The present invention relates to the cosmetic use, as a gelling agent, of
at least one linear or cyclic polyorganosiloxane which comprises at least
two organosiloxy units and at least two side and/or end groups each
capable of forming at least one hydrogen bond with one or more partner
groups. The invention also relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at
least one such polyorganosiloxane in a cosmetically acceptable medium.
This cosmetic composition is intended to be used for making up and/or
caring for the skin, including the skin of the eyelids, and also for the
lips and superficial body growths.