Applicator for applying makeup to human keratinous fibers, especially eyebrows

Abstract

The present invention relates to an applicator for applying makeup to human keratinous fibers, in particular eyebrows, comprising an applicator member (10) designed to apply a composition to keratinous fibers, in particular to eyebrows, beard hair, or hair roots, and to the fibers, particularly those present in clusters, and preferably to the underlying skin, the applicator member comprising a plastic body (11) whose cross section is flat along at least a portion of its length, the flat cross section defining a first direction (B) corresponding to a width (l) of the cross section, and a second direction (A) perpendicular to the first direction and corresponding to a thickness (e) of the cross section, the thickness (e) being smaller than the width (l), the body having at least one first application surface (14) defining the thickness of the flat cross section on one side thereof, spikes (15) attached to the first application surface (14), and a flocking portion (12) present on a portion of the surface of the body adjacent the distal end (20) of the body.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the cosmetic application of human keratinous fibers, in particular keratinous fibers other than eyelid eyelashes, and more particularly to the cosmetic application of eyebrows, beard hairs or hair roots, which may be organized as clusters of fibers, in contrast to eyelid eyelashes, which are more or less organized in straight lines. [Background technology]

[0002] A number of packaging and application devices have been proposed for applying eyebrow makeup.

[0003] Makeup for the eyebrows is applied differently from makeup for the eyelid lashes: makeup for the eyebrows is usually aimed at making the eyebrows look fuller or at correcting their contours, whereas makeup for the eyelid lashes is aimed at lengthening and enhancing the appearance of the eyelashes.

[0004] Many eyebrow makeup techniques often involve the simultaneous deposition of a product onto the eyebrow hair and the skin underneath, providing the appearance of some coverage to the spaces between the eyebrow hairs and / or areas that are less dense compared to other areas of the eyebrow.

[0005] The usual method of applying eyelashes involves drawing a line on the skin simulating the appearance of eyebrow hairs, using a pencil or felt tip to make the eyebrows appear denser and / or to allow for a correct contouring of the eyebrows. Before or after using the pencil or felt tip, the eyebrows are combed with a product-free brush or comb. This technique is relatively time-consuming and requires a great deal of attention on the part of the user.

[0006] Another known technique involves using a fine brush with a beveled tip to outline the eyebrows, combining application of the product to the eyebrows with combing the eyebrows using a brush or comb.

[0007] In some cases, after makeup has been applied, typically to the eyebrows, a composition such as a fixing gel is applied using a brush having a twisted core with an appropriate shape or foam end piece.

[0008] To make up the eyebrows, some people use mascara, which is intended to be applied to the eyelashes of the eyelids, by taking up the product in the mascara brush drawn from the container with a fine brush having a beveled tip, and then using the fine brush to make up the eyebrows.Then, a brush that is generally free of the product is used to comb the eyebrows.

[0009] Therefore, eyebrow makeup often involves multiple applications, and the hand movements in this case are not always simple or rapid.

[0010] Furthermore, numerous mascara applicators are described in FR 2762494, FR 3014654, US Patent Application No. 2010 / 0294297, FR 2951359, FR 2980677 or FR 2933854. Although in said documents the possibility of applying the composition to the eyebrows is mentioned, in fact the applicators described in those documents are designed more particularly to make up the eyelashes of the eyelids. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0011] [Patent Document 1] FR2762494 [Patent Document 2] FR3014654 [Patent Document 3] U.S. Patent Application No. 2010 / 0294297 [Patent Document 4] FR2951359 [Patent Document 5] FR2980677 [Patent Document 6] FR2933854 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0012] Thus, there is a need for further improved applicators for applying makeup to eyebrows, beards, or hair roots that can quickly and easily achieve satisfactory makeup results. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] The object of the present invention is to meet this requirement and the subject of the present invention according to a first of its aspects is an applicator for applying makeup to keratinous fibres, preferably other than the eyelashes of the eyelids, and in particular to the eyebrows, beard or hair roots, comprising an applicator member designed to apply a composition to said fibres, in particular present in clusters, and preferably to the underlying skin, said applicator member comprising: a plastic body, the cross-section of which is flat along at least a portion of its length, the flat cross-section defining a first direction corresponding to a width of the cross-section and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and corresponding to a thickness of the cross-section, the thickness being less than the width, the body having at least one first coated surface defining the thickness of the flat cross-section on one side; a spike attached to the first application surface; and a flocking portion on a portion of a surface of the body adjacent the distal end of the body.

[0014] The applicator according to the invention makes it possible to obtain good cosmetic results for eyebrows and other keratinous fibres arranged in clusters, such as beard or scalp hair, where the cosmetic is applied to the roots, whilst maintaining relatively simple hand movements.

[0015] The flocking present at the end of the applicator member can be used as an applicator end piece for applying the composition to the eyebrows or other keratinous fibres arranged in clusters, such as beard or head hair, where the make-up is applied to the roots, while the spikes make it possible to comb the keratinous fibres, in particular the eyebrows, whilst applying the product thereto.

[0016] The user can deposit the composition on the keratin fibers to be made up, and the applicator allows the user to apply pressure to the areas of the human body that hold these fibers to deposit the composition and / or to shape the fibers, such as applying pressure to the eyebrows to make up the eyebrows, applying pressure to the face to make up the beard, applying pressure to the scalp to make up the hair roots, etc. In this process, the applicator can deposit the composition on the underlying skin, thus covering any areas with a low density of keratin fibers, especially via the flocked end of the applicator.

[0017] Preferably, the body of the applicator is one-piece and is preferably molded as the final configuration of the body.

[0018] Preferably, the flocking continuously covers the entire surface of the body over a given distance from the distal end of the body to the proximal end of the body. The boundary between the flocking and non-flocking is, for example, located at the base of the row of spikes closest to the distal end. This means that the flocked surface is relatively extensive, for example extending over an area of ​​more than 5 mm, thereby allowing the applicator member to move autonomously after the composition has been applied.

[0019] In some instances, there is no flocking between the spikes and the side edges of the applicator. The area with the spikes is therefore relatively large, allowing for effective makeup of the keratinous fibers. The side spikes may be close to the side edges of the applicator.

[0020] The flocking may extend a distance measured from the distal end to the proximal end that is less than 10 mm, more preferably less than 6 mm.

[0021] Preferably the flocking extends between the distal end of the body and the spike nearest the distal end, and the applicator has no flocking outside of this zone.

[0022] The body may have a second application surface on the opposite side defining a flat cross-sectional thickness, the second application surface carrying the spikes, thus providing two application surfaces for applying makeup to keratinous fibers other than the eyebrows and eyelid eyelashes, further improving the autonomy of the applicator, in particular making it possible to apply makeup to the right and left eyebrows without the need to re-immerse the applicator member in a reservoir of cosmetic composition.

[0023] Preferably, the applicator member is symmetrical about a central plane of symmetry about the body, intersecting half the thickness of the body, so that the properties of the applicator are the same on either side and a user can use either one or the other.

[0024] The first application surface is concave towards the outside, which makes it possible to form a reservoir for the composition in a hollow area on the application surface, thereby improving the autonomy of the applicator.

[0025] Preferably, the spikes that extend across the first application surface have different lengths. For this reason, it is possible to favor longer spikes on the applicator member, which apply less product to comb hair, and shorter spikes, which do not wipe off as much product, and therefore apply more product. Furthermore, longer spikes make it easier to incorporate fibers into the composition when the composition contains fibers, while shorter spikes allow these fibers to be kept on the surface of the applicator and then transferred onto keratin fibers, especially onto eyebrows. If only long spikes are present, fibers tend to remain trapped within the applicator member.

[0026] The spikes can be arranged in various ways on the application surface. Preferably, the application member has a row of spikes on the first application surface parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body.

[0027] The first application surface may have at least one row of spikes therein, with long spikes alternating with shorter spikes.

[0028] The first application surface preferably has a tapered shape, when viewed from above, preferably with the tapered end located at the distal end of the applicator. The first application surface may have a tapered shape, particularly a drop shape, narrowing in the direction of the distal end of the applicator member, the narrowest end of the drop shape being preferably provided at the distal end of the body. The first application surface may have a shape other than a drop shape, when viewed from above, in particular a triangle or a rhombus. This makes it possible to have a narrower distal end, which can be used to draw a line on the skin when precise application needs to be performed in areas with small sized hairs. This makes it possible in particular to draw very thin eyebrow tails.

[0029] The free ends of the spikes attached to the first application surface may define an outwardly convex surface, which makes it easier to comb the eyelashes using the applicator member.

[0030] The spikes attached to the first application surface may comprise a first group of spikes parallel to one another and perpendicular to said central plane of symmetry close to the distal end of the applicator member, and a second group of spikes each forming a non-perpendicular angle to said central plane of symmetry, the spikes of this second group being particularly directed forward, i.e. towards the distal end.

[0031] The height of the spikes attached to the first application surface is preferably between 1 mm and 2.5 mm.

[0032] The applicator according to the invention is further suitable for incorporating compositions containing fibres, the concave shape of the application surface aiding in the incorporation of fibres.

[0033] A further subject of the invention according to another of its aspects is a packaging and application device, comprising an applicator according to the present invention; and a container containing a composition for making up human keratinous fibers, in particular eyebrows, beard or hair roots, to be applied by said applicator.

[0034] Preferably, the composition is a fiber, which covers any gaps present in the implantation of the eyebrows and allows them to become denser. Such a composition containing fibers can also be used to cover any gaps present in the implantation of the beard, for example due to hair loss, or any gaps present in the implantation of the hair.

[0035] A "fiber" should be understood as an object of length L and diameter D, where L is greater than, and preferably much greater than, D, and D being the diameter of a circle inscribed in the cross section of the fiber. In particular, the L / D ratio (or aspect ratio) is chosen in the range of 3.5 to 2500, preferably 5 to 500, and more preferably 5 to 150.

[0036] The fibers that can be used in the compositions of the present invention may be synthetic or natural, and of mineral or organic origin. The fibers may be relatively short or long, individual or organized, for example woven, and hollow or solid. The fibers may have any shape, in particular a circular or polygonal (square, hexagonal, or octagonal) cross section, depending on the specific application envisaged. In particular, the ends of the fibers may be rounded and / or smoothed to prevent injury.

[0037] Specifically, the fibers have a length of 1 μm to 10 mm, preferably 0.1 mm to 6 mm, more preferably 0.3 mm to 4 mm, and even more preferably 0.2 mm to 2 mm. The cross section of the fiber is contained in a circle with a diameter of 2 nm to 500 μm, preferably 100 nm to 100 μm, and more preferably 1 μm to 50 μm. The weight or count of the fiber is often given in denier or decitex, which represents the weight in grams per 9 km of yarn. Preferably, the fibers according to the invention have a count selected, for example, in the range of 0.01 to 10 denier, preferably 0.1 to 2 denier, and more preferably 0.3 to 0.7 denier.

[0038] The fibres that can be used in the composition according to the invention can be chosen from rigid or non-rigid fibres and may be of synthetic or natural, and mineral or organic origin.

[0039] Additionally, the fibers may be surface treated or untreated, coated or uncoated, and colored or uncolored.

[0040] As fibers that can be used in the composition according to the invention, mention may be made of non-rigid fibers such as polyamide (nylon®) or viscous fibers (also called rayon fibers), or of rigid fibers such as polyimideamide fibers, such as those sold under the names Kermel® and Kermel Tech® by the company Rhodia, or of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) (or aramid) fibers, such as those sold under the name Kevlar® by the company Dupont de Nemours.

[0041] The fibres that can be used in the composition according to the invention may be fibres of natural origin and mention may be made in particular, but without limitation, of cotton fibres, bamboo fibres or hemp fibres, or mixtures thereof.

[0042] The fibres may be present in a content ranging from 0.1% to 30% by weight, more particularly from 0.1% to 25% by weight, preferably from 0.3% to 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.

[0043] Preferably, when fibres are present in composition P, their content does not exceed 10% by weight, preferably does not exceed 5% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition.

[0044] In a variant embodiment, when fibres are present in the composition P, their content ranges from 2% to 25% by weight relative to the weight of the composition.

[0045] The composition also preferably contains a pigment, particularly a black color, such as iron oxide.

[0046] A further subject of the present invention, according to another of its aspects, is a method for making up human keratin fibres and preferably the skin underneath, said fibres being in particular organised in tufts, in particular for making up eyebrows or other areas bearing hair, in a method in which it is advantageous to make up both the keratin fibres and the skin, for example the beard or hair roots, comprising the step of simultaneously applying a composition to said fibres and preferably to the skin underneath, by means of an applicator according to the present invention.

[0047] The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of non-limiting exemplary embodiments thereof and on examining the accompanying drawings, in which: [Brief description of the drawings]

[0048] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of a packaging / application device according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 shows an applicator member mounted on an application stem. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 shows the molded applicator member before it is flocked and mounted onto the stem of the applicator. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 shows a top view of the applicator member. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VV in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows detail VI in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a front view taken along line VII of FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0049] FIG. 1 shows diagrammatically a packaging and application device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] The device 1 comprises an applicator 2 according to the invention and a reservoir 3 containing a composition P to be applied to the eyebrows or other areas where it is advantageous to simultaneously make up the hair and the underlying skin.

[0051] The applicator 2 comprises an applicator member 10 situated at the end of a stem 7 connected to the other end of a gripping member 6 which constitutes a member for closing the container 3 .

[0052] The container 3 has a threaded neck 7 and a wiping member 8 for wiping the applicator member 10 as it leaves the container.

[0053] With reference to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the applicator member 10 comprises a body 11 made from a thermoplastic material, the body 11 being provided with a flocked zone 12 at its distal end.

[0054] In the example in question, the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member 10 coincides with the longitudinal axis Y of the stem 4 .

[0055] 3 to 7 show the applicator member 10 in its moulded state, before the ends are flocked and before it is mounted onto the stem 4. FIG.

[0056] The body 11 has a portion 13 of flat cross section having a thickness e in direction A and l in direction B, as shown in FIG.

[0057] The portion 13 has two opposed major surfaces 14 which define an application surface and on which spikes 15 are attached.

[0058] The applicator member 10 is symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry S which, in the example in question, intersects half the thickness of the body 11 .

[0059] Surface 14 has a curved rear portion 14a that is concave outward when the applicator member is viewed in cross-section in median plane M as in FIG. 5, and a front portion 14b that is substantially linear in cross-section in said median plane M.

[0060] In the example shown, the spikes 15 are organised in rows extending parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member 10 in a top view as in FIG.

[0061] The applicator member 10 may, for example, have a central row of spikes and multiple lateral rows, with fewer spikes with increasing distance from the median plane M.

[0062] For example, applicator member 10 may have twelve spikes in a central row, followed by eleven, ten, and five spikes 15 in lateral rows.

[0063] Within a row, the spikes 15 do not necessarily have the same height, as can be seen especially in FIG.

[0064] For example, as shown, each row has alternating long spikes 15a and short spikes 15b.

[0065] The spikes 15 attached to the front portion 14b are substantially perpendicular to the front portion 14b, while the spikes attached to the concave rear portion 14a form an angle at their base with the normal to the body 11 and are inclined slightly forward.

[0066] Each of the different rows of spikes 15 extends parallel to the median plane M when the applicator member 10 is viewed along its longitudinal axis, as in FIG.

[0067] As can be seen in FIG. 7, the applicator member 10 is inscribed in a circle C in cross section, of diameter D, for example between 4 mm and 8 mm, which circle C circumscribes the free end of the largest spike in the row furthest from the median plane M.

[0068] This is evident from reference to Figure 6. The length j of the long spike 15a is, for example, between 1.8 mm and 2.2 mm, the length h of the short spike is, for example, between 0.9 mm and 1.3 mm. The thickness r of the long spike at its base is, for example, 0.32 mm, and the thickness s of the short spike is, for example, 0.28 mm.

[0069] The body 11 is extended proximally and fastened to the stem 4 by an endpiece 17 which forms a shoulder 18 at its base.

[0070] The diameter F of the body 11 at the shoulder 18 is, for example, about 3.5 mm.

[0071] The body 11 has a portion 19 which branches forward from the shoulder 18. This portion 19 defines the application surface 14 at its rear.

[0072] The flocking zone 12 extends over a distance k measured between the distal end 20 of the body 11 and the front spike 15 of each row. Outside this zone there is no flocking. The distance k is, for example, between 2 and 6 mm.

[0073] As can be seen particularly in FIG. 4, each face has a droplet shape in a top view with a width l decreasing over a distance m that is greater than a distance n in the direction of the distal end, and the width l of the applicator member increasing over a distance n moving from rear to front.

[0074] At its maximum point, the width l of the applicator member 10 is, for example, between 4 mm and 8 mm.

[0075] The distance n is, for example, about 4 mm, and the distance m is, for example, about 6 mm.

[0076] Each face 14 is slightly concave in cross-section in a direction perpendicular to axis X, as shown in Figure 7. Body 11 therefore has a double-spoon structure with a recess on each side of the plane of symmetry S.

[0077] In the illustrated example, the spike 15 has a flat surface 22a facing the median plane M and a convex opposing surface, and as can be seen in FIG. 6, has a slight taper towards the free end.

[0078] The distance g separating the border 40 of the flocking zone 12 and the shoulder 18 is for example between 14 mm and 15 mm.

[0079] The profile of the applicator member 10 in top view has a substantially triangular shape with a rounded tip, which starts at the point where l begins to taper towards the front.

[0080] The flocking zone 12 therefore has, in top view, a substantially triangular shape with rounded tips.

[0081] In cross section, the side surface 25 of the applicator member 10 is slightly curved and forms an outwardly convex shape, as can be seen in FIG.

[0082] The ratio l / e characterizes the flattening of the applicator member 10 and is preferably greater than 2, more preferably greater than 3, and even more preferably greater than 4, e.g., in the illustrated example, is about 4 at the point where width l is at its maximum.

[0083] To manufacture the applicator, the body 11 may, for example, be injection molded from a thermoplastic material, in particular a thermoplastic elastomer.

[0084] The applicator member 10 may then have its end dipped into adhesive and then electrostatically flocked to form the flocked zone 12. The length of the flocked portion is, for example, about 1 mm. The boundary between the flocked and non-flocked zones may be located at the base of the row 60 of spikes 15 of axis K perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X closest to the distal end 20, as shown.

[0085] The applicator member 10 is then attached to the stem 4 and fastened thereto, for example by stapling.

[0086] Composition P is suitable for making up eyebrows, beard hair or hair roots and preferably comprises fibres.

[0087] A "fiber" should be understood as an object of length L and diameter D, where L is greater than, and preferably much greater than, D, and D being the diameter of a circle inscribed in the cross section of the fiber. In particular, the L / D ratio (or aspect ratio) is chosen in the range of 3.5 to 2500, preferably 5 to 500, and more preferably 5 to 150.

[0088] The fibers that can be used in the present invention may be of synthetic or natural, and mineral or organic origin. They may be relatively short or long, individual or organized, for example woven, and hollow or solid. They may have any shape, in particular a circular or polygonal (square, hexagonal, or octagonal) cross section, depending on the particular application envisaged. In particular, the ends of the fibers may be rounded and / or smoothed to prevent injury.

[0089] Specifically, the fibers have a length of 1 μm to 10 mm, preferably 0.1 mm to 6 mm, more preferably 0.3 mm to 4 mm, and even more preferably 0.2 mm to 2 mm. The cross section of the fiber is contained in a circle having a diameter of 2 nm to 500 μm, preferably 100 nm to 100 μm, and more preferably 1 μm to 50 μm.

[0090] The weight or count of a fiber is often given in denier or decitex, which represents the weight in grams per 9 km of yarn. Preferably, the fibers according to the invention have a count chosen, for example, in the range 0.01 to 10 denier, preferably 0.1 to 2 denier, better still 0.3 to 0.7 denier.

[0091] The fibres that can be used in the composition according to the invention can be chosen from rigid or non-rigid fibres and may be of synthetic or natural, and mineral or organic origin.

[0092] Additionally, the fibers may be surface treated or untreated, coated or uncoated, and colored or uncolored.

[0093] As fibers that can be used in the composition according to the invention, mention may be made of non-rigid fibers such as polyamide (nylon®) or viscous fibers (also called rayon fibers), or of rigid fibers such as polyimideamide fibers, such as those sold under the names Kermel® and Kermel Tech® by the company Rhodia, or of poly(p-phenylene terephthalamide) (or aramid) fibers, such as those sold under the name Kevlar® by the company Dupont de Nemours.

[0094] The fibres that can be used in the composition according to the invention may be fibres of natural origin and mention may be made in particular, but without limitation, of cotton fibres, bamboo fibres or hemp fibres, or mixtures thereof.

[0095] The fibres may be present in a content ranging from 0.1% to 30% by weight, more particularly from 0.1% to 25% by weight, preferably from 0.3% to 10% by weight, based on the weight of the composition.

[0096] Preferably, when fibres are present in composition P, their content does not exceed 10% by weight, preferably does not exceed 5% by weight, relative to the weight of the composition.

[0097] In a variant embodiment, when fibres are present in the composition P, their content ranges from 2% to 25% by weight relative to the weight of the composition.

[0098] Composition P may also contain colorants and / or pigments, in particular iron oxides.

[0099] Composition P may have a liquid to pasty consistency.

[0100] To use the device 1, the user pulls the applicator out of the container 3. The double spoon shape of the body 11 with spikes in the recesses of each application surface allows for effective extraction of the fibers present in the container 3. The user can use the flocked distal part 12 to line the base of the eyelashes or to color the skin at the base of the eyelashes. The spikes 15 are used to comb the eyebrows while applying the composition to them. The flocked distal part 12 can also be used to spread the composition on the eyelashes. The hand movements are simple and the user does not need to change accessories while applying the makeup.

[0101] A user can use one application surface 14 to makeup one eyebrow, and then use the other application surface 14 to makeup the same eyebrow.

[0102] The user re-dips the applicator member 10 into the container as many times as necessary.

[0103] The invention is not limited to the examples described here.

[0104] For example, the applicator member 10 may have only one application surface 14 .

[0105] The arrangement of the spikes 15 may be modified, in particular the number and / or orientation of the spikes 15 may be modified.

[0106] The invention is not limited to the examples described here: other shapes of the applicator member with a tapered end towards the distal end are possible, for example substantially triangular or rhomboidal.

[0107] As mentioned above, the invention also applies to beard makeup, in particular to areas where the hair density has decreased or is missing, for example due to hair loss, or to hair root makeup. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 1 Packaging and application device 2 Applicator 3 containers 4. Stem 6 Gripping member 7 Threaded Neck 7. Stem 8 Wiping material 10 Applicator member 11 Main unit 12 Flocking Zone 13 parts 14 Main Surface 14a Rear 14b front 15 Spike 17 End Piece 18 Shoulder 19 parts 20 Distal end 22a Flat surface

Claims

1. An applicator (2) for applying makeup to keratinous fibers, comprising an applicator member (10) designed to apply a composition to said keratinous fibers, said applicator member (10) comprising: a plastic body (11), a cross-section of which is flat along at least a portion of the length of the plastic body (11), the flat cross-section defining a first direction (B) corresponding to a width (l) of the cross-section, and a second direction (A) perpendicular to the first direction and corresponding to a thickness (e) of the cross-section, the thickness (e) being less than the width (l), the plastic body (11) having at least one first application surface (14) defining on one side the thickness of the flat cross-section; a plurality of spikes (15) attached to said first application surface (14), the plurality of spikes (15) being arranged in a plurality of rows parallel to a longitudinal axis (X) of said plastic body (11) and in a plurality of rows (60) perpendicular to said longitudinal axis (X); a flocking portion (12) on a portion of a surface of the plastic body (11) adjacent a distal-most end (20) of the plastic body (11); having a flocking zone extends over a distance (k) measured between said distal-most end (20) of said plastic body (11) and the front-most row (60) of spikes in said row, said applicator (2) having no flocking (12) other than said flocking zone; The applicator member (10) is symmetrical about a central plane of symmetry (S) of the plastic body (11) passing through half the thickness of the plastic body (11), The contour shape of the plastic body (11) on one side and the contour shape of the plastic body (11) on the other side are symmetrical with respect to the central symmetry plane (S), and The outline shape of the spike (15) on one side and the outline shape of the spike (15) on the other side are symmetrical with respect to the central symmetry plane (S), and An applicator in which an arrangement of the spikes (15) on the plastic body (11) on one side and an arrangement of the spikes (15) on the plastic body (11) on the other side are symmetrical with respect to the central symmetry plane (S).

2. 2. The applicator of claim 1, wherein the flocking continuously covers the entire surface of the plastic body (11) over the distance (k) from the most distal end (20) of the plastic body (11) to the proximal end of the plastic body (11) and / or the boundary (40) between the flocked zone and the non-flocked zone is located at the base of the row (60) of spikes closest to the most distal end (20).

3. 3. An applicator as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the plastic body (11) has a second application surface (14) defining the thickness (e) of the flat cross section on the opposite side, the second application surface carrying spikes (15).

4. 4. An applicator according to claim 1, wherein the first application surface (14) is concave towards the outside and / or the spikes (15) extending across the first application surface (14) have different lengths.

5. 5. An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising a row of spikes (15) on the first application surface (14) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plastic body (11) and / or the first application surface (14) comprises at least one row of spikes in which long spikes (15a) alternate with shorter spikes (15b).

6. 6. An applicator according to claim 1, wherein the first application surface (14) has a tapered shape, when viewed from above, narrowing in the direction of the most distal end (20) of the applicator member.

7. 7. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the free ends of the spikes (15) attached to the first application surface (14) define an outwardly convex surface.

8. 8. An applicator according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the spikes (15) attached to the first application surface (14) are parallel to each other and comprise a first group of spikes perpendicular to a central plane of symmetry (S) proximate the most distal end (20) of the applicator member, and a second group of spikes each forming a non-perpendicular angle to the central plane of symmetry (S).

9. 9. An applicator according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the height of the spikes (15) attached to the first application surface is between 1 mm and 2.5 mm.

10. The applicator of claim 1 , wherein the keratin fibers are not eyelid eyelashes.

11. A packaging and application device (1), comprising: An applicator (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a container (3) containing a composition (P) for cosmetically dressing human keratinous fibres to be applied by said applicator; A packaging and application device having

12. The device according to claim 11, wherein the composition (P) comprises fibers.

13. A method for cosmetically applying cosmetic products to human keratinous fibres, comprising the step of simultaneously applying said composition (P) to a plurality of said keratinous fibres by means of the applicator (2) of the device according to claim 11 or 12.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the keratinous fibers are eyebrows, beard, or hair.

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