching, lightening and/or depigmenting keratin materials, especially the skin. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, especially the skin, using these compounds (I).

Abstract: The invention relates to resorcinol-based compounds of formula (I), to the salts, solvates, optical and/or geometrical isomers thereof, to the use thereof as active agents for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, and/or for preventing, reducing and/or treating impairment of the skin complexion or of the colour of the semi-mucous membranes. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic treatment process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, and/or for preventing, reducing and/or treating impairment of the skin complexion or the colour of the semi-mucous membranes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl radical, or a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to resorcinol-derived compounds of formula (I) and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof and the optical and/or geometrical isomers thereof, including enantiomers and diastereoisomers, the racemic mixtures thereof, alone or as a mixture. The invention also relates to a cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, in particular the skin, using these compounds (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl radical, or a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic process for depigmenting, lightening and/or bleaching keratin materials, in particular the skin, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition comprising a compound of formula (I): compound of formula (I): (I) The invention also relates to the novel compounds of formula (I), to the compositions containing same and also to the cosmetic use of a compound (I) as an agent for bleaching, lightening and/or depigmenting keratin materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), in particular for the use thereof for depigmenting, lightering and/or bleaching the skin. (I) In which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, denote hydrogen, or a COR5 radical in which R5 denotes a linear C1-C10 or branched C3-C10 alkyl radical, preferably a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, more preferentially a linear C1-C4 alkyl radical, R3 denotes a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, preferably a linear C1-C4 or branched C3-C4 alkyl radical, and R4 denotes H, a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, or a COR5 radical, and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof and the optical isomers thereof, and the racemic mixtures thereof, alone or as a mixture. The present invention also relates to the novel compounds (I) and also to the process for preparing same and to a cosmetic process for depigmenting the skin using such compounds (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), in particular for the use thereof for depigmenting, lightering and/or bleaching the skin. (I) In which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, denote hydrogen, or a COR5 radical in which R5 denotes a linear C1-C10 or branched C3-C10 alkyl radical, preferably a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, more preferentially a linear C1-C4 alkyl radical, R3 denotes a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, preferably a linear C1-C4 or branched C3-C4 alkyl radical, and R4 denotes H, a linear C1-C6 or branched C3-C6 alkyl radical, or a COR5 radical, and also the salts thereof, the solvates thereof and the optical isomers thereof, and the racemic mixtures thereof, alone or as a mixture. The present invention also relates to the novel compounds (I) and also to the process for preparing same and to a cosmetic process for depigmenting the skin using such compounds (I).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic or dermatological composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable support: a) at least one merocyanine of formula (1) or (2). b) at least one oily phase comprising at least one amide compound of formula (I). The present invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up a keratin material, comprising the application, to the surface of the said keratin material, of at least one composition as defined above. The invention also relates to a non-therapeutic cosmetic process for limiting the darkening of the skin and/or improving the color and/or uniformity of the complexion, comprising the application, to the surface of the keratin material, of at least one composition as defined previously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): in which R1 is a hydrogen atom, a phenyl radical, or a straight or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 1 to 8 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (1) and (2) and/or E/E-, E/Z- or Z/Z geometrical isomer forms thereof; wherein R1-R5, R1-R11 and A are defined as in description. The compounds are used as UV absorbers for protecting household products from photolytic and oxidative degradation, as plastic additives, preferably for food and pharmaceutical packaging applications, for preventing photo-degradation of food by incorporation of the compounds of formula (1?) and/or (2?) into transparent food containers, for protection of UV-A sensitive drugs from photo-degradation by incorporation of UV absorber in transparent blister foils or transparent pharmacy containers, as additives for photographic and printing applications, as additives for electronic applications and protecting the ingredients in agriculture applications.