JP2002121119A - Mascara including vinyl lactam polymer - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a transparent or translucent mascara composition including a vinyl lactam polymer to curl the lashes. SOLUTION: This mascara composition contains a film-forming polymer comprising a vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and an arbitrary hydrophobic monomer in a medium permissible in the cosmetics and excludes a cationic polymer or a hydrogenated vegetable oil and a polyoxyalkylenated silicone or an aqueous dispersion of a 1-6C (meth)acrylate or an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane. The vinyl lactam is selected from the group consisting of vinylpyrrolidone and vinylcaprolactam.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to the use of a mascara composition containing a vinyl lactam polymer for curling eyelashes. The invention also relates to a transparent or translucent mascara composition comprising such a polymer. These uses and compositions according to the invention are in particular for human eyelashes or false eyelashes. The term "mascara" means an eyelash makeup composition, a makeup base, a product applied over makeup, also known as a top coat, or an eyelash cosmetic treatment product.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Mascaras generally include a film-forming polymer to apply a film covering the eyelashes to the eyelashes. Such mascaras are particularly described in the publication WO 91/127.
3, European Patent Publication No. 530084 and WO95 / 1
5741. Consumers are demanding mascara that significantly curls the eyelashes. However, not all film-forming polymers cause the eyelashes to curl well. In addition, some film-forming polymers such as, for example, hydroxyethylcellulose or hydroxypropylchitosan, after drying, form a whitish film on the eyelashes that gives an unattractive makeup effect. Therefore, such polymers are unsuitable for transparent mascaras.

[0003] Thus, with good curling properties,
And there is a need for a mascara that makes it possible to form a transparent makeup effect, especially on the eyelashes.

[0004]

An object of the present invention is thus to provide a mascara comprising a film-forming polymer which gives the eyelashes good curling properties, in particular a mascara which makes it possible to form a transparent film applied to the eyelashes The idea is to propose a composition.

[0005] The applicant has found that such mascaras are obtained by using vinyl lactam polymers. The use of this polymer makes it possible to obtain a mascara that curls the eyelashes. In addition, the film-forming polymer forms a transparent film and makes it possible to shape the eyelashes without changing their appearance color: thus a transparent composition for curling the eyelashes with this polymer And makes it possible to obtain a unique transparent or translucent composition different from ordinary colored mascara. In addition, such a transparent or translucent composition may be applied to a colored mascara already deposited on the eyelashes to give better curling without changing the color of the already deposited mascara, May be applied directly to the eyelashes before applying the colored mascara to obtain the desired curling of the eyelashes.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems and Embodiments of the Invention
In particular, one of the objects of the present invention is to provide in a cosmetically acceptable medium vinyl lactam, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid,
And the use of a mascara composition for curling eyelashes, optionally comprising a film-forming polymer consisting of hydrophobic monomers.

[0007] The subject of the present invention is also a method for curling eyelashes, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium a film-forming polymer consisting of vinyl lactam, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and optionally a hydrophobic monomer, The use of a transparent or translucent mascara composition.

[0008] Another subject of the invention is a coating of a vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and optionally a hydrophobic monomer in a mascara composition containing a cosmetically acceptable medium for curling the eyelashes. The use of forming polymers.

Another subject of the invention is a transparent or translucent mascara composition comprising a film-forming polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, wherein said film-forming polymer is a vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. And optionally a polymer comprising a hydrophobic monomer.

Another subject of the invention is a mascara product comprising a reservoir containing the above-mentioned mascara composition and a system for applying said composition to the eyelashes.

Another subject of the present invention is a method for coating eyelashes, comprising applying the above-mentioned mascara composition to the eyelashes. This method of coating eyelashes is a non-therapeutic cosmetic makeup or treatment method, especially for eyelashes.

The expression "cosmetically acceptable medium" means a medium that is compatible with keratinous substances.

The film-forming polymers present in the mascara for use according to the invention are polymers derived from the polymerization of vinyl lactams, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids and optionally hydrophobic monomers.

[0014] The vinyl lactam may be vinyl pyrrolidone or vinyl caprolactam. Vinylpyrrolidone is preferably used.

[0015] The ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid can be selected from acrylic acid (methacrylic acid), itaconic acid, maleic acid and crotonic acid. Acrylic acid is preferably used.

The term "hydrophobic monomer" means a monomer whose homopolymer is insoluble in water and lower alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a mixture of water and lower alcohols.

The hydrophobic monomers include α-olefins, alkyl vinyl ethers, alkyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids (especially C ₆ -C ₃₀ alkyl acrylates (methacrylates)), N-alkyl acrylamides (methacrylamides), N, N- dialkyl acrylamide (methacrylamide), (derived from esterification of a vinyl alcohol with C ₆ -C ₃₀ carboxylic acid) vinyl esters of C ₆ -C ₃₀ carboxylic acid, N- alkyl diallylamine, and their It may be a salt and the alkyl group may contain at least 6 (particularly 6 to 30) carbon atoms.

Examples of hydrophobic monomers which may be mentioned are: α-olefins: hexadecene, octadecene, p-propylstyrene; alkyl vinyl ethers: octadecyl vinyl ether, hexadecyl vinyl ether; alkyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids :
2-ethylhexyl acrylate (methacrylate),
Octyl acrylate (methacrylate), lauryl acrylate (methacrylate), stearyl acrylate (methacrylate); -N-alkylacrylamide (methacrylamide):
N- dodecyl methacrylamide, N- octadecyl methacrylamide; -N, N- dialkyl acrylamide (methacrylamide): N, N- dihexyl methacrylamide; -C ₆ -C ₃₀ vinyl esters of carboxylic acids: vinyl octanoate, vinyl Hexadecanoate, vinyl acetate.

The hydrophobic monomers used are preferably
C of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid ₆-C₃₀Alkyle
Steal, especially C₆-C₃₀Alkyl acrylate
(Methacrylate), more preferably C₈-C₁₆Al
Kill methacrylate, for example, lauryl methacrylate
Lilate or stearyl methacrylate, preferably
Lauryl methacrylate.

The film-forming polymer is expressed as a percentage by weight relative to the total weight of the polymer: -20 to 99% by weight of vinyl lactam, -1 to 55% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -0 to 25% by weight. (Especially 1 to 25% by weight) of hydrophobic monomers.

[0021] Preferably, the film-forming polymer is -40 to 85% by weight (preferably 40 to 70% by weight) vinyl lactam, -1 to 55% by weight (preferably 40% by weight, relative to the total weight of the polymer). 15 to 40% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -1 to 25% by weight (preferably 5 to 20% by weight) of a hydrophobic monomer.

Advantageously, the film-forming polymer is essentially a vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid,
And a terpolymer of a hydrophobic monomer. Such polymers are, in particular, sold by ISP under the trade name “Acrylidone
(Registered trademark) ".

This film-forming polymer is known in the prior art and is described in particular in US Pat. No. 5,015,708.

A particularly preferred polymer is a vinylpyrrolidone / acrylic acid / lauryl methacrylate terpolymer, such a polymer having the trade name "Acryl" from ISP.
It is commercially available as lidone LM® (68/23/9 weight percent each).

The film-forming polymer comprising vinyl lactam, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and optionally a hydrophobic monomer is present in the composition according to the invention in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. , Preferably 0.5 to 10% by weight, more preferably 1 to 5% by weight.

In addition to the film-forming polymer, the composition for use according to the invention may comprise at least one wax.

As used herein, the term "wax" means a lipophilic compound that is solid at ambient temperature (25 ° C.), which undergoes a reversible solid / liquid state change and
It has a melting point of 30 ° C. or higher, which can be up to 20 ° C. By making the wax liquid (dissolving), it can be miscible with the oil and form a microscopically uniform mixture, but when the temperature of the mixture is returned to ambient temperature, Recrystallization of the wax occurs in the oil of the mixture.

The wax can be selected from various fractions of animal-derived wax, plant-derived wax, mineral-derived wax, synthetic wax and naturally-occurring wax. The wax is present in a content ranging from 0.5 to 40% by weight, in particular from 2 to 40% by weight, preferably from 5 to 30% by weight, more preferably from 10 to 25% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. can do.

Among the waxes of animal origin, mention may be made of beeswax, lanolin wax and china wax.

Among the plant-derived waxes, there may be mentioned rice wax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, auri cree wax, cork fiber wax, sugar cane wax, mokurou, smack wax and cotton wax.

Among the mineral-derived waxes, mention may be made of paraffin, microcrystalline wax, montan wax and ozokerite.

Among the waxes of synthetic origin, it is possible to use in particular polyolefin waxes and in particular polyethylene waxes, waxes obtained by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, waxy copolymers and esters thereof, and silicone waxes.

Hydrogenated oil (hardened oil) of animal or plant origin
Can also be used. Among these oils, linear or non-linear C ₈ -C ₃₂ fatty chains comprising from fatty catalysis hydrogenation hydrogenated oils which are obtained by materials, hydrogenated sunflower oil, hydrogenated castor oil, Hydrogenated coconut oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil,
Mention may be made of hydrogenated lanolin oil and hydrogenated palm oil.

The wax used in the composition according to the invention is preferably solid and hard at a temperature below 50 ° C.

Advantageously, the wax has a melting point of 70 to 11
It can be selected from waxes having a penetration in the range of 0 ° C., in particular in the range of 1 to 7.5. Such a wax makes it possible to maintain good curling of the eyelashes. At a temperature of 25 ° C., the penetration of the wax is determined according to French standard NFT 60-123 or US standard ASTM D13.
21. According to these criteria, the penetration is the amount of depth expressed in tenths of a millimeter, a 2.5 g standardized needle is mounted on a 97.5 g movable assembly, And placed on the row to be tested for 5 seconds to penetrate the row.

[0036] The composition may have a content of 0 to 15% by weight (particularly 0.1 to 15% by weight), preferably 0.1 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. It may include at least one additional film forming polymer other than the vinyl lactam film forming polymer.

Further film-forming polymers which can be mentioned are, for example: cellulose polymers such as hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylethylcellulose or ethylhydroxyethylcellulose; acrylic esters such as polyacrylates or polymethacrylates. Polymers or copolymers;-vinyl polymers such as vinyl acetate polymers; polyvinyl alcohol;-polyurethanes, polyesters, polyamides and epoxy ester resins;-optionally modified polymers of natural origin, for example gum arabic, guar gum, xanthan derivatives and karaya gum. And-mixtures thereof.

The compositions for use according to the invention can be in the form of aqueous gels, waxes in water, water in wax, oil in water or water in oil dispersions. The water content is from 1 to 95% by weight, preferably 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
To 80% by weight.

According to a particular embodiment of the present invention, the composition is transparent or translucent. In particular, the transparent or translucent composition gives good curling properties to the eyelashes, but may not contain wax.

The transparent or translucent composition applied to the eyelashes, after drying, forms a transparent film covering the eyelashes. A transparent and curling mascara is thus obtained. Thus, this mascara makes it possible to curl the eyelashes without changing its apparent color:
This is suitable for improving the curling of eyelashes already made up with a mascara having little or no curling properties, without changing the color of the makeup already applied to the eyelashes. It is also possible to apply this mascara directly to the eyelashes, and then apply a colored mascara on the deposited transparent coating. This transparent composition is colorless and suitable for shaping eyelashes.

According to the invention, the expression “transparent composition”
Means a composition that allows light to pass without causing refraction or reflection deflection. The transparency of the composition can be measured using a turbidimeter. Hach portable turbidimeter model 21
00P® can be used, for example, to measure the transparency limit of the composition. Measured turbidity is 0
Is between 250 and 250 NTU, the composition is considered transparent and translucent for turbidity ranging from 250 to 1000 NTU.

The expression "wax-free composition" refers to a composition containing less than 0.4% by weight, preferably less than 0.2% by weight, or no wax at all, of the total weight of the composition. No composition is meant.

The clear composition can include other additives as mentioned herein, as long as the transparency of the composition is maintained.

The compositions for use according to the invention may comprise at least one volatile oil. The term "volatile oil" means an oil that can evaporate at ambient temperature from the support to which it is applied, in other words, an oil that has a non-negligible vapor pressure at ambient temperature.

Volatile at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure, provided that the boiling point is greater than 30 ° C., for example,> 0 mmHg (0 Pa), especially 10 ^{−3 at} ambient temperature and pressure.
To 300mmHg (0.13Pa to 40,000P
One or more oils having a vapor pressure in the range of a) can be used in particular. These volatile oils are advantageous for obtaining coatings with overall "image resistance" properties and good durability. Also, these volatile oils make the composition more easily applicable to eyelashes. These oils can be hydrocarbon-based oils, silicone oils, fluoro oils or mixtures thereof.

The term "hydrocarbon-based oil" means an oil containing primarily hydrogen and carbon atoms and optionally containing oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur or phosphorus atoms. Preferred volatile hydrocarbon-based oils suitable for the composition according to the invention are in particular hydrocarbon-based oils containing 8 to 16 carbon atoms, in particular C ₈ -C ₁₆ isoalkanes (or isoparaffins).
And C ₈ -C ₁₆ branched esters such as isododecane (also known as 2,2,4,4,6-pentamethylheptane), isodecane, isohexadecane or isohexyl neopentanoate, and the like. It is a mixture. It is also possible to use other volatile hydrocarbon-based oils, such as petroleum distillates, especially those sold by Shell under the trade name Shell Solt.

Volatile oils which can be used are, for example, cyclic volatile silicone oils, in particular volatile silicones having a viscosity ≦ 8 centistokes (8 × 10 ⁻⁶ m ² / s), for example octamethyl Cyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, hexadecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, volatile linear silicones such as octamethyltrisiloxane, heptamethylhexyltrisiloxane, heptamethyloctyltrisiloxane, and decamethyltetrasiloxane Or a volatile fluoro oil, such as nonafluoromethoxybutane or perfluoromethylcyclopentane.

Volatile oils are present in the compositions for use according to the invention in an amount of 0 to 80% by weight, in particular 1 to 80% by weight, preferably 0 to 6% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition.
It can be present in a content ranging from 5% by weight, in particular from 1 to 65% by weight.

The composition for use according to the invention comprises an emulsifying surfactant present in a proportion ranging from 2 to 30% by weight, preferably from 5 to 15% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition. be able to. These surfactants can be selected from anionic and non-ionic surfactants. For a definition of the properties and functions (emulsification) of surfactants, see the publication "Encyclopedia of Chemical Techn.
ology, Kirk-Othmer ”, volume 22, pp.333-432, 3rd e
dition, 1979, Wiley, and for anionic and nonionic surfactants, reference may be made in particular to pp 347-377 of this publication.

Surfactants which are preferably used are: nonionic surfactants: fatty acids, fatty alcohols, polyethoxylated or polyglycerolized fatty alcohols such as polyethoxylated stearyl or cetylstearyl alcohol, fatty acids of sucrose Esters, alkyl glucose esters, especially polyoxyethylenated fatty esters of C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl glucose,
Silicone surfactants such as dimethicone copolyol, and mixtures thereof; - anionic surfactants: amine, C ₁₆ -C ₃₀ fatty acids neutralized with aqueous ammonia or alkali metal salts, and mixtures thereof can do.

The compositions for use according to the invention may also contain at least one colorant, for example a powdered compound, in a proportion of from 0.01 to 25% of the total weight of the composition. The powdered compound can be selected from pigments and / or nacres and / or fillers commonly used for mascara.

The pigments can be white or colored, inorganic and / or organic. Among the inorganic pigments, mention may be made of optionally surface-treated titanium dioxide, zirconium oxide or cerium oxide, as well as iron or chromium oxide, manganese violet, ultramarine blue, chromium hydrate and ferric blue. Among organic pigments, carbon black, D &
Mention may be made of C-type pigments and lakes based on cochineal carmine, barium, strontium, calcium or aluminum.

The pearlescent pigments are white pearlescent pigments, such as mica coated with titanium or bismuth oxychloride, colored pearlescent pigments, for example titanium mica coated with iron oxide, especially ferric blue or oxidized iron. It can be selected from chromium-coated titanium mica, titanium mica coated with organic pigments of the above type, and pearlescent pigments based on bismuth oxychloride.

The filler can be selected from those known to those skilled in the art and commonly used in cosmetic compositions. Particularly usable fillers are: talc, magnesium hydride silicate generally used in the form of particles smaller than 40 microns, mica, 2 to 200 microns in size, preferably 5 to 50 microns.
Aluminum silicates of various compositions in the form of flakes having a thickness of from 0.1 to 5 microns, preferably from 0.2 to 3 microns, which are of natural origin, Can be, for example, muscovite, nacre mica, roskelite, lipidite or biotite, or of synthetic origin; starch, especially rice starch; kaolin, isotropic form, generally less than 30 microns in size Aluminum silicate present in the form of particles of: zinc oxide and titanium oxide, commonly used in particle form not exceeding a few microns in size; calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate or magnesium hydrocarbonate; Microcrystalline cellulose,-silica,-synthetic polymer powder, for example polyethylene , Polyesters (polyethylene isophthalate or terephthalate), polyamides, such as those marketed under the trade name “Nylon®” or “Teflon®”, and silicone powders.

Compositions for use according to the invention include, for example, trace elements, softeners, metal ion blocking agents, fragrances, thickeners, vitamins, proteins, ceramides, plasticizers and flocculants, and basic It can contain ingredients commonly used in cosmetics, such as emollients or acidifiers, emollients and preservatives.

Preferably, the composition for use according to the invention comprises: a combination of a cationic polymer, a hydrogenated vegetable oil and a polyoxyalkylenated silicone, as described in French Patent 2,789,894; , - a cationic polymer, a combination of C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl acrylate aqueous dispersion of acrylate (methacrylate); - does not contain a cationic polymer, a combination of an aqueous polyurethane dispersion or.

It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that these optional components and / or components may be modified such that the advantageous properties of the compositions according to the invention are not substantially adversely affected by the intended addition. Care will be taken to choose that amount.

The compositions for use according to the invention can be prepared according to the usual methods in the art under consideration.

In particular, the composition according to the invention is for a mascara product comprising a reservoir containing said mascara composition and a system for applying the composition to the eyelashes. The reservoir is provided by known means with an opening in which the drain system is accommodated. The application system can include a stem with a brush at one end and a stopper at the other end for closing the reservoir. Such a container is disclosed in EP-A-61117, which is incorporated by reference.
This is specifically illustrated in FIG.

The invention is illustrated in more detail in the following examples.

[0061]

EXAMPLES Example 1 A clear mascara having the following composition was prepared:-a vinyl pyrrolidone / acrylic acid / lauryl methacrylate terpolymer commercially available from ISP under the trade name Acrylidone LM®. 6 g-50 g by weight of polyvinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymer in ethyl alcohol, 3.5 g AM-carboxyvinyl polymer (Synthalen K from 3VSA), commercially available under the trade name Luviskol VA 73 E from BASF. 0.6 g -aminomethylpropanol 0.65 g -triethanolamine 0.6 g -dimethicone copolyol (Q2 5220 from Dow Corning) 1 g -preservatives appropriate amount -water amount of 100 g

This mascara is in the form of a transparent gel,
This makes it possible to easily shape eyelashes. After drying, this forms a clear coating on the eyelashes and gives good curling.

Example 2: A mascara having the following composition was prepared: 4.7 g of carnauba wax-2.2 g of bran wax-2.2 g of paraffin-8.2 g of beeswax-1 g of talc-5 g of bentonite-vinyl acetate / allyl 6.7 g of stearate copolymer (65/35)-0.7 g of polyvinyl laurate (Mexomer PP of Chimex)-52.8 g of isododecane-1.6 g of propylene carbonate-trade name of Acrylidone LM (R) from ISP 0.58 g of vinylpyrrolidone / acrylic acid / lauryl methacrylate terpolymer commercially available under the trade name of 0.14 g of aminomethylpropanol-4.9 g of pigment-appropriate amount of preservative-amount of water to make 100 g

A waterproof mascara was obtained. This can be easily and uniformly applied to the eyelashes and gives a good curl of the eyelashes.

Example 3 a) A fine dispersion of carnauba wax having the following composition was prepared. -Carnauba wax 30 g-Polyoxyethylenated (30 EO) glyceryl monostearate (Tagat S from Goldschmidt) 7.5 g-Preservative 0.3 g-Water 100 g in total

The wax, surfactant and preservative were mixed in 95
C. and homogenized the mixture with gentle stirring. Then, water heated to 95 ° C. was introduced while stirring was continued. The mixture was cooled to ambient temperature to give a wax microdispersion having an average particle size of about 285 nm.

B) A mascara having the following composition was prepared. -5 g of wax microdispersion of a)-2.6 g of vinyl pyrrolidone / acrylic acid / lauryl methacrylate terpolymer commercially available under the trade name Acrylidone LM® from ISP-Luviskol VA 73 E from BASF 3.5 g of a polyvinylpyrrolidone / vinyl acetate copolymer 50% by weight in ethyl alcohol, commercially available under the trade name 3.5 g of AM-carboxyvinyl polymer (Synthalen K from 3VSA) 0.6 g-aminomethylpropanol 0.65 g- Triethanolamine 0.6 g-Dimethicone copolyol (Q2 5220 from Dow Corning) 1 g-Preservative appropriate amount-Water to make the total amount 100 g

A curling mascara was obtained. this is,
Easy and uniform application to eyelashes.

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Claims (33)

[Claims] 1. A cosmetically acceptable medium comprising a film-forming polymer consisting of vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and optionally a hydrophobic monomer, a cationic polymer, or a hydrogenated vegetable oil and a polyoxyalkylene. silicone or -C ₁ -C ₆ alkyl acrylate aqueous dispersion of acrylate (methacrylate), or -
Use of a mascara composition for curling eyelashes that does not contain an aqueous polyurethane dispersion. 2. The use according to claim 1, wherein the composition is transparent or translucent. 3. A transparent or translucent mascara composition for curling eyelashes, comprising in a cosmetically acceptable medium a film-forming polymer consisting of vinyl lactam, ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and optionally a hydrophobic monomer. Use of things. 4. Use of a film-forming polymer consisting of vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and optionally a hydrophobic monomer in a mascara composition comprising a cosmetically acceptable medium for curling the eyelashes. 5. The use according to claim 1, wherein the composition forms a transparent or translucent film deposited on the eyelashes. 6. The film-forming polymer according to claim 1, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid (methacrylic acid), itaconic acid, maleic acid and crotonic acid. Use according to any one of claims 1 to 5. 7. The use according to claim 1, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid of the film-forming polymer is acrylic acid (methacrylic acid). 8. The use according to claim 1, wherein the vinyl lactam is selected from the group consisting of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl caprolactam. 9. Use according to claim 1, wherein the vinyl lactam is vinyl pyrrolidone. 10. The film-forming polymer according to claim 1, comprising from 20 to 99% by weight of vinyl lactam and from 1 to 55% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, based on the total weight of the polymer. Use according to any one of claims 1 to 9. 11. The method according to claim 11, wherein the hydrophobic monomer is an α-olefin,
Alkyl vinyl ethers, alkyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids (especially C ₆ -C ₃₀ alkyl acrylates (methacrylates)), N-alkyl acrylamides (methacrylamides), N, N-dialkyl acrylamides (methacrylamides), Selected from the group consisting of vinyl esters of _{6- C30} carboxylic acids, N-alkyl diallylamines, and salts thereof, wherein said alkyl group contains at least 6 carbon atoms,
Use according to any one of claims 1 to 10. 12. The use according to claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic monomer is a C ₆ -C ₃₀ alkyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. 13. The use according to claim 1, wherein the hydrophobic monomer is selected from the group consisting of lauryl methacrylate and stearyl methacrylate. 14. The film-forming polymer comprises: 20 to 90% by weight of vinyl lactam, -1 to 55% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -1 to 25% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer. 14. Use according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a hydrophobic monomer. 15. The film-forming polymer comprises: 40 to 70% by weight of vinyl lactam, -15 to 40% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -5 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer. Use according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a hydrophobic monomer. 16. The film-forming polymer is present in the composition in a content ranging from 0.1 to 15% by weight, preferably from 0.5 to 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. Use according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is characterized by: 17. The use according to claim 1, wherein the composition is free of wax. 18. A transparent or translucent mascara composition comprising a film-forming polymer in a cosmetically acceptable medium, wherein the film-forming polymer is a polymer comprising an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and vinyl lactam. A composition comprising: 19. The composition according to claim 18, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid (methacrylic acid), itaconic acid, maleic acid and crotonic acid. 20. The composition according to claim 18, wherein the ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid of the film-forming polymer is acrylic acid (methacrylic acid). 21. The composition according to claim 18, wherein the vinyl lactam is selected from the group consisting of vinyl pyrrolidone and vinyl caprolactam. 22. The composition according to claim 18, wherein the vinyl lactam is vinyl pyrrolidone. 23. A film-forming polymer comprising from 20 to 99% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer, of vinyl lactam;
Composition according to any one of claims 18 to 22, characterized in that it comprises 1 to 55% by weight of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. 24. The film-forming polymer according to claim 1, wherein the polymer comprises vinyl lactam, an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid and a hydrophobic monomer.
24. The composition according to any one of 8 to 23. 25. The hydrophobic monomer is an α-olefin,
Alkyl vinyl ethers, alkyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids (especially C ₆ -C ₃₀ alkyl acrylates (methacrylates)), N-alkyl acrylamides (methacrylamides), N, N-dialkyl acrylamides (methacrylamides), Selected from the group consisting of vinyl esters of _{6- C30} carboxylic acids, N-alkyl diallylamines, and salts thereof, wherein the alkyl group contains at least 6 carbon atoms,
A composition according to claim 24. 26. The composition according to claim 24, wherein the hydrophobic monomer is a C ₆ -C ₃₀ alkyl ester of an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid. 27. The composition according to claim 24, wherein the at least one hydrophobic monomer is selected from the group consisting of lauryl methacrylate and stearyl methacrylate. 28. The film-forming polymer comprises: 20 to 90% by weight of vinyl lactam, -1 to 55% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -1 to 25% by weight relative to the total weight of the polymer. The composition according to any one of claims 18 to 27, comprising a hydrophobic monomer. 29. The film-forming polymer comprises: 40 to 70% by weight of vinyl lactam, -15 to 40% by weight of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, -5 to 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the polymer. The composition according to claim 18, comprising a hydrophobic monomer. 30. The film-forming polymer is present in an amount of 0.1 to 15% by weight, preferably 0.5%, based on the total weight of the composition.
30. The composition according to any one of claims 18 to 29, characterized in that it is present in a content ranging from to 10% by weight. 31. The composition according to claim 18, which is free of wax. 32. A mascara product comprising a reservoir containing a mascara composition and a system for applying said composition to the eyelashes, wherein the composition is according to any one of claims 18 to 31. A mascara product, characterized in that it is a composition according to claim 1. 33. A method for coating eyelashes, comprising applying a composition according to any one of claims 18 to 31 to eyelashes.