Cosmetic product container and holding mechanism
By using a liner made of expandable material in the cosmetic container, the problem of damage to cosmetics during collision or drop is solved, and the solid retention of cosmetics and the reduction of stress areas are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380064479.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-08-19
- Filing Date
- 2023-07-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-18
AI Technical Summary
When existing cosmetic containers are accidentally dropped or collided, cosmetic substances are prone to damage or detachment, and the retaining member may cause local stress points and damage the cosmetics.
A liner composed of an expandable material is arranged in a container of cosmetic substances, and expands after contact with the cosmetic substances, providing retention force to prevent the cosmetics from being damaged during collision or falling.
Effectively maintain the stability of cosmetic substances, reduce or eliminate potentially harmful stress areas, and ensure that cosmetics are not damaged during use and storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic, hair care, body care and / or skin care products, and more particularly to systems or methods for containing and retaining such products. Background Art
[0002] Cosmetics, hair care, body care and / or skin care products can be provided in a variety of different containers and can be applied using a variety of different methods. As an example, a lipstick or lip balm product can be in the form of an elongated tube or cylinder disposed in a protective container. Such containers can allow the cosmetic substance to be selectively advanced to an extended position relative to the container to be applied by the user. The cosmetic substance can be a generally solid (but relatively soft) molded composition that can be inserted into the cavity of the retaining cup. In the event that the container is accidentally dropped or otherwise jostled, the cosmetic substance may become damaged, broken, or otherwise detached from the retaining cup. In some examples, the retaining cup (or other features of the container) may include a separate retaining member in the form of a hook, an elongated rib, or a similar assembly that can be pushed into the cosmetic substance in an attempt to prevent or otherwise limit the movement of the cosmetic substance relative to the cup and the container during these accidental drops or collisions. However, these features may produce local stress points that may ultimately deform or otherwise damage the cosmetic substance.
[0003] Accordingly, there is a need for improved accessories having improved functionality. Summary of the invention
[0004] Examples within the scope of the present disclosure relate to a cosmetic product container and retaining mechanism, which may include a cup and a cosmetic substance. The cup has a cup body and a liner, the cup body including a first end and a second end, and forming a cup cavity, the liner is at least partially disposed in the cup cavity, the liner includes a first end and a second end, and an inner sidewall forming the liner cavity. The liner is made of an expandable material. The cosmetic substance has a first end and a second end, and an elongated body between the first end and the second end. At least a portion of the elongated body can be disposed in the liner cavity and contact a portion of the inner sidewall. After at least a portion of the cosmetic substance is disposed in the liner cavity, the liner is then adapted to expand in a direction toward the cosmetic substance to apply a retaining force to the cosmetic substance.
[0005] In one approach, the product further comprises an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining a container cavity. The cup is at least partially disposable within the container cavity.
[0006] In these and other methods, the liner can be composed of one of a polyolefin, a synthetic rubber material comprising ethylene, propylene and diene monomer (EPDM), or a silicone rubber. In some of these examples, the liner can be double shot molded with the cup body. The cup body can be formed of a second non-expandable material. In other examples, the liner can be formed separately and operably coupled to the cup body.
[0007] In some examples, the liner may surround an entire outer circumferential section of the cosmetic substance. In some of these forms, the liner may include an elongated retaining member disposed on the inner side wall of the liner extending into the liner cavity. In these and other methods, a cup retaining member may be provided that is disposed on the outer surface of the cup body. The cup retaining member may be aligned with the elongated retaining member. In addition, the cup retaining member may apply a propulsive force toward the cup cavity immediately after the cup is inserted into the container cavity.
[0008] In some methods, the pad may further include a base member positioned at or near the first end of the pad.The first end of the cosmetic substance may abut the base member.
[0009] According to a second aspect, a holding mechanism for holding a cosmetic substance includes a cup body and a liner, the cup body having a first end and a second end and forming a cup cavity, the liner being at least partially disposed within the cup cavity. The liner includes a first end and a second end, and an inner sidewall forming the liner cavity, and is composed of an expandable material. The liner expands immediately after the cosmetic substance is placed in the liner cavity, so that the liner applies a holding force to the cosmetic substance to hold the cosmetic in the liner cavity.
[0010] According to a third aspect, a method for assembling a cosmetic product includes providing a cup, the cup including a cup body and a liner, the cup body having a first end and a second end, and forming a cup cavity, the liner being at least partially disposed within the cup cavity. The liner includes a first end and a second end, and an inner sidewall forming the liner cavity, and is composed of an expandable material. The method further includes: providing a cosmetic substance having a first end, a second end, and an elongated body between the first end and the second end; and disposing at least a portion of the elongated body of the cosmetic substance within the liner cavity so that the cosmetic substance contacts a portion of the inner sidewall. In response to the cosmetic substance contacting a portion of the inner sidewall, the liner expands in a direction toward the cosmetic substance to apply a retaining force to the cosmetic substance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] By providing the following detailed description (especially in conjunction with the attached Figure 1The above needs are at least partially met by one, more than one, or any combination of a cosmetic product container and a holding mechanism of the present invention, wherein:
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a front elevation view of an example cosmetic product according to various examples;
[0013] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a device having an example retaining mechanism according to various examples Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional front elevation view of an example cosmetic product;
[0014] Figure 3 Showing various examples Figure 1 and Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional side elevation view of an example retaining mechanism;
[0015] Figure 4 According to various examples, after the cosmetic substance is inserted therein Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional side elevation view of an example retaining mechanism.
[0016] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the elements in the drawings are shown for simplicity and are not necessarily drawn to scale. For example, the size and / or relative positioning of certain elements in the drawings may be exaggerated relative to other elements to help improve the understanding of various examples. In addition, common but well-known elements that are useful and necessary in commercially available examples are generally not depicted, so as to facilitate reducing the obstruction of vision for these various examples. It will be further understood that certain actions and / or steps may be described or depicted in a specific order of occurrence, but those skilled in the art will understand that such specificity regarding order is not actually required. It will also be understood that unless different specific meanings have been proposed herein, the terms and expressions used herein have the common technical meanings given to such terms and expressions by those skilled in the art, as described above. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Generally speaking, according to these various methods, a cosmetic product container and a holding mechanism are provided so that the cosmetic substance is properly retained during use and in the event of an accidental drop and / or impact. The methods described herein provide for secure retention of the cosmetic substance while reducing or eliminating potentially harmful stress areas. Thus, the systems described herein can be used to contain and retain a large number of cosmetic substances having varying degrees of material softness.
[0018] Turning to the accompanying drawings, a cosmetic product 100 for containing and applying a cosmetic substance 101 is provided. The cosmetic product 100 includes a base 102, a track 108, an inner body 112, a housing 116, and a retaining mechanism 120. In the example shown, the cosmetic substance 101 is in the form of a lipstick or lip balm product. It should be understood that the cosmetic substance 101 can be any type of cosmetic, hair care, body care and / or skin care product that can be applied to a user. Other examples are feasible. In some of these examples, the cosmetic substance 101 may contain strong or otherwise corrosive chemicals and / or ingredients, such as, for example, volatiles. The cosmetic substance 101 includes a first end 101a, a second end 101b, and an elongated body 101c extending along a longitudinal axis ("A") therebetween. In addition, the cosmetic substance 101 defines an outer cross-sectional dimension ("DO"). In the example shown, the outer cross-sectional dimension DO is in the form of an outer diameter or circumference. However, other examples are feasible.
[0019] In general, the base 102 at least partially holds the components of the cosmetic product 100 in the base cavity 103. The base cavity 103 defines a ledge 104 formed on an inner surface, and also includes a fastening mechanism 105 formed on an outer surface thereof. The fastening mechanism 105 can be used to engage a portion of a cover (not shown) to conceal the cosmetic substance 101 for storage purposes. Any number of suitable fastening mechanisms 105 can be used, such as, for example, snap-fit couplings, friction fit couplings, threaded connections, and the like. Other examples are possible.
[0020] Track 108 is at least partially disposed within base cavity 103 and includes a first end 108a and a second end 108b and defines a channel 109. An inner body (which may be referred to as an outer container in some examples) 112 is at least partially disposed within base cavity 103 and includes an inner surface 113 and a recess 114. Housing 116 is also at least partially disposed within base cavity 103 and is provided to prevent a user from viewing these components. Housing 116 includes a lip 117 that engages a portion of inner body 112 to limit movement in a direction along longitudinal axis A. It should be understood that any of base 102, track 108, inner body 112, and / or housing 116 may include any number of additional features and / or components to assist in the use of cosmetic product 100, but for the sake of brevity, such features and / or components will not be discussed in substantial detail herein.
[0021] A retaining mechanism 120 is provided to securely retain the cosmetic substance 101. The retaining mechanism 120 includes a cup 122 having a cup body 124 and a liner 134. The cup body 124 includes a first end 124a, a second end 124b, an inner sidewall 124c, and a cup cavity 125. Generally speaking, the cosmetic substance 101 is at least partially disposed within the cup cavity 125 (by being disposed within a portion of the liner 134, as will be discussed below). The cup body 124 also includes a cup retaining member 130. In some examples, the cup body 124 can be constructed of a non-expandable material.
[0022] refer to Figure 2 , the cup body 124 is adapted to be disposed within the inner body 112. After the cup body 124 is coupled to the inner body 112, the cup retaining member 130 is positioned within the recess 114 of the inner body 112 to prevent or otherwise limit relative movement between the inner body 112 and the cup body 124. In some of these examples, such coupling between the inner body 112 and the cup body 112 can apply an inwardly directed propulsive or compressive force. So arranged, both the first and second positioning recesses 126, 128 extend inwardly into the cup cavity 125.
[0023] The liner 134 is at least partially disposed or positioned within the cup cavity 125 and includes a first end 134a, a second end 134b, and an inner sidewall 134c. The inner sidewall 134c at least partially defines the liner cavity 135. Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the liner 134 can be positioned adjacent to or near the first end 124a of the cup body 124, which in examples where the cup body 124 includes a floor member, assists in preventing the liner 134 from advancing in a downward direction along the longitudinal axis A.
[0024] In some examples, the liner 134 may be formed separately or separately from the cup body 124 and may be operably coupled thereto via any number of suitable methods, such as, for example, adhesives, friction fit connections, ultrasonic welding, and the like. Other examples are possible. Additionally, in some examples (not shown), the inner sidewall 124c of the cup body 124 may include a channel or other positioning or retaining mechanism to assist in the alignment of the liner 134. In other arrangements, the liner 134 may be double shot molded with the cup body 124. As will be discussed, in some examples, the liner 134 is constructed of a different material than the cup body 124.
[0025] Depending on the composition of the cosmetic substance 101, all or any desired portion of the liner 134 may be composed of any number of swellable materials. More specifically, the material used to form the liner 134 is selected based on whether a chemical reaction will occur after contact with the cosmetic substance 101. As a non-limiting example, if the cosmetic substance 101 contains isododecane, the liner 134 may be at least partially composed of a polyolefin. In other examples, if the cosmetic substance 101 contains castor oil, the liner 134 may be at least partially composed of a synthetic rubber material containing ethylene, propylene and diene monomer (EPDM). In other examples, if the cosmetic substance 101 contains mannitol, the liner 134 may be at least partially composed of silicone rubber. In any of these and other examples, the liner 134 is at least partially composed of an "incompatible" material for the composition of the cosmetic substance 101. This "incompatibility" between the materials can cause expansion between them immediately after contact with each other.
[0026] Because of the material "incompatibility" between the liner 134 and the cosmetic substance 101, the resulting chemical reaction therebetween can be utilized. More specifically, in these and other examples, the liner 134 can expand upon contact with the cosmetic substance 101. Figure 3 As shown, prior to contact between the liner 134 and the cosmetic substance 101, the liner 134 may define an initial inner cross-sectional dimension DI. Figure 4 As shown, upon insertion or placement of the cosmetic substance 101 within the liner cavity 135, the liner 134 may define an expanded inner cross-sectional dimension DS. In some examples, the resulting expansion of the liner 134 may reduce the expanded inner cross-sectional dimension DS by between about 1% and about 10%, depending on the respective material composition. Other examples are possible. In other words, prior to expansion due to contact between the inner sidewall 134c and the cosmetic substance 101, the liner cavity 135 may define a first volume, and after expansion due to contact between the inner sidewall 134c and the cosmetic substance 101, the liner cavity 135 may define a second volume. This second volume may be between about 1% and about 10% less than the first volume. Notably, because the liner 134 and the cup body 124 are constructed of different materials, and because the cup body 124 may be constructed of a non-expandable material, upon contact between the inner sidewall 134c and the cosmetic substance 101, the expansion direction of the liner 134 is limited to the radial direction (i.e., into the liner cavity 135 and toward the longitudinal axis A).
[0027] To assemble the retaining mechanism 120 and the cosmetic product 100, the liner 134 is inserted into the cup cavity 125 in examples where these components are formed separately. It should be understood that such placement is not required in examples where the liner 134 and the cup body 124 are formed via two-shot molding or other molding or forming processes. In some methods, the cup body 124 can then be coupled to the inner body 112 to thereby maintain the cup body 124 in a relatively fixed position relative to the longitudinal axis A. However, in other examples, the cup body 124 may not be coupled to the inner body 112 at this time.
[0028] like Figure 4 As shown, the first end 101a of the cosmetic substance 101 is then inserted into the cushion cavity 135 and the cup cavity 125. In the example shown, the outer cross-sectional dimension DO of the cosmetic substance 101 is similar to the initial inner cross-sectional dimension DI of the cushion 134, and thus this insertion of the cosmetic substance 101 will cause at least a portion of the elongated body 101c of the cosmetic substance 101 to contact the inner sidewall 134c of the cushion 134. In some examples, the outer cross-sectional dimension DO of the cosmetic substance 101 may be smaller than the initial inner cross-sectional dimension DI of the cushion 134, but the elongated body 101c of the cosmetic substance 101 may be deliberately advanced against the inner sidewall 134c of the cushion 134 to initiate a chemical reaction, whereupon at least a portion of the inner sidewall 134c will begin to expand, thereby reducing the volume of the cushion cavity 135 to the extent that additional areas of the inner sidewall 134c contact a portion of the elongated body 101c, which in turn will cause further expansion of the cushion 134.
[0029] Accordingly, the inner sidewall 134a of the liner 134 applies a retaining force that squeezes or compresses against the elongated body 101c of the cosmetic substance 101. As previously mentioned, the resulting expansion of the liner 134 can reduce the expanded inner cross-sectional dimension DS by between about 1% and about 10%, depending on the respective material composition. This arrangement can ensure that the liner 134 applies a compressive or retaining force against the cosmetic substance 101 when disposed therein. The "swellability" of the liner 134 described herein advantageously provides more retaining force than a system using a rigid or otherwise inflexible ring having a size that is smaller than the size of the cosmetic substance 101. In addition, such a rigid or otherwise inflexible ring having a size that is smaller than the size of the cosmetic substance 101 will cause at least a portion of the cosmetic substance 101 to be inherently damaged or otherwise deformed immediately upon being disposed therein.
[0030] It should be appreciated that any number of properties (such as, for example, any number of desired dimensions and / or material properties of cosmetic substance 101 and cushion 101) may be modified to produce a relatively gentle or relatively firm compressive force against cosmetic substance 101 without causing damage or deformation along elongated body 101c due to significant surface area contact between ring 134 and elongated body 101c. In addition, the material properties of cosmetic substance 101 and cushion 134 may be modified to change the rate at which cushion 134 expands, thereby ensuring that cosmetic substance 101 is not damaged or otherwise deformed during this step.
[0031] While the illustrated example depicts the liner 134 as covering or otherwise surrounding the entire outer circumferential section of the elongated body 101c of the cosmetic substance 101, in some examples, the liner 134 may only cover a portion of the entire outer circumferential section. Furthermore, it should be understood that if the cosmetic substance 101 is provided in other cross-sectional shapes (e.g., non-circular cross-sectional shapes), the liner 134 may have a similar non-circular cross-sectional shape.
[0032] In some examples, the cushion 134 may include any number of optional features. For example, the cushion 134 may include a base member 136 positioned at its first end 134a. This base member 136 may provide additional support for the first end 101a of the cosmetic substance 101. Additionally, in some examples, the cushion 134 may also include any number of elongated retaining members 138. In the example shown, the elongated retaining members 138 are aligned with the cup retaining member 130, but in other examples, such components may not be aligned. The elongated retaining members 138 may be in the form of angled ribs that extend or protrude into the cushion cavity 135. Upon insertion of the cosmetic substance 101 into the cup cavity 135, the cosmetic substance 101 may then at least partially encapsulate the elongated retaining members 138, which may then limit or otherwise restrict rotation of the cosmetic substance 101 relative to the cushion cavity 135 about the longitudinal axis A. In some examples, elongated retention member 138 may also be comprised of an expandable material, and as such may expand upon contact with cosmetic substance 101. Such expansion may provide additional retaining force on cosmetic substance 101 to assist in retaining it within cushion cavity 135. It should be appreciated that in some examples, elongated retention member 138 may be comprised of a different expandable material (or, in some examples, a different composition of the same material) than the remainder of cushion 134, and as such may undergo a different rate and amount of expansion than the remainder of cushion 134.
[0033] refer to Figure 2, after assembling the retaining mechanism and the inner body 112, the cup retaining member 130 (which in some examples protrudes outwardly from the recess 114 of the inner body 112) is inserted into the channel 109 of the track 108. Next, the lip 117 of the shell 116 can be positioned above the inner body 112, and these components can then be inserted into the base cavity 103 of the base 102 until the shell 116 engages the ledge 104. In some examples, the shell 116, the track 108, and / or the inner body 112 can be fixed relative to the base 102, while the cup 122 can be rotated relative thereto. Thus, in order to advance the cosmetic substance 101, causing it to protrude outwardly beyond the shell 116, the user can twist the base to advance the cup retaining member 130 along the channel 109.
[0034] So configured, the retaining mechanisms and products described herein securely retain the cosmetic substance without damaging portions thereof.The retaining mechanism advantageously utilizes material incompatibilities that were previously considered undesirable to engage the cup with the cosmetic substance.
[0035] In the foregoing description, specific embodiments have been described. However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. Accordingly, the specification and drawings should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of this teaching. Additionally, the described embodiments / examples / implementations should not be interpreted as mutually exclusive, but rather should be understood as potentially combinable if such combinations are permitted in any way. In other words, any feature disclosed in any of the foregoing embodiments / examples / implementations may be included in any of the other foregoing embodiments / examples / implementations.
[0036] Benefits, advantages, solutions to problems, and any element(s) that may cause any benefit, advantage, or solution to occur or become more apparent should not be construed as a critical, required, or essential feature or element of any or all the claims. The claimed invention is defined solely by the appended claims including any amendments made during the pendency of this application and all equivalents of those claims as issued.
[0037] In addition, in this document, relational terms (such as first and second, top and bottom, and the like) can be used only to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action, without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The term "include", "have", "include", "contain", or any other variation thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that the process, method, article, or equipment including, having, including, containing, and containing a list of elements not only includes those elements, but also includes other elements that are not explicitly listed or inherent in such processes, methods, articles, or equipment. Without further restrictions, the element with the preceding modifier "includes ... one", "has ... one", "includes ... one", "contains ... one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or equipment including, having, including, containing, and containing the element. Unless otherwise expressly stated herein, the term "one" is defined as one or more. The terms "substantially," "substantially," "approximately," "about," or any other versions thereof are defined as approximately as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art, and in one non-limiting embodiment, are defined to be within 10%, in another embodiment to be within 5%, in another embodiment to be within 1%, and in another embodiment to be within 0.5%. As used herein, the term "coupled" is defined to be connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically. A device or structure that is "configured" in a certain way is configured in at least that way, but may also be configured in ways not listed.
[0038] An abstract of the present disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the essence of the present technical disclosure. The abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing detailed description, it can be seen that various features are combined together in various embodiments for the purpose of simplifying the present disclosure. The method of the present disclosure should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than those explicitly set forth in the claims. Rather, as reflected in the appended claims, the subject matter of the present invention may be present in less than all the features of a single disclosed embodiment. Therefore, the appended claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim independently serving as a separately claimed subject matter.
[0039] Unless conventional means-plus-function language is explicitly set forth (such as language that explicitly recites "means for..." or "step for..." in a claim), the patent claims appended to this patent application are not intended to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. §112(f).
Claims
1. A cosmetic product comprising: A cup, comprising: A cup body having a first end, a second end, and forming a cup cavity; a liner at least partially disposed within the cup cavity, the liner having a first end, a second end, and an inner sidewall defining the liner cavity, the liner being comprised of an expandable material, and a cosmetic substance having a first end, a second end, and an elongated body between the first end and the second end, wherein at least a portion of the elongated body is adapted to be disposed within the cushion cavity and to contact a portion of the inner sidewall; Wherein, after at least a portion of the cosmetic substance is disposed within the pad cavity, the pad is adapted to expand in a direction toward the cosmetic substance to exert a retaining force on the cosmetic substance.
2. The cosmetic product of claim 1, further comprising an outer container having a first end and a second end and defining a container cavity, wherein the cup is adapted to be at least partially disposed within the container cavity.
3. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein the liner is composed of one of a polyolefin, a synthetic rubber material comprising ethylene, propylene, and diene monomer (EPDM), or a silicone rubber.
4. The cosmetic product of claim 3, wherein the liner is double shot molded with the cup body, wherein the cup body is formed of a second non-expandable material.
5. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein the liner is separately formed and operably coupled to the cup body.
6. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein the liner is adapted to surround an entire outer circumferential section of the cosmetic substance.
7. The cosmetic product of claim 1, wherein the cushion includes an elongated retention member disposed on the inner sidewall of the cushion and extending into the cushion cavity.
8. The cup according to claim 1, further comprising a cup holding member disposed on an outer surface of the cup body.
9. The cup of claim 8, wherein the cup retaining member is aligned with the elongated retaining member.
10. The cosmetic product of claim 9, wherein the cup retaining member is adapted to apply an urging force toward the cup cavity upon insertion of the cup into the container cavity.
11. The cosmetic product of claim 1 , wherein the pad further comprises a base member positioned at or near the first end of the pad, wherein the first end of the cosmetic substance is adapted to abut the base member.
12. A holding mechanism for holding a cosmetic substance, the holding mechanism comprising: A cup body having a first end, a second end, and forming a cup cavity; and a liner at least partially disposed within the cup cavity, the liner having a first end, a second end, and an inner sidewall forming the liner cavity, the liner being composed of an expandable material; The pad is adapted to expand immediately after a cosmetic substance is placed in the pad cavity, so that the pad applies a retaining force on the cosmetic substance to retain the cosmetic in the pad cavity.
13. A retaining mechanism according to claim 12, wherein the cup body is formed from a first non-expanding material and the liner is formed from a second material.
14. The retaining mechanism according to claim 13, wherein the cup body and the liner are double-shot molded.
15. The retention mechanism of claim 12, wherein the second material comprises one of a polyolefin, a synthetic rubber material comprising ethylene, propylene, and diene monomer (EPDM), or a silicone rubber.
16. The retention mechanism of claim 12, wherein the cushion includes an elongated retention member disposed on the inner sidewall of the cushion and extending into the cushion cavity.
17. A method of assembling a cosmetic product, the method comprising: A cup is provided, the cup comprising: A cup body having a first end, a second end, and forming a cup cavity; a liner at least partially disposed within the cup cavity, the liner having a first end, a second end, and an inner sidewall forming the liner cavity, the liner being composed of an expandable material, providing a cosmetic substance having a first end, a second end, and an elongated body between the first end and the second end; and disposing at least a portion of the elongated body of the cosmetic substance within the pad cavity such that the cosmetic substance contacts a portion of the inner sidewall; wherein in response to the cosmetic substance contacting a portion of the inner sidewall, the liner is adapted to expand in a direction toward the cosmetic substance to apply a retaining force to the cosmetic substance.
18. The method of claim 17, wherein the cup is formed via a two-shot molding process.