Cosmetic applicator

Abstract

The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator comprising at least two molded applicator parts that define a portion of an applicator head. The at least two molded applicator parts have a respective first molded surface and a second molded surface defined thereon which meet at an interface defined on an outer surface of the applicator head and at least one projection is formed at the interface. The at least one projection comprises a projection from the first molded surface and a projection from the adjacent second molded surface. The cosmetic applicator of the present invention may be used for cosmetic and care applications such as on skin or on keratinous fibers in the area of mascara application, lash care, nail care, mascara removal, lip application, hair coloring and hair repair etc.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This patent application is a continuation-in-part of and claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 975,135, filed Aug. 23, 2013, which in turn claims the benefit of priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 152,919, filed Jun. 3, 2011, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,539,963, which in turn claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 351,503, filed Jun. 4, 2010. The disclosure of each of the aforementioned patent applications is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety for any purpose whatsoever.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cosmetic applicator and in particular, relate to a cosmetic applicator comprising of at least two molded applicator parts that are interlinked such that a zero or a non-zero angle is formed at an interface of the two molded applicator parts with respect to a centerline of the co...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a cosmetic applicator that can resemble the twirl of a wrist, making it easy for even inexperienced individuals to apply makeup. The applicator is made using at least two materials with different properties, such as hardness, stiffness, feel, color, chemical nature, magnetism, temperature, and so on. The interface between the two materials creates a soft and hard material combination, which ensures better lengthening, curling, and separation of eyelashes. Overall, the patent describes a versatile and effective cosmetic applicator for enhancing makeup application.

Problems solved by technology

However, all the desired effects are not possible with a single mascara applicator.

If the cosmetic composition is applied using the aforementioned applicators then during application on the lashes the application brush would be followed subsequently by the comb part or vice versa and the user is expected to gradually blend the application with multiple such strokes, however, this creates a stark application.

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