Disclosed is a method of firming skin or reducing the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles comprising topically applying, to skin in need thereof, a composition comprising palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7 and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle comprising water, glycerin, butylene glycol, propylene glycol, and a chelating agent, wherein topical application of the composition to the skin firms the skin or reduces the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles, and wherein the composition is not a sunless tanning composition.

A method for makeup including (A) applying to skin a composition X including components (A1) and (A2). (A1) includes a polymer containing a norbornane moiety and/or a silicone-modified Pullulan and (A2) includes a volatile oil. The method further includes (B) applying to the skin a composition Y including a component (B1), other than the composition X, where (B1) includes one or more selected from the group consisting of polyols and liquid oils.

A method for makeup including (A) applying to skin a composition X including components (A1) and (A2). (A1) includes a polymer containing a norbornane moiety and/or a silicone-modified Pullulan and (A2) includes a volatile oil. The method further includes (B) applying to the skin a composition Y including a component (B1), other than the composition X, where (B1) includes one or more selected from the group consisting of polyols and liquid oils.

The present invention provides spherical monodispersed polyester resin particles and an aqueous dispersion thereof in an easy and inexpensive way, and a cosmetic product having fine extensibility, which has fine water resistance and smooth touch, and does not provide uncomfortable feeling to the skin.

A dispersion comprising a dispersed phase comprising drops and a continuous aqueous phase, preferably in gel form, wherein the drops comprise a fatty phase comprising at least one lipophilic gelling agent and at least one UV filter, wherein: the fatty phase has a melting point between 50° C. and 100° C., preferably between 60° C. and 90° C., and, at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, meets the following physical/chemical criteria—a hardness (x) of between 2 and 14 N, preferably between 2.5 and 12 N, more preferably between 3 and 9 N, and most preferably between 4 and 6 N; and an adhesiveness (y) greater than or equal to −2 N, and better still, greater than or equal to −1 N, and in particular greater than or equal to −0.6 N; and the dispersion does not comprise amodimethicone.

A dispersion comprising a dispersed phase comprising drops and a continuous aqueous phase, preferably in gel form, wherein the drops comprise a fatty phase comprising at least one lipophilic gelling agent and at least one UV filter, wherein: the fatty phase has a melting point between 50° C. and 100° C., preferably between 60° C. and 90° C., and, at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, meets the following physical/chemical criteria—a hardness (x) of between 2 and 14 N, preferably between 2.5 and 12 N, more preferably between 3 and 9 N, and most preferably between 4 and 6 N; and an adhesiveness (y) greater than or equal to −2 N, and better still, greater than or equal to −1 N, and in particular greater than or equal to −0.6 N; and the dispersion does not comprise amodimethicone.

A Stevia extract made from leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant is described. The extract has desired levels of steviol glycosides and is useful in food, beverage, and other consumable products.

A Stevia extract made from leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant is described. The extract has desired levels of steviol glycosides and is useful in food, beverage, and other consumable products.

A composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, for making up and/or caring for keratin materials, including at least one aqueous phase gelled with at least one non-starchy hydrophilic gelling agent; at least one oily phase gelled with at least one non-cellulose-based lipophilic gelling agent other than apolar hydrocarbon-based waxes with a melting point of greater than 75.0° C. and silicone polyamides; the phases forming therein a macroscopically homogeneous mixture; the composition also including at least one UV-screening agent.

A powder is disclosed including a first powder of core/shell particles having an average particle size of less than 1000 microns, each particle contains a liquid core that is substantially free of water that includes a polar liquid having a percent surface polarity of at least 24%; and a shell comprising hydrophobic particles and a second powder including a color cosmetic.