System and method for cosmetic application

Abstract

Systems, methods and devices for applying cosmetics to the face of a user in a particular sequential order employing various assigned brushes marked with various indicia. The indicia on the brush is used to identify an association with a cosmetic similarly marked with the same indicia. The indicia defines the sequential order in which the cosmetic is to be applied to the face of a user in accordance with a sequential step-by-step cosmetic application process. This system and method may be embodied in a variety of ways including in a kit, a holder, a cosmetic carrying case and a portable and self-contained modular cosmetic unit.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a non-provisional which claims the benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 773,934, entitled “COSMETIC APPLICATION METHOD” filed Feb. 16, 2006, the entirety of which is incorporated herein.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates in general to systems, methods and cosmetic kits for assisting and educating an end user in achieving a complete and professional cosmetic make-over employing a sequential application process.[0004]In another aspect of this invention, a basic infrastructure for the cosmetic industry in which a user may tie in cosmetics from various manufacturers in a systematic and sequential order according to systems and methods of this invention is described so that the user may apply and replicate a professional make over in a simple and easy manner.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Cosmetic users are frustrated a...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention addresses the shortcomings identified in the cosmetics industry for the end user and provides a solution for the user to understand a set of preferred steps for proper application of a set of preferred recommended products to create a total professional makeover appearance. Employing the objects of this invention, a user may save time and unnecessary expense by educating them on the use of basic cosmetics and the brushes used to apply them. An instructional cosmetic color chart / template may be used to allow the user to apply the makeup in such a way that they are able to reproduce a preferred professional makeover appearance.

[0010]The present invention includes various tools for application of the cosmetic so that an appropriate size and proportion of the product quantities run out together so they can be replaced at approximately the same time. This advantage overcomes the conventional problem that users faced when their individual cosmetic products ran out at different times and preventing the inconvenience of a user having to constantly replenish their cosmetics at different times. The preferred amount of product quantity and the systems and methods of this invention foster a complete professional makeover look through an easy and convenient process that allows a user to recreate their desired appearance.

[0018]Yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a cosmetic kit for applying cosmetics to a face. The cosmetic kit also includes a set of brushes including indicia which correspond to a set of cosmetics which also include similar indicia that defines sequential steps for applying each of the cosmetics to the face. Each of the brushes in the kit includes separately identifiable indicia that individually correlates to a specific cosmetic and includes similar indicia. The indicia corresponds to a sequential order in which each of the cosmetics is to be applied to the face. The compact cosmetic kit is ideal for travel as well as for compact storage.

Problems solved by technology

Cosmetic users are frustrated and overwhelmed by an over abundant number of choices and application processes commercially available.

Currently, makeup counters are riddled with complicated cosmetic selections schemes and have offered little solutions to simplifying the application of makeup.

With little time and an abundance of choices, consumers have become increasingly confused with selecting and consequently applying makeup.

In addition, it has become more difficult for users to duplicate the desired makeover appearance.

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