Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black colour.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic make-up compositions, in particular mascaras, comprising carbon black encapsulated in a spherical silica matrix. These compositions are characterized by a deep and glossy black color.

Abstract: A composition includes from 40 to 80% by weight of at least one non-volatile hydrogenated polyalkylene oil; from 10 to 50% by weight of at least one tertiary-amide-terminated polyamide (ATPA) polymer; and further at least one fatty acid ester having at least one free hydroxyl group, and preferably a hydroxystearate ester. The composition is translucid.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black colour subtractive mixture consisting of one blue pigment (ferric ammonium ferrocyanide and/or ultramarine blue), at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a very dark black color.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black colour subtractive mixture consisting of at least one blue organic pigment, at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a luminance value L*(15°) of less than 30.

Abstract: The invention relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a black color subtractive mixture consisting of one blue pigment (ferric ammonium ferrocyanide and/or ultramarine blue), at least one yellow organic pigment and at least one red organic pigment, which are mixed homogeneously, said mixture having a very dark black color.

Abstract: A make-up composition is for the skin, is prepared by a process and used in a makeup method. The cosmetic composition is intended for making up the skin. The composition has from 75 to 98% by weight of a powder or a mixture of powders, as well as at least one cosmetically acceptable fatty phase having at least one oil. The composition additionally includes a block copolymer of at least one styrene polymer and of at least one olefin polymer, the olefin being other than styrene, or a mixture of these block copolymers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coloring material comprising a colored product bound to a solid substrate in which said colored product is a colored derivative of geniposide and/or genipin and/or geniposidic acid and/or an extract of a plant comprising at least one of the abovementioned products and said solid substrate is based on silicate and includes at least one metal cation. It also relates to a process for preparing this coloring material. It also relates to the use of this coloring material in the preparation of a coloring composition, in particular of a cosmetic composition, and to a method for making up the skin or superficial body growths.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition based on hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or on liposomes and to a cosmetic or pharmaceutical, particularly dermatological composition incorporating it.According to the invention, the hydrated lipidic lamelar phases or the liposomes contain at least in part a derivative of labdane, or a plant extract containing it.The invention makes it possible to reduce hair drop and to promote regrowth of hair and also makes it possible to prevent gray hair from appearing or to treat gray hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent and at least one cosmetically acceptable excipient. The invention relates to the use in a cosmetic composition of an extract from the orchid Dendrobium chrysotoxum as an active agent for preventing or delaying the appearance of the signs of skin ageing or for slowing or attenuating the effects thereof, or else also for promoting cell or tissue longevity. The invention in particular relates to an orchid extract inhibiting the expression and/or the activity of the mitochondrial protein Smac/DIABLO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cosmetic composition for making up the skin, lips or superficial body growths, comprising a cosmetic base, at least one coloured inorganic pigment [A] in an amount sufficient to define a first colour of said composition in its body, and at least one pigment [B] chosen from organic dye lakes, the colour of which is different from that of the pigment [A], in an amount sufficient to define a second colour, radically different from said first colour, which is revealed after the application of said composition on the lips, skin or superficial body growths.

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: A method for protecting the skin against UV rays uses at least two cosmetic skincare and/or make-up compositions, and comprises applying a first layer of a first cosmetic composition comprising an oil phase and, optionally, an aqueous phase, followed by applying, on the first layer, a second layer of a second anhydrous composition comprising at least 70 wt.-% powders selected from among fillers and pigments, and an oil phase. At least one of the two compositions contains at least one UV filter, preferably a liposoluble UV filter. The first composition may be a make-up foundation or skincare base. The second composition may be a loose or compact powder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid cosmetic composition, in the form of a loose or compact powder, comprising: (a) from 50% to 99% by weight of at least one particulate solid phase, (b) from 0.5% to 50% by weight of at least one non-volatile liquid phase, and (c) from 0.01% to 4% by weight of at least one block copolymer obtained from a first monomer of 2-acrylamidomethylpropanesulphonic acid and from a vinyl second monomer having a nitrogenous cyclic side chain. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing such a composition, which comprises: (i) mixing the particulate solid phase, the non-volatile liquid phase, the block copolymer and water so as to obtain a slurry, (ii) suctioning off the water present in the slurry so as to obtain a dry powder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to solid complex particles, each comprised of at least two solid substances, at least one of them being biologically active.The biologically active solid substance is comprised of at least one biologically active product and is evenly distributed at the surface of a grain consisting of the other solid core-forming substance, so-called support substance, said grain having a size comprised between 0.05 and 100 .mu.m (microns) and the weight ratio between said active substance and said core-forming substance being comprised between 10.sup.-4 and 1.5 approximately.The invention also relates to a method for the preparation of said particles, a process for the treatment of a biological surface in order to accelerate the biodisponibility of a biologically active substance.It also relates to compositions for topical application containing the particles of the invention.