SUITABLE COMPOSITIONS AS FIXATIVES

Abstract

SUITABLE COMPOSITIONS AS FIXERS The invention relates to compositions, in particular fixative compositions for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups; (2) at least one nonionic compound Y (poly)glycerol and / or polyoxyalkylated; (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition prior to application; and (4) at least one gelling agent, as well as necessary methods and assemblies comprising such compositions in a container or containers or in application. Figure for abstract: None

Description

Title of the invention: COMPOSITIONS SUITABLE AS FIXATIVES FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to compositions, in particular to fixative compositions for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups; (2) at least one non-ionic (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated compound Y; (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monohydric alcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application; (4) at least one gelling agent, as well as methods, kits and assemblies comprising such compositions in one or more containers or in application.

[0002] DISCUSSION OF THE CONTEXT

[0003] Currently, on the market for the care and makeup of keratinous materials, many products claim to have a hold throughout the day, resistant to external aggressions such as water, sebum, mechanical friction, etc. (water-resistant mascara, food-proof lipstick, long-lasting foundation). Long-lasting products for lips, eyelashes, eyebrows or the face, which can be used at home, are mainly based on synthetic coating polymers in the presence of organic solvents.For lip makeup and facial makeup compositions, compositions are known comprising a silicone resin as a coating agent, such as the compound having the INCI name: Trimethylsiloxysilicate or a compound having the INCI name: Polypropylsilsesquioxane, or alternatively a silicone acrylate copolymer such as the product having the INCI name: Acrylates / polytrimethylsiloxymethacrylate copolymer). Long-lasting makeup products for eyelashes and / or eyebrows (mascaras, eyeliners) use waxes or film-forming polymer particles in aqueous suspension of the latex type (i.e.: styrene / acrylate copolymers).

[0004] In addition to these long-lasting products, the current trend is towards semi-permanent makeup. More specifically, in recent years, classic makeup products have encountered competition from the semi-permanent makeup market in professional salons. It is found in the eye makeup sector (semi-permanent mascara, permanent eyelash makeup, eyelash extensions, etc.), eyebrows (semi-pigmentation known as blade pigmentation), complexion (freckles, moles or the entire face, healthy glow effect or radiant complexion) or lips (semi-permanent tattoo). This new trend is pushing consumers to look for longer and longer lasting effects for greater practicality (avoiding the need to apply and remove makeup daily, healthy glow effect upon waking, etc.).

[0005] However, consumers, who are increasingly demanding regarding the composition of their cosmetic products, are also seeking to use products whose ingredients are well tolerated such as natural ingredients, whose ingredients have a low or zero environmental impact and / or whose ingredients are compatible with many packagings.

[0006] The aim of the present invention is to provide compositions which offer excellent hold of the expected cosmetic effects, in particular the color of the makeup on keratinous materials (skin, lips, nails, hair, eyelashes, eyebrows) which can prolong the duration of the cosmetic composition on keratinous materials, as well as improve the hold of the cosmetic composition on keratinous materials and its resistance to external forces such as mechanical friction, water, sweat and perspiration, sebum, oil, etc.

[0007] Furthermore, the aim of the present invention is to provide compositions which allow the expected cosmetic effects to be maintained, in particular the color of the makeup on keratinous materials, combined with a good level of comfort compared to conventional systems, in particular based on silicone resin.

[0008] The use of tannic acid in compositions has been reported. For example, CN104971200 is titled "Tannic acid pH-stable hemorrhoid gel and preparation method thereof" and describes as an object to provide a pH-stable tannic acid hemorrhoid gel such that when the gel comes into contact with weakly alkaline anal tissue and weakly alkaline stool, it can always maintain pH=4.5-4.8, so that tannic acid and other raw materials act synergistically, play a better role in astringent healing of hemorrhoids.

[0009] Furthermore, document CN108175765 is titled "Acid-sensitive controlled-release anti-inflammatory gel as well as preparation method and application thereof", where the aim is to design a hyaluronic acid hydrogel structure according to the characteristics of pH drop caused by accumulation of inflammatory metabolites in the joint cavity, to provide an acid-sensitive controlled-release anti-inflammatory gel which is formed by phenyl-boronic acid modified hyaluronic acid and tannic acid under neutral to weakly alkaline conditions.

[0010] Document US 8,377,853 (corresponding to document CA2649412) is entitled “Aqueous gels for well bore strengthening” and discloses in the abstract “A method of treating a geological formation is disclosed, the method may include: injecting a gelling agent into the geological formation; injecting a crosslinking agent into the geological formation; and reacting the gelling agent and the crosslinking agent to form a gel. The gelling agent may include at least one of a lignin, a lignosulfonate, a tannin, a tannic acid, a modified lignin, a modified lignosulfonate, a modified tannin, a modified tannic acid, biopolymers, starches, carboxymethylcellulose, polyacrylates, polyacrylamides, polyamines, polyether amines, polyvinyl amines, polyethylene imines, and combinations thereof.The crosslinking agent may include at least one of ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, propylene glycol diglycidyl ether, butylene glycol diglycidyl ether, sorbitol polyglycidyl ether, trimethylolpropane triglycidyl ether, sorbitol polyglycidyl ether, neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether, epoxidized 1,6-hexanediol, aziridine derivatives, epoxy-functionalized polyalkalene glycols, oxidized starch, polymeric dialdehyde, aldehyde adduct, tetramethoxy propane, hydrolyzed acetal, and combinations thereof.” .

[0011] Furthermore, general stabilizing effects of compositions using various ingredients have also been reported, such as in Effect of Sodium Metabisulphite and Disodium Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) on the Stability of Ascorbic Acid in Vitamin C Syrup, Researcher 2014; 6(10), which relates to the use of EDTA and sodium metabisulphite and additional ascorbic acid to improve the stability of vitamin C syrup.

[0012] There remains a need to provide improved compositions such as fixative compositions having improved properties with respect to ease and / or comfort of application of the composition, stability of the composition and / or stability of the color of the composition, and in particular improved properties related to the presence of polyphenols such as tannic acid in the compositions, including properties such as flow rate, viscosity and / or texture of the compositions.

[0013] Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is a composition, in particular a fixative composition, which has improved properties with respect to ease and / or comfort of application of the composition, stability of the composition and / or stability of the color of the composition, and in particular improved properties related to the presence of polyphenols such as tannic acid in the compositions, including rheological properties such as flow, viscosity and texture of the compositions. Summary of the invention

[0014] The present invention relates to compositions, in particular to fixative compositions for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups, (2) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y, (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application and (4) at least one gelling agent. Preferably, the composition is a gel composition and / or has a pH of less than 7.

[0015] The present invention also relates to methods for caring for and / or making up keratinous material by applying compositions of the present invention to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to care for the keratinous material and / or to make it up.

[0016] The present invention also relates to methods of fixing a cosmetic composition (e.g., color coat composition) and / or preparing the keratinous material for a cosmetic composition (e.g., color coat composition) by applying compositions of the present invention to the keratinous material (priming) and / or a cosmetic composition (e.g., color coat composition) previously applied to the keratinous material (fixing) in an amount sufficient to prepare the keratinous material for the cosmetic composition and / or in an amount sufficient to achieve fixation of the cosmetic composition previously applied to the keratinous material.

[0017] The present invention also relates to kits comprising, as separate compositions in one or more containers within the kits, (A) a composition, in particular a fixative composition for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups, (2) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y, (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application and (4) at least one non-mineral filler; and (B) at least one color layer composition comprising at least one colorant. Preferably, the composition is a gel composition and / or has a pH of less than 7.

[0018] The present invention also relates to assemblies, as applied to a keratinous material, comprising (A) at least one first layer of at least one color layer composition; and (B) at least one second layer of at least one composition, in particular a fixative composition for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups; (2) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y; and (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monohydric alcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application and (4) at least one gelling agent. Preferably the at least one second layer is applied over the at least one first layer (in which case the second layer is a fixative layer formed by applying a fixative composition to the first layer).However, if the at least one first layer is applied over the at least one second layer, the at least one second layer is a primer layer formed by applying a primer composition over a keratinous material). Preferably furthermore, the composition is a gel composition and / or has a pH of less than 7.

[0019] It is understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] In the following description of the invention and the claims appended thereto, it is understood that the terms used have their ordinary and customary meanings in the art, unless otherwise indicated.

[0021] “Approximately” as used herein means within 10% of the number indicated (e.g., “ “about 10%” means 9% to 11% and “about 2%” means 1.8% to 2.2%.

[0022] “A” or “an” as used herein means “at least one”

[0023] “At least one” means one or more and thus includes components in individual as well as mixtures / combinations.

[0024] As used herein, all ranges provided are intended to include each specific range within the given ranges, and all combinations of subranges therein. Thus, a range of 1 to 5 specifically includes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, as well as subranges 2 to 5, 3 to 5, 2 to 3, 2 to 4, 1 to 4, etc.

[0025] “Film former”, “film-forming polymer” or “film-forming agent” as used herein means a polymer or resin that leaves a film on the substrate to which it is applied, for example, after a solvent accompanying the film-forming material has evaporated, been absorbed into, and / or dissipated on the substrate.

[0026] “Wax” as used herein means a lipophilic fatty compound that is solid at tem room temperature (25 °C) and changes from the solid state to the liquid state reversibly, having a melting temperature above 30 °C and, for example, above 45 °C, and a hardness greater than 0.5 MPa at room temperature.

[0027] “Surfactant” and “emulsifier” are used interchangeably throughout throughout this memorandum.

[0028] “Substituted” as used herein means comprising at least one substituent. Non-limiting examples of substituents include atoms, such as oxygen atoms and nitrogen atoms, as well as functional groups, such as hydroxyl groups, ether groups, alkoxy groups, acyloxyalkyl groups, oxyalkylene groups, polyoxyalkylene groups, carboxylic acid groups, amine groups, acylamino groups, amide groups, halogen-containing groups, ester groups, thiol groups, sulfonate groups, thiosulfate groups, siloxane groups, and polysiloxane groups. The substituent(s) may be further substituted.

[0029] “Volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point less than about 100 ❖C.

[0030] “Non-volatile,” as used herein, means having a flash point greater than about 100 ^C.

[0031] “Polymer” as used herein means a compound that is made up of at least two monomers.

[0032] “Exempt” or “substantially free” or “devoid of” as used herein means that while it is preferred that no amount of the specific component be present in the composition, it is possible to have very small amounts thereof in the compositions of the invention provided that such amounts do not materially affect at least one, preferably most, of the beneficial properties of the conditioning compositions of the invention. Thus, for example, "triethanolamine (TEA)-free" means that an effective amount (i.e., greater than trace amounts) of TEA is omitted from the composition (i.e., about 0% by weight), "substantially TEA-free" means that TEA is present in amounts no greater than 0.1% by weight, and "TEA-free" means that TEA is present in amounts no greater than 0.25% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.The same nomenclature applies to all other ingredients identified throughout the application and in this paragraph, such as, for example, oils (compositions of the invention that are "oil-free," "substantially oil-free," and "oil-free" have meanings consistent with the discussion within this paragraph), even if not specifically discussed for each identified ingredient. The discussed examples of the use of such language are intended to be provided by way of example, not limitation.

[0033] “Makeup result” as used herein means compositions where the color remains the same or substantially the same as at the time of application, as seen at the naked eye, after an extended period of time. The “makeup result” may be evaluated by evaluating long-lasting properties by any method known in the art for evaluating such properties. For example, long-lasting may be evaluated by a test involving the application of a composition to keratinous materials such as the lips and evaluating the color of the composition after an extended period of time. For example, the color of a composition may be evaluated immediately after application to keratinous materials such as the lips and these characteristics may then be re-evaluated and compared after a period of time. Furthermore, these characteristics may be evaluated relative to other compositions, such as commercially available compositions.

[0034] “Keratinous material” or “keratin material” means natural nails, lips, skin such as that of the face, body, hands and the area around the eyes, and keratin fibers such as human hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, hair, as well as synthetic additions, such as false eyelashes, false eyebrows, false nails, etc.

[0035] “Physiologically acceptable” means compatible with keratinous material and having a pleasant color, odor, and feel, and which does not cause unacceptable discomfort (tingling or tightness) that would discourage a consumer from using the composition. Acceptable pH levels for the compositions of the present invention are preferably acidic, i.e., less than 7, preferably 6.5 or less, preferably 6.0 or less, preferably 5.5 or less, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, such as, for example, 3 to 5, 4 to 6, 3 to 4.5, etc. The compositions of the present invention may also be in the form of a gel composition.

[0036] “Gel composition” means a composition that does not flow like a liquid when applied to a substrate, a composition that has a 3-dimensional network that prevents the composition from spreading on, or flowing from, a substrate after application due to gravity over a short period of time (e.g., in less than 10 seconds). G' (storage modulus) is greater than G” (loss modulus) in all strain ranges up to 300% strain. Preferably, G' (storage modulus) is greater than G” (loss modulus) at low strain, but with G' decreasing and G” increasing, the gel has an intersection point at >0.1% strain, preferably >1% strain, and preferably less than 200% strain, preferably less than 150% strain.

[0037] “Gel intersection point” means the point at which G” (loss modulus) intersects G’ (storage modulus), reported as % strain. This is the point at which a composition changes from a more solid state to a more liquid state. Below is an example of a Method for determining a gel intersection point: G” (loss modulus) and G' (storage modulus) using a TA Instruments Discovery HR-3 rheometer, having a 40 mm parallel plate geometry on a flat stainless steel peltier plate. The test can be run at 25 °C with an angular frequency test parameter of 1.0 rad / s and a logarithmic sweep: % strain from 0.01 to 1000.0%. 5 points per decade. Results reported as % strain.

[0038] A composition having the properties described in the preceding paragraph is a "quick-breaking gel composition." Such a composition, when used as a fixative composition over a previously applied makeup composition, has less physical interaction with the applied makeup, resulting in less alteration and change of the makeup composition during application of the quick-breaking gel composition.

[0039] “Hydrogen bonding interaction” means an interaction involving an atom hydrogen of one of the two reactants and an electronegative heteroatom of the other reactant, such as oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur and fluorine. In the context of the invention, the hydrogen bond is formed between the hydroxyl (OH) functions of the reactive phenol groups of polyphenol X and the reactive hydroxyl groups of compound Y, which are capable of forming a hydrogen bond with those of said phenol groups of polyphenol X.

[0040] “Coating agent formed by interaction by means of hydrogen bonds of at least at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups with compound Y"» means that the conditions are met and that the reaction can be carried out between the two reagents, in particular that: i) the amount of polyphenol X is sufficient in the composition containing it, and ii) compound Y is soluble, miscible or solubilized by another solvent in the medium of the composition containing it, and iii) compound Y has a sufficient number of hydrogen bond acceptor groups to react with the phenol groups of polyphenol X and, in the medium of the composition containing it, and iv) compound Y, in the medium of the composition containing it, does not comprise in its structure any group which does not allow the formation of a hydrogen bond with the functions of the reactive phenol groups of polyphenol X, such as, for example, one or more anionic groups.

[0041] “Natural compound” means any compound derived directly from a natural substance such as a plant without having undergone any chemical modification.

[0042] “Naturally occurring compound” means any compound derived from a natural compound that has undergone one or more chemical modifications, for example by organic synthesis reaction, without the properties of the natural compound having been modified.

[0043] “Synthetic compound” means any compound that is not a compound natural nor a naturally occurring compound.

[0044] “Room temperature” means 25°C.

[0045] “Atmospheric pressure” means 760 mmHg, i.e. 105 pascals.

[0046] “Coating agent” means any compound which is capable of forming a deposit on the surface of a keratinous material to which it has been applied.

[0047] “Hydrogen bond inhibiting agent” means any compound which is capable of preventing a hydrogen bond interaction between polyphenol X and compound Y and / or which is capable of dissociating the complex formed by said interaction by breaking the hydrogen bond.

[0048] A "precipitate" or "precipitation" refers to the result of a hydrogen bonding interaction between polyphenol X and compound Y in the composition.

[0049] “Aggregate” or an “aggregation” means the result of a decomposition of the po lyphenol X in the composition due to reactions such as hydrolysis and / or oxidation.

[0050] The compositions and methods of the present invention may comprise, consist of, or consist essentially of the essential elements and limitations of the invention described herein, as well as any additional or optional ingredients, components, or limitations described herein or otherwise useful. For example, the solvent system may "consist essentially of" water and a C2-C5 monohydric alcohol and / or the surfactant system may "consist essentially of" one or more identified surfactants or types of surfactants discussed herein.

[0051] For the purposes of the present invention, the "fundamental and novel property" associated with the compositions, components and methods which "consist essentially of" identified ingredients or actions is represented by the properties associated with "a fast-breaking gel composition" as defined above.

[0052] Reference is made herein to trademarked names of materials including, but not limited to, optional polymers and components. The inventors herein do not intend to be limited by materials described and referenced by a certain trademarked name. Equivalent materials (e.g., those obtained from a different source under a different name or catalog (reference) number) to those referenced by a trademarked name may be substituted and used in the methods described and claimed herein.

[0053] All percentages and ratios are calculated by weight unless otherwise stated. All percentages are calculated based on the total weight of a composition unless otherwise stated. All component or composition levels refer to the active level of that component or composition, and are exclusive of impurities, e.g., residual solvents or by-products, which may be present in the commercially available sources.

[0054] All US patents or patent applications disclosed herein are expressly incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0055] PolyphenolX

[0056] The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups.

[0057] The polyphenols X which can be used according to the present invention include in their structure at least two different phenol groups.

[0058] The term “polyphenol” designates any compound containing in its chemical structure at least two and preferably at least three phenol groups.

[0059] The term “phenol group” designates any group comprising an aromatic ring, preferably a benzene ring, including at least one hydroxyl group (OH).

[0060] The term "different phenol groups" refers to phenol groups that are chemically different.

[0061] The polyphenols X which can be used according to the invention can be synthetic or natural. They can be in isolated form or contained in a mixture, in particular contained in a plant extract. Polyphenols are phenols comprising at least two phenol groups which are differently substituted on the aromatic ring.

[0062] The two categories of polyphenols are flavonoids and non-flavonoids.

[0063] Examples of flavonoids that may be mentioned include chalcones such as phloretin, phloridzin, aspalathin or neohesperidin; flavanols such as catechin, fisetin, kaempferol, myricetin, quercetin, rutin, procyanidins, proanthocyanidins, pyroanthocyanidins, theaflavins or thearubigins (or thearubrins); dihydroflavonols such as astilbin, dihydroquercetin (taxifolin) or silibinin; flavanones such as hesperidin, neohesperidin, hesperetin, naringenin or naringin; anthocyanins such as cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin, peonidin or petunidin; catechin tannins such as tannic acid; isoflavonoids such as daidzein or genistein; neoflavonoids; lignans such as pyrore-sorcinol; and mixtures thereof.

[0064] Among the natural polyphenols which can be used according to the invention, lignins can also be cited.

[0065] Examples of non-flavonoids that may be mentioned include curcuminoids such as curcumin or tetrahydrocurcumin; stilbenoids such as astringin, resveratrol or rhaponticin; aurones such as aureusidin; and mixtures thereof.

[0066] As polyphenols which can be used according to the invention, it can be made mention of chlorogenic acid, verbascoside, coumarins substituted by phenols.

[0067] According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the polyphenol X will be chosen from catechic tannins such as gallotannins chosen from a tannic acid; ellagitannins such as epigallocatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, castalagin, vescalagin, vescaline, castaline, casuarictin, castanopsins, excoecarianins, grandinin, gradinin, roburines, pterocarinin, acutissimin, tellimagrandins, sanguiin, potentillin, pedunculagin, geraniin, acid chebulagic, repan-disinic acid, ascorgeraniin, stachyurine, casuarinin, casuariin, punicacortein, co-riariin, cameliatannin, isodeshydrodigalloyl, dehydrodigalloyl, hellinoyl, puni-calagin and rhoipteleanins.

[0068] According to a particular embodiment of the invention, the polyphenol X is an epigallocatechin, in particular a green tea extract having the INCI name Green Tea Extract (green tea extract), comprising in particular at least 45% of epigallocatechin relative to the total weight of said extract, for example, the product marketed under the name Dermofeel Phenon 90 MC® by the company Evonik Nutrition & Care or the product marketed under the name Tea Polyphenols Green Tea Extract® by the company Tayo Green Power.

[0069] According to a particular embodiment of the invention, polyphenol X is a procyanidin or a mixture of procyanidins, in particular an extract of maritime pine bark having the INCI name Pinus pinaster Bark / Bud Extract (extract of pinus pinaster bark / bud), comprising in particular at least 65% by weight of procyanidins relative to the total weight of said extract, such as the product marketed under the name Pycnogenol® by the company Biolandes Arômes.

[0070] Tannic acid will be used more particularly as polyphenol X.

[0071] According to a particular embodiment, the polyphenol(s) X according to the invention is / are preferably present in a content greater than or equal to 0.5% by weight, preferably greater than or equal to 0.8% by weight, preferably greater than or equal to 1% by weight, preferably greater than or equal to 2% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition containing it / them.

[0072] According to a particular embodiment, the polyphenol(s) X according to the invention is / are preferably present in a content ranging from approximately 0.5 to approximately 30% by weight, preferably from approximately 0.75 to approximately 25% by weight, preferably from approximately 1 to approximately 25% by weight, and preferably from approximately 2 to approximately 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition containing it / them, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from 3 to 8% by weight, from 0.5 to 7.5% by weight, from 2 to 5% by weight, etc.

[0073] Non-ionic compound Y

[0074] The present invention relates to compositions comprising at least one non-ionic (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated compound Y. Preferably, the non-ionic compound Y has a molar mass greater than 200 g / mol.

[0075] For the purposes of the present invention, the expression "polyoxyalkylene compound" designates any molecule comprising in its chemical structure at least one chain comprising oxyalkylene units, in particular oxyethylene units - (OCH2CH2 )n and / or oxypropylene units - (OCH2CH2CH2)P, where n and p are greater than or equal to 2.

[0076] For the purposes of the present invention, the expression "polyglycerolated compound" designates any molecule comprising in its chemical structure a glycerol group or a chain comprising glycerol units -(O-CH2-CHOH-CH2)m, where m is greater than or equal to 2; the expression "glycerolated compound" designates any molecule comprising in its chemical structure a glycerol group or a chain comprising glycerol units -(O-CH2-CHOH-CH2)m, where m is equal to 1; and the expression "(poly)glycerolated compound" designates any molecule comprising in its chemical structure a glycerol group or a chain comprising glycerol units -(O-CH2-CHOH-CH2)m, where m is greater than or equal to 1.

[0077] In a preferred embodiment, the molar mass of compound Y is greater than 350 g / mol.

[0078] As examples of monoglycerolated or (poly)glycerolated or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compounds Y, the following compounds may be cited:

[0079] (1) Glycerolated alkyl ethers such as glyceryl lauryl ether,

[0080] (2) non-ionic surfactants of (poly)glycerolated alkyl ether, in particular chosen among polyglyceryl-2-oleyl ether and polyglyceryl-4 oleyl ether,

[0081] (3) Glycerol or polyglycerol esters of fatty acids, which are optionally poly- hydroxylated, chosen in particular from polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, polyglyceryl-2 dii-isostearate, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate, poly-glyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate / stearate, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-2 triisostearate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, glyceryl stearate citrate and polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate,

[0082] (4) Polyoxyethylenated or (poly)glycerolated waxes, in particular chosen from polyoxyethylene ester waxes such as polyoxyethylene jojoba wax, PEG-8 beeswax, PEG-60 lanolin, PEG-75 lanolin, PPG-12-PEG-50 lanolin and polyglyceryl-3 beeswax,

[0083] (5) polyethylene glycols of the H(O-CH2-CH2)n-OH type, chosen in particular from PEG-6, PEG-8, PEG-14M, PEG-20, PEG-45M, PEG-90, PEG-90M, PEG-150, PEG-180 and PEG-220,

[0084] (6) Poloxamers of the HO-(CH2-CH2-O)n-(CHCH3-CH2-O)O-(CH2-CH2-O)pH type,

[0085] (7) Polypropylene glycol alkyl ethers of the type: CnH2n+r(OC(CH3)H-CH2)o-(O-CH2-CH2)p-OH chosen in particular from PPG-26-Buteth-26, PPG-5-Ceteth-20 and PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-30,

[0086] (8) Compounds of the type: H(OC(CnH2n+1)-CH2)o-(CH2-CH2-O)p-(CH2-C(CqH2q+1)HO)rH in particular, the PEG-45 / Dodecyl Glycol copolymer.

[0087] (9) Compounds of the type: CnH2n+1-(O-CH2-CH2)oO-CH2-C(CpH2p+1)HOH in particular, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol,

[0088] (10) Polyoxyethylenated glycerols, in particular oxyethylenated glycerol with 26 EO (Glycereth-26),

[0089] (11) Alkylpolyethylene glycols of the type CnH2n+r(O-CH2-CH2)o-OH, chosen from particular among Ceteth-2, Ceteth-10, Ceteth-20, Ceteth-25, Isoceteth-20, Laureth-2, Laureth-3, Laureth-4, Laureth-12, Laureth-23, Oleth-2, Oleth-5, Oleth-10, Oleth-20, Oleth-25, Deceth-3, Deceth-5, Beheneth-10, Steareth-2, Steareth-10, Steareth-20, Steareth-21, Steareth-100, Ceteareth-12, Ceteareth-15, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-25, Ceteareth-30, Ceteareth-33, Coceth-7 and Trideceth-12,

[0090] (12) Polyoxyethylenated alkylamines of the type CH3-(CH2)n-(CH=CH)o-(CH)pN((CH2 - CH2-O)H)q((CH2-CH2-O)rH), in particular: PEG-2-Oleamine,

[0091] (13) Polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters of the type CnH2n+r(CH=CH2)o-CpH2p-CO-(O-CH2-CH2)n-OH or CnH2n+1-(CH=CH)o-CpH2p-CO-(O-CH2-CH2)qO-CO-CrH2r+1 or CnH2n+1-(CH=CH or CnH2n+iO-CH(alkyl)-(CH2)p-(O-CH2-CH2)qO-CO-CrH2r+i selected in particular from PEG-6 isostearate, PEG-6 stearate, PEG-8, PEG-8 isostearate, PEG-20 stearate, PEG-30 stearate, PEG-32 stearate, PEG-40 stearate, PEG-75 stearate, PEG-100 stearate, PEG-8 distearate, PEG-15 distearate, myristate-30 PEG-4 olivate, ceteth-3 acetate, propylene glycol, and PEG-30 dihydroxystearate,

[0092] (14) Polyoethylenated alkylglycerides, in particular selected from PEG-6 Caprylic / Capric Glycerides, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, PEG-10 Olive Glycerides and PEG-45 Palm Kernel Glycerides,

[0093] (15) Poloxyethylened alkylglycoses, selected in particular from Methyl- Gluceth-10 and Methyl-Gluceth-20,

[0094] (16) Polyoxyethylene sugar esters such as PEG-120 methyl glucose dioleate or PEG-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate,

[0095] (17) Polyoxyalkylenated alkyl glycol ethers such as PPG-lauryl glycol ether l-PEG-9,

[0096] (18) Polyoxyethylenated or (poly)glycerolated pentaerythritol esters and ethers, chosen in particular among PEG-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate,

[0097] (19) Polysorbates, in particular chosen from Polysorbate-20, Polysorbate-21, Po- lysorbate-60, Polysorbate-61, Polysorbate-80 and Polysorbate-85,

[0098] (20) Polyoxyethylenated polyamines, in particular PEG-15 Cocopolyamine,

[0099] (21) Polyoxyethylenated dihydrocholesteryl esters of structure: in particular Dihydrocholeth-30,

[0100] (22) Polyoxyethylenated ingredients chosen from the mixture of palm glycerides polyoxyethylene (200 EO) and polyoxyethylene (7 EO) coconut oil, PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate, PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, PEG-30 glyceryl stearate, PEG-200 glyceryl stearate, PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate, PEG-55 propylene glycol oleate, PEG-70 mango glycerides, PEG-6 hydrogenated palm / palm kernel oil esters, PEG-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmitate and PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate,

[0101] (23) Polyoxyethylene butters, in particular polyoxyethylene shea butter,

[0102] (24) Polyoxyalkylenated and / or (poly)glycerolated silicones, in particular chosen from PEG / PPG-17 / 18 Dimethicone, PEG / PPG-18 / 18 Dimethicone, Trideceth-9 PG-Amodimethicone and PEG / PPG-22 / 24 Dimethicone,

[0103] (25) Polyoxyalkylenated and / or (poly)glycerolated silanes, in particular chosen from Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane and Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane,

[0104] (26) Polyoxyethylenated or (poly)glycerolated acrylate copolymers, in particular copolymer with the INCI name: Acrylate / Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer,

[0105] (27) Polyoxyalkylenated alkanediols such as PEG-8 Caprylyl Glycol,

[0106] (28) Polyoxyethylenated rapeseed amides and sterols, chosen in particular from PEG-4 Rapeseed Amide and PEG-5 Rapeseed Sterol,

[0107] (29) Polyoxyethylenated lanolins such as Laneth-15,

[0108] (30) Polyoxyethylenated sorbitol fatty acid esters such as PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate,

[0109] (31) Polyoxyethylenated glycerolated esters such as Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate,

[0110] (32) Polyoxyethylenated or (poly)glycerolated acrylate copolymers, in particular copolymer with the INCI name: Acrylate / Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer, and

[0111] (33) Mixtures thereof.

[0112] According to a particular embodiment, the compound(s) Y according to the invention is / are preferentially present in a content greater than or equal to 0.5% by weight, preferentially greater than or equal to 0.8% by weight, preferentially greater than or equal to 1% by weight, more particularly greater than or equal to 2% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition containing it / them.

[0113] According to a particular embodiment, the compound(s) Y according to the invention is / are preferentially present in a content of approximately 0.5 to approximately 30% by weight, preferentially from approximately 0.75 to approximately 25% by weight, preferentially from approximately 1 to approximately 25% by weight, and preferentially from approximately 2 to approximately 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition containing it / them, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from 3 to 8% by weight, from 0.5% to 7.5% by weight, from 2 to 5% by weight, etc.

[0114] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the molar ratio between the reactive hydroxyl groups (OH) of the polyphenol(s) X and the hydroxyl groups of the compound(s) Y which are reactive with those of the polyphenol(s) X preferably ranges from 1 / 3 to 20 (20 / 1), preferably from 1 / 2 to 15 (15 / 1) and preferably from 3 / 4 to 4 (4 / 1).

[0115] Solvent system

[0116] The present invention provides compositions comprising a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monohydric alcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition prior to application.

[0117] Suitable C2-C5 monohydric alcohols include ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, isopropanol, isobutanol and isopentanol. Ethanol is particularly preferred.

[0118] Preferably, the C2-C5 monoalcohol(s) is / are present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application. Preferably, the C2-C5 monoalcohol(s) is / are present in the compositions of the present invention in amounts ranging from about 5% to about 75%, preferably from about 10% to about 65%, preferably from about 20% to about 55%, and preferably from about 25% to about 50%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, from about 25 to about 65%.

[0119] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention further comprise water. Preferably, the compositions comprise at least about 10% water by weight, preferably in amounts of about 10% to about 75%, preferably about 15% to about 65%, preferably about 20% to about 55%, and preferably about 25% to about 50%, by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges, such as, for example, about 35% to about 55%.

[0120] Preferably, the solvent component of the compositions of the present invention consists essentially of, or consists of, water and C2-C5 monoalcohols. Preferably, the solvent component of the composition is "free of", "lacking" or "substantially free of" solvents other than water and C2-C5 monoalcohols.

[0121] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are free, free of, or substantially free of oils.

[0122] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are free, free or substantially free of waxes.

[0123] Gelling agent

[0124] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide compositions optionally further comprising at least one gelling agent. Suitable gelling agents include any gelling agent capable of providing thickening to a high alcohol solvent system such as, for example, acrylic acid (co)polymers, such as homo- or co-polymers comprising acrylic acid, optionally crosslinked with a polyalkenyl polyether, including certain polymers identified as "carbomers" as well as amphiphilic polymers. Preferably, the gelling agent is an amphiphilic polymer.

[0125] The gelling agents, preferably amphiphilic polymers, may comprise at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer, preferably containing a sulfonic group, in free form or in partially or totally neutralized form.

[0126] Suitable homo- or co-polymers comprising acrylic acid, optionally crosslinked with a crosslinking agent such as polyalkenyl polyethers, divinyl glycols, and other structurally similar crosslinking agents, include carbomer-type polymers made from acrylic acid (and perhaps other monomers such as alkyl acrylates). Homopolymers (polyacrylic acid) may also be referred to as carboxyvinyl polymers. Commercial examples of suitable carbomer-type polymers include, but are not limited to, Carbopol® products manufactured by Lubrizol Corporation such as Carbopol® 981, Carbopol® 9284 or Carbopol® Ultrez 10, as well as products from other manufacturers such as Synthalen®-K.

[0127] The amphiphilic polymers may comprise at least one hydrophobic portion. The hydrophobic portion present in these polymers preferably contains from 6 to 50 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0128] The amphiphilic polymers may have a molar mass ranging from 50,000 g / mol to 10,000,000 g / mol, preferably from 80,000 g / mol to 8,000,000 g / mol, and preferably from 100,000 g / mol to 7,000,000 g / mol.

[0129] The amphiphilic polymers may be based on at least one ethylenically unsaturated hydrophilic monomer A and at least one hydrophobic monomer B. Preferably, the monomer A comprises a strong acid function, in particular a sulfonic acid or phosphonic acid function.The hydrophobic monomer B comprises at least one hydrophobic radical, selected from: saturated or unsaturated C6-C18 linear alkyl radicals (e.g., n-hexyl, n-octyl, n-decyl, n-hexadecyl, n-dodecyl or oleyl); branched alkyl radicals (e.g., isostearic) or cyclic alkyl radicals (e.g., cyclododecane or adamantane); C6-C18 fluoro or alkylfluoro radicals (e.g., the group of formula —(CH2)2—(CF2)9—CF3); a cholesteryl radical or radicals derived from cholesterol (e.g., cholesteryl hexanoate); aromatic polycyclic groups, e.g., naphthalene or pyrene; and silicone or alkyl-silicone or alkylfluorosilicone radicals. Among these radicals, linear and branched alkyl radicals are preferred.

[0130] Amphiphilic polymers may be water-soluble or water-dispersible in neutralized form.

[0131] The amphiphilic polymers may be crosslinked. The crosslinking agents may be chosen, for example, from polyolefinically unsaturated compounds commonly used for crosslinking polymers obtained by free radical polymerization. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the crosslinking agent is chosen from methylenebisacrylamide, allyl methacrylate or trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA). The degree of crosslinking preferably ranges from 0.01 mol% to 10 mol%, and preferably from 0.2 mol% to 2 mol%, relative to the polymer, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0132] The amphiphilic polymers can be homopolymers or copolymers.

[0133] The amphiphilic polymers may be partially or completely neutralized with an inorganic base (e.g., sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, or liquid ammonia) or an organic base such as monoethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, aminomethylpropanediol, N-methylglucamine, or basic amino acids, e.g., arginine and lysine, and mixtures thereof.

[0134] The amphiphilic polymers may be water-soluble or water-dispersible homopolymers and may also contain one or more 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate acid groups such as, for example, optionally crosslinked polymers of sodium 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonate acid such as that used in the commercial product SIMULGEL 800 (CTFA name: Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate), crosslinked polymers of ammonium 2-acrylamido-2-methyl propane sulfonate acid (INCI name: AMMONIUM POLYACRYLDIMEHYLTAURAMIDE) such as the product marketed under the trade name HOSTACERIN AMPS@ by Clariant.

[0135] The amphiphilic polymers may be chosen from crosslinked or non-crosslinked amphiphilic polymers of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid (AMPS) and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer comprising at least one hydrophobic portion containing from 6 to 30 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 6 to 18 carbon atoms and preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges.

[0136] Suitable examples of amphiphilic polymers include, but are not limited to, hydrophobically modified sulfonic acid copolymers such as ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate / VP copolymer (Clariant's Aristoflex AVC), ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate / beheneth-25 methacrylate crosslinked polymer (Clariant's Aristoflex HMB) (ethoxylated AMPS / behenyl methacrylate crosslinked copolymer), ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate / steareth-25 methacrylate crosslinked polymer (Aristoflex HMS) (ethoxylated AMPS / stearyl methacrylate copolymer crosslinked with trimethylol triacrylate), Aristoflex SNC (ETHOXYLATED AMPS / C16-C18 crosslinked), Aristoflex LNC (AMPS / C12-C14 non- crosslinked), and mixtures thereof.

[0137] Preferably, where appropriate, the gelling agent(s) is / are present in the compositions of the present invention in amounts ranging from about 0.05 to about 5% by weight, preferably from 0.1 to 2.5% by weight, preferably from 0.3 to 2% and preferably from 0.5 to 1% by weight, all weights being based on the weight of the composition as a whole, including all intermediate ranges and sub-ranges such as, for example, 0.1 to 1.5%, 0.25 to 1.25%, 0.4 to 0.75%, etc.

[0138] Oily phase

[0139] According to embodiments of the present invention, the compositions of the present invention may further optionally comprise at least one oil. "Oil" means any non-aqueous medium that is liquid at room temperature (25°C) and atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg). Suitable oils may be volatile or non-volatile.

[0140] Suitable oils include volatile silicone oils. Examples of such volatile silicone oils include linear or cyclic silicone oils having a room temperature viscosity of 6 cSt or less and having from 2 to 7 silicon atoms, such silicones being optionally substituted with alkyl or alkoxy groups of 1 to 10 carbon atoms. Specific oils that may be used in the invention include octamethyltetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopenta-siloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, hexamethyldi-siloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane and mixtures thereof. Other volatile oils that may be used include KF 96A having a viscosity of 6 cSt, a commercial product from Shin Etsu having a flash point of 94°C. preferably, volatile silicone oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.

[0141] Suitable oils include volatile silicone-free oils and may be selected from volatile hydrocarbon oils, volatile esters, and volatile ethers. Examples of such volatile silicone-free oils include, but are not limited to, volatile hydrocarbon oils having from 8 to 16 carbon atoms and mixtures thereof, and in particular, C8-C16 branched alkanes such as C8-C16 isoalkanes (also known as isoparaffins), isododecane, isodecane, and, for example, oils marketed under the trade names Isopar or Permethyl. Preferably, the volatile silicone-free oils have a flash point of at least 40°C.

[0142] Suitable oils include synthetic oils or esters of formula R5COOR 6 wherein R5 represents a linear or branched higher fatty acid residue containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, including from 7 to 19 carbon atoms, and R6 represents a branched hydrocarbon-based chain containing from 1 to 40 carbon atoms, including from 3 to 20 carbon atoms, with R6 + R7 ❖ 10, such as, for example, Purcellin oil (cetostearyl octanoate), isononyl isononanoate, C12-C15 alkyl benzoate, isopropyl myristate, 2-ethylhexyl palmitate and octanoates, decanoates or ricinoleates of alcohols or polyalcohols; hydroxylated esters, for example isostearyl lactate or diisostearyl malate; pentaerythritol esters; and synthetic ethers containing 10 to 40 carbon atoms.

[0143] Optionally, the oil(s) is / are present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount ranging from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight, more preferably from about 0.4% to about 15% by weight, and preferably from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, including all ranges and sub-ranges within those ranges.

[0144] According to preferred embodiments, however, the compositions of the present invention are substantially free, devoid of, or free of oils.

[0145] According to preferred embodiments, however, the compositions of the present invention are substantially free, devoid of, or free of volatile oils such as, for example, isododecane.

[0146] According to preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are substantially free, devoid of or devoid of silicone oils such as, for example, dimethicone.

[0147] Coloring agents

[0148] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide compositions optionally further comprising at least one coloring agent.

[0149] According to these embodiments, the at least one coloring agent is preferentially chosen from pigments, dyes, such as fat-soluble dyes, pearlescent pigments and pearlescent agents.

[0150] Representative fat-soluble dyes that may be used according to the present invention include Sudan Red, DC Red 17, DC Green 6, B-carotene, soybean oil, Sudan Brown, DC Yellow 11, DC Violet 2, DC Orange 5, annatto, and quinoline yellow.

[0151] The pearlescent pigments which can be used according to the present invention can be chosen from white pearlescent pigments such as mica coated with titanium or bismuth oxychloride, colored pearlescent pigments such as titanium mica with iron oxides, titanium mica with ferric blue or chromium oxide, titanium mica with an organic pigment chosen from those mentioned above, and pearlescent pigments based on bismuth oxychloride.

[0152] The pigments, which may be used according to the present invention, may be selected from white, colored, inorganic, organic, polymeric, non-polymeric, coated and uncoated pigments. Representative examples of inorganic pigments include titanium dioxide, optionally surface-treated, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, cerium oxide, iron oxides, chromium oxides, manganese violet, ultramarine blue, chromium hydrate and ferric blue. Representative examples of organic pigments include carbon black, D & C type pigments, and lakes based on cochineal carmine, barium, strontium, calcium and aluminum.

[0153] Optionally, the coloring agents may be present in the compositions of the present invention in an amount insufficient to impart a visual color to the compositions (i.e., the colors of the compositions of the present invention are a result of factor(s) other than the presence of effective coloring amounts of coloring agent, such as for example, the hydrolysis of polyphenol X which can give color to the compositions). Preferably, the compositions of the present invention are free, substantially free or devoid of coloring agents as defined above.

[0154] Additional additives

[0155] The composition of the invention may also include any additive commonly used in the art. For example, film-forming agents, waxes, dispersants such as poly(12-hydroxystearic acid), sunscreens, preservatives, fragrances, chelating agents, vitamins, antioxidants, neutralizing agents, cosmetic and dermatological active agents, moisturizers, silicone elastomers, and mixtures thereof may be added. A non-exhaustive list of such ingredients may be found in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2004 / 0170586, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Other examples of suitable additional components may be found in the other references that have been incorporated by reference into this application.Still further examples of such additional ingredients may be found in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (9th ed. 2002). However, it is understood that embodiments of the present invention include compositions that are "free of", "substantially free of" or "devoid of" the ingredients listed in this paragraph such as film-forming agents and waxes.

[0156] A person skilled in the art will take care to select any additional additives and / or their quantity so that the advantageous properties of the composition according to the invention are not, or not significantly, negatively affected by the envisaged addition.

[0157] These substances can be chosen in various ways by those skilled in the art in order to prepare a composition which has the desired properties, for example, consistency or texture.

[0158] It goes without saying that the composition of the invention must be cosmetically or dermatologically acceptable, namely that it must contain a physiologically acceptable non-toxic medium and must be able to be applied to the eyelashes of human beings.

[0159] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods of caring for, and / or making up, keratinous material by applying compositions of the present invention to the keratinous material in an amount sufficient to care for, and / or make up, the keratinous material. Similarly, preferred embodiments of the present invention include methods of preparing the keratinous material for a cosmetic composition and / or fixing a composition cosmetic which has been previously applied to the keratinous material by applying compositions of the present invention over the keratinous material before applying a cosmetic composition (primer) and / or by applying compositions of the present invention over a cosmetic composition previously applied to the keratinous material (fixation).

[0160] Preferably, the “making up” of the keratinous material includes the application of at least one coloring agent to the keratinous material (either in the composition itself, or in a color layer composition applied either over or under the composition as described above) in an amount sufficient to give color to the keratinous material.

[0161] According to the foregoing preferred embodiments, the compositions of the present invention are applied topically to the desired keratinous material. The compositions may be applied to the desired area as needed, preferably once or twice daily, more preferably once daily, and then preferably allowed to dry before subjecting them to contact such as with clothing or other objects (e.g., a color coat composition or a top coat applied over the composition). Preferably, the composition is allowed to dry for about 1 minute or less, more preferably for about 45 seconds or less.

[0162] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide methods for stabilizing polyphenol X with respect to "fast breaking gel properties" as defined above, wherein the composition, in particular a fixative composition for cosmetic products, comprises (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups, (2) at least one nonionic (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated compound Y, and (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition;and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monohydric alcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition prior to application, wherein the method comprises adding at least one chelating agent and at least one ascorbic acid compound to the composition during preparation of the composition in an amount sufficient to provide "rapid breaking gel composition" properties as defined above in the composition. The amount of the at least one gelling agent added to the composition during preparation of the composition to provide "rapid breaking gel composition" properties is preferably that discussed above in connection with these ingredients. ;

[0163] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide kits comprising, as separate compositions in one or more containers to within the kits, (A) a composition, in particular a fixative composition for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups, (2) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y, (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application, and (4) at least one gelling agent; and (B) at least one other composition such as a color layer composition comprising at least one colorant. Preferably, the composition is a gel composition and / or has a pH of less than 7.

[0164] Compositions (A) and (B) may be contained in different portions or sections of the same container within the kit. However, compositions (A) and (B) may also be contained in different containers within the kit.

[0165] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide assemblies, as applied to a keratinous material, comprising (A) at least a first layer of at least one composition, in particular a fixative composition for cosmetic products, comprising (1) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups; (2) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y, (3) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application, and (4) at least one non-mineral filler;and (B) at least one second layer of a color coat composition comprising at least one colorant, wherein the at least one second layer is applied over (wherein the composition of the invention is a primer composition) or under (wherein the composition of the invention is a fixer composition) the at least one first layer. Preferably, the composition is a gel composition and / or has a pH of less than 7. ;

[0166] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing amounts of ingredients, reaction conditions, and so on used in the description and claims are to be understood as being modified in all cases by the term "about". Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters presented in the following description and the appended claims are approximations which may vary depending on the desired properties sought to be achieved by the present invention.

[0167] Although the numerical ranges and parameters presenting the broad scope of the invention are approximations, the numerical values ​​presented in the specific examples are reported as accurately as possible. However, any numerical value inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective measurements. The following examples are intended to illustrate the invention without limiting its scope accordingly. Percentages are provided on a weight basis. Examples Example I - Sample Formulations

[0168] Ingredient Preferred Range Specific Range Polyphenol X (e.g., tannic acid) 0.5-15% 2-8% Non-ionic Compound Y 0.5-15% 2-8% Monoalcohol 25-65% 25-45% Water 10-65% 20-55% Gelling Agent 0.1-2.5% 0.3-2% Others (preservative, antioxidant, filler, etc.) 0-5% 0-2% Example II - Preparation of the composition

[0169] Compositions falling within the preferred ranges for the ingredients in Example I were prepared. Example of the invention Example of the invention 2 Example of the invention 3 Example of the invention 4 Example of the invention 5 WATER 51.66 51.66 51.66 51.66 48.75 ETHANOL 43.4 43.4 43.4 43.4 40 TANNIC ACID 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07 5 SURFACTANT PEG6 2.07 2.07 2.07 2.07 5 AMMONIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE 0.8 0 0 0 1.25 ACRY- 0 COPOLYMER 0.8 0 0 0 AMMONIUM LOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE / VP CARBOMER SYNTHALEN K 0 0 0.8 0 0 POLYMER CARBOPOL ULTREZ 10 0 0 0 0.8 0 TOTAL 100 100 100 100 100 Example III - Test Protocols A. Derheology Tests

[0170] The compositions may be tested for their rapid rupture properties using the TA Instruments rheometer. A 40 mm parallel plate geometry on a flat stainless steel peltier plate may be used. The test may be run at 25°C with an angular frequency test parameter of 1.0 rad / s and a logarithmic sweep: % strain from 0.01 to 1000.0%. 5 points per decade. Results are reported in % strain as the "gel intersection point" as discussed above. Example IV - Test Results

[0171] Compositions of the invention were prepared in accordance with Examples 1 and 2 above. Compositions of the invention 1 to 4 were prepared with 2% of polyphenol compound X and 2% of non-ionic compound Y, each containing 0.8% of different polymeric thickeners.

[0172] Composition of invention 1 and composition of invention 2 were prepared, each containing 0.8% of different acryloyldimethyltaurate polymers (one was a homopolymer, the other a copolymer).

[0173] Composition of invention 3 and composition of invention 4 were prepared, each containing different carbomers at 0.8%.

[0174] Each composition of the invention was a gel composition having rapid rupture properties satisfying the storage modulus and loss modulus properties in the "gel composition" discussion presented above, as well as the gel intersection characteristics discussed above.

[0175] Composition of the invention 1 Point of intersection: 29%,

[0176] Composition of the invention 2 Point of intersection: 17%,

[0177] Composition of the invention 3 Point of intersection: 25%, and

[0178] Composition of the invention 4 Point of intersection: 45%.

[0179] The composition of the invention 5 was prepared with 5% of polyphenol compound X and 5% non-ionic compound Y containing 1.25% acryloyldimethyltaurate homopolymer. Its intersection point was 88%.

[0180] Each composition of the invention was a gel composition having rapid rupture properties satisfying the storage modulus and loss modulus properties in the "gel composition" discussion presented above, as well as the gel intersection characteristics discussed above.

[0181] Six comparative compositions were also prepared identically to the compositions of the invention, except that they contained different gelling agents at a concentration level of 0.8%.

[0182] The gelling agents used in the comparative compositions were hydroxypropyl guar, carrageenan, pullullan, hydroxypropylcellulose, xanthan, and laponite. None of these compositions were gel compositions having rapid breaking properties satisfying the storage modulus and loss modulus properties in the "gel composition" examination presented above.

[0183] The comparative composition containing hydroxypropyl guar had no gel intersection point.

[0184] The comparative composition containing xanthan was a slow-breaking gel having an intersection point at 185%.

[0185] The comparative composition containing carrageenan did not thicken adequately.

[0186] The comparative composition containing clay exhibited darkening of color over time and was unacceptable.

Claims

Claims

1. A composition in the form of a gel composition comprising (a) at least one polyphenol X comprising at least two different phenol groups; (b) at least one (poly)glycerolated and / or polyoxyalkylenated nonionic compound Y with a molar mass greater than 200 g / mol; (c) a solvent system comprising (i) water in an amount of at least about 10% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; and (ii) at least one C2-C5 monohydric alcohol in an amount effective to inhibit the formation of a precipitate of compound X and compound Y in the composition before application ranging from 25% to 65% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition; and (d) at least one gelling agent selected from a carbomer and a gelling agent comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a sulfonic group, in free or partially or fully neutralized form.

2. The composition of claim 1, wherein the at least one polyphenol X compound is tannic acid.

3. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one C2-C5 monoalcohol is ethanol.

4. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the pH is less than 7.

5. A composition according to any preceding claim, wherein the composition is substantially free of coloring agents.

6. A method of making up keratinous materials comprising applying a color layer composition to the keratinous material to form an applied composition, and applying the composition of any preceding claim over the applied composition.