Single phase cosmetic compositions that are flexible and resistant to water below a selected temperature, 43°C for example. The compositions wear well, are smudge and flake resistant, as well as oil resistant, making them very suitable as high shine, long wear, color cosmetics or cosmetic adhesives. Compositions according to the invention comprise specific combinations of acrylates/VA copolymer and acrylates copolymer in a cosmetically acceptable base or delivery vehicle. Color cosmetics according to the invention are useful as eye shadow, eyeliner, lip products, tattoo products, mascara, and other high shine, long wear cosmetics. Cosmetic adhesives according to the invention are useful to secure strips of false eyelashes and eyebrows, as well as individual lash and brow extensions, or to affix glitter or other cosmetic articles to keratinic surfaces.
