CN111936011B

CN111936011B - Articles such as puffs

Info

Publication number: CN111936011B
Application number: CN201980023180.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 伊莎贝尔·克劳德; 埃里克·科里尔
Original assignee: LOreal SA
Current assignee: LOreal SA
Priority date: 2018-03-29
Filing date: 2019-03-19
Publication date: 2023-08-04
Anticipated expiration: 2039-03-19
Also published as: JP7062786B2; KR20200124731A; JP2021517051A; CN111936011A; KR102440122B1; WO2019185402A1; WO2019185161A1

Abstract

An article (1), such as a puff, for applying a cosmetic product, comprising a first layer (11) and a second layer (12), the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) being joined together by a set of filaments (13) forming a spacer, the ends (14, 15) of the set of filaments being joined to the first layer (11) and the second layer (12), respectively, the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) being made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of textiles and foam.

Description

Articles such as puffs

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of cosmetics, and more particularly, but not exclusively, to a cosmetic product intended for making up or caring for human keratin materials, in particular the skin.

Background

In order to apply cosmetic products to the skin, various applicators are known.

These applicators include sponges, brushes, wipes, and flocked applicators.

There is a need for a new applicator that allows the user to enjoy a new sensory experience and provides good performance for applying cosmetic compositions.

Disclosure of Invention

The present invention thus relates to an article, such as a puff, for applying a cosmetic product, comprising a first layer and a second layer, which are joined together by a set of filaments forming a spacer, each end of the set of filaments being joined to the first layer and the second layer, respectively.

In a first embodiment, the first and second layers are made of a textile material, which may be selected from the group consisting of woven, non-woven and knitted fabrics.

In a second embodiment, the first and second layers are made of foam.

The article is not impregnated with cosmetic product prior to first use. The article is used to pick up cosmetic product from a separate container and apply it, in particular to the skin, or to remove or mix cosmetic product present on the skin. The product does not constitute a reservoir for cosmetic products.

The article according to the invention is soft and comfortable to the touch.

By means of the invention, a new applicator is obtained which has a spring effect in relation to the presence of the spacer between the first layer and the second layer. The spacer gives the article a thickness that does not provide a significant resistance to pressure and gives the comfort associated with the softness thus obtained.

Preferably, the article is free of foam between the first layer and the second layer.

The article may be mounted on a support, especially if the article is in the form of an end piece (end piece). The support may constitute a member for holding, such as a rod.

Alternatively, the article is not mounted on any support. All or part of the article, in particular the set of filaments forming the spacers, may have been subjected to an antimicrobial treatment.

The article may be washable. The spacers constitute an aerated space, which means that the product dries quickly.

Advantageously, the article comprises fastening means, advantageously peripheral fastening means, joining the first and second layers together at least at the peripheral edges of the first and second layers. The fastening portion is realized by ultrasonic welding or high-frequency welding, for example. In this case, the spacer is enclosed inside the article by the fastening portion and is not visible from the outside. The fastening, in particular the weld, makes it possible to prevent the textile and/or foam forming the first and second layers from loosening at the outer edges of the first and second layers. It also makes the application to the user milder.

The article may comprise at least one soft third layer, in particular a textile, attached to the outer face of the first layer and/or the second layer.

The third layer may be secured to the first layer and/or the second layer. For example, the third layer may be adhered to the first and/or second layer, and the article includes an adhesive layer applied (e.g., by spraying, screen printing, coating, or some other method) to the first and/or second layer. The third layer may then be bonded to the adhesive layer.

Alternatively, the third layer may be secured to the first and/or second layers by stitching, welding, adhesive, then welding, or any other suitable securing means. In another alternative form, the third layer is not bonded to the first and/or second layers, but is secured to the outer edge of the article only by welding (e.g., by ultrasonic welding or high frequency welding). Advantageously, the welding is performed simultaneously with the welding that connects the first and second layers together. It is therefore advantageous to fix the third layer at its outer edge to both the first layer and the second layer, for example by welding, in particular high-frequency welding or ultrasonic welding.

Alternatively, the third layer is not fixed to the first layer and/or the second layer. For example, the third layer covers each of the first and second layers and is secured at its outer edge, for example, at least in part by welding, thereby forming a cover that covers the remainder of the article. All or part of the securing portion of the third layer can then be opened so that the cover can be removed from the remainder of the article. In particular, it is possible to useFasteners of this type implement a portion of the securing portion. This is for covers and articles to be formed from the third layer for cleaning or replacement purposesOr may prove advantageous if the cover is to be removable, for example.

The third layer may be textured or may be non-textured. The third layer may be selected from the group consisting of woven, non-woven, and foam. The third layer may comprise threads made of microfibers (especially polyamide and/or polyester, or acrylic) or the like, in order to impart an additional soft touch. The third layer may be made of a foam, such as polyurethane or polyethylene foam, having closed cells or open cells, preferably closed cells. When the foam is a closed cell foam, it allows a barrier to be formed and prevents the interior of the article from becoming dirty.

The article may include at least one weld in a region different from its outer edge over all or part of its thickness. Such welds allow to delimit an area for holding or for applying a cosmetic composition, or to form one or more patterns on the article.

The article may have a circular, oval, square, rectangular, trapezoidal, any regular or irregular polygonal shape, or other shape. The article may have a thickness of 2cm when viewed from above ² To 80cm ² Is a surface of the substrate. Shaping can be suitably achieved by cutting, in particular using a punch or a laser. The article may be manufactured by cutting-out and welding performed simultaneously at the outer edge, for example by ultrasound or high frequency.

In particular, the third layer may have been cut out by means of ultrasound or high frequency and welded to the first layer and/or the second layer and/or some other third layer without prior adhesion to the first layer and/or the second layer it covers. Alternatively, the third layer may have been coated with an adhesive before being cut out by ultrasonic or high frequency means and welded to the first layer and/or the second layer it covers.

The longest dimension of the article, in particular of the puff, may be from 10mm to 100mm, preferably from 40mm to 60mm.

The present invention allows for a wide selection of materials, textures and porosities for the first and second layers and, where appropriate, the third layer. Thus, the first and second layers and, where appropriate, the third layer can be easily adapted to meet the desired feel and type of cosmetic product.

When the first, second and/or third layers comprise textiles, the textiles forming the first, second and/or third layers comprise threads made of fibers and/or microfibers, for example selected from the group consisting of synthetic fibers and/or microfibers (e.g., polyamide, elastane, polyester, acrylic, viscose, acetate), natural fibers and/or microfibers (e.g., silk, wool, cotton, flax, hemp), and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the textile comprises synthetic fibers and/or microfibres, in particular a mixture of polyamide and elastic fibers, the proportion of polyamide being in particular greater than 50%, preferably greater than 60%, in particular greater than 70% by weight. Textiles include, for example, blends of threads made from polyamide microfibers and elastic microfibers. The textile may have been surface treated, such as embossed.

When the first, second, and/or third layers comprise foam, the foam may be selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, butadiene Rubber (BR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), natural Rubber (NR), wet polyurethane, dry polyurethane, polyether, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), latex, silicone, styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), silicone elastomer, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, and neoprene.

Such foam may be a closed cell foam. Alternatively, the foam is an open cell foam.

Preferably, the material or materials from which the first, second and/or third layers are made are selected to impart a silky feel to the article. One or more materials from which the first, second and/or third layers are made may be selected to impart elasticity to the first, second and/or third layers.

The first layer and/or the second layer and/or the third layer may appear to the naked eye to be substantially continuous. The expression "macroscopic" is understood to mean an observation with an eye of normal acuity at a distance of 15 cm. Alternatively, the first layer and/or the second layer and/or the third layer may appear to be perforated to the naked eye. In this case, the first layer and/or the second layer and/or the third layer comprises at least one perforation, in particular a plurality of perforations.

The perforations may be of non-polygonal shape, such as circular, oval, ogive, oblong. In particular, the perforations may have a shape comprising at least one rounded portion. All perforations may have the same shape. The perforations may be evenly distributed over the layer.

Typically, the perforations present on the first, second and/or third layers may have a maximum dimension of from 1mm to 15mm. The cross-sectional area of each perforation may be 1mm ² To 100mm ² 。

The first layer may be made of the same textile as the second and/or third layer, of the same fabric or knit as the second and/or third layer, or of the same foam as the second and/or third layer.

Alternatively, the first layer is made of a different textile and/or made of a different fabric or knit than the second and/or third layer. In the latter case, different cosmetic effects may be obtained. As an alternative, one of the layers is suitable for applying a cosmetic product, in particular to the skin, while the other of the layers is more suitable for making up or conditioning. Alternatively, one of the layers is suitable for applying a liquid cosmetic product, while the other layer is suitable for applying a powdery cosmetic product. The same is true of the third layer covering the first layer and/or the second layer. The third layer covering the first layer may be the same as or different from the third layer covering the second layer.

The colors of the various layers may be the same or different from each other.

The thickness of the article, in particular the puff, between the opposite faces of the first and second layers, measured at its centre, may be from 1mm to 30mm, more preferably from 5mm to 25mm. For cosmetic applications, the thickness is preferably from 1mm to 15mm, and for care applications, the thickness is preferably from 5mm to 30mm.

The thickness of the first, second and/or third layer, or each of the first, second and/or third layer (especially when the layer/layers comprise foam) may be from 0.1mm to 2mm, especially from 0.2mm to 2mm, or even from 0.3mm to 1mm, preferably from 0.3mm to 0.5mm, especially equal to 0.35mm. Thus, the foam layer has a relatively thin thickness, which provides many advantages, especially easier welding, cheaper, soft and deformable, providing a soft touch (especially when the cell density is high).

The filaments of the spacer may have at least one portion oriented perpendicular to the first and second layers. In an illustrative embodiment of the invention, each wire has an arcuate shape. This may give the puff greater compressibility and reduce the force that must be applied to move the first and second layers toward each other. Preferably, each filament is a single filament, rather than a multi-filament or a filament made by spinning fibers. This gives the filament more rigidity and thus contributes to the elasticity of the puff and its shape memory.

The article, in particular the puff, is preferably made entirely of a synthetic material, preferably a thermoplastic material. For example, the article, in particular the puff, comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of polyesters, polyamides, polyolefins and other plastic materials.

The article, in particular the puff, may comprise filaments which intersect when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the thickness thereof. This may cause the first layer to move towards the second layer when the user presses the first layer without any lateral offset of the first layer relative to the second layer.

The first and second layers are for example made of textile, preferably of knitted thread. In particular, the filaments forming the spacers are advantageously connected to the first and second layers by knitting. The filaments themselves may be knitted. The first layer and the second layer may be produced by knitting on a loom having two needle beds. The knitting may be a warp knit that cannot be unraveled, or may be a weft knit.

Preferably, the article according to the invention does not have an intermediate absorbent structure, such as in particular a foam, attached between the first layer and the second layer. Advantageously, the article, in particular the puff, does not have any intermediate layer of foam (for example PU (polyurethane), SBR (styrene butadiene rubber) or polyolefin foam) between the first layer and the second layer.

Beauty set

Another subject of the invention is a cosmetic kit comprising a package comprising at least one, in particular at least two, articles as described above, in particular a puff. The package may consist of a pouch (sachets) or a cardboard box.

The pouch may be made of a thermoplastic material that may be metallized. The pouch may already be closed by heat sealing. The pouch may have a notch that forms the starting point for tearing, making the pouch easier to open. The pouch may comprise a polyolefin. The pouch may be hermetically sealed.

Beauty device

Another subject of the invention is a cosmetic device comprising at least one article as described above, such as a puff, and at least one cosmetic composition to be applied using the article.

The cosmetic composition may be selected from cosmetic or care compositions for the body or face, for example from foundations, rouges, eye shadows, sunscreens.

The cosmetic device may also include a cartridge comprising a container of the cosmetic composition and a housing for the article. The housing may be manufactured in such a way that the article is not in contact with the cosmetic composition inside the cartridge.

The cartridge may include a body including a container and a lid. A housing for the article may be provided in the cartridge between the main body and the lid at the top of the container. The article may be free within the housing. The lid of the case may be screwed or hinged to the body. A snap-fit fastening or magnetic locking system may be provided to hold the cartridge in the closed configuration. The cover may have a rectangular, oval, circular or other contour when viewed from above. The box is for example made of a thermoplastic material.

The cassette may support a mirror, if appropriate.

The box may have an outer surface that has been decorated in various ways, for example, metallized, painted, screen printed, or decorated in some other way.

Cosmetic method

According to another aspect of the present invention, another subject of the invention is a cosmetic method comprising the steps of: the use of the article according to the invention, in particular a puff, to pick up a cosmetic composition from a container and the use of the article to apply the cosmetic composition to human keratin materials, in particular to the skin.

Drawings

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reading the following detailed description of non-limiting illustrative embodiments thereof, and upon studying the drawings wherein:

figure 1 is a schematic cross-section of an example of an article according to the invention,

figure 2 is a schematic front view of the article of figure 1,

figures 3 to 5 depict examples of patterns of a first layer, a second layer and a third layer of the article according to the invention,

figures 6 and 7 show in schematic cross-section alternative forms of the article,

figure 8 depicts another example of an article according to the invention schematically seen from the front,

figure 9 schematically depicts a top view of a kit of articles according to the invention,

figure 10 is a schematic cross-section of an example of a cosmetic device comprising an article according to the invention,

figure 11 is a view similar to figure 1 of another example of an article according to the invention,

figure 12 depicts in a schematic cross-section an alternative form of the article,

FIG. 13 is a view similar to FIG. 2 of another example of an article according to the invention, an

Figure 14 depicts in schematic cross-section an alternative form of the article,

figure 15 depicts in a schematic cross-section an alternative form of the article,

FIG. 16 depicts in schematic cross-section an alternative form of the article, and

fig. 17 depicts in schematic cross-section an alternative form of the article.

Detailed Description

In the rest of the description, identical elements or elements having identical functions bear identical reference numerals. For the sake of brevity of this description, description is not made for each drawing, only differences between the embodiments are highlighted.

The article 1 according to the invention depicted in fig. 1 constitutes a puff. The puff comprises a woven first layer 11 and a woven second layer 12. The first and second layers are connected together by a set of wires 13 forming spacers, the ends 14 and 15 of which are connected to the first and second layers 11 and 12, respectively.

In this example, the puff 1 is not mounted on any support and forms, by itself, an applicator for applying or removing or mixing the cosmetic product.

The puff 1 includes an outer edge fastening part generated by ultrasonic welding in this example. The outer edge fastening parts assemble the first layer 11 to the second layer 12 at the outer edges 16 of the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 in order to ensure that the wires 13 forming the spacers are not visible from the outside.

In this example, flexible layers 17a and 17b cover first layer 11 and second layer 12, respectively.

Layers 17a and 17b are also welded at their outer edges to first layer 11 and second layer 12.

The puff 1 shown in fig. 2 has an oval profile in a front view. In this example, the length L1 of the puff 1 is 58mm and the width L2 is 47mm.

The puff 1 may have a shape different from that shown in fig. 2 without departing from the scope of the present invention. In particular, the puff 1 may have a circular, cylindrical, spherical, square, rectangular, elliptical, trapezoidal or any other polygonal or non-polygonal shape.

In this example, layers 17a and 17b are connected to first layer 11 and second layer 12, respectively. However, if the layers 17a and 17b are secured to the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 in another way, such as by stitching, welding, bonding a PU foam, spraying an adhesive, or by incorporating a heat fusible link into the first layer/second layer or layers 17a/17b and then heating to effect bonding, this does not constitute a departure from the scope of the invention.

The first layer 11, the second layer 12 and the set of filaments 13 may be manufactured in synthetic material by knitting according to the teachings of application WO 2012/153131 A1 or EP 1 863 959. Examples of textile structures that may be suitable are sold under the name "space fabric" textile applications.

The length of the wires 13 forming the spacers is, for example, 1mm to 25mm, more preferably 6mm to 10mm.

The present invention provides a puff which can be washed, the puff having a partition portion constituting an air-filled space so as to be dried rapidly. The puff may be subjected to an antibacterial treatment.

By means of the presence of the spacers, the puff 1 provides a spring effect. The spacer has a low resistance to pressure, which means that in use the user will feel comfortable and soft.

A large number of textile materials (especially woven, fabric, knitted and/or non-woven materials) and/or foam materials from which the first layer 11, the second layer 12 and the layers 17a and 17b are made may be selected. In particular, the first layer 11 or the second layer 12 is preferably made of a fabric or a knitted fabric. Layers 17a and 17b are preferably made of foam, such as closed cell polyurethane foam. When manufactured by knitting, the layer(s) may be manufactured using, inter alia, warp knitting or weft knitting, which cannot be unwound. Advantageously, the filaments 13 forming the spacers are connected to the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 by knitting.

In the example shown, the first layer 11 is manufactured with small oval perforations 21, as can be seen in fig. 3.

The second layer 12 shown in fig. 5 has oblong large perforations 20 with a maximum dimension L of 1mm to 5mm.

The first layer and the second layer may be the same.

At least one of the layers may be free of perforations, especially if the article is washable. The first layer and/or the second layer may comprise a jacquard pattern.

As can be seen in fig. 4, layer 17a may have a more tightly knit structure. In this example, layer 17b is the same as layer 17 a. Advantageously, the layers 17a,17b comprise threads of polyamide microfibers to give the puff 1 a silky feel, so as to further enhance the sensory experience of the user. Preferably, the layers 17a,17b further comprise elastic fibers in order to give the puff 1 elasticity.

The type of network of the various layers 11, 12, 17a,17b is adapted to meet the intended use. In this example, layers 17a and 17b are layers with which the user will touch.

In the alternative, layers 17a and 17b may be different. Once the cosmetic product is applied to the human keratin materials, one of the layers 17a and 17b may be suitable for applying the cosmetic product, while the other may be suitable for mixing the cosmetic product.

The filaments 13 may be oriented in various ways. In the example shown, the filaments 13 intersect, that is to say, there are filaments 13a and 13b, which have concave surfaces facing in opposite directions.

In the example shown in fig. 6, the filaments 13 are all bent in substantially the same way, and the concavities always face in the same direction. In this example, too, layer 17b is not present and second layer 12 constitutes the outer layer of the article. The user will contact the second layer 12 on one side of the puff and the third layer 17a on the opposite side.

In the example of fig. 7, the puff 1 does not have the layers 17a and 17b, and includes only the layers 11 and 12 for the outer layer.

In the example of fig. 8, the article 1 constitutes an end piece 30, which end piece 30 is mounted on a support 31, which support 31 constitutes the means for holding, which support 31 in this example is in the form of a rod.

Fig. 9 depicts a kit 40 of cosmetic articles according to the present invention, comprising a package 41 containing a plurality of powder puffs 1. The package 41 is a thermoplastic pouch closed by heat sealing, in which figure the closed area 42 is visible.

Fig. 10 depicts a cosmetic device 50 according to the invention comprising a cartridge 2, the cartridge 2 comprising a body 3, the body 3 containing a container in the form of a material impregnated with a cosmetic composition C.

In this example, an annular lip 9 holds the container in place.

As shown, the cartridge 2 includes an applicator holder forming a housing 6 to accommodate the puff 1. The applicator holder may be hinged to the body 3. The applicator holder separates the puff 1 from the cosmetic composition and prevents the puff 1 and the cosmetic composition from contacting each other inside the cartridge.

The box 2 further comprises a lid 5 hinged to the body 3. The inner surface of the cover 5 is fitted with a mirror 45.

To perform a cosmetic or nursing operation, the user holds the puff 1 in his/her finger and picks up the cosmetic composition C from the container using the puff 1 and applies it to the skin.

Other alternative forms of the article 1 are possible, in particular articles having different shapes, different textile materials forming the first layer, the second layer and the other layers, different spacers formed by filaments, different shapes of the support.

Fig. 11 depicts an example of an article 1 in which the third layers 17a and 17b are made of foam, in particular closed cell polyurethane foam. The thickness of each layer of foam is about 0.35mm and, due to this small thickness, is fully capable of conforming to the shape of the lower layer 11 or 12. Advantageously, the foam has a high cell density to impart a silky feel thereto, making it pleasant to the user. Also in this example, the third layers 17a and 17b are coated with adhesive and then ultrasonically cut and welded at the outer edge 16. If the third layers 17a and 17b are not bonded but only welded, this does not constitute a departure from the scope of the invention.

In the example of fig. 12, the article 1 comprises a first layer 11 and a second layer 12, the first layer 11 and the second layer 12 being made of a thin foam, for example of polyurethane foam of 0.3mm thickness.

The example of the article 1 in fig. 13 shows the possibility of producing at least a partial weld 25, which weld 25 is located in a non-outer edge region of the article 1. In this example, the weld may define a region 26 for holding the article 1.

In fig. 14, the article 1 comprises layers 17a and 17b made of foam, the layers 17a and 17b being neither glued nor fixed to the first layer 11 and the second layer 12, but being fixed to each other at their outer edges, for example by partial welding. Thus, one portion 28 for securing the layers 17a and 17b together is secured by welding, while the other secured portion 29 is detachable, which is fitted withA strip. Thus, the layers 17a and 17b form a removable cover 27, allowing it to be detached from the rest of the article 1, so that the cover 27 can be washed or replaced, for example. The cover 27 may even be removable.

In fig. 15, as in the example of fig. 7, the puff 1 has only the layers 11 and 12 for the outer layer. In the example of fig. 15, a weld has been formed at the outer edge 16, for example using ultrasonic welding or high frequency welding.

In the example of fig. 16, an adhesive layer 32 (e.g., glue) is applied to layer 11, and then layer 17a is secured to layer 11 by adhesive bonding. The adhesive layer 32 is applied, for example, by spraying, screen printing, coating, or by another method. Of course, if layer 12 is also coated with an adhesive layer to which layer 17b is externally secured, this does not constitute a departure from the scope of the invention.

In the embodiment of fig. 17, layer 17a is not secured to layer 11 by bonding; the space between layer 17a and layer 11 can be seen in this figure. Instead, the layer 17a is fixed at the outer edge 16 by welding (e.g., ultrasonic welding or high frequency welding). Advantageously, this welding is performed simultaneously with the welding that connects the layers 11 and 12 together. Of course, if layer 12 is externally covered with layer 17b, which is fixed in the same way as layer 17a, this does not constitute a departure from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. An article (1) for applying a cosmetic product, the article (1) comprising a first layer (11) and a second layer (12), the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) being connected together by a set of filaments (13) forming a spacer, the ends (14, 15) of the set of filaments being connected to the first layer (11) and the second layer (12), respectively, the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) being made of at least one material selected from the group consisting of textiles and foam.

2. The article (1) according to claim 1, the article (1) being mounted on a support (31).

3. The article (1) according to claim 1, the article (1) not being mounted on any support and constituting a puff.

4. The article (1) according to claim 1, comprising an outer edge fastening portion connecting at least the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) together at an outer edge (16) of the first layer (11) and the second layer (12).

5. The article (1) according to claim 4, wherein the outer edge fastening is realized by ultrasonic welding or high frequency welding.

6. The article (1) according to claim 1, comprising at least one flexible third layer (17 a,17 b) attached to the outer face of the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12).

7. The article of claim 6, said third layer (17 a,17 b) being a textile layer.

8. The article of claim 6, said third layer (17 a,17 b) being a layer made of foam.

9. The article (1) according to claim 6, wherein the third layer (17 a,17 b) covers each of the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) and is fixed at an outer edge of the third layer (17 a,17 b) to form a cover (27) covering the rest of the article, all or part of the fastening portions (28, 29) of the third layer (17 a,17 b) being openable so that the cover (27) is removable from the rest of the article.

10. The article of claim 6, wherein the third layer (17 a,17 b) is secured to the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12).

11. The article according to claim 10, the third layer (17 a,17 b) being bonded to the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12), the article comprising an adhesive layer (32) applied to the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12) by spraying, screen printing or coating.

12. The article of claim 10, the third layer (17 a,17 b) not being bonded to the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12) but being secured to the outer edge (16) of the article solely by welding, which welding is simultaneous with the welding joining the first layer (11) and the second layer (12) together.

13. The article of claim 6, the first (11), second (12) and/or third (17 a,17 b) layers comprising a foam selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, butadiene Rubber (BR), styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR), natural Rubber (NR), wet urethane, dry urethane, polyether, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene, ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), latex, silicone, styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), silicone elastomer, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber and neoprene.

14. The article of claim 6, wherein each of the first, second, and third layers has a thickness of 0.1mm to 2mm.

15. The article according to claim 1, comprising at least one weld (25) on all or part of the thickness of the article in a region different from the outer edge (16) of the article.

16. The article according to claim 1, wherein the first layer (11) and/or the second layer (12) comprises at least one perforation (20, 21) having a non-polygonal shape.

17. A kit (40) comprising a package (41), the package (41) comprising one or more articles (1) according to claim 1.

18. Cosmetic device (50) comprising at least one article (1) according to claim 1 in the form of a puff, and at least one cosmetic composition (C) to be applied using said article (1).

19. The device according to claim 18, comprising a cartridge (2), said cartridge (2) comprising a container of cosmetic composition (C) and a housing (6) for said article (1), the housing (6) being manufactured in such a way that said article (1) is not in contact with said cosmetic composition (C) inside said cartridge (2).