Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing, lengthening, volumizing, or concealment of keratinous surfaces or tissue. The compositions comprise non-straight fibers useful for formulating cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceutical compositions which are comfortable, durable, and overcome smudging, smearing, flaking, and detachment from keratinous surfaces, thereby resulting in an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in an aqueous medium, at least one film-forming polymer, at least one aqueous microdispersion of wax, and at least one water-soluble aromatic acid ester that is liquid at room temperature. The present disclosure also relates to the process for cosmetically treating keratinous materials, such as the skin, comprising applying said composition to keratinous materials. The composition is easy to apply on keratinous materials and forms a glossy and non-sticky film.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions used in the care and make-up field. This composition mainly comprising a continuous aqueous phase, a fatty phase and a fine and porous pulverulent copolyamide powder phase, is in the form of creamy, liquid or gelled compositions. This is in particular an emulsion, but it may also be a two-phase formulation or composition in which the fatty phase and aqueous phase are separate. The invention more particularly relates to cosmetic care and/or make-up compositions having a continuous aqueous phase in the case of an oil-in-water emulsion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid coloring material obtained by precipitation, in an aqueous medium, of the reaction product of an alkali metal silicate with a colored complex obtained by reaction, in aqueous solution, of a hydrolysable tannin or of a plant extract comprising it with a salt of a metal cation. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition intended for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising this coloring material. It also relates to a method for making up the skin or superficial body growths comprising the topical application of this cosmetic composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a semi-crystalline copolymer of organic structure with a melting point of greater than or equal to 30° C. obtained from at least two monomers A and B, A being a lipophilic monomer hearing crystallizable side chain(s) and B being an amorphous lipophilic monomer that is copolymerizable with A, characterized in that the units derived from the monomers A represent less than 50% by weight of the said copolymer. The invention also relates to cosmetic compositions comprising such a copolymer. This composition is in particular in the form of a soft paste that gives a glossy film on keratin materials, especially the lips.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pigmented emulsion cosmetic compositions containing emulsifying silicone elastomers that provide a natural appearance to the skin upon application. In particular, these cosmetic compositions are formulated such that agglomeration of the pigment upon application to the skin is minimized.

Abstract: A pigment having at least two layers according to the following structure (I), where C is an internal pigment core of formula [Mx(O)y(OH)z]; where MX=TiIV, ZnII, ZrIV, SnIV, FeII, FeIII, SnII, CrVI, or MnII; x=2, 3 or 4; and (y/2+z)=x; A is a plant polyphenol having an active-redox, radical scavanger behaviour and at least two chelating moieties and B is an outer hydrophobic layer consisting in an anionic surfactant, and where Ma and Mb denotes, each independently, Mq+=Ca2+, Zn2+, Ti4+, Si4+, Al3+, Sn4+, Mg2+, or Sr2+; and a=0 or 1; b=1; q=2, 3 or 4.

Abstract: Vesicle compositions from high molecular weight silicone polyether copolymers, methods for preparing the vesicle compositions, and personal, household, and healthcare formulations containing the vesicle compositions are disclosed.

Abstract: Hair coloring compositions and methods of coloring hair with such compositions for providing a temporary color to the hair are disclosed, which compositions comprise an inorganic colored pigment preferably selected from the group consisting of iron oxides, ultramarines, and mixtures thereof, a nonvolatile dimethicone copolyol, and preferably a cationic deposition aid.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a solid cosmetic product, includes the steps of applying to a composition based on powder and fluid binder, introduced into a mould, a sheet of porous material having an average pore diameter ranging from 5 to 180 ?m; then passing at least some of the volatile solvent through the sheet; removing the volatile solvent that has passed through the sheet and drying the composition in order to solidify it before depositing it in a packaging. The solid product obtained according to this process and to its uses as a face and/or body makeup product are also described.

Abstract: Polyester oil structurants are obtainable by the reaction of a C4 to C10 Q dicarboxylic acid, a polyol and a C16 to C30, particularly a C20 to C24, monocarboxylic fatty acid. The structurants can be used to provide structure, particularly thickening and/or gelling, in oils of a wide range of polarity. Thickened oils can find application in a range of personal care and other applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to pigment based on (multiple) coated platelet-shaped substrates comprising an outer layer which is obtained by treatment with a metal oxide/hydroxide and then a phosphate ester, or phosphonate, or a salt thereof, with the proviso that the phosphate ester, or phosphonate do not contain fluorine, to a method for producing said pigments and the use thereof. The outer layer provides a very good photo-stabilisation of the TiO2coated platelet-shaped substrates, such as mica, combined with a good water resistance and an anti-yellowing performance.

Abstract: A block polymer containing, in a block with a Tg of less than 20° C., at least one monomer of formula (I): The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition containing the block polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, and also to a cosmetic process for treating keratin materials using the composition, and most particularly to a process for making up the lips.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising rigid, substantially rectilinear fibers of a synthetic polymer in a physiologically acceptable medium, in which the polymer is chosen from polyurethanes, polyesters, acrylic polymers, polyolefins, non-aromatic polyamides and aromatic polyimide-amides. The composition may be a makeup composition, a makeup base, a composition to be applied over a makeup, also known as a “top coat”, or a cosmetic treatment or care composition for keratin fibres. The invention relates more particularly to a mascara. The invention also relates to the use of this composition for making up keratin materials, especially the eyelashes, the eyebrows and the hair, and also to a cosmetic makeup or care process for these materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are cosmetic compositions containing naturally-occurring polypeptide film-former, such as zein, a thickener, and a solvent. Also disclosed are methods for applying such cosmetic compositions to keratinous tissues, such as skin or eyelashes, in order to enhance their appearance and methods of making such compositions.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition in solid form includes 25-90% of at least one silicone oil and an extract of Ericerus pela wax. A cosmetic process for caring for and/or making up keratinous matter, includes the application to the keratinous matter of the cosmetic composition. In addition, a process of using an extract of Ericerus pela wax for structuring at least one silicone oil is described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include a structuring agent, a silicone powder and a swelling agent, other compositions further including a liquid fatty phase, methods of making the compositions, and their use on keratin material.

Abstract: Copolymers having linked internal polyether blocks and internal polyamide blocks have advantageous physical properties and solvent-gelling abilities. The copolymer may be prepared from a reaction mixture that contains 1,4-cyclohexane dicarboxylic acid (CHDA) and poly(alkyleneoxy)diamine (PAODA). Optionally, the reaction mixture contains no monofunctional compound reactive with either amine or carboxylic acid groups, however some of this monofunctional compound may be present. Dimer diamine and/or dimer acid may be present in the reaction mixture. A copolymer may also be prepared from a reaction mixture containing dimer acid and at least two diamine compound(s) including PAODA and short-chain aliphatic diamine having 2-6 carbons (SDA), wherein: a) the reaction mixture comprises x grams of PAODA and y grams of SDA, and x/(x+y) is 0.8-0.98; b) the reaction mixture weighs z grams, and x/z is at least 0.

Abstract: A composition comprising mineral water and a chelating agent present in an amount sufficient to maintain all of the minerals in the water in solution. The mineral water is preferably obtained from Mount Clemens, Mich., US, and is preferably chelated with an ammonium and/or a sodium salt of an acid selected from the group consisting of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, nitrilotetraacetic acid, ?-alaninediacetic acid, ethylenediaminosuccinic acid, aminotrimethylenephosphoric acid, serinediaacetic acid, asparaginediacetic acid, methylgylcinediacetic acid and mixtures thereof. The resultant chelated mineral water may be combined with a cosmetically acceptable skin-conditioning agent and a cosmetically acceptable topical carrier, thereby resulting in a cosmetic composition that will confer beneficial effects on the skin, e.g., softening, hydrating and healing effects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to extracts of Tetraselmis sp., preferably Tetraselmis suecica, its cosmetic, dermatological and/or therapeutic uses and compositions and cosmetic, dermatological or therapeutic products comprising such an extract of Tetraselmis sp., preferably Tetraselmis suecica.

Abstract: Topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological compositions suited for improving the condition of human keratin fibers, notably human hair, especially for reducing or stopping loss and/or inducing and/or stimulating growth and/or density thereof, contain a thus effective amount of (a) at least one derivative of glucose and of vitamin F, solubilized in a topically applicable, physiologically acceptable medium therefor which includes (b) at least one nonionic surfactant having a hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) of greater than 10, (c) at least one C1-C4 alcohol and (d) water.

Abstract: A composition containing a continuous aqueous phase, at least one copolymer containing at least one alkene monomer, at least one polar wax, and at least one ionic surfactant present in the continuous aqueous phase in salt form.

Abstract: Topically applicable, water-resistant cosmetic or dermatological compositions well suited for the cosmetic color compositions for human skin and/or hair comprising at least one (a) coloring agent; (b) at least one random terpolymer; and, optionally (c) other cosmetically acceptable ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a physiologically acceptable composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, containing at least one liquid fatty phase structured with at least one structuring polymer of the silicone-polyamide type, the polymer being solid at room temperature and soluble in the liquid fatty phase at a temperature of from 25 to 250° C., and at least one crystalline silicone compound, said oil having an affinity with said structuring polymer and/or with said crystalline silicone compound, and the liquid fatty phase, the polymer and the crystalline silicone compound forming a physiologically acceptable medium. This composition may be in the form of a stick of lipstick which is stable, which does not exude and whose application produces a glossy deposit with good staying power over time.

Abstract: A description is given of the use of light stabilizers of formulae (1) and/or (2) for protecting body-care and household products from photolytic degradation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mascara composition including a cosmetically acceptable aqueous medium, characterized in that it includes an oily phase including at least one ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, and at least one wax or a mixture of waxes in a certain weight ratio. The present invention also relates to a process for the care or make-up of eyelashes or eyebrows, characterized by the fact that a composition according to the invention is applied to the eyelashes or eyebrows. It also relates to the use of a composition according to the invention in order to obtain a make-up for filling and/or curling the eyelashes and/or a smooth and uniform deposition on the eyelashes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for making-up the eyelashes, comprising the steps made up of: 1) cold application of a composition (P) to the eyelashes using a non-heating applicator, this composition tending to set by drying; 2) before the composition dries completely, bringing a finishing device comprising a hot surface that is subjected to vibrations into contact with the eyelashes thus coated with the composition, so as to accelerate the drying of the composition.

Abstract: A composition for making up or caring for keratin fibres, containing a continuous oily phase, at least one compound chosen from copolymers of an alkene and of vinyl acetate, and at least one polar wax.

Abstract: A composition for nails, skin and hair in the form of an aqueous emulsion or dispersion is provided. The composition comprises: (a) at least one copolymer comprising (i) about 10 to 85 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of C4 to C18 straight and/or branched chain alkyl alcohol, (ii) about 10 to 70 weight percent of (meth)acrylate ester of a saturated or unsaturated cyclic alcohol containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and (b) an aqueous carrier, solvent, or vehicle component. When used in hair applications, the inventive composition is not a reshapable composition.

Abstract: The described invention relates to the formulation and delivery of compositions to treat an epithelial-related condition selected from the group consisting of sparse hair growth, short hair growth, thin hair growth, alopecia and hair depigmentation and methods for their use. In some embodiments, the composition contains a first component and a second component wherein the first component is at least one prostaglandin analog and the second component is at least one imidazole analog, such that the at least one imidazole analog improves the efficacy of the at least one prostaglandin analog when delivered to a subject refractory to the effect of the prostaglandin analog alone.

Abstract: The invention relates to a water-resistant mascara composition that has a high water content. The inventive mascara composition contains an oil phase comprising a liquid ester, an oil, or a mixture thereof, 1 to 50 percent by weight of a silicon-based film-forming agent, 1 to 10 percent by weight of a gel-forming agent selected among fatty acid esters, glycol derivatives, or mixtures thereof, 1 to 50 percent by weight of substances selected among pigments, powders, fillers, and mixtures thereof, an aqueous phase comprising 42 to 75 percent by weight of water, 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of a surfactant, and other carrier substances, auxiliary agents, active substances, or mixtures thereof until reaching 100 percent by weight. Said composition contains no wax and no hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: Silicone-free, carbon-based replacements for volatile silicones, such as cyclomethicones, are disclosed. The compositions can be used as is or in dermatological products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a keratin fibre coating composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable liquid medium comprising a liquid fatty phase and at least one resin chosen from rosins, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, the said resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000 and a particular lipophilic gelling agent. The invention also relates to the use of such a composition to obtain a smooth, uniform deposit on keratin fibres and a film that shows good resistance to water and to rubbing.

Abstract: A modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be directly attached to a nitrogen atom. The nitrogen atom may be attached directly or indirectly to a group that may include —S-Z. S may be a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, substituted or unsubstituted aromatic group, or polymer chain having a molecular weight range from about 300 to about 20000. Z may be a hydrogen, carboxyl, sulfonyl, phenolic, phosphoryl, ammonium, trimethylammonium, or tributylammonium group. Also, a modified pigment that may include a polymer. The pigment may be attached to an organic group through a carbon atom that is part of a N—C?N bond. A cosmetic formulation that may include a pigment covalently bonded to an organic group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound that inhibits a metallo-ectopeptidase, selected in the group consisting of x-aa2-aa1-z, x-aa3-aa2-aa1-z, x-aa4-aa3-aa2-aa1-z and x-aa5-aa4-aa3-aa2-aa1-z, wherein: aa1 and aa4, independently from each other, represent an arginine amino acid, an histidine amino acid, an asparagine amino acid or a lysine amino acid, aa2 represents a serine amino acid, a glycine amino acid, a threonine amino acid or an alanine amino acid, aa3 represents a phenylalanine amino acid, a leucine amino acid, an isoleucine amino acid, a tyrosine amino acid or a tryptophan amino acid, aa5 represents a glutamine amino acid, a glutamic acid amino acid, an asparagines amino-acid or a lysine amino acid, x and z, independently from each other, represent: —H; —OH1 SH; —a halogen atom, —an amino group, —an alkyl, haloalkyl or heteroalkyl group containing from 1 to 30 carbon atoms, linear or branched, —an alkenyl or alkynyl group containing from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, linear or branched, —a cycloalkyl, cycloake

Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a cosmetic composition, which has a moisturizing effect, and whose ability to inhibit hyaluronidase activity is high. According to the present invention, by using one or more substances selected from sulfated cellulose and a salt thereof in combination with polyhydric alcohol, the moisturizing effect of sulfated cellulose and the ability to inhibit hyaluronidase activity can be further improved, and thereby the above-described problem can be solved. In addition, the present invention can provide a cosmetic composition having excellent stability through inclusion of an electrolyte having pH buffering ability.

Abstract: Cosmetic composition comprising a proline derivative and/or a salt of the said derivative The present patent application relates to a cosmetic eyelash coating composition comprising an aqueous phase, at least 1% of a wax and an emulsifying system comprising at least one proline derivative or a salt of the said derivative.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing stimulus sensitive colorant as well as to methods of applying such compositions to keratin materials and kits containing such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic product comprising a first composition and a second composition, the first composition being anhydrous and comprising a crosslinked polyrotaxane and a second composition comprising a physiologically acceptable solvent capable of being absorbed by the said crosslinked polyrotaxane. The invention also relates to a make-up process and to a make-up kit. The latter is in particular a lipstick, a mascara or a foundation.

Abstract: Polyester oil structurants are obtainable by the reaction of a dimer based dicarboxylic acid, a polyol and a C16 to C30, particularly a C20 to C24, monocarboxylic fatty acid. The structurants can be used to provide structure, particularly thickening and/or gelling, in oils of a wide range of polarity. Thickened oils can find application in a range of personal care and other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a lipophilic extract from lignified portions of vine, such as shoots, stock and roots, characterized in that said method comprises a step for extraction from said lignified portions with an apolar solvent; to an extract obtained by such a method; to the use of such an extract as an excipient in a cosmetic composition; and to a cosmetic composition comprising such an extract.

Abstract: Disclosed are mascara compositions containing a first acrylates copolymer having a relatively low glass transition temperature (Tg) which is less than about 0° C., a second acrylates copolymer having a relatively high glass transition temperature which is between about 0° C. and less than about 60° C., wherein a mixture of the first and second acrylates copolymers has a Tg less than about 20° C., and a solvent. Also disclosed are methods for making the mascara and applying them to keratinous tissue such as eyelashes in order to enhance their appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a re-applicable mascara composition containing a unique combination of a chemically modified wax and a polymeric film former including a copolymer of vinylpyrrolidone and aminoacrylates. The mascara composition of the present invention can be readily re-applied to eyelashes hours after the initial application to increase the lash volume, without the discomfort and clumping commonly caused by attempts to re-apply mascara to already-coated eyelashes.

Abstract: Composition containing, in a cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable medium, a compound that may be obtained by reaction between: an oil bearing at least one nucleophilic and/or electrophilic reactive function, and a junction group capable of establishing hydrogen bonds with one or more partner junction groups, the junction group bearing at least one reactive function capable of reacting with the reactive function borne by the oil, and also comprising at least one unit of formula (I) or (II):

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic process for making up or for the non-therapeutic care of keratin fibres, comprising the application to the keratin fibres of a cosmetic composition containing at least one compound or a mixture of compounds, which, when the composition is brought to a temperature of greater than or equal to 40° C., confers on said composition a threading nature dmax of greater than or equal to 5 mm, said composition being, prior to, simultaneously with or subsequent to its application, brought to a temperature of greater than or equal to 40° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a keratin fibre coating composition comprising an aqueous phase and at least one resin chosen from rosins, rosin derivatives and hydrocarbon-based resins, and mixtures thereof, the said resin having a number-average molecular weight of less than or equal to 10 000, the said composition being capable of forming a film with a water resistance such that ?L is less than or equal to ?1.

Abstract: A cosmetic system comprising, in combination: (a) a cosmetic applicator comprising a substantially longitudinal stem having a major axis A and a plurality of protrusions extending therefrom, wherein at least two adjacent protrusions are spaced from one another at a distance R at the base of the stem; (b) a cosmetic composition comprising primary particles that are at least about 5 microns in equivalent diameter; and (c) a dermatologically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition containing: (a) at least one tackifier component having a solubility parameter corresponding to ?; (b) at least one liposoluble polymer having at least one segment with a solubility parameter corresponding to ?+2; (c) at least one solvent; and (d) optionally, at least one colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to personal care and dermatologic products, both emulsions and anhydrous formulations, containing a non-cross-linked silicone polymer (“NXL Silicone Polymer”) made by the hydrosilylation reaction of a terminal divinyl silicone polymer and a terminal disilanic-hydrogen silicone polymer.

Abstract: Aqueous based compositions comprising at least one clear or translucent non-amidated structuring agent, at least one film forming polymer solubilized or dispersed in the aqueous phase, wherein the composition is substantially free of waxes.