Dual cosmetic product applicator

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-23
ALBEA SERVICES SAS
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Benefits of technology

The invention is about a retractable duo of makeup product applicators. The two applicators have different types, which allow users to achieve a variety of makeup effects.

Problems solved by technology

In certain instances, however, a user may wish to utilize a second brush, which does not contain mascara to complete the make-up effect initiated by the mascara-loaded bristles by, for example, separating the lashes.
At present, a separate brush would be used to achieve this, which is cumbersome.

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first embodiment

[0058]In accordance with a first embodiment illustrated in figures, a first 24 of the pair of applicator elements comprises a product application means 28,29, while a second 26 of the pair of applicator elements comprises a comb 30, which can be made of fibers and / or plastic material.

[0059]Preferably, the comb is in plastic material.

[0060]The product application means 28,29 can be a bristle brush, and is generally used for a volumizing effect. It can be made of fibers and / or plastic material, but preferably of fibers.

second embodiment

[0061]Alternatively, in accordance with a second embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 20a to 20d and 22a, the product application means is merely constituted by the surface 29 of the end 22 of the stem 20. As a consequence, when applicator 10 is closed, the stem 20 extends inside the container 14 and is plunged into the cosmetic product 12, while when extracted from the container 14, the application surface 29 of the stem 22 is loaded with cosmetic product 12 and can be used as if it was a conventional bristle brush.

[0062]Surprisingly, the Applicant observed that the use of an application surface 29 instead of the conventional bristle brush followed by the carding with the comb 30 provided excellent results in terms of separation of the lashes and uniformity of application.

[0063]The application surface 29 can be flat, curved in order to be capable of loading more cosmetic product 12, or have any shape adapted to better apply the cosmetic product onto the lashes. Furthermore, it can be co...

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Abstract

An applicator arrangement (18) for a cosmetic product (12), comprising: a stem (20); first and second applicator elements (24, 26), fitted to the stem (20); and a sleeve (32) adapted to accommodates the stem (20), the sleeve being movable with respect to the stem (20) between a first position, in which the second applicator element (26) is shielded by the sleeve (32), and a second position, in which the second applicator element (26) is revealed so that both the first applicator element (24) and the second applicator element (26) are accessible.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to an applicator assembly comprising at least two applicator elements and an associated applicator.[0002]More particularly, the invention relates to a retractable dual cosmetic product applicator for use with, in particular, mascara.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Mascara applicators typically comprise a central stem having a handle on one end and brush bristles on the other. The handle is typically threadably secured to a container holding mascara cosmetic product, with the stem and the bristles being accommodated within the mascara cosmetic product. When needed, the handle is removed from the container, thereby removing the bristles loaded with mascara. The bristles may then be used to apply the loaded mascara to a person's lashes to achieve a volumizing effect. In certain instances, however, a user may wish to utilize a second brush, which does not contain mascara to complete the make-up effect initiated by the mascara-loaded br...

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IPC IPC(8): A45D40/26
CPCA45D40/267A46B2200/1053A46B2200/106A45D34/046A45D40/265A45D34/045
InventorLIMONGI, MICHELSEGUIN, FRANCK
OwnerALBEA SERVICES SAS