COSMETIC APPLICATOR

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator comprises an applicator head for applying a product, including cosmetic or skincare products. The applicator head includes a first applicator element and a second applicator element. The first applicator element is cylindrical and has a cavity extending along its entire length. The second applicator element is received within the cavity of the first applicator element. A portion of the external surface of the first applicator element includes a first application surface with a plurality of application elements, and a distal end surface of the second applicator element includes a second application surface for applying the product to human skin or keratin fibers.

Description

Title of the invention: COSMETIC APPLICATOR technical field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure generally relate to a cosmetic applicator for applying a product, including a cosmetic, skincare, or pharmaceutical product, to human skin or keratinous fibers, such as, for example, hair, eyebrows, nails, and / or eyelashes. The product includes a viscous, semi-solid, or powdery liquid.

[0002] Context

[0003] Cosmetic applicators such as brush or pencil applicators are known in the cosmetics industry. Cosmetic packaging often includes such applicators to dispense a particular cosmetic product contained within the packaging. The cosmetic applicator generally includes a stem with a cap at one end and an applicator head in the form of a brush, spatula, or other applicator structure suitable for applying a cosmetic or personal care product, including viscous cosmetics, mascara, eyeliner, lip gloss, hair dye, wound care, skin care, anti-cerema cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and the like.

[0004] Such an applicator is disclosed in US patent no. 6,331,085 B1 for applying and transporting a quantity of cosmetic product onto the skin of a user. The applicator comprises a generally cylindrical elastomeric tip with a long axis, the tip including a distal end portion having a distal end with at least one concavity containing the material formed inside, and said concavity having a rim.

[0005] Another US patent, No. 7,481,591, discloses an applicator comprising a bar and an application surface formed by a plurality of cones. These cones have a certain elasticity and mobility and can therefore apply the cosmetic product by massage, which is deposited between them in wrinkles and uneven areas of a user's skin.

[0006] While such applicators are generally satisfactory, there is still a need for an applicator to apply a cosmetic product to human keratinous materials.

[0007] Summary

[0008] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, cosmetic packaging is proposed that includes a cosmetic applicator for applying a product, including a cosmetic product or a skincare product. The cosmetic or product skincare includes viscous cosmetics, such as mascara, eyebrow powder / tint, lip gloss, hair dye, skin care, anti-ceme cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and similar products.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the applicator includes an applicator head retained at a distal end of a rod to apply the product; and a cap at a proximal end of the rod.

[0010] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the cosmetic packaging includes a container configured to hold the product and the cosmetic applicator. The applicator head is configured to be inserted into the container so as to pick up the product and transport the product to a surface where the product is to be applied.

[0011] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a wipe is inserted into a neck of the container to wipe off excess product from the cosmetic applicator while the cosmetic applicator is removed from the container.

[0012] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the cosmetic applicator cap has threads that can be screwed onto threads formed on the neck of the container. Other means of engagement known in the art can also be used to engage the cap with the container.

[0013] According to yet another aspect of this disclosure, the distal end of the stem includes an internal longitudinal cavity to receive and retain the applicator head.

[0014] According to yet another aspect of this disclosure, the applicator head comprises a first applicator element and a second applicator element, wherein the first applicator element is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second applicator element. The first applicator element has a cavity with an open proximal end and an open distal end. The cavity extends along the entire length of the first applicator element. At least a portion of the second applicator element is received within the cavity of the first applicator element.

[0015] A portion of the external surface of the first applicator element includes a first application surface having a plurality of application elements, and the second applicator element includes a second application surface configured to load and transfer the product onto human keratin material. In use, when the applicator head is removed from the container, the wipe cleans the applicator head so that an optimal amount of product is retained on the second application surface, and a minimal amount of product, or virtually no product, is retained on the plurality of application elements of the first application surface. Consequently, a user can use the second application surface to transfer the product onto human keratin fibers and the plurality of application elements of the first application surface to define human keratin fibers such as eyebrows or eyelashes. In one example of use of the cosmetic applicator of this disclosure, the applicator can be used to apply a product to eyebrows, and in which the first application surface can be used to deposit and shape the eyebrows with the product and the application elements of the second application surface can be used to sculpt and define the eyebrows.

[0016] According to yet another aspect of this disclosure, the first applicator member and the second applicator member are molded applicator members.

[0017] According to yet another aspect of this disclosure, the first applicator member is substantially cylindrical in shape and comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. In alternative embodiments, however, the first applicator member may have any other desirable shape.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present embodiment, the first applicator member has an angled opening at its distal end. More specifically, the cavity of the first applicator member has a substantially oval opening at its distal end. In other words, the opening is oriented in a plane that is oblique to a longitudinal axis of the applicator head. In alternative embodiments, the opening may have any other desirable shape, such as, for example, spatulate, obovate, elliptical, oblong, deltoid, etc.

[0019] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, the plurality of application elements is adapted for conveying and applying the cosmetic product. In a preferred embodiment, the application elements are teeth; however, in alternative embodiments, the application elements may be protrusions, bristles, teeth, flocking, particles, ribs, grooves, discs, slots, notches, holes, dimples, foam, or other surface features or surface treatments (e.g., abrasion) suitable for loading, conveying, and applying the cosmetic product such as, for example, mascara or eyebrow tint / powder.

[0020] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the teeth can be arranged in rows, preferably at a constant spacing within a single row.

[0021] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the plurality of application elements is spread over at least 40% of an external surface of the distal portion of the first applicator member.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, the proximal portion of the first applicator member is formed as a handle which is configured to be received within the cavity of the stem.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a diameter of the handle is less than a diameter of the distal portion of the first applicator member.

[0024] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the second applicator element is an elongated bar-like structure having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal portion of the second applicator element includes a slanted distal end surface that is convexly curved and is configured to apply / spread the product onto a user's skin. The slanted distal end surface forms the second application surface. The slanted distal end surface means that the distal end surface is oriented in a plane that is oblique to a longitudinal axis of the applicator head. In alternative embodiments, the distal end surface of the second applicator may not be slanted or curved.

[0025] According to yet another aspect of this disclosure, at least a portion of the second application surface is opposite the first application surface.

[0026] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, when the second applicator member is received within the cavity of the first applicator member, the second application surface extends beyond or prolongs the opening of the cavity at the distal end of the first applicator member. In alternative embodiments, however, the second application surface may be flush with the distal end of the first applicator member.

[0027] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, the second application surface may include protrusions, flocking, ribs, grooves, other surface features or surface treatments (e.g., abrasion) suitable for loading, conveying, and applying the cosmetic product. The second applicator element may be made of a material capable of retaining a fluid or semi-solid cosmetic product; the material may, for example, be an absorbent material such as a sponge, foam, woven or non-woven material, or any porous material, including sintered materials.

[0028] According to yet another aspect of this embodiment, the second applicator member can be retained within the cavity of the first applicator member by means of locking mechanisms known in the art, such as a J-lock, a threaded engagement, an interference engagement, a magnetic engagement, or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the first and second applicator members are secured to each other by a press fit. The first applicator member includes an annular projection on its inner surface, and the second applicator member includes an annular recess and an annular flange above said annular recess. When the applicator head is assembled, a proximal portion of the second applicator member is inserted into the cavity of the first member. The applicator is inserted through the distal end of the first applicator member. The annular projection of the first applicator member is press-fitted into the corresponding annular recess of the second applicator member, thus limiting further insertion of the second applicator member relative to the first. Furthermore, the flange of the second applicator member is locked against the annular projection, making removal of the second applicator member difficult. In an alternative embodiment, however, the annular projection may be on the second applicator member, in which case the annular recess is on the first applicator member.

[0029] According to one aspect of this disclosure, complementary orientation features are proposed on the inner surface of the first applicator element and an outer surface of the second applicator element to orient the second applicator element relative to the first applicator element in a predetermined desirable position. Preferably, the second applicator element is oriented so that a vertex of the second applicator element is always aligned with a vertex of the first applicator element.

[0030] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, an orientation feature such as a longitudinal groove is formed on the external surface of the second applicator element, and a complementary orientation feature, which is a longitudinal protrusion, is formed on the internal surface of the first applicator element and inside the cavity of the first applicator element. When the second applicator element is inserted into the cavity of the first applicator element, the protrusion engages in the longitudinal groove so as to align the first and second applicator elements in a predetermined desired position. Preferably, the second applicator element is oriented so that a vertex of the second applicator element is always aligned with a vertex of the first applicator element.

[0031] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, the applicator head and the rod can be joined together by press fit, snap-fit, bonding, crimping, magnetic engagement, and the like. In one example of the embodiment, the applicator head and the rod are joined together by snap-fit. The handle of the first applicator member includes at least one annular recess, and the inner surface of the rod cavity includes a corresponding annular ball. When the proximal portion or handle of the applicator head is inserted into the inner longitudinal cavity of the rod, at least one annular ball is snap-fitted into a corresponding annular recess.

[0032] According to an alternative embodiment of this disclosure, at least a portion of one of the first application surface and the second application surface is covered with flocking.

[0033] According to an alternative embodiment of this disclosure, at least one of the application elements is covered with flocking.

[0034] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the material used to make the applicator head can be chosen from a group consisting of plastic, metallic, alloy, ceramic, stone, wood, rubber, absorbent and similar materials.

[0035] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the first applicator element is made from a material selected from the group consisting of plastics, metals, alloys, ceramics, stone, wood, rubber, sintered or porous materials and / or combinations thereof.

[0036] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the second applicator element is made from a material selected from the group consisting of plastics, metals, alloys, ceramics, stone, wood, rubber, sintered or porous materials and / or combinations thereof.

[0037] The container could be made of polypropylene, while the cap and stem could be made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or any other suitable polymeric material. The stem may be made of polyacetal or any other suitable polymeric material.

[0038] The material for forming the wipe could be low-density polyethylene, foam, sponge, sintered block, an aggregate of natural or synthetic fibers, woven or non-woven fibers, plastic, or a combination of such materials. The materials mentioned above for forming various parts of the packaging of this disclosure are an example; however, other suitable materials may also be used.

[0039] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments when read together with the accompanying drawings. Brief description of the drawings

[0040] To understand in detail how the above-mentioned features of this disclosure can be understood, a more specific description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be given with reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. [Fig. 1] shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of a cosmetic packaging comprising a cosmetic product applicator of this disclosure; [Fig.2] shows a side view of the cosmetic applicator from [Fig.1]; [Fig.3] shows an enlarged side view of an applicator head from [Fig.1]; [Fig.4] shows a front view of the applicator head of [Fig.3]; [Fig.5] shows a rear view of the applicator head of [Fig.3]; [Fig.6] shows a rear view of a first applicator organ of [Fig.3]; [Fig.7] shows a front view of the first applicator organ of [Fig.6]; [Fig.8] shows a side view of the first applicator organ of [Fig.6]; [Fig.9] shows a rear view of the second applicator organ of [Fig.3]; [Fig. 10] shows a front view of the second applicator organ of [Fig. 9]; [Fig.1 1] shows a side view of the second applicator organ of [Fig.9]; [Fig. 12] shows a cross-sectional view of the first applicator element of the [Fig.8]; [Fig. 13] shows an exploded view of the applicator head of [Fig. 3]; [Fig. 14] shows a side view of the cosmetic applicator according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure; [Fig. 15] shows an enlarged perspective view of a second applicator organ of [Fig. 14]; [Fig. 16] shows an enlarged bottom view of a first applicator element of [Fig. 14]; and [Fig. 17] shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of an applicator head of [Fig. 14].

[0041] For ease of understanding, identical numerical references have been used, where possible, to designate identical features common to the figures. It should be noted, however, that the accompanying drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this disclosure and should therefore not be considered as limiting its scope, as the disclosure may admit other embodiments of equal effectiveness. Detailed description

[0042] Throughout this text, the terms "include", "includes", "comprising" and similar terms consistently denote that a collection of objects is not limited to the objects specifically mentioned.

[0043] Fig. 1 illustrates a longitudinal sectional view of a cosmetic packaging 1. The cosmetic packaging 1 comprises a container 200 for holding a product (not shown) and a cosmetic applicator 100. The cosmetic applicator 100 comprises an applicator head 10 and a cap 30. The cap 30 of the cosmetic applicator 100 has threads 32 which can be screwed onto threads 202, formed on a neck 204 of the container 200.

[0044] A wipe 206 is inserted into the neck 204 of the container 200 to wipe off excess product from the cosmetic applicator 100. The wipe 206 also includes an annular ridge 208 to engage in a corresponding annular groove 210 on the inside of the neck 204 of the container 200.

[0045] The distal end of the rod 20 includes an internal longitudinal cavity 22 for receiving and retaining the applicator head 10.

[0046] Figure 2 illustrates a side view of the cosmetic applicator 100 according to one embodiment of the disclosure. The cosmetic applicator 100 can be used to apply the product (not shown), including a cosmetic or skincare product. The cosmetic or skincare product includes viscous cosmetics, mascara, eyebrow powder, lip gloss, hair dye, skin care products, concealers, pharmaceuticals, and the like.

[0047] As shown in [Fig.2], the cosmetic applicator 100 comprises the applicator head 10 retained at a distal end of a rod 20 to apply the product; and the cap 30 at a proximal end of the rod 20.

[0048] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the applicator head 10 comprises a first applicator member 2 and a second applicator member 3, and where a first applicator member 2 is configured to receive and retain at least a portion of the second applicator member 3.

[0049] According to an example of an embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 8, the first applicator member 2 is substantially cylindrical in shape and comprises a proximal portion 2a and a distal portion 2b. In alternative embodiments, the first applicator member 2 may be of any other desirable shape.

[0050] According to one aspect of the present embodiment and as seen in Figures 12 and 13, the first applicator member 2 has a cavity 6 with an open proximal end 4 and an open distal end 5. The cavity 6 extends along the entire length of the applicator member 2. At least a portion of the second applicator member 3 is received within the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 2.

[0051] According to another aspect of the present embodiment and as shown in Figures 6 to 8, the first applicator member 2 has an inclined opening 7 at its distal end 5. More particularly, the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 2 has a substantially oval opening 7 at the distal end 5 of the first applicator member 2. In other words, the opening 7 is oriented in a plane that is oblique to a longitudinal axis X (shown in [Fig. 3]) of the applicator head 10. In alternative embodiments, the opening 7 can have any other desirable shape, spatulate, obovate, elliptical, oblong, deltoid for example.

[0052] According to one aspect of the present embodiment and as shown in Figures 2 to 5, at least a portion of an external surface of the first applicator member 2 defines a first application surface 8 and wherein the first application surface 8 includes a plurality of application elements 9.

[0053] According to one aspect of this embodiment, when the applicator head 10 is removed from the container 200, the wipe 206 cleans the applicator head 10 so that a minimal amount of product or almost no product is retained on the plurality of application elements 9 of the first application surface 8. As a result, a user can use the plurality of application elements 9 of the first application surface 8 to define human keratin fibers such as eyebrows or eyelashes.

[0054] However, in an alternative embodiment, the plurality of application elements is adapted for conveying and applying a cosmetic product. In the present embodiment, the application elements are teeth; however, in alternative embodiments, the application elements may be protrusions, bristles, teeth, flocking, particles, ribs, grooves, discs, slots, notches, holes, dimples, foam, or other surface features or surface treatments (e.g., abrasion) suitable for combining and / or loading, conveying, and applying a cosmetic product such as, for example, mascara, eyeshadow, etc.

[0055] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the plurality of application elements 9 is spread over at least 40% of an external area of ​​the distal portion 2b of the first applicator member 2.

[0056] Referring to figures 6 to 8, the proximal portion 2a of the first applicator member 2 is formed as a handle 2a which is configured to be received within the cavity 22 of the rod 20.

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a diameter of the handle 2a is less than a diameter of the distal portion 2b of the first applicator member 2.

[0058] With reference to Figures 9 to 11, the second applicator member 3 is an elongated bar-like structure having a proximal end 11 and a distal end 12. A distal portion 3b of the second applicator member 3 includes a convexly curved, angled distal end surface 13, configured to apply / spread the product onto a user's skin. The angled distal end surface 13 forms a second application surface 13. In use, when the applicator head is removed from the container, the wipe cleans the applicator head so that an optimal amount of product is retained on the second application surface 13, allowing a user to apply the product to human keratin fibers.

[0059] In one example of use of the cosmetic applicator 100 of this disclosure, the cosmetic applicator 100 can be used to apply a product to eyebrows, and wherein the second application surface 13 can be used to deposit on and shape the eyebrows with the product and the application elements 9 of the first application surface 8 can be used to sculpt and define the eyebrows.

[0060] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, when the second applicator member 3 is received within the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 2, the second application surface 13 protrudes from or extends the opening 7 of the cavity 6 at the distal end of the applicator head 10 or the distal end 5 of the first applicator member 2. In other embodiments not shown in the drawings, the second application surface 13 is flush with the distal end of the first applicator member 2.

[0061] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, as seen in Figures 2 to 4, and 10 to 11, at least a portion of the second application surface 13 comprises a flocking 13a. However, in an alternative embodiment, as shown in [Fig. 14], the second application surface 13 of a cosmetic applicator 100 may not be flocked.

[0062] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, the second application surface 13 may include projections, ribs, grooves, other surface features or surface treatments (for example, abrasion) suitable for loading, transporting, and applying a cosmetic product. The second applicator may be made of a material capable of retaining a fluid or semi-solid cosmetic product; the material may, for example, be an absorbent material such as a sponge, foam, woven or non-woven material, or any porous material, including sintered materials.

[0063] According to yet another aspect of the present embodiment, the second applicator member 3 can be retained within the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 2 by means of locking mechanisms known in the art, such as a j-lock, a threaded engagement, an interference engagement, a magnetic engagement, or the like. In one embodiment shown in [Fig. 1], the first applicator member 2 and the second applicator member 3 are secured to each other by a press fit. With reference to Figures 1, 12, and 13, the first applicator member 2 includes an annular projection 14 on its inner surface, and the second applicator member 3 includes an annular recess 15 and an annular flange 16 adjacent to said annular recess 15.When the applicator head 10 is assembled, a proximal portion 3a of the second applicator organ 3 is inserted into the cavity 6 of the first applicator organ 2 through the distal end 5 of the first organ. In the applicator 2, the annular projection 14 of the first applicator element 2 is press-fitted into the corresponding annular recess 15 of the second applicator element 3, thus limiting further insertion of the second applicator element 3 relative to the first applicator element 2. Furthermore, the flange 16 of the second applicator element 3 is locked against the annular projection 14, making removal of the second applicator element 3 difficult.

[0064] In an alternative embodiment, the annular projection 14 may be on the second applicator member 3 in which case, the annular recess 15 is on the first applicator member 2.

[0065] According to one aspect of this disclosure, complementary orientation features are proposed on the inner surface of the first applicator member 2 and the outer surface of the second applicator member 3 to orient the second applicator member 3 relative to the first applicator member 2 in a predetermined desirable position. Preferably, the second applicator member 3 is oriented such that a vertex of the second applicator member 3 is always aligned with a vertex of the first applicator member 2.

[0066] According to an alternative embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in Figures 15 to 17, an orientation feature such as a longitudinal groove 17 is provided on an external surface of a second applicator member 300 and a complementary orientation feature which is a longitudinal protrusion 18 is provided on an internal surface inside the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 400. When the second applicator member 300 is inserted into the cavity 6 of the first applicator member 400, the protrusion 18 fits into the longitudinal groove 17 so as to align the first applicator member 400 and the second applicator member 300 in a predetermined desirable position. Preferably, the second applicator element 300 is oriented so that a vertex of the second applicator element 300 is always aligned with a vertex of the first applicator element 400.In yet another alternative embodiment, the longitudinal groove 17 may be present on the internal surface of the first applicator member 400 and the longitudinal protrusion 18 may be present on the external surface of the second applicator member 300.

[0067] The applicator head 10 and the shaft 20 can be joined together by press fit, snap-fit, bonding, crimping, magnetic engagement, and the like. In one embodiment shown in [Fig. 1], the applicator head 10 and the shaft 20 are joined together by snap-fit. The handle 3a of the first applicator member 2 includes at least one annular recess 19, and the inner surface of the shaft cavity 22 includes a corresponding annular ridge 23. When the proximal portion / handle 2a of the applicator head 10 is inserted into the inner longitudinal cavity 22 of the stem 20, at least one annular bead 23 is press-fitted into a corresponding annular recess 19.

[0068] According to an alternative embodiment of this disclosure, at least a portion of one of the first application surface 8 and the second application surface 13 is covered with flocking.

[0069] According to an alternative embodiment of this disclosure, at least one of the application elements 9 is covered with flocking.

[0070] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the material used to make the applicator head 10 can be chosen from a group consisting of plastics, metals, alloys, ceramics, stone, wood, rubber, absorbents and the like.

[0071] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the first applicator member 2, 400 is made from a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, metallic, alloy, ceramic, stone, wood, rubber, sintered or porous material and / or combinations thereof.

[0072] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the second applicator element 3, 300 is made from a material selected from the group consisting of a plastic, metallic, alloy, ceramic, stone, wood, rubber, sintered or porous material and / or combinations thereof.

[0073] It will be understood that the preceding section is merely illustrative of the principles of disclosure, and that various modifications may be made by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. For example, the shapes and / or sizes of various components may differ from the shapes and sizes shown here. As another example, the materials used for various components may differ from those specifically mentioned here.

Claims

Demands

1. A cosmetic applicator for applying a product including a cosmetic product or a skincare product, comprising: an applicator head retained at a distal end of a rod and a cap at a proximal end of the rod; wherein the applicator head comprises a first applicator element and a second applicator element extending in a direction along a longitudinal axis; wherein the first applicator element is cylindrical in shape and has a cavity extending along the entire length of the first applicator element; wherein the cavity has an opening at a distal end of the first applicator element; wherein the second applicator element is an elongated bar-type structure and at least a portion of the second applicator element is received within the cavity of the first applicator element;in which a portion of an external surface of the first applicator member includes a first application surface having a plurality of application elements; and in which a distal end surface of the second applicator member is inclined and includes a second application surface, in which the opening at a distal end of the first applicator member is oriented in a plane that is oblique to a longitudinal axis of the applicator head and surrounds the inclined distal end surface of the second applicator member; and in which the inclined distal end surface of the second applicator member is a single surface that substantially extends the opening and is in a fixed position relative to the first applicator member and the opening, and in which a vertex of the second applicator is aligned with a vertex of the first applicator.

2. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the opening has a shape selected from the group consisting of oval, spatulate, obovate, elliptical, oblong and deltoid.

3. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the distal end surface of the second applicator member is convexly curved.

4. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of application elements is selected from protrusions, hairs, teeth, flocking, particles, ribs, grooves, discs, slits, notches, holes, dimples and foam.

5. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the first applicator member and the second applicator member are molded applicator members.

6. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the second application surface comprises flocking, protrusions, ribs or grooves.

7. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein each of the first applicator member and the second applicator member is made from a material selected from a group consisting of a plastic, metallic, alloy, ceramic, stone, wood, rubber, sintered, porous material and combinations thereof.

8. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the second application surface protrudes from the opening of the cavity at the distal end of the first applicator member.

9. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 1, wherein the second application surface is flush with the distal end of the first applicator member.

10. Cosmetic applicator for applying a product including a cosmetic product or a care product, comprising an applicator head: in which the applicator head comprises a first applicator element and a second applicator element extending in a direction along a longitudinal axis; in which the first applicator element is cylindrical in shape and has a cavity extending along the entire length of the first applicator element; in which the cavity has an opening at a distal end of the first applicator element; in which at least a portion of the second applicator element is received within the cavity of the first applicator element; in which a portion of an external surface of the first applicator member includes a first application surface having a plurality of application elements; and in which a distal end surface of the second applicator member is inclined and includes a second application surface, in which the opening at a distal end of the first applicator member is oriented in a plane that is oblique to a longitudinal axis of the applicator head and surrounds the inclined distal end surface of the second applicator member; and in which the inclined distal end surface of the second applicator member is a single surface that substantially extends the opening and is in a fixed position relative to the first applicator member and the opening, and in which a vertex of the second applicator is aligned with a vertex of the first applicator.

11. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 10, wherein the second application surface protrudes from the opening of the cavity at the distal end of the first applicator member.

12. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 10, wherein the second application surface is flush with the distal end of the first applicator member.

13. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 10, wherein the first applicator member includes an annular projection on its inner surface and the second applicator member includes an annular recess on its outer surface and an annular flange adjacent to said annular recess; or wherein the first applicator member includes an annular recess on its inner surface and the second applicator member includes an annular projection on its outer surface and an annular flange adjacent to said annular recess.

14. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 10, wherein a longitudinal groove is provided on an external surface of a second applicator member and a complementary longitudinal protrusion is provided on an internal surface inside the cavity of the first applicator member.

15. Cosmetic applicator according to claim 10, wherein the opening has a shape selected from the group consisting of oval, spatulate, obovate, elliptical, oblong and deltoid.

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