Liquid cosmetic holder

Abstract

A liquid cosmetic holding body that may suppress uneven distribution of a cosmetic to around an outer edge of the holding body. A holding body 10 has a slit 20 formed from an obverse surface 12 toward a reverse surface 14.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a liquid cosmetic holding body charged with a liquid cosmetic.BACKGROUND ART

[0002] A cosmetic holding body, into which a liquid cosmetic (which may below be referred to simply as a cosmetic) is charged, is used by the cosmetic being adhered to an applicator such as a puff or the like, or a finger of a user or the like (see Patent Document 1).Related Art ReferencesPatent References

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP-A) No. 2017-176816SUMMARY OF INVENTIONTECHNICAL PROBLEM

[0004] A cosmetic may be consumed in a central region of a cosmetic holding body and the cosmetic may be unevenly distributed to around an outer edge of the cosmetic holding body.

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to solve the problem described above.SOLUTION TO PROBLEM

[0006] A cosmetic holding body according to the present disclosure is a cosmetic holding body that has a slit. The cosmetic holding body according to the present disclosure is disposed in a cosmetic container in a state in which a liquid cosmetic is charged in the cosmetic holding body.

[0007] A preferable slit penetrates from an obverse surface of the cosmetic holding body to a reverse surface.

[0008] A preferable slit has a shape in which plural straight lines or curved lines intersect. A preferable cosmetic holding body according to the present disclosure includes plural slits with shapes in which plural straight lines or curved lines intersect. A preferable cosmetic holding body includes the slits at the whole of the obverse surface thereof.

[0009] The slit may be formed in an annular shape. Just one slit with an annular shape may be formed, or plural slits with annular shapes may be formed. A preferable annular shape is a shape along an outer edge of the cosmetic holding body. A flower design and a star design may be mentioned as examples of annular shapes of the slit.

[0010] If the cosmetic holding body can be divided by the slit, a combination of regions of the cosmetic holding body such that the density of an outer edge region of the cosmetic holding body is higher than the density of a central region of the cosmetic holding body is preferable. A height of the central region of the cosmetic holding body may be higher and may be lower than the outer edge region. Heights of the central region and the outer edge region may be equal.

[0011] The liquid cosmetic holding body according to the present disclosure may be understood from the aspects described below.

[0012] A liquid cosmetic holding body according to a first aspect is a liquid cosmetic holding body for holding a liquid cosmetic, the holding body including: an obverse surface; a reverse surface; and a slit formed from the obverse surface toward the reverse surface.

[0013] It is thought that one reason for uneven distribution of a cosmetic around the outer edge of a holding body is that when a central vicinity of the holding body is pressed, cosmetic held in the central vicinity moves toward the outer edge of the holding body.

[0014] Accordingly, the present aspect includes the slit that is formed from the obverse surface toward the reverse surface of the holding body.

[0015] In consequence, cosmetic that is acting to move toward the outer edge of the holding body tends to move through the slit toward the side thereof at which the obverse surface is formed. As a result, amounts of cosmetic moving to around the outer edge of the holding body may decrease. In addition, vicinities of locations in which the slit is formed deform easily and disperse force. As a result, an effect enabling the cosmetic to adhere uniformly to a puff or the like may be expected.

[0016] Thus, according to the present aspect, uneven distribution of the cosmetic around the outer edge of the holding body may be suppressed.

[0017] In an exemplary embodiment described below, the slit penetrates from the obverse surface to the reverse surface, but the slit according to the present aspect is not limited thus. The slit according to the present aspect need not reach the reverse surface, provided the slit is formed from the obverse surface toward the reverse surface. Preferable depths of the slit are at least 50% of the thickness of the holding body, and at least 70% is more preferable.

[0018] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a second aspect, in the first aspect, the slit penetrates from the obverse surface to the reverse surface.

[0019] In the present aspect, the slit penetrates from the obverse surface to the reverse surface.

[0020] Therefore, the holding body may be disposed inside a case without regard to the obverse and reverse of the holding body.

[0021] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a third aspect, in the first aspect or the second aspect, the slit includes plural Y-shaped slits, each Y-shaped slit including a first slit extending in a first direction from a reference point of the Y-shaped slit, a second slit extending in a second direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit, and a third slit extending in a third direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit; the first direction, second direction and third direction are all directions along the obverse surface; the second direction is a direction angled at substantially 120° relative to the first direction; the third direction is a direction angled at substantially 240° relative to the first direction; and, the plural Y-shaped slits are arrayed such that the first directions, the second directions and the third directions line up and the plural Y-shaped slits form plural triangular blocks.

[0022] In the present aspect, the slit includes the plural Y-shaped slits. Each Y-shaped slit includes the first slit extending in the first direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit, the second slit extending in the second direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit, and the third slit extending in the third direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit.

[0023] The first direction, second direction and third direction referred to herein are all directions along the obverse surface. The second direction is angled at around 120° relative to the first direction, and the third direction is angled at around 240° relative to the first direction. The plural Y-shaped slits are arranged such that the first directions, second directions and third directions line up. Thus, the plural blocks with triangular shapes are formed.

[0024] In consequence, the holding body may be divided into numerous blocks, and the blocks may provide flexibility in a wide range of the holding body. As a result, the liquid cosmetic may be adhered to a puff or the like uniformly.

[0025] In the present disclosure, the meaning of the term "substantially 120°" is intended to include 120°±10°.

[0026] In the present disclosure, the meaning of the term "substantially 240°" is intended to include 240°±10°.

[0027] In the exemplary embodiments described below, the length of each first slit is at least 50% and at most 80% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to this Y-shaped slit. However, the length of the first slit according to the present aspect is not limited thus. For example, the length may be 100% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit. The same applies to each second slit and third slit.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment described below (a first exemplary embodiment), a holding body 10 includes only plural Y-shaped slits 20 as the slit, but the holding body according to the present aspect is not limited thus. The holding body according to the present aspect may include slits other than the plural Y-shaped slits.

[0029] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a fourth aspect, in the third aspect, a length of the first slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; a length of the second slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; and a length of the third slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

[0030] In the present aspect, the length of the first slit is not less than 50% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit, the length of the second slit is not less than 50% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit, and the length of the third slit is not less than 50% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

[0031] Consequently, the holding body may be provided with sufficient flexibility.

[0032] In an exemplary embodiment described below, the length of a first slit 21, the length of a second slit 22 and the length of a third slit 23 are the same as one another. However, the present aspect is not limited thus.

[0033] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a fifth aspect, in the fourth aspect, the length of the first slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; the length of the second slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; and the length of the third slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

[0034] In the present aspect, the length of the first slit is not more than 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed at the side of the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit, the length of the second slit is not more than 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed at the side of the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit, and the length of the third slit is not more than 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another Y-shaped slit that is disposed at the side of the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

[0035] Consequently, strength of the holding body may be assured.

[0036] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a sixth aspect, in any of the first to fifth aspects, the slit includes an annular slit along an outer edge of the holding body, the annular slit dividing the holding body into a central region and an outer edge region.

[0037] In the present aspect, the slit includes the annular slit that runs along the outer edge of the holding body and divides the holding body into the central region and the outer edge region.

[0038] Consequently, cosmetic at locations in which the annular slit is formed tends to move to the obverse surface. As a result, amounts of cosmetic moving around the outer edge of the holding body may decrease.

[0039] In an exemplary embodiment described below (a second exemplary embodiment), a holding body 10A includes only an annular slit 30 as the slit. However, the holding body according to the present aspect is not limited thus. The holding body according to the present aspect may include slits other than the annular slit.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment described below, the annular slit penetrates from the obverse surface to the reverse surface, but the slit according to the present aspect is not limited thus. The annular slit according to the present aspect need not reach the reverse surface, provided the annular slit is formed from the obverse surface toward the reserve surface. Preferable depths of the annular slit are at least 50% of a thickness of the holding body, and at least 70% is more preferable.

[0041] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a seventh aspect, in the sixth aspect, the central region includes plural outer side extension regions that are regions at the outer side relative to an imaginary circle inscribing the annular slit.

[0042] In the present aspect, the central region includes the plural outer side extension regions, which are regions that are at the outer side relative to the imaginary circle inscribing the annular slit.

[0043] Therefore, the central region extends to diametric direction outer sides in portions of the circumferential direction. With this structure, an effect of a user being guided so as to press these extended regions with a puff or the like may be expected.

[0044] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to an eighth aspect, in the seventh aspect, the annular slit includes plural bow-shaped portions that are curved in bow shapes protruding toward the outer edge of the holding body.

[0045] In the present aspect, the annular slit includes plural bow-shaped portions that are curved in bow shapes forming bulges towards the outer edge of the holding body.

[0046] In consequence, compared to a mode in which the annular slit is composed of plural mountain-shaped portions, a stronger effect of a user being guided so as to press the outer edge extension portions with a puff or the like may be expected.

[0047] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a ninth aspect, in any of the sixth to eighth aspects, density of the outer side region is higher than density of the central region.

[0048] In the present aspect, the density of the outer edge region is higher than the density of the central region.

[0049] Consequently, movements of the liquid cosmetic toward the outer edge region may be suppressed, as a result of which uneven distribution of the cosmetic around the outer edge of the holding body may be suppressed. The meaning of the term "density" as used in the present disclosure is intended to include bulk density (kg / m 3< ).

[0050] In a liquid cosmetic holding body according to a tenth aspect, in any of the first to ninth aspects, the holding body is an aggregation of fibers with core-sheath structures.

[0051] In the present aspect, the holding body is an aggregation of fibers with core-sheath structures.

[0052] In consequence, regardless of a number of times of use, more consistent adherence amounts may be achieved than in, for example, a mode in which a holding body is formed of urethane foam.ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF INVENTION

[0053] According to the present disclosure, uneven distribution of the cosmetic to around the outer edge of the cosmetic holding body may be suppressed.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0054] Fig. 1 is plan views showing holding bodies according to Examples and a holding body according to a Comparative Example. Fig. 2 is images showing trends in application states of liquid foundation according to the Examples and the Comparative Example. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a holding body according to a first exemplary embodiment. Fig. 4 is a plan view of the holding body according to the first exemplary embodiment. Fig. 5 is a magnified view of a portion of Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a plan view of a holding body according to a second exemplary embodiment. Fig. 7 is a plan view of a holding body according to a third exemplary embodiment. Fig. 8 is a table showing application amounts onto paper in blocks of 25 applications for Example 1 and the Comparative Example. Fig. 9 is a graph of the table in Fig. 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] Below, preferred embodiments of the cosmetic holding body of the present disclosure are described.= First Exemplary Embodiment =

[0056] Firstly, the liquid cosmetic holding body 10 according to a first exemplary embodiment (below referred to simply as the holding body 10) is described with reference to Fig. 3 to Fig. 5.

[0057] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the holding body 10 includes, as outer surfaces, an obverse surface 12, a reverse surface 14 and a side surface 16. The obverse surface 12 is a surface at a side of the holding body 10 that a user sees in a state in which the holding body 10 is disposed in a cosmetic container. The reverse surface 14 is a surface at the opposite side of the holding body 10 from the side thereof at which the obverse surface 12 is formed. The side surface 16 is a surface that links an outer edge of the obverse surface 12 with an outer edge of the reverse surface 14.

[0058] The obverse surface 12 is a flat surface, and the reverse surface 14 is a flat surface that is parallel with the obverse surface 12. The obverse surface 12 is circular as seen in a direction perpendicular to the obverse surface 12. The reverse surface 14 is the same shape as the obverse surface 12 as seen in a direction perpendicular to the reverse surface 14. To be specific, the reverse surface 14 is circular. The side surface 16 is a curved surface that extends in a vertical direction (a thickness direction). Thus, the exterior shape of the holding body 10 is a flattened circular column shape.

[0059] The holding body 10 is structured to be capable of holding a liquid cosmetic (a liquid foundation or the like). More specifically, the holding body 10 is formed of a porous resin. Examples of porous resins that can be mentioned include an aggregation of polyolefin-based fibers, expanded plastic foam and so forth.

[0060] A preferable porous resin is, for example, an aggregation of fibers with core-sheath structures. The meaning of the term "fibers with core-sheath structures" is intended to include a fiber in which the periphery of a core portion is enclosed by a sheath portion. Fibers with core-sheath structures can be formed of thermoplastic resins, with the core portions being constituted of a thermoplastic resin with a higher melting point than the sheath portions. Materials of the core portions and sheath portions of the fibers with core-sheath structures are not particularly limited, but olefin-based resins are preferable. When the holding body 10 is an aggregation of fibers with core-sheath structures, more consistent adherence amounts regardless of a number of times of use may be achieved than in, for example, a mode in which the holding body 10 is formed of a urethane foam.

[0061] The holding body 10 includes the slits 20, which penetrate from the obverse surface 12 to the reverse surface 14. Specific structures of the slits 20 are described below.

[0062] A method of fabricating the holding body 10 includes the following steps. (1) Fabricating a porous resin in a board shape. (2) Forming the holding body 10 in a circular column shape by punching from the board-shaped porous resin. A surface formed by the punching serves as the side surface 16. The obverse surface and reverse surface of the board-shaped porous resin serve as the obverse surface 12 and reverse surface 14 of the holding body 10 without further processing. (3) Inserting blades from the obverse surface 12 to the reverse surface 14 to form the slits 20.

[0063] Carrying out step (2) and step (3) at the same time is preferable. Thus, the fabrication steps can be simplified. Forming the slits at the same time as the punching may be achieved by providing the blades for forming the slits at a punching die. Alternatively, step (2) may be carried out before step (3) or may be carried out after step (3).- Specific structure of the slit: FACET -

[0064] Now, a specific structure of the slits 20 is described.

[0065] As illustrated in Fig. 4, the holding body 10 includes a plural number of the Y-shaped slits 20.

[0066] In the present disclosure, each of the plural Y-shaped slits 20 may be referred to as the Y-shaped slit 20, and the plural Y-shaped slits 20 as a whole may be referred to as the slits 20.

[0067] The Y-shaped slit 20 is a compound slit that is structured by the first slit 21 extending in a first direction from a reference point P, the second slit 22 extending in a second direction from the reference point P, and the third slit 23 extending in a third direction from the reference point P.

[0068] The first direction, second direction and third direction according to the present exemplary embodiment are all directions along the obverse surface 12 (directions perpendicular to the vertical direction). The second direction is a direction that is angled at 120° from the first direction, and the third direction is a direction that is angled at 240° from the first direction.

[0069] As illustrated in Fig. 5, a length L1 (a dimension in the first direction) of the first slit 21, a length L2 (a dimension in the second direction) of the second slit 22, and a length L3 (a dimension in the third direction) of the third slit 23 are the same as one another.

[0070] The Y-shaped slits 20 are plurally provided such that the first directions, second directions and third directions line up. Thus, plural triangular areas demarcated by the slits 20 are formed.

[0071] A distance D1 between each Y-shaped slit 20 and the one of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the first direction side of that Y-shaped slit 20 is greater than the length L1 of the first slit 21.

[0072] A distance D2 between each Y-shaped slit 20 and the one of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the second direction side of that Y-shaped slit 20 is greater than the length L2 of the second slit 22.

[0073] A distance D3 between each Y-shaped slit 20 and the one of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the third direction side of that Y-shaped slit 20 is greater than the length L3 of the third slit 23.

[0074] Thus, each Y-shaped slit 20 is not linked with the other Y-shaped slits 20 that are adjacent to that Y-shaped slit 20. As a result, strength of the holding body 10 is assured.

[0075] A length L1 of the first slit 21 that is not more than 90% of the distance D1 between the adjacent Y-shaped slits 20 is preferable with regard to assuring strength of the holding body 10. On the other hand, a length L1 of the first slit 21 that is not less than 50% of the distance D1 between the adjacent Y-shaped slits 20 is preferable with regard to assuring flexibility of the holding body 10. The same considerations are applicable to the second slit 22 and the third slit 23.

[0076] As shown in Fig. 4, a region in which the slits 20 are not formed is provided at an outer edge portion of the holding body 10. Thus, strength of the holding body 10 may be assured. Because the slits are not formed in the outer edge portion, the Y-shaped slits 20 that are provided in the vicinity of the outer edge portion have incomplete shapes.- Operational effects -

[0077] Now, operational effects of the present exemplary embodiment are described.

[0078] It is thought that one reason for uneven distribution of a cosmetic to around the outer edge of the holding body 10 is that when a central vicinity of the holding body 10 is pressed, cosmetic held in the central vicinity moves toward the outer edge of the holding body 10.

[0079] Accordingly, in the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, the holding body 10 includes the slits 20 that are formed from the obverse surface 12 toward the reverse surface 14.

[0080] Consequently, cosmetic that is acting to move toward the outer edge of the holding body 10 tends to moves through the slits 20 toward the side thereof at which the obverse surface 12 is formed. As a result, amounts of the cosmetic moving around the outer edge of the holding body 10 may decrease. In addition, vicinities of locations in which the slits 20 are formed deform easily and disperse force. As a result, an effect enabling the cosmetic to adhere uniformly to a puff or the like may be expected.

[0081] Thus, according to the present exemplary embodiment, uneven distribution of the cosmetic to around the outer edge of the holding body 10 may be suppressed.

[0082] In the present exemplary embodiment, the slits 20 penetrate from the obverse surface 12 to the reverse surface 14.

[0083] Therefore, the holding body 10 may be disposed inside the cosmetic container without regard to the obverse and reverse of the holding body 10.

[0084] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 4, the slits 20 include the plural Y-shaped slits 20. Each Y-shaped slit 20 includes the first slit 21 extending in the first direction from the reference point P of the Y-shaped slit 20, the second slit 22 extending in the second direction from the reference point P of the Y-shaped slit 20, and the third slit 23 extending in the third direction from the reference point P of the Y-shaped slit 20.

[0085] The first direction, second direction and third direction referred to herein are all directions along the obverse surface 12. The second direction is angled at substantially 120° relative to the first direction, and the third direction is angled at substantially 240° relative to the first direction. The plural Y-shaped slits 20 are arranged such that the first directions, second directions and third directions line up. Thus, plural blocks with triangular shapes are formed.

[0086] In consequence, the holding body 10 may be divided into numerous blocks, and the blocks may provide flexibility in a wide range of the holding body. As a result, the cosmetic may be adhered to a puff or the like uniformly.

[0087] The meaning of the term "substantially 120°" is intended to include 120°±10°.

[0088] The meaning of the term "substantially 240°" is intended to include 240°±10°.

[0089] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 5, preferable lengths L1 of the first slit 21 are at least 50% of the distance D1 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at least 60% is more preferable, and at least 70% is particularly preferable. Preferable lengths L2 of the second slit 22 are at least 50% of the distance D2 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at least 60% is more preferable, and at least 70% is particularly preferable. Preferable lengths L3 of the third slit 23 are at least 50% of the distance D3 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at least 60% is more preferable, and at least 70% is particularly preferable.

[0090] Therefore, the holding body 10 may be provided with sufficient flexibility.

[0091] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 5, preferable lengths L1 of the first slit 21 are at most 90% of the distance D1 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at most 85% is more preferable, and at most 80% is particularly preferable. Preferable lengths L2 of the second slit 22 are at most 90% of the distance D2 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at most 85% is more preferable, and at most 80% is particularly preferable. Preferable lengths L3 of the third slit 23 are at most 90% of the distance D3 between the Y-shaped slit 20 and the other of the Y-shaped slits 20 that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to that Y-shaped slit 20, at most 85% is more preferable, and at most 80% is particularly preferable.

[0092] Therefore, strength of the holding body 10 may be assured.= Second Exemplary Embodiment: Annular Slit =

[0093] Now, holding bodies 10A and 10B according to a second exemplary embodiment are described with reference to Fig. 6 and Fig. 7.

[0094] Fig. 6 is a plan view of the holding body 10A according to the second exemplary embodiment.

[0095] As shown in Fig. 6, the holding body 10A includes the annular slit 30 (a flower-shaped slit) that has an annular shape along the outer edge of the holding body 10A. The annular slit 30 divides the holding body 10A into a central region 40 and an outer edge region 50. Only the annular slit 30 is formed to serve as a slit in the holding body 10A.

[0096] The annular slit 30 is composed of a plural number (four) of bow-shaped portions 31. Each bow-shaped portion 31 is a bow-shaped slit formed so as to protrude to the diametric direction outer side.

[0097] Outer side extension portions 41 are formed by the bow-shaped portions 31. That is, the central region 40 includes the plural number of the outer side extension portions 41, which are regions at the outer side of an imaginary circle 60 that inscribes the annular slit 30. In the central region 40 and outer edge region 50 demarcated by the annular slit 30, the outer side extension portions 41 are regions of the central region 40 that are disposed at the outer side relative to the imaginary circle 60. With the bow-shaped portions 31, an effect of a user being guided so as to press the outer side extension portions 41 formed by the bow-shaped portions 31 with a puff or the like may be expected. As a result, regions at the outer side relative to the center of the holding body 10A are more likely to be pressed, and uneven distribution of the liquid cosmetic to outer edge vicinities of the holding body 10A may be suppressed.

[0098] The plural bow-shaped portions 31 penetrate from the obverse surface 12 to the reverse surface 14. Therefore, the whole of the annular slit 30 penetrates through the holding body 10A. Thus, the central region 40 and the outer edge region 50 are completely separated by the annular slit 30.

[0099] The central region 40 and outer edge region 50 may have different constitutions. For example, the density of the outer edge region 50 may be higher than the density of the central region 40, in which case movements of the liquid cosmetic toward the outer edge region 50 may be suppressed. As a result, uneven distribution of the liquid cosmetic to outer edge vicinities of the holding body 10A may be suppressed.

[0100] Preferable densities of the outer edge region 50 are at least 1.2 times the density of the central region 40, at least 1.5 times is more preferable, and at least 2.0 times is particularly preferable. Preferable densities of the outer edge region 50 are not more than 10 times the density of the central region 40, not more than 5 times is more preferable, and not more than 3 times is particularly preferable. As an example, the density of the central region 40 is 40 kg / m 3< and the density of the outer edge region 50 is 80 kg / m 3< .- Variant example of the second embodiment -

[0101] Fig. 7 is a plan view of the holding body 10B according to the second exemplary embodiment.

[0102] The holding body 10A includes an annular slit 30B (a star-shaped slit). Similarly to the annular slit 30, the annular slit 30B divides the holding body 10B into the central region 40 and the outer edge region 50 along the outer edge of the holding body 10B.

[0103] The annular slit 30B is composed of a plural number (eight) of mountain-shaped portions 32. Each mountain-shaped portion 32 is a portion structured of two linear slits. The central region 40 includes the plural number of the outer side extension portions 41, which are regions at the outer side of the imaginary circle 60 inscribing the annular slit 30B.

[0104] Now, operational effects of the second exemplary embodiment are described.

[0105] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the slit 30 encompasses the annular slit 30 that divides the holding body 10A into the central region 40 and the outer edge region 50 along the outer edge of the holding body 10A.

[0106] Therefore, cosmetic at locations in which the annular slit 30 is formed tends to move to the obverse surface 12. As a result, amounts of cosmetic moving around the outer edge of the holding body 10A may decrease. This effect is similarly realized in the holding body 10B according to the variant example shown in Fig. 7.

[0107] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the central region 40 includes the plural outer side extension portions 41 that are regions at the outer side relative to the imaginary circle 60 inscribing the annular slit 30.

[0108] Therefore, the central region 40 extends to diametric direction outer sides in portions of the circumferential direction. With this structure, an effect of a user being guided so as to press these extended regions with a puff or the like may be expected. This effect is similarly realized in the holding body 10B according to the variant example shown in Fig. 7.

[0109] In the present exemplary embodiment, as shown in Fig. 6, the annular slit 30 includes the plural bow-shaped portions 31 that are curved in bow shapes forming bulges towards the outer edge of the holding body 10A.

[0110] In consequence, compared with the mode in which the annular slit 30 is composed of the plural mountain-shaped portions 32 (see Fig. 7), a stronger effect of a user being guided so as to press the outer side extension portions 41 with a puff or the like may be expected.

[0111] In the present exemplary embodiment, because the shape of the annular slit 30 is a flower shape or star shape, the flower shape or star shape appears as a pattern and design sensibility is high. When the holding body 10A or 10B is holding a large amount of the cosmetic (liquid foundation), the pattern is not obvious to a user, and when the amount of cosmetic being held decreases, the shape of the star or flower becomes easier to see. Therefore, effects may be expected in that not only is the design sensibility high (flamboyant) but decreases in the remaining amount of cosmetic make the design more visually distinctive.EXAMPLES

[0112] Below, Examples are illustrated to more specifically describe the present disclosure. The present disclosure is not limited by these Examples and may be embodied in numerous modes that apply various modifications and improvements in accordance with the knowledge of the ordinary practitioner.

[0113] A porous resin was prepared in a circular column shape with diameter 46.5 mm and height 10 mm. This porous resin is an aggregation of polyolefin-based fibers and may be fabricated by, for example, the method recited in JP-A No. 2017-176816.

[0114] The slits illustrated in Fig. 1 were formed penetrating through the porous resin, to fabricate a cosmetic holding body of an Example 1. Cosmetic holding bodies of an Example 2 and an Example 3 were each fabricated by combining two kinds of porous resin such that the density of the outer edge region of the cosmetic holding body was higher than the density of the central region of the cosmetic holding body. A Comparative Example was the same as Example 1 apart from not including the slits.

[0115] The cosmetic holding bodies according to the Examples and Comparative Example were charged with liquid foundation. A puff of an applicator was pressed against each cosmetic holding body to cause the liquid foundation to adhere to the puff, and the puff was pressed against a paper to apply the liquid foundation to the paper. This operation was repeated 100 times.

[0116] Results are shown in Fig. 2.

[0117] With the cosmetic holding body of the Comparative Example, application states of the liquid foundation were inconsistent. In particular, insufficient applications to a central region were observed. It is apparent that cosmetic in the central region of the cosmetic holding body of the Comparative Example was consumed, meaning a state in which the cosmetic was unevenly distributed around the outer edge of the cosmetic holding body.

[0118] In contrast, with the cosmetic holding bodies of the Examples, application states of the liquid foundation were seen to be consistent. It is apparent that uneven distribution of the cosmetic was suppressed in the cosmetic holding bodies of the Examples, even after repeated use.

[0119] The present inventors conducted the following test separately from that described above.

[0120] The following two types of cosmetic holding body were employed as cosmetic holding bodies (see Fig. 1). The cosmetic holding body according to Example 1 ("FACET") The cosmetic holding body according to the Comparative Example ("normal")

[0121] The cosmetic holding bodies of Example 1 and the Comparative Example were charged with liquid foundation. A puff of an applicator was pressed against each cosmetic holding body to cause the liquid foundation to adhere to the puff, and the puff was pressed against a paper to apply the liquid foundation to the paper. This operation was repeated 400 times for both Example 1 and the Comparative Example. An interval of about two months passed between applications 1-100 of the test and applications 101-400 of the test.

[0122] The paper was changed at intervals of 25 applications. The weight of each paper before 25 applications of liquid foundation was subtracted from the weight of the paper after the applications. Thus, an application amount to the paper for each 25 applications was calculated. The unit of weight is grams.

[0123] Results are shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. The label "normal" corresponds to the Comparative Example and the label "FACET" corresponds to Example 1.

[0124] As can be seen from Fig. 9, the Comparative Example achieved high adherence amounts in the earlier period (applications 1 to 100) but the adherence amounts decreased greatly in the later period. In contrast, adherence amounts for Example 1 were smaller than for the Comparative Example in the earlier period (applications 1 to 100), but adherence amounts for Example 1 in the later period were greater than for the Comparative Example. That is, Example 1 achieved consistent adherence amounts regardless of the number of uses. This is thought to be a result of uneven distribution of the cosmetic around the outer edge of the holding body being suppressed due to the formation of the slits.

[0125] Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are described above, but these are merely concrete examples. The present disclosure is not limited by the above exemplary embodiments.Explanation of the Reference Symbols

[0126] 10Liquid cosmetic holding body 10ALiquid cosmetic holding body 10BLiquid cosmetic holding body 12Obverse surface 14Reverse surface 20Y-shaped slit (slit) 21First slit 22Second slit 23Third slit 30Annular slit (slit) 30BAnnular slit (slit) 31Bow-shaped portion 32Mountain-shaped portion 40Central region 41Outer side extension portion 50Outer edge region 60Imaginary circle PReference point

Claims

1. A liquid cosmetic holding body for holding a liquid cosmetic, the holding body comprising: an obverse surface; a reverse surface; and a slit formed from the obverse surface toward the reverse surface.

2. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 1, wherein the slit penetrates from the obverse surface to the reverse surface.

3. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 1, wherein: the slit includes a plurality of Y-shaped slits, each Y-shaped slit including a first slit extending in a first direction from a reference point of the Y-shaped slit, a second slit extending in a second direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit, and a third slit extending in a third direction from the reference point of the Y-shaped slit; the first direction, second direction and third direction are all directions along the obverse surface; the second direction is a direction angled at substantially 120° relative to the first direction; the third direction is a direction angled at substantially 240° relative to the first direction; and, the plurality of Y-shaped slits are arrayed such that the first directions, the second directions and the third directions line up and the plurality of Y-shaped slits form a plurality of triangular blocks.

4. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 3, wherein: a length of the first slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; a length of the second slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; and a length of the third slit is at least 50% of a distance between the Y-shaped slit and another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

5. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 4, wherein: the length of the first slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the first direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; the length of the second slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the second direction relative to the Y-shaped slit; and the length of the third slit is at most 90% of the distance between the Y-shaped slit and the another of the Y-shaped slits that is disposed to the side in the third direction relative to the Y-shaped slit.

6. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 1, wherein the slit includes an annular slit along an outer edge of the holding body, the annular slit dividing the holding body into a central region and an outer edge region.

7. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 6, wherein the central region includes a plurality of outer side extension regions that are regions at the outer side relative to an imaginary circle inscribing the annular slit.

8. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 7, wherein the annular slit includes a plurality of bow-shaped portions that are curved in bow shapes protruding toward the outer edge of the holding body.

9. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 6, wherein density of the outer side region is higher than density of the central region.

10. The liquid cosmetic holding body according to claim 1, wherein the holding body is an aggregation of fibers with core-sheath structures.

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