Facemask Cosmetics Applicator for Single-Step Precise Makeup Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Applying makeup as individual products is time-consuming, requires multiple products, and takes up storage space, necessitating a more efficient and convenient application method.

Innovation Solution

A cosmetics applicator in the form of a facemask with pre-coated perforated dots for concealer, foundation, blush, and highlighter, allowing for a single-step application that transfers makeup evenly and precisely onto the face.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual makeup products are used, then comprehensive makeup coverage is achieved, but application time increases and storage space is consumed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemakeup coverageVSAvoidapplication time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple individual makeup products (concealer, foundation, blush, contour, highlighter) into a single facemask applicator with multiple applicator portions. Each portion contains a different makeup product, allowing comprehensive makeup coverage to be achieved in one application step rather than requiring sequential application of multiple separate products.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The facemask applicator serves multiple functions simultaneously - it acts as concealer, foundation, blush, contour, and highlighter all in one device. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate makeup products and simplifies the application process into a single step.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple individual makeup products are used, then comprehensive makeup coverage is achieved, but storage space requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemakeup coverageVSAvoidstorage space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Manufacturing precision

If traditional makeup application methods are used, then precise makeup application is achieved, but technique and knowledge are required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemakeup application precisionVSAvoidapplication ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The makeup products are pre-applied to specific portions of the facemask during manufacturing, with each applicator portion containing the appropriate makeup product for its designated facial area. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for users to have technique or knowledge about how to apply different makeup products, as everything is pre-positioned for precise application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The facemask is divided into multiple distinct applicator portions, each targeting a specific facial area (eyes, cheeks, nose, mouth). This segmentation allows precise makeup application to different facial zones without requiring user skill, as each portion is designed to apply makeup specifically to its corresponding area.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250386920A1Cosmetics applicator

Publication Date: 2025.12.25 THOMA KARA PRESTON

AI summary

A beauty product is disclosed, including a cosmetics applicator having a facemask layer defining at least one of a first eye-shaped cut-out, a second eye-shaped cut-out, a nose cut-out, a mouth cut-out with four slits for function or a plurality of contouring designed embedments for facilitating a professional, precise, and prompt makeup application from facemask layer transferred onto the user's face. A plurality of cosmetics are provided on the facemask layer as droplet patterns configured in a professional and precise design to deposit one or more cosmetics products on the user's face.