Dual-Hardness Cosmetic Applicator for Versatile Makeup Application

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing cosmetic applicators do not allow for adaptable makeup experiences, failing to meet users' diverse needs in terms of touch and application, limiting the user's ability to customize their makeup application.

Innovation Solution

A cosmetic applicator with two elements of different hardness, one flexible and one rigid, allowing for interchangeable and complementary applicator surfaces, enhancing user experience and functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single applicator element is provided, then the device structure is simple, but the applicator cannot meet diverse makeup experience requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability of applicatorVSAvoidstructure of applicator device

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The applicator device is segmented into multiple independent applicator elements (first applicator element with flexible material and second applicator element with rigid material) that can be separately selected and used. Each element has distinct properties for different makeup applications, allowing users to choose the appropriate element for specific needs without increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The applicator device achieves multi-functionality by integrating different types of applicator elements into a single device. The mounting rod can accommodate both flexible and rigid applicator elements, enabling one device to perform multiple makeup application functions (e.g., smooth application with flexible element, precise application with rigid element) that would otherwise require separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If different hardness materials are used, then diverse tactile sensations are achieved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetactile sensation varietyVSAvoidmanufacturing of applicator elements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Different materials with specific local qualities are applied to different applicator elements based on their intended function. The first applicator element uses flexible material for soft tactile sensation and smooth application, while the second uses rigid material for precise application and structural stability. Each material is selected and applied locally to the specific element where it is most needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12599218B2Cosmetic applicator

Publication Date: 2026.04.14 FENGRUI IND (HUAIAN) CO LTD

AI summary

A cosmetic applicator (101) includes a mounting rod (1) and an applicator device (2) arranged at an end (11) of the mounting rod (1). The applicator device has a first applicator element (21) and a second applicator element (22). The first applicator element (21) includes a first material, and the second applicator element (22) includes a second material. The first material has a hardness lower than the hardness of the second material. The first applicator element (21) and the second applicator element (22) are fixed on the end (11) of the mounting rod (1) at different sides of the mounting rod.