Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium: (i) at least one cationic polymer which are produced by polymerization of a mixture of monomers comprising: a) at least one vinyl monomer substituted with at least one amino group, b) at least one hydrophobic nonionic vinyl monomer, c) at least one associative vinyl monomer, and e) at least one hydroxylated nonionic vinyl monomer, and (ii) at least one anionic associative polymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to hair care compositions comprising an effective amount of a condensation polymer having at least one, optionally quarternized or protonated, dialkylamide end-group connected through the polymer backbone to a unit derived from an alkylamide, the connection comprising at least one ester linkage.

Abstract: The cosmetic for eyelashes according to the present invention is capable of simply imparting a good curl-up effect to eyelashes, is free from formation of lumps upon coating, and can exhibit a high moisture resistance and a high curl retention effect during use as well as a beautiful finish. The present invention relates to a cosmetic for eyelashes which includes a film-forming polymer (A) containing constitutional units derived from methacrylic acid and/or a salt thereof (monomer (a)) and a monomer (b) having a solubility of 2 g or less in 100 g of water as measured at 20° C., and having a glass transition temperature (Tg1) of 80° C. or higher.

Abstract: A personal care composition comprising: i) a micellar, shell cross-linked copolymer comprising polymeric units in its centre and cross-linked polymeric units on its exterior; the polymer units in its centre having a Tg of less than 110° C. and its homopolymeric units on its exterior shell having a Tg of greater than 90° C.; and ii) a cosmetically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: Novel gradient copolymers including at least two different and specifically selected monomers, and cosmetic or skin-care compositions including same. The invention also relates to a cosmetic method for make-up or the care of keratin materials, in particular the skin of the body or of the face, the nails, the hair and/or the eyelashes, comprising the application of a cosmetic composition as defined above on said materials.

Abstract: A two-stage treatment process suitable for the permanent deformation and/or shaping of keratinous substances and, in particular, the hair includes the application of a reducing composition containing, in addition to a reducing agent, an organic absorbing agent followed, after an optional rinsing, by the application of a neutralizing composition and by the rinsing of the keratinous substances thus treated.

Abstract: A composition for topical application, in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, containing at least one nonionic emulsifier with a melting point of less than 45°C. and at least one 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid polymer. The composition shows very good stability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition based on mineral concentrates. The composition comprises a powder or a mixture of powders containing, on the one hand, at least one silicon derivative and, on the other hand, at least one trace element other than silicon, as a mixture with a carrier and physiologically acceptable excipients. Application in cosmetology and dermatology for protecting the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising: A) at least one anionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant, and B) at least one ethylenic copolymer comprising, as a weight percentage relative to the total weight of the polymer: a) 10-60% by weight of one or more monomers of formula (I) as defined below; b) 40-90% by weight of at least one “essentially cationic” monomer chosen from: (i) one or more cationic monomers of formula (IIa), (ii) one or more amphoteric monomers of formulae (IIc) and (IId), and (iii) a mixture of one or more cationic monomers of formula (IIa) with one or more anionic monomers chosen from maleic anhydride and/or those of formula (IIb); and/or with one or more amphoteric monomers chosen from those of formulae (IIc) and (IId), c) and optionally 0-50% by weight of nonionic hydrophilic monomers, excluding methyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate and isopropyl acrylate if they are present in an amount of greater than or equal to 10% by weight.

Abstract: A cosmetic preparation in gel form is described which contains undissolved, water-swollen polymer particles and at the interface with gaseous substances forms reversibly a grainy, uneven, light-scattering surface and at the interface with solids forms reversibly a smooth, level, non-light-scattering surface. Preferred gel formers are superabsorbing polymers. A preferred use is the hair-end protection in permanent wave treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to copolymers which comprise ethyl methacrylate, at least one ?,?-ethylenically unsaturated amide group-containing compound and at least one monoethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in copolymerized form, to cosmetic and pharmaceutical compositions which comprise at least one such copolymer, and to the use of these copolymers.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition comprising, a dispersion, in a cosmetically acceptable liquid medium, of non-film-forming cationic latex particles formed from at least one synthetic polymer, obtained by free-radical polymerization, with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of greater than or equal to 30° C., with a mean particle size ranging from 10 nm to 200 nm, and with a zeta surface potential (?) of greater than +20 mV; and also the use of such a composition for increasing the volume of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic preparations for treating the hair containing exclusively ingredients which are stable up to at least 200 DEG C against thermal decomposition and the use of such preparations for shaping the hair and a method for temporary hair-shaping.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is a composition for coating keratin fibres comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium, a block polymer, and at least one semicrystalline polymer. A subject of the invention is also the use of such a composition for obtaining a makeup for the keratin fibres, in particular the eyelashes, which is charging and/or homogeneous and/or smooth and/or has good staying power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of, if appropriate present in the form of an aqueous dispersion, polymers of ethylenically unsaturated anionic monomers for modifying the rheology of aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous/alcoholic cosmetic or dermatological compositions. The polymers are obtainable by free-radical emulsion copolymerization of water-soluble inorganic monomers in aqueous phase in the presence of, in each case, at least one stabilizing polymer of groups a) and b). The emulsion polymers are exceptionally suitable for thickening cosmetic or dermatological preparations based either on water or on alcohols.

Abstract: A reshapable hair styling composition comprising, optionally in a cosmetically acceptable vehicle, at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer, wherein the at least one (meth)acrylic copolymer comprises: (a) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from butyl(meth)acrylate monomers, (b) units derived from at least one monomer chosen from hydroxy alkyl(meth)acrylate monomers, and (c) optional units derived from at least one co-polymerizable monomer other than said (a) and (b) monomers, wherein said composition provides a reshapable effect and is a non-rinse composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel block polymers comprising particular silicone monomers and monomers of formula: CH2?C(R1)—COOR2 wherein R1 is chosen from a hydrogen atom and a methyl group and R2 is chosen from C4 to C12 cycloalkyl groups. The present disclosure also relates to cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these polymers, and also to a cosmetic treatment method using them.

Abstract: Linear block ethylenic copolymer, comprising: at least two blocks having different glass transition temperatures (Tg); at least one of these blocks having a glass transition temperature of less than equal to 20° C.; the said copolymer also having an adhesion or “tack” value of greater than 1N. Cosmetic composition comprising this copolymer. The copolymer improves the styling power and hold of a hair lacquer, increases the adhesion of a nail varnish and improves the hold and adhesion of a makeup composition.

Abstract: Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an aqueous acrylate copolymer emulsion; an anionic surfactant; and an amphoteric surfactant. Amphoteric surfactants useful herein include betaine surfactants.

Abstract: A product release system for atomizing cosmetic hair compositions is described, which has (a) pressure-resistant packaging, (b) a capillary-containing spray head, and (c) a propellant-containing cosmetic composition, which contains at least one hair-setting or hair-conditioning nonionic, anionic, amphoteric, or zwitterionic polymer. The atomization is done using the capillary. The capillary preferably has a diameter of 0.1 to 1 mm and a length of 5 to 100 mm. The spray rate is preferably 0.01 to 5 g/s. The composition can particularly be a gel, wax, or emulsion.

Abstract: Provided are compositions comprising a low molecular weight, non-crosslinked, linear acrylic copolymer and at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, and combinations of two or more thereof, and methods of using such compositions.

Abstract: A method of treating inflammatory acne vulgaris or inflammatory acne rosacea comprises the topical application of a formulation incorporating carbamide peroxide in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Inflammatory acneform lesions that can be successfully treat with the inventive method include erythematous papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Suitable pharmaceutical vehicles for the topical application of carbamide peroxide include creams, gels, lotions, solutions, suspensions, and ointments.

Abstract: Low to no-VOC hair styling compositions are described that comprise at least one synthetic polymer or copolymer, a starch, modified starch or other cellulosic material and a polyol. Due to the presence of at least one polyol, the compositions of the present invention provide hard-hold to hair with great durability, flexibility and minimal flaking.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for keratin materials (hair or eyelashes) such as mascaras, topcoats and basecoats containing (a) at least one phosphate surfactant; and (b) at least one polyamide resin.

Abstract: There is provided a polymer composition comprising at least one acrylic polymer and at least one sulfonated polyurethane, wherein said acrylic polymer comprises 5% or more by weight, based on the dry weight of said acrylic polymer, polymerized units of at least one carboxyl functional monomer. Also provided are a method of making such a polymer composition and a method of treating hair using such a polymer composition.

Abstract: A self-reversible reverse microlatex composition comprising an oil phase, an aqueous phase, at least one W/O surfactant, at least one O/W surfactant, and a branched or a crosslinked polyelectrolyte, wherein the W/O surfactant and the O/W surfactant mixture have a HLB from about 9.5 to about 10, and the polyelectrolyte is either a homopolymer or copolymer or a combination thereof based on at least one monomer containing a strong or weak acid function. Further, the composition may be used in the cosmetic, dermopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, textile, paper, and/or paint industries, or as a thickener for printing pastes based on pigments or dyes.

Abstract: A composition in the form of an oil-in-water dispersion containing: at least 60% by weight of water, relative to the total weight of the composition; at least one glyceryl acrylate polymer; at least one homopolymer of a monomer having a sulphonic group; at least one volatile oil in an amount of less than or equal to 20% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition; and 0 to 0.5% of at least one non-volatile oil.

Abstract: A subject of the invention is a composition for coating keratin fibres comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, a block polymer and fibres. A subject of the invention is also the use of such a composition for obtaining a makeup for the keratin fibres, in particular the eyelashes, which is lengthening and/or charging and/or homogeneous and/or smooth and/or has good staying power.

Abstract: The invention relates to a styling composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable liquid medium, the combination of at least one film-forming fixing polymer and of at least one crystalline hot-melt polymer which is soluble in the said medium and which has a crystalline melting temperature, measured by differential scanning calorimetry, of between 30° C. and 80° C., and to a process for the thermal remodelling of the hair using this composition.

Abstract: A hair care solution configured to reduce volume and size of the product includes a hydrophilic polymer, and a hair care ingredient encapsulated in the water-absorbent polymer. Accordingly, the encapsulated hair care ingredient is released for use when the hydrophilic polymer is activated with water.

Abstract: The invention provides surfactant-containing cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical agents comprising at least one water-soluble or water-swellable copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more further olefinically unsaturated, noncationic comonomers, C) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers, D) optionally, a silicon-containing component(s), E) optionally, a fluorine-containing component(s), F) optionally, one or more macromonomers, G) the copolymerization taking place if desired in the presence of at least one polymeric additive, H) with the proviso that component A) is copolymerized with at least one component selected from one of the groups D) to G).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-phase personal-cleansing composition comprising a first aqueous phase and a second aqueous phase packaged in physical contact with one another. The first aqueous phase comprises a surfactant, a salt and water. The second aqueous phase comprises a polymer, a salt and water. The molality of the salt of the first aqueous phase differs from that of the salt of the second aqueous phase by less than 6%. The weight percent of water in the first aqueous phase differs by at least 5% from that of the second aqueous phase. The viscosity of the first aqueous phase differs from that of the second aqueous phase by less than about 25%. Preferably, the polymer in the second aqueous phase is a high solution viscosity polymer having a 1% viscosity at pH 7 of greater than 750 centipose.

Abstract: An artificial nail composition containing multicarbonyl-vinyl containing monomer, polymerization initiator, and optical brightener. The invention also relates to the process of making the nail composition.

Abstract: Novel cleansing compositions and methods for making same are described. Preferred embodiments provide compositions comprising an acrylate copolymer, an alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyol, and a surfactant. Preferred alkoxylated methyl glucoside polyols among those useful herein may include ethoxylated and/or propoxylated methyl glucoside polyols.

Abstract: An aqueous composition having a pH of at least 10, and comprising from 0.1% to 5% of at least one crosslinked copolymer comprising from 2.5% to 65% (meth)acrylic acid residues, from 10% to 80% C2-C4 alkyl (meth)acrylate residues, from 2% to 25% lipophilically modified (meth)acrylate residues and residues of a crosslinker that has no ester or amide functionality.

Abstract: The invention provides a surfactant-free cosmetic, dermatological, and pharmaceutical agents comprising at least one copolymer obtainable by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, B) optionally, one or more further olefinically unsaturated, noncationic comonomers, C) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers, D) optionally, one or more silicon-containing component(s), E) optionally, one or more fluorine-containing component(s), F) optionally, one or more macromonomers, G) the copolymerization taking place if desired in the presence of at least one polymeric additive, H) with the proviso that component A) is copolymerized with at least one component selected from one of the groups D) to G).

Abstract: A description is given of cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations comprising I) one or more water-soluble noncrosslinked copolymers containing A) one or more structural units of the formula (1) and B) one or more structural units of the formula (2) and II) one or more water-soluble or water-swellable crosslinked or noncrosslinked copolymeric or homopolymeric thickeners.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic or dermatologic compositions comprising a microsphere and a film forming component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating acne comprising an anti-microbial peptide made from the amino acids phenylalanine, alanine, leucine and lysine with said peptide admixed with salicylic acid and/or salicylate salts in a cosmetic delivery vehicle containing a rehydrating polymer. The invention further relates to a method for treating acne by topically administering one of the compositions in an amount therapeutically effective to reduce the redness and blemishes associated with acne.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one crosslinked methacrylic acid/C1-C4 alkyl acrylate copolymer, at least one oil chosen from synthetic oils, C3-C14 acid esters comprising in total less than 20 carbon atoms, and plant oils with a palmitoleic acid content of greater than or equal to 0.2% by weight of the oil. These compositions can be used for washing and/or conditioning keratin materials such as the hair or the skin.

Abstract: A composition containing an aqueous phase dispersed in an oily phase, at least one emulsifier with an HLB value ranging from 1 to 8, at least one organic powder, and, in the oily phase at least one semicrystalline polymer with organic structure that is solid at room temperature and that has a melting point of less than 70° C., the said polymer comprising a) a polymer skeleton and b) at least one crystallizable organic side chain and/or at least one crystallizable organic sequence forming part of the said polymer skeleton, the polymer having a number-average molecular weight of greater than 2,000. This composition can especially constitute a cosmetic cream, having a very pleasant texture when applied to the skin, or a stick, especially a makeup-removing stick.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic and dermatological hair treatment compositions comprising at least one copolymer. The copolymer is obtained by free-radical copolymerization of A) acryloyldimethyltaurine and/or acryloyldimethyltaurates, and B) optionally, one or more further olefinically unsaturated, noncationic comonomers, C) optionally, one or more olefinically unsaturated, cationic comonomers, D) optionally, one or more silicon-containing component(s), E) optionally, one or more fluorine-containing component(s), F) optionally, one or more macromonomers, G) optionally, the copolymerization taking place in the presence of at least one polymeric additive, H) with the proviso that component A) is copolymerized with at least one component selected from one of the groups D) to G).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one diblock copolymer, as well as to the use of the said diblock copolymer as a modifier of properties of cosmetic compositions, more preferably of compositions for the skin and/or the hair. The diblock copolymer comprises two blocks, block A and block B, wherein block A is a polycationic block and block B is a neutral block.

Abstract: A composition for washing a keratinous substance comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable aqueous or aqueous/alcoholic medium, at least one linear block copolymer comprising at least one hydrophobic block and at least one hydrophilic block, with the exception of block copolymers of ethylene oxide and of propylene oxide, block copolymers comprising urethane units and block copolymers comprising siloxane units, at least one polymer chosen from cationic and amphoteric polymers, and at least one anionic surface-active agent in combination with at least one additional surface-active agent chosen from nonionic surface-active agents and amphoteric surface-active agents, and a method for washing keratinous substances, for example, keratinous fibers using said composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprising one or more polymeric suds volume and suds duration enhances which are mild on the user's skin. The polymeric suds enhances are suitable for use in methods which in use as compositions light duty liquid, LDL compositions, hand dishwashing compositions, laundry bars, personal cleansing compositions and the like.

Abstract: A composition for coating a keratinous fiber comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one volatile solvent and a nonvolatile fraction comprising: at least one polymer capable of adhering to a keratinous material; particles which are solid at 25° C. comprising at least one first material chosen from crystalline and semicrystalline materials which are solid at 25° C. and have at least one of a first order phase transition, a melting transition and a combustion transition, greater than 100° C.; wherein the first solid particles are present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the solid particles is greater than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the nonvolatile fraction of the composition. The composition makes it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.

Abstract: A rheology modifier/hair styling resin which is a crosslinked, linear poly(vinyl amide/polymerizable carboxylic acid) copolymer exhibits advantageous hair care properties of high viscosity and long-lasting curl retention.

Abstract: Compositions comprising (a) at least one cationic homopolymer comprising repeating units of formula (I); (b) at least one fatty alcohol; (c) at least one alkoxylated fatty alcohol; (d) at least one fatty amide; and (e) at least one oxidizing agent, and methods using the same to provide physical stability to an oxidizing composition, and in treatment compositions for keratinous fibers.

Abstract: A composition for coating keratinous fibers, comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium comprising at least one volatile solvent, a nonvolatile fraction comprising: a) at least one polymer capable of adhering to the keratinous fibers, b) particles which are solid at 25° C. chosen from: i) solid particles of a crystalline or semicrystalline material, ii) solid particles of an amorphous material, iii) solid particles of at least one wax having a hardness of greater than or equal to 6.5 MPa iv) and mixtures thereof. The solid particles are present in the composition in an amount such that the volume fraction of the solid particles is less than or equal to 50% of the total volume of the said nonvolatile fraction. The composition can make it possible to obtain good curling of keratinous fibers, such as eyelashes.

Abstract: Provided are methods of reducing the irritation associated with a personal care composition comprising an anionic surfactant, the methods comprising combining a hydrophobically-modified material capable of binding a surfactant thereto with an anionic surfactant to produce a reduced irritation personal care composition, and methods of using such compositions to cleanse the hair or skin with reduced irritation.