Patent attributes
Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising (a) at least one styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer bearing at least one group chosen from styrylpyridine and styrylpyridinium groups and (b) at least one co-film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer. The cosmetic composition optionally further comprises at least one pigment and at least one solvent. Also disclosed herein are methods for making up and/or enhancing the appearance of a keratinous substrate comprising (1) forming a film on the keratinous substrate by applying to said keratinous substrate a cosmetic composition comprising (a) at least one styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer bearing at least one group chosen from styrylpyridine and styrylpyridinium groups and (b) at least one co-film forming agent and/or at least one plasticizer and (2) exposing the film to radiation chosen from UV and visible light radiation.