A cosmetic composition for use on eyelashes and/or eyelids that includes from about 15% to about 50%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from about 0.1% to about 14%, by weight, of a colorant. In one embodiment of this invention the mascara composition comprises less than about 3.0%, preferably less than about 1.0%, even more preferably less than 0.1%, by weight, of wax and wax like components. In another embodiment, the mascara is substantially free of wax. The cosmetic composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.L’invention concerne une composition cosmétique qui s'utilise sur les cils et/ou les paupières, et comprend entre environ 15 et 50 % en poids d'un filmogène sélectionné dans le groupe constitué par glycéride de tallol, rosinate de pentaérythrityle, rosinate de glycérile, et les versions hydrogénées et mélanges de ceux-ci. La composition comprend en outre entre environ 0,1 et 14 % en poids d'un colorant. La composition cosmétique de l'invention est durable et présente d'excellentes caractéristiques de tenue.
