Cosmetics provision system and manufacturing method

Abstract

To provide a cosmetics provision system and a manufacturing method that can provide cosmetics that suit the needs of individual users in an optimal manner in accordance with the user's selection.SOLUTION: The cosmetics provision system includes a program that provides a question to a display on a user terminal and records the user's response to the question. The cosmetics provision system is configured to determine specifications for cosmetics to be provided in response to at least some of the responses to the question and to change visual elements of the screen displayed on the display in response to at least some of the responses to the question.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cosmetics providing system that prescribes cosmetics such as lotions and the like in response to the user's answers to certain questions and provides the cosmetics to the user, and to a manufacturing method of cosmetics using the same. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, for example, in the field of medicine, it has been common for a medicine dealer (doctor) to ask a question of a user (patient), determine a prescription for a product (medicine) based on the answer, and if necessary, another dealer (pharmacist) will mix ingredients, and then provide the user (patient) with the medicine as a product. On the other hand, in the field of cosmetics, there is also a sales format in which a user consults with a cosmetics seller or advisor, and the seller or advisor decides the content of the cosmetics suitable for the user based on the content of the consultation, and provides the corresponding product to the user.

[0003] Here, an important difference between prescribing medicines and selling cosmetics is the degree of discretion on the part of the user. Medicines are basically used to treat some kind of health problem, but this is not necessarily the case with cosmetics. Also, while the former requires specialized qualifications in handling the product, there are no legal restrictions on the latter. In other words, when it comes to cosmetics, users are free to decide the content (what kind of product to use and how) based on their own needs.

[0004] Meanwhile, in recent years, with the development of information and communication technology, sales formats in which users customize product specifications to meet their needs and place orders via PCs or smartphones are on the rise. With regard to cosmetics, due to the above-mentioned nature, such sales formats are also possible, and for example, a technology such as that described in the following Patent Document 1 has been proposed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-132182 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, in the field of cosmetics, it cannot be said that the sales format described above has yet become widespread, and there remains ample room to explore sales formats and improve systems that will increase satisfaction in the experience of purchasing and using cosmetics and further stimulate purchasing desire.

[0007] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a cosmetics providing system and manufacturing method that can suitably provide cosmetics that meet the needs of individual users in accordance with their selections. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention relates to a cosmetics provision system which is characterized in that it is equipped with a program for presenting questions on a display unit of a user's terminal device and recording the user's answers to the questions, and is configured so that the specifications of the cosmetics to be provided are determined in response to at least a portion of the answers to the questions, and so that visual elements of the screen displayed on the display unit change in response to at least a portion of the answers to the questions.

[0009] In the cosmetics provision system of the present invention, the visual elements that change in response to at least some of the answers to the questions can be one or more of the background color, pattern, motifs displayed on the screen, their shapes, colors, and character size, shape, and color.

[0010] In the cosmetics providing system of the present invention, the questions may include questions about the user himself / herself, and the visual elements may be configured to change in response to the questions.

[0011] In the cosmetics providing system of the present invention, the questions may include questions about the specifications of the cosmetics, and the visual elements may be configured to change in response to the questions.

[0012] The present invention also relates to a method for producing cosmetics, characterized in that the cosmetics are produced according to specifications determined by the above-mentioned cosmetics providing system.

[0013] In the cosmetic manufacturing method of the present invention, the cosmetic is provided to a user in a form in which the components are accommodated in a plurality of containers, and the user can prepare the cosmetic by mixing the components.

[0014] In the cosmetic manufacturing method of the present invention, a design reflecting visual elements of the screen that change in response to at least a portion of the answer to the question can be printed on the packaging of the cosmetic product. Effect of the Invention

[0015] The cosmetic product providing system and manufacturing method of the present invention can provide the excellent effect of suitably providing cosmetics that meet the needs of individual users in accordance with their selections. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a cosmetics providing system to which the present invention is applied. FIG. [Diagram 2] 1 is a flow chart showing an example of the procedure for providing and producing a cosmetic product according to the present invention. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen and its changes displayed in a cosmetics provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention, where (A) to (D) respectively show an example of a screen at each stage of a series of questions and answers. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the makeup of a cosmetic product produced by the procedure of the present invention. [Diagram 5]1 is a flowchart showing an example of questions related to the selection and determination of customized ingredients for cosmetics and a procedure for answering the questions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 shows an example of the form of a cosmetics providing system to which the present invention is applied. A terminal device 10 used by a user is connected to a server 20 on the side of a distributor, which is a provider of cosmetics, via a network 100. The terminal device 10 is an information processing device such as a smartphone, PC, or tablet, and includes a display unit 11, which is a display that displays visual information such as characters and images, an input unit 12, which is a touch panel, keyboard, mouse, etc., for inputting user operations, and a communication unit 13 that communicates with the network 100. The server 20 on the distributor side includes a memory unit 21 that stores various data, and a communication unit 22 that communicates with the network 100. The memory unit 21 stores a program 23, which, as described below, displays necessary questions, images, etc., obtains answers to the questions from the user side, and determines the specifications of the cosmetics to be sent to the user side accordingly. The terminal device 10 on the user side executes the program 23 in the server 20 via the network 100, displays various characters and images on the display unit 11, and inputs answers to the questions from the input unit 12.

[0019] The system configuration shown here is merely an example, and may be modified as appropriate as long as it can smoothly input and output information necessary for providing cosmetics, as described below, and display images. For example, the program for displaying questions and inputting and recording answers may be configured as an application that is downloaded to and executed on the user's terminal device 10.

[0020] The procedure for providing and manufacturing a cosmetic product using the program 23 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

[0021] In the system of this embodiment, a certain number of questions are presented to the user, and the cosmetics are customized based on the answers, while at the same time the visual information on the screen changes based on the answers.

[0022] When a user accesses the server 20 on the operator side using the terminal device 10 and executes the program 23, the first question belonging to the first question type is first displayed on the display unit 11 (step S1).

[0023] Here, the questions belonging to the first question type are questions about the content related to the user himself (the user's psychology, personality, preferences, etc.). Then, the program 23 changes some visual element displayed on the screen (display unit 11) of the terminal device 10 according to the answer (step S2).

[0024] Here, the term "visual elements on the screen (displayed on the screen)" in this specification refers to elements that are displayed on the screen and affect the aesthetics of the screen. Specifically, for example, background color, pattern, motifs such as characters, creatures, objects, figures, etc. displayed on the screen, their shapes and colors, and the size, shape, and color of characters. Although the information and options represented by characters themselves are elements that affect the appearance of the screen, they are displayed on the screen in order to present questions and answers, to display information about the user, etc., and are not displayed for the purpose of contributing to the aesthetics of the screen, and therefore do not fall under the category of "visual elements on the screen" as used here. In the above step S2, one or more elements selected from these are changed on the screen.

[0025] A specific question belonging to the first question type may, for example, ask the user "If you were to compare yourself to a color now, which of the following would you be?" and simultaneously display a number of colored buttons on the screen. In response to this, when the user selects a color from the number of buttons, the program 23, for example, adds the selected color to the background color of the screen. After starting the program 23, the first question is "If you were to compare yourself to a color now, which of the following would you be?" If the user selects red as the answer, the background color of the screen changes to red.

[0026] The presentation of questions belonging to the first question type (step S1) and the change of visual elements on the screen according to the answers (step S2) can be performed any number of times. The content of the questions can be changed each time, and possible content can be, for example, "Please compare your current feelings, mood, and state to a color," "Please compare the person you would like to be in the future to a color," "Please tell us your favorite color," and "Once again, please compare yourself to a color now."

[0027] The content of the questions and the options presented as answers together with the questions may always be constant, but may be changed as appropriate depending on the conditions. For example, the content of the questions presented thereafter may be changed depending on the answer to a certain question, or options covering the entire color wheel from red to orange to green to blue to purple may be presented for one question, and if a blue color is selected as an answer, options mainly in blue colors may be presented in the subsequent questions, or conversely, options including red and yellow colors may be presented. In some cases, there may be questions that do not change the visual elements of the screen even when answered, or questions that include options that do not change the visual elements of the screen even when selected.

[0028] FIG. 3 shows an example of a screen displayed on the display unit 11 by the program 23 and a change in the screen that occurs depending on the answer to the question. At the start, as shown in FIG. 3(A), only characters representing the content of the question and answer options are displayed on a solid white background. When one option is selected for this question, a first color corresponding to the option is added to the background as shown in FIG. 3(B). Then, when a different color is input as an answer to the next question, that color is added to the background as a second color as shown in FIG. 3(C). When the next question is answered, a third color is added to the background as shown in FIG. 3(D). In this way, the background color changes in accordance with the answer to the question belonging to the first question type, with the answer being set as a visual element of the screen. Note that the screen shown in FIG. 3 is a simplified example for the purpose of explanation, and it goes without saying that the screen actually displayed should be appropriately designed to give the user an aesthetic look.

[0029] In changing the visual elements of the screen in response to a question, the type of element to be changed and the manner of change may be changed as appropriate. Here, the background color has been described as an example, but other elements, such as the background pattern, some motif displayed on the screen, their shape and color, the size, shape, and color of the displayed characters, may be changed, and these may be combined as appropriate. For example, illustrations of various types of flowers may be displayed as options, and a large number of flowers selected as an answer may be displayed in the background, or a similar method may be used, but with illustrations of flowers of different colors rather than types. The same applies to the second question type described next.

[0030] After the procedure of presenting questions belonging to the first question type, answering them, and the resulting screen changes has been completed (step S3), the process proceeds to step S4, where questions belonging to the second question type are started. Questions belonging to the second question type are questions related to the specific specifications of the cosmetics to be provided, and the answers to these questions determine the ingredients of the cosmetics to be provided to the user, the contents of the packaging, etc.

[0031] Note that, for convenience, the content of the questions is classified into the first question type and the second question type here, but in reality, some questions may belong to either the first question type or the second question type. In other words, the answer to a question about the user may affect the specifications of the cosmetic product provided, or the question itself may have content related to both the user and the specifications of the cosmetic product. It is also free to present a question that does not belong to either category.

[0032] Cosmetics are provided to users as a lotion preparation kit, for example, as shown in FIG. 4. The kit 1 shown here is configured as a set of multiple containers, each containing a specific component liquid, and includes three containers containing a base component 2 and a total of three containers containing first to third customized components 3 to 5, respectively. The customized components 3 to 5 are components whose specifications are determined according to the customization operation performed by the user, and the base component 2 is a common component that is provided regardless of the customization operation. The user prepares the lotion as a finished product by mixing the customized components 3 to 5 into the container containing the base component 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, the cosmetic product to be provided is assumed to be a lotion, however, the present invention can be applied to the provision and production of various other types of cosmetic products, such as milky lotions and hair care products.

[0034] In the system of this embodiment, the customization operation is performed by the system (program 23) presenting a question belonging to the second question type and the user inputting an answer to the question (step S4). At the same time, program 23 further changes the visual elements displayed on the screen of terminal device 10 in response to the answer (step S5).

[0035] A more detailed concrete example of steps S4 to S5 is shown as a flow chart in Fig. 5. First, a procedure for determining the contents of the first customization component 3 is performed.

[0036] The first customization component 3 is, for example, a liquid containing a fragrance component. Here, for example, a plurality of fragrance types are presented as options, and the user is asked to directly select a fragrance of their choice (step S11). The program 23 records the input answer, and sets the type of the first customization component 3 (step S12). Note that "no fragrance component (unscented)" may also be an option.

[0037] Accordingly, step S5 (changing the background color) in Fig. 2 is further carried out on the screen. That is, an image color is set according to the type of fragrance for each fragrance presented as an option above, and when the type of fragrance is set in the above procedure, the corresponding image color is further added to the background color.

[0038] Next, a procedure is performed to determine the contents of the second customized component 4 (step S13). The second customized component 4 is, for example, a liquid containing a moisturizer. First, in order to determine the type of moisturizer to be mixed into the second customized component 4, a question is displayed asking about the user's skin condition (step S13). If the answer "Yes, I am concerned" is entered to the question "Are you concerned about rough skin?", the program 23 proceeds to step S14. The program 23 records the entered answer and sets the moisturizer "for sensitive skin" to the second customized component 4.

[0039] Next, the amount of moisturizer that has been determined is set. Moving to step S15, a question is displayed asking the user about their preferences regarding lotion. The question is presented regarding the preferred feel of the lotion, divided into five levels from "refreshing" to "moisturizing." If the answer is closer to "refreshing" (1-2), the amount of moisturizer is set to "less" (step S16), and if the answer is closer to "moisturizing" (3-5), the amount of moisturizer is set to "more" (step S17).

[0040] If the user answers "I don't care" to the question "Are you worried about rough skin" in step S13, the process proceeds to step S18 without deciding on the type of moisturizer, and a question is displayed asking the user about their preference regarding lotion. A question about the preferred feel of the lotion is presented, divided into five levels from "refreshing" to "moisturizing." If the answer is closer to "refreshing" (1-2), a "refreshing" type moisturizer is set as the second customized component 4 (step S19), and if the answer is closer to "moisturizing" (3-5), a "moisturizing" type moisturizer is set as the second customized component 4 (step S20). Next, a question about dryness or stickiness is presented (steps S21, S22), and the amount of moisturizer (low, high, or none) set in step S19 or S20 is set according to the answer (steps S23, S24). In other words, if the answer corresponds to a skin condition that tends to dry out, then a larger amount of moisturizer is added; if the answer corresponds to a skin condition that is either sticky or dry in some areas, or neither sticky nor dry, then a smaller amount of moisturizer is added; and if the answer corresponds to a skin condition that tends to be sticky, then no moisturizer is added.

[0041] In the above procedure, the type of moisturizer to be mixed into the second customized component 4 is determined in steps S14, S19, and S20, and in conjunction with this, step S5 in Fig. 2 (changing the background color) is further performed on the screen. An image color is also set according to the type of moisturizer used in the second customized component 4 ("for sensitive skin", "refreshing", "moist"), and when the type of moisturizer is set in the above procedure, the corresponding image color is further added to the background color.

[0042] Furthermore, a procedure for determining the content of the third customization component 5 is performed (step S25). The third customization component 5 is, for example, a liquid containing a functional component. There are a wide variety of substances as functional components used in cosmetics, and these are used according to their intended purpose and efficacy. Such functional components are blended into the third customization component 5 according to the user's wishes.

[0043] Here, for example, the user's skin condition and the user's skin-related desires are presented as options, as shown below. (a) "My skin is dull." "I want clearer skin." (b) "I want to have firm, elastic skin." (c) "I want to have smooth skin." "I want to have smooth skin." (d) "I want to have radiant skin." (e) "I want to maintain my current condition." "I want to improve my skin condition."

[0044] The above options (a) to (e) are each preset with a corresponding functional ingredient. For example, option (a) corresponds to vitamin C derivatives, option (b) to collagen, option (c) to vitamin C derivatives and amino acids, option (d) to succinic acid, and option (e) to oligosaccharides. In step S25, the user is asked to select one or more of the above five options.

[0045] The number of types of functional components selected here can be changed depending on the selection of the first and second customization components 3, 4. In the above procedure, the fragrance component and moisturizer, which are the first and second customization components 3, 4, can also be selected as "not blended". When neither the first nor the second customization components 3, 4 are blended, for example, up to three types can be selected from the above options in step S25. When only one of the first and second customization components 3, 4 is blended, up to two types can be selected from the above options in step S25. When both the first and second customization components 3, 4 are blended, only one type can be selected from the above options in step S25.

[0046] The program 23 records the inputted answer (step S26). At this time, the blending amount of each functional component may be changed for each component. For example, when two types of functional components are set (when the above options are presented and the user is asked to select two from among them), it is possible to set a priority order for the options and blend a larger amount of the component corresponding to the first selected option and a smaller amount of the component corresponding to the second selected option in the third customized component 5 (for example, this setting may be described in the instruction manual attached to the kit 1 as a recommended amount of the third customized component 5 to be added to the base component 2 when the user prepares the cosmetic product in the later step S9 (see FIG. 2), or the blending amount of the moisturizing agent in the third customized component 5 itself may be changed by the above setting).

[0047] Accordingly, step S5 (see FIG. 2) is also executed on the screen. An image color is set for each functional ingredient corresponding to the above options, and each time a type of functional ingredient is selected in the above procedure, the corresponding image color is added to the background color.

[0048] Finally, a text input window is displayed, and the user inputs the text or character string to be printed on the cosmetic packaging (step S27). The content of the text or character string is at the user's discretion, and the user may input, for example, his or her own name, a sentence, or a number. The user may be allowed to select whether or not to input text, and the program 23 or system may be freely configured to not perform this step.

[0049] The procedure for customizing cosmetics is now complete. After step S25 is completed, the screen of the display unit 11 displays a color combination corresponding to the answer selected by the user as a background color. For example, at this stage, an explanation of the color selected in the question of the first question type (for example, an explanation such as "red" in the options of the first question represents "drive, passion, and energy") and an explanation of each customization component selected in the question of the second question type may be displayed automatically or in response to an operation input by the user. Alternatively, the explanation of each question or option may be displayed at another stage in the above procedure, or may be attached in the form of a printed matter such as a card or instruction manual to the kit 1 (see FIG. 4) provided to the user later.

[0050] After the above procedure is completed and the customization components are determined (step S6; return to FIG. 2), a cosmetic kit 1 is created based on the cosmetic specifications determined by the input answers (step S7). The kit 1 includes three containers containing a common base component 2 and a total of three containers containing the first to third customization components 3 to 5 determined by the customization operation. Here, the configuration of the kit 1 including one each of the first to third customization components 3 to 5 is illustrated, but depending on the answers to the questions in the above procedure, there may be cases where the kit does not include the first customization component 3 or the second customization component 4, but includes two containers of the third customization component 5 (the two third customization components 5 each contain a different functional component), or where the kit does not include either the first customization component 3 or the second customization component 4, but instead includes three containers of the third customization component 5 (the three third customization components 5 each contain a different functional component).

[0051] Here, the visual elements selected in the above procedure are reflected in at least a part of the package of the kit 1. In the case of this embodiment, a maximum of six colors are selected in the above procedure, and at the completion of step S25 (see FIG. 5), these colors are displayed as background colors on the screen. In step S7, a design reflecting these colors is printed on, for example, the label 6 of the container of the base component 2. The label 6 thus created is an original label reflecting the user's unique selection in the above procedure. This label (original label) 6 may be enclosed separately from the container in the kit 1 and used by the user himself by attaching it to the container in the delivered kit 1, or it may be provided to the user in a form attached to the container. In addition to the label 6 exemplified here, various objects such as the bottle body containing each component, the box of the kit, the bag, the wrapping paper, the mount, and the instruction manual are considered as components of the package that can reflect the selected visual elements. In addition, the labels 7 attached to the containers of the first to third customized components 3 to 5 are printed with colors set corresponding to each customized component. Furthermore, the characters or character string entered by the user in step S27 are also printed appropriately on the package (for example, label 6 created as an original label, etc.).

[0052] The kit 1 thus manufactured is provided to the user (step S8; although not shown in the flow chart, necessary information about the user (such as a user ID, an email address, and a delivery address for the kit 1) is registered somewhere in the series of procedures using the above system), and the user mixes each component at home or the like to prepare the final cosmetic product (step S9). The container of the base component 2 is filled with the base component 2 in advance, but not to the full extent, so the user pours each of the customized components 3 to 5 into the container and mixes them to complete the lotion. Here, since the base component 2 is packaged in three separate containers in the kit 1 of this embodiment, the user may appropriately change the type and amount of the customized components to be mixed into these containers to prepare lotions with different compositions for each bottle. It is also possible to use these lotions with different contents according to the timing (after waking up, after bathing, before going to bed, etc.).

[0053] The cosmetics provision system and manufacturing method described above allow users to create cosmetics that suit their own condition, preferences, wishes, etc. through their own customization operations, and in so doing, they are able to visually experience concepts such as the changes in the contents of the cosmetics that accompany the customization operations, and the resulting changes in their own condition.

[0054] In the system of this embodiment, questions related to the contents of the cosmetics are presented, and the visual elements on the screen change depending on the answers. These changes on the screen represent, in part, the customization operation for the cosmetics itself. As the user answers questions related to the ingredients of the cosmetics and the appearance of the screen changes, the user can visually grasp the changes in the contents of the cosmetics and virtually experience the sensation of creating the cosmetics with their own hands.

[0055] Furthermore, in this embodiment, prior to this, abstract questions about the user are first presented, and the visual elements of the screen are changed based on the answers. This allows the user's own condition and personality to be visually expressed on the screen. This is followed by the customization of cosmetics and further changes to the screen, as described above.

[0056] Cosmetics are not products that stand alone, but are selected according to the user's current state, preferences, and future hopes, and have the property of changing the user's own state through use. The element of cosmetics to be used in the future is added to the current user, and the user is updated to the next state. The above-mentioned expression of the user himself through visual elements and the changes caused by the customization operation of the cosmetics can be said to be metaphorical expressions of such a relationship between the user and the cosmetics. For the user, customizing cosmetics by oneself can be said to be a meaningful experience in itself, but in addition, the user can experience a pseudo-simulation, even if abstract, of customizing cosmetics and using customized cosmetics while performing the customization operation through the above-mentioned visual representation. It is expected that this mechanism will further enrich the action of ordering customized cosmetics and promote purchasing desire.

[0057] In this embodiment, the cosmetics, the specifications of which are determined by the above-mentioned mechanism, are provided to the user in the form of a kit 1 in which the components are accommodated in multiple containers, and the user prepares the cosmetics by mixing these components (base component 2 and customization components 3 to 5). The user completes the cosmetics determined by the above-mentioned customization operation by himself / herself here, and at the same time, by mixing the cosmetics, the user performs the action of customizing the cosmetics previously performed on the screen again. This allows the user to repeatedly relive the experience of the customization operation here. For the user, repeating the experience of designing and preparing cosmetics according to his / her own desires provides a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction, and for the distributor providing the cosmetics, this can encourage purchasing motivation that leads to the next purchase.

[0058] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the visual elements (background color) displayed on the screen during the customization operation are reflected as they are in the design of the package of the kit 1 (for example, the label 6 in this embodiment). This allows the user to repeatedly re-experience the visual experience during the customization operation when preparing and even using the cosmetic product, and provides a high level of visual satisfaction when preparing and using the cosmetic product.

[0059] As described above, the cosmetics providing system of this embodiment is equipped with a program 23 that presents questions on the display unit 11 of the user's terminal device 10 and records the user's answers to the questions, and is configured so that the specifications of the cosmetics to be provided are determined in response to at least a portion of the answers to the questions, and visual elements of the screen displayed on the display unit 11 change in response to at least a portion of the answers to the questions. In this way, the user can create cosmetics through their own customization operation, and at that time, can visually experience the customization operation.

[0060] In the cosmetics provision system of this embodiment, the visual elements that change in response to at least some of the answers to the questions can be one or more of the background color, pattern, motifs displayed on the screen, their shapes, colors, and character size, shape, and color.

[0061] In the cosmetics providing system of this embodiment, the questions include questions about the user himself, and the visual elements are configured to change in response to the questions, so that the visual experience described above can include a visual expression of the user himself.

[0062] In the cosmetics providing system of this embodiment, the questions include questions about the specifications of the cosmetics, and the visual elements are configured to change in response to the questions. In this way, the visual experience described above can include a visual representation of the change in the contents of the cosmetics.

[0063] Furthermore, in the cosmetic manufacturing method of this embodiment, the cosmetic is manufactured according to specifications determined by the above-mentioned cosmetic provision system, so that the same effects can be obtained in the manufacture of the cosmetic.

[0064] In the method for producing cosmetics in this embodiment, the cosmetics are provided to the user in a form (kit 1) in which the components are housed in multiple containers, and the user prepares the cosmetics by mixing the components (base component 2, customization components 3 to 5). In this way, the user can relive the experience of the customization operation during preparation.

[0065] In the cosmetic manufacturing method of this embodiment, a design reflecting the visual elements of the screen that change in response to at least some of the answers to the questions is printed on the packaging (label 6) of the cosmetic. In this way, the visual experience of the customization operation can be repeatedly re-experienced when preparing or using the cosmetic.

[0066] Therefore, according to the above embodiment, cosmetics that meet the needs of each individual user can be suitably provided in accordance with the user's selection.

[0067] Incidentally, the cosmetic providing system and manufacturing method of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, and it goes without saying that various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1 Kit 2. Base Ingredients 3. First Customization Component 4. Second Customization Component 5. Third Customization Component 6 Label (original label) 7. Labels 10 Terminal Equipment 11 Display section 23 Programs

Claims

1. a program for presenting questions on a display unit of a user's terminal device and recording the user's answers to the questions; The specifications of the cosmetic product to be provided are determined in response to at least a portion of the answers to the questions, and The display is configured to change visual elements of the screen displayed on the display unit in response to at least a portion of the answer to the question. A cosmetics providing system comprising:

2. The visual elements that change depending on at least some of the answers to the questions are one or more of the following: background color, pattern, motif displayed on the screen, their shape, color, and font size, shape, and color. The cosmetic providing system according to claim 1 .

3. The questions include questions about the user himself / herself, and the visual elements are configured to change in response to the questions. The cosmetic providing system according to claim 1 .

4. The questions include questions about the specifications of the cosmetic product, and the visual elements are configured to change in response to the questions. The cosmetic providing system according to claim 1 .

5. Manufacturing cosmetics according to specifications determined by the cosmetics providing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A method for producing a cosmetic comprising the steps of:

6. Providing the cosmetic product to a user in a form in which the components are accommodated in a plurality of containers, and the user prepares the cosmetic product by mixing the components. The method for producing the cosmetic product according to claim 5,

7. Printing on the packaging of the cosmetic product a design that reflects the visual elements of the screen that change in response to at least a portion of the answer to the question. The method for producing the cosmetic product according to claim 5,

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