A process for dyeing keratinous material is disclosed. The process includes applying an agent (a) and an agent (b) to the keratinous material. The agent (a) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound, and (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound. A multi-component packaging unit is also disclosed, and comprises, separately packaged, a first container comprising an agent (a′), a second container comprising an agent (a″), and a third container comprising an agent (b). The agent (a′) comprises (a1) at least one organic silicon compound. The agent (a″) comprises (a2) at least one sulfated and/or sulfonated fatty acid ester. The agent (b) comprises (b1) at least one sealing reagent, and (b2) at least one first colorant compound.

The present invention features cosmetic compositions and a method for pigmentations that create realistic and long-wearing freckles on a user's skin. These compositions include advantages such as being applicable to various skin types. Other advantages include resistance to smearing and a more realistic appearance superior to alternative faux freckle solutions. These compositions can also be applied using various apparatuses.

A modified precipitated silica comprising precipitated silica and at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate and poly(vinylphosphonic acid) is useful for the manufacture of peroxide-based whitening oral care compositions having improved stability over time. It is also useful for the manufacture of elastomeric compositions having a performing balance of properties including e.g. high rolling resistance and/or high wear resistance.

The present invention is a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of copolymer particles comprising structural units of a) an acrylate monomer; b) an acid monomer; and c) a siloxane-acrylate monomer of formula I:

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where R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, Y and x are defined herein. The composition, which also comprises a nonionic and anionic surfactant as described herein, is useful in a variety of applications ranging from architectural coatings to personal care products.

An ink-jet ink composition includes: a solvent; a pigment comprising a first powder, the surface of which, in the solvent, bears a first charge; an ionic polymer having a second charge, which is counter to the first charge; and polyvalent ions having the first charge. The ink composition has a surface tension of 53 mN/m or less.

The invention relates to a cosmetic composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an oily phase and at least a) a phenyl silicone oil of formula (I) [Chem 1] (I) wherein —Me is methyl and Ph is phenyl, OR′ represents an —OSiMe3 group, —y ranges from 1 to 1000, and —z ranges from 1 to 1000, b) a C8-C30 fatty alcohol, c) a branched dextrin ester, and d) advantageously a liposoluble polymer selected from among the group consisting of: (i) acrylate polymers selected from among the group consisting of silicone acrylate polymers, acrylate polymers comprising an alkyl chain of at least 10 carbon atoms, and copolymers of acrylates and acrylamide, (ii) copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone (VP) and alkene comprising at least 18 carbon atoms, and (iii) mixtures thereof, and its use in particular on the lips for a make-up result with improved gloss and longer-lasting gloss and color. Preferably, the composition is in a semi-solid or solid form.

Disclosed is a self-invertible inverse latex including an aqueous phase containing: a. a crosslinked anionic polyelectrolyte (P) including: —at least one monomer unit derived from 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propenyl) amino] 1-propanesulfonic acid in the form of a free or partially or totally salified acid; —at least one monomer unit derived from at least one monomer selected from the elements of the group consisting of acrylamide, N,N-dimethyl acrylamide, methacrylamide, N-isopropyl acrylamide, N-tert-butyl acrylamide; and —at least one monomer unit derived from a polyethylenic crosslinking monomer (AR); b. tetrasodium salt of glutamic acid, N,N diacetic acid.

Provided are a cleaner base containing a solid composition including a solid surfactant and a water-soluble polymer, a gel cleaning composition having a viscosity of greater than or equal to about 50 cPs including the cleaner base containing a solid composition and water, and a method for preparing the gel cleaning composition.

The present application relates to a composition comprising, notably in a physiologically acceptable medium: a. water; and b. at least one cellulosic cationic polymer (CP); and c. at least one anionic polymer (AP) chosen from methacrylic acid homopolymer salts; and d. at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one cationic counterion; and e. a fatty phase; and f. at least one pigment; the weight ratio of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s)/the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s) ranging from 40% to 80%, preferably from 60% to 70%; the weight ratio of the sum of the total amount of cellulosic cationic polymer(s) and of the total amount of anionic polymer(s)/the amount of water ranging from 5% to 20%. The invention also relates to a process for coating keratin materials, in particular the skin, notably the contour of the eyes, eyelashes or eyebrows, and keratin fibers, such as the eyelashes and/or the eyebrows, comprising a step of applying to said keratin materials at least one composition as defined above.

An aqueous suncare formulation is provided, including: a cosmetically acceptable aqueous carrier; a suncare active; and a sulfated crystalline cellulose SPF booster; wherein the sulfated crystalline cellulose SPF booster both boosts the SPF of the aqueous suncare formulation and thickens the aqueous suncare formulation.