JP2018526178A - Brush for applying product to eyelashes or eyebrows - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a brush for applying a product to eyelashes and / or eyebrows, the brush comprising a core extending along a curved longitudinal axis, in particular a more aligned core, and bristles gripped by the core. A free end, wherein the core comprises a proximal end (40a) intended to be secured to the handle, and a portion (43) holding the bristles having a distal end (40b), wherein the bristles define an envelope surface And the envelope surface has at least one first facet (60) and at least one second facet (45) different from each other before the core is curved.

Description

  The present invention relates to brushes for applying cosmetic products to the eyelashes or eyebrows, in particular makeup or care products, such as mascara, and packaging and application devices comprising such brushes.

  A number of applicators are known, in which the brushes are provided together with a core formed by two arms of metal wire that are brought together and grab the bristles. The bristles used are generally the same length so that when the branches are twisted together, the brush has an envelope surface in the form of a rotating column. Such a rotating columnar shape has a limited effect with respect to placing and separating products on the eyelashes.

  Therefore, a zone where products can be placed in a larger amount and can be properly placed on the eyelashes, and a zone that can be placed on the eyelashes a little or a little and can be used to separate the eyelashes In order to form the surface on the brush after wiping, efforts have been made to make the envelope surface more complex. Since many factors are involved, finding a shape that yields optimal makeup results requires a large number of tests.

  In addition, it is economically advantageous that the brush can be manufactured quickly and easily.

  A number of brushes have been proposed that have been machined in the longitudinal direction of the core.

  Patent applications US Pat. Nos. 5,099,036, and 5,035,097, disclose mascara brushes that can have a substantially flat facet parallel to the core, with an overall elliptical profile. . In these applications, the facets of one and the same brush are all identical.

  In patent document 4 and patent document 5, which are applications, the cut-outs that are created are symmetrical to each other.

  The patent application, US Pat. No. 6,057,059 discloses a mascara brush having a linear longitudinal axis and a polygonal cross section along at least a portion of its length.

  U.S. Patent No. 6,057,031 discloses a mascara brush with a facet that has a linear longitudinal axis and is arranged so that the brush has indentations alternating with reliefs around the core.

European Patent Application No. 1236419 European Patent Application No. 1236420 European Patent Application No. 1236421 European Patent Application No. 0832580 European Patent Application No. 0842620 French Patent Application No. 2916950 French Patent Application Publication No. 3007630

  There is a need for easier application of makeup along the entire row of eyelashes, especially at the corners of the eyes.

  There is also a need to improve the brushes, and in particular to benefit from brushes that can make up the eyelashes and eyebrows satisfactorily by fully loading the product and providing satisfactory combing.

The present invention seeks to meet all or part of these needs, and therefore the subject matter, according to one of its embodiments, independently of the above or in combination with the above, Or for a brush for applying products to the eyebrows,
-A core extending along the curved longitudinal axis X, in particular a more aligned core;
A bristle gripped by the core, the core comprising in particular a proximal end intended to be fixed to the handle and a portion holding the bristles having a distal end, the bristle defining an envelope Has a free end,
The envelope surface has at least one first facet and at least one second facet that are different from each other before the core is curved.

  The first facet may be disposed in the concave curvature of the core. Thus, it is possible to form a region that can make it possible to construct a larger reserve of product in the curvature of the core.

  The second facet provides different makeup characteristics due to its different position and its different shape.

  The term “facet” refers to a cut in the envelope of the brush that is defined by a visible edge. The facet preferably extends in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core and is defined, for example, by a generatrix that moves along a collinear line coplanar with the longitudinal axis of the core. The facets may be flat or, for example, non-flat with a concave or convex curvature towards the outside. Such curvature may depend on the shape of the busbar, which is a straight line or a curve. In a variant, the curvature of the facets can vary, the latter being for example wavy.

  The expression “different facets” means that the first and second facets differ from each other by at least one of their width, length, depth, distance from the core, and inclination relative to the core. It should be understood as meaning.

  The second facet may be smaller than the first facet. The term “smaller” means that at least one of its width and / or its length and / or its depth is less than the width and / or length and / or its depth of the first facet. means.

  In a variation or in addition, the distance of the second facet from the core may be greater than the distance of the first facet from the core. Therefore, the second facet is farther away from the core than the first facet, and therefore may receive more wiping when passing through the wiping member.

The area occupied by the second facet may differ from the area occupied by the first facet by more than 10%, ie | S ₁ -S ₂ | / S ₁ ≧ 0.1, where S ₁ is the area of the first facet, and S ₂ is the area of the second facet. | S ₁ -S ₂ | / S ₁ ≧ 0.2, or even | S ₁ -S ₂ | / S ₁ ≧ 0.3 is possible. As can be seen from the longitudinal axis of the cross-sectional core, each first or second facet preferably extends over an angular range of less than 120 ° about the axis. This ensures that each facet is located on one side of the brush.

  The brush may include at least two second facets. The two second facets may be smaller than the first facet. The two second facets may be symmetric with respect to a plane that includes the longitudinal axis of the core. When the brush is viewed in cross-section, the first and second facets may form a triangle.

  The first and / or second facets, or both facets, of the portion of the core that holds the bristles along at least a portion of the length of the facets, or even along the entire length of the facets It may have a width that increases in the direction of the proximal end.

  The first and / or second facets, or both facets, have a width that decreases along at least a portion of the facet length in the direction of the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles. May be.

The facet width l may decrease along its entire length measured along the longitudinal axis of the core, or else only along a portion of the latter. Width l of facets, along at least half of its length L _2, or even along at least two thirds of its length L _2, even better at least 3/4 of its length L ₂ It may decrease along. The facet width l may increase and then decrease and then increase again or otherwise decrease and then increase towards the distal end of the portion of the core holding the bristles.

  The widest part of the facet is closer to the proximal end than the distal end of the part of the core holding the bristles, and even better, with respect to the proximal end, the length L of the part of the core holding the bristles May be located in less than one third or even less than one quarter.

  In an exemplary embodiment, the width l of the first facet decreases in the direction of the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The first and / or second facets are along the entire length L of the part of the core that holds the bristles, or in other cases only along the part of the latter, for example at least 50% of this length L It may even extend along at least 60%, or even at least 70%. The facets may extend along less than 95% of the length L of the portion of the core that holds the bristles, or along less than 90%, or even less than 80%.

  In particular, the first facet may extend along the entire length L of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The second facet may extend along less than 90% of the length L of the portion of the core that holds the bristles, or along less than 80%, or even less than 70%.

  The first and / or second facets, or both facets, may in particular extend to the proximal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The first and / or second facets, or both facets, are defined by an edge oriented perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle, particularly at the proximal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles. May be. The presence of such an edge makes it possible to improve the accuracy of the application of the makeup and in particular makes it easier to make up the eyes, in particular the corners of the eyes and even more particularly the corners inside the eyes. Can be.

  The width of the first facet may decrease in the direction of the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The width of the second facet may decrease in the direction of the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The first and / or second facets may extend parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core. This means that facets are each created in a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core before the core is curved. The envelope surface may have no facets that are not parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core.

  In a variant, or in addition, the envelope surface may define at least one facet that extends longitudinally and is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis X of the core in the direction of the distal end. It may be a first and / or second facet, or even a third facet.

  The term “tilted” is understood to mean that when the brush core is straightened for observation, the overall direction of the facets forms an angle with the longitudinal axis of the core. I want. The generatrix defining the corresponding facets may in particular move along a quasi-line that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core, in particular linearly angled or curved with respect to the latter. .

  At least one of the first and second facets may be inclined toward the distal end of the core. This is because when the brush core is straightened for observation, the facet slope relative to the core longitudinal axis is such that the facet approaches the core longitudinal axis towards the distal end of the brush. Means that All of the facets of the brush may be inclined in the direction of the distal end. The brush may not have a facet that is inclined in the direction of the proximal end.

  In a variant or in addition, at least one of the first and second facets may be inclined in the direction of the proximal end of the core. This is because when the brush core is straightened for observation, the facet slope relative to the core longitudinal axis is such that the facet approaches the core longitudinal axis towards the proximal end of the brush. Means that All of the facets of the brush may be inclined in the direction of the proximal end. The brush may not have a facet that is inclined in the direction of the distal end.

  When the brush core is straightened for observation, the facets may be inclined at an angle α of 5 to 35 degrees, and better 10 to 20 degrees with respect to the longitudinal axis of the handle . This means that when the brush core is straightened for observation, the facets have a quasi-line D that is straight and inclined with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the handle by the angle α described above. To do. The facet is formed by the movement of the generatrix along this quasi-line D. The bus bar may extend, for example, along the axis of rotation of the tool for cutting the facet, and the tool may have a cylindrical shape and move along the quasi-line D during cutting.

  The envelope surface may have an overall shape that is at least partially frustoconical or ogival before the core is curved. This can make it possible to have areas on the envelope surface that are located at different distances from the core and are therefore wiped differently. The most loaded area can be used to load the product on the eyelashes, and the less loaded area can be used to separate the eyelashes.

  The envelope surface may include a distal frustoconical portion having a cross-section that decreases toward the free end of the core. The cone angle β with respect to the longitudinal axis X may have a value of 5 degrees to 35 degrees, more preferably 10 degrees to 20 degrees. The distal frustoconical portion is greater than one quarter of the length L of the core portion holding the bristles, and even better than one third of the length L of the core portion holding the bristles, Even better, it may extend along a length that is greater than half the length L of the portion of the core that holds the bristles.

  The envelope surface may have at least one cross section that is not completely polygonal, in particular at least partially circular, in particular circular at the distal end. The expression “at the distal end” means that the at least one cross-section is closer to the distal end than the proximal end of the core part holding the bristles, in other words, distal to the part of the core holding the bristles. Means less than 1 / 2L from the end and more than 1 / 2L from the proximal end of the part of the core holding the bristles, where L is the proximal of the part of the core holding the bristles The length measured between the end and its distal end. The at least one cross-section may be less than one third of the length L, or even less than one quarter, from the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles. In absolute terms, the length L may be 15 mm to 45 mm, better 20 mm to 40 mm, for example 25 mm to 35 mm.

  The brush may not have a distal end in the form of a tip. The brush may have a shape that is not completely a prism at least at its distal end.

  A circular cross-section is created at a point on the core located less than 1 / 3L from the distal end of the part of the core holding the bristles and more than 2 / 3L from the proximal end of the part of the core holding the bristles May be. A circular cross-section is created at a point on the core located less than 1 / 4L from the distal end of the portion of the core holding the bristles and more than 3 / 4L from the proximal end of the portion of the core holding the bristles May be.

  The brush may not have any cross section having a rectangular shape, especially at its distal end.

  The core may be curved along the entire length of the portion of the core that holds the bristles. The curvature of the core may be invariant or variable. The curvature radius is, for example, 20 mm to 60 mm. Because the brush is curved, the brush can rest more on the indentation and perform better combing and separation on the convex side. The distal end of the core may be located on the longitudinal axis Y of the handle to which the brush is attached.

  The brush may comprise at least one cross-section of a prismatic, in particular substantially triangular, having an overall shape, this cross-section being located especially near the proximal end of the part of the core holding the bristles Yes. The cross-section with the overall shape of the prism is the length L of the portion of the core that holds the bristles closer to the proximal end than the distal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles, and even better relative to the proximal end. May be located less than one third of, or even less than one quarter.

  The brush may include a proximal frustoconical portion at its proximal end that becomes wider as the distance from the proximal end of the portion of the core that holds the bristles increases. In one embodiment, the first and / or second facets, or both facets, extend across the proximal frustoconical portion.

  The brush may also include a cylindrical central portion located between the distal frustoconical portion and the proximal frustoconical portion. In one embodiment, the first and / or second facets, or both facets, include a cylindrical central portion. Each facet stops, for example, just before the frustoconical part or at the same level as the frustoconical part.

  The brush may be chamfered at its proximal and / or distal end. In one exemplary embodiment, the brush is chamfered at its distal end and its proximal end.

Facet The facet allows the brush according to the present invention to store more product along part of its length, in particular to replenish the eyelashes and / or eyebrows.

The first facet may have a length L ₂ , where L ₂ ≧ L / 2, where L is the length of the core portion that holds the bristles. Preferably, the length L ₂ of the first facet is such that L ₂ ≧ 2 / 3L. In one exemplary embodiment, L ₂ is equal to L. This makes it possible to have a first facet that extends along most of the length of the core that holds the bristles, thus obtaining the desired effect on most of the eyelashes, especially with minimal hand movement Make it possible.

The second facet may have a length L ₃ where L ₃ ≧ L / 2.

The first facet may have a width l which is constant along at least a portion of its length L _2. The width l of the first facet may be 1 mm to 4 mm, more preferably 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm.

  The facets may have a flat bottom or a convex bottom toward the outside.

  Except for the facet, the envelope surface may be cylindrical. The envelope surface may be a rotating surface except for the facet.

  The envelope surface may be symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis X of the core. In a variant, the envelope surface does not exhibit axial symmetry.

  The brush core is preferably secured to the handle at its proximal end. The handle may be secured to the closure cap of the container at the other end.

  Preferably, the core is a more combined core. The expression “twisted core” is understood to mean a core formed by bringing together two arms of metal wire together in a conventional manner.

Apparatus A further subject of the present invention is
-A container containing the product to be applied;
A brush according to the invention;
A packaging and coating apparatus comprising:

  The container may be provided with a wiping member to remove excess product on the handle and brush. The wiping member comprises, for example, a lip made of an elastomeric material that defines a wiping orifice, preferably of circular cross section, the diameter of which corresponds substantially to the diameter of the handle.

Manufacturing method A further subject of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a brush according to the invention, which method comprises:
-Having a straight core, in particular having a more matched core, in particular a non-cylindrical shape, preferably a rotationally symmetric shape, in particular at least partly a frustoconical shape or an oval shape, before the core is curved Generating a brush blank having an envelope surface;
-Cutting bristles to obtain facets according to the invention;
-Curving the core;
including.

  Preferably, the core is curved at the first facet such that the first facet is located in the curvature recess of the core.

  The core is curved, for example, in the median plane of the first facet.

  The facets can be formed by moving the cutting tool both along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core and along an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core.

  In a variant or in addition, the facets can be formed by moving the cutting tool about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the core, in particular an axis parallel to the facet.

  The cutting tool preferably has a rotation axis that is parallel or perpendicular to the facet.

  The invention may be better understood by reading the following detailed description of non-limiting exemplary embodiments, while reviewing the accompanying drawings.

It is a figure which shows an example of the packaging and coating device by this invention with a schematic and partial longitudinal cross-section. It is a side view of an example of the brush by this invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram of the brush according to FIG. 2 before the core is curved. FIG. 4 is a view along arrow IV. FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 of the brush blank according to FIG. FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 of the brush blank according to FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 of a deforming brush according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is a view along arrow VIII before the core is bent. It is a figure along arrow IX before a core curves. FIG. 6 is a view along arrow X. FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 5 of the brush blank according to FIG. FIG. 8 is a view similar to FIG. 6 of the brush blank according to FIG.

  In the remainder of the description, the same reference numerals are given to the same elements or elements having the same function. Their description will not be repeated for each of the figures, but will only refer to the main differences between the embodiments.

  The packaging and application device 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a container 2 containing a product P to be applied to eyelashes or eyebrows, and an applicator 3 that can be detachably fixed to the container 2 in this example. Product P contains, for example, one or more pigments, in particular iron oxide. For example, mascara.

  The applicator 3 comprises a handle 5 with a longitudinal axis Y, which handle 5 is provided with a brush 10 according to the invention at the distal end 5a and a grip member 11 at the other end, A cap for sealing and closing the container 2 is formed. As can be seen in particular in FIG. 1, the latter comprises a body 13 provided with a threaded neck 14 at the top, and the gripping member 11 can be screwed into the threaded neck 14 in order to close and close the container 2. it can. In variations, the applicator can be secured to the container in other ways.

  The neck 14 may accommodate a wiping member 20 as shown, and the wiping member 20 is inserted into the neck 14, for example. The wiping member 20 includes a lip 26 that defines a wiping opening having a diameter that matches the diameter of the handle 5.

  The brush 10 can be secured in a conventional manner to a sheet provided at the distal end 5a of the handle 5 which is advantageously made from a thermoplastic material. The brush 10 includes a twisted metal core 40 that includes a portion 43 that holds the bristles 41. The core is secured to the corresponding housing of the handle 5 at the proximal end 40a by a portion without bristles, which can have a length of about 8 mm. The core portion 43 holding the bristles has a free end 40b.

  The free ends of the bristles 41 define an envelope surface S of the brush 10 as shown in FIG. The bristles 41 preferably extend along a length L of the core of 25 mm to 35 mm, for example equal to 30 mm.

  The core 40 is conventionally formed by two arms of metal wire folded in a U shape, and the bristles 41 are gripped between the turns of the core 40. The diameter of the metal wire is, for example, 0.1 mm to 1 mm. The diameter of the bristles is, for example, 0.06 mm to 0.35 mm.

  The core 40 of the brush 10 according to the invention is curved and extends along a curved longitudinal axis X. In the example described, the core 40 includes a longitudinal axis X and is curved in a plane P that is a plane perpendicular to the first facet 60 described below. This plane P is a symmetry plane of the brush. The brush is curved along the entire length of the portion 43, with the distal end 40b of the core located on the longitudinal axis X and on the handle longitudinal axis Y.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2-6, the envelope surface S of the core that holds the bristles parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core, as shown in FIGS. It includes a first facet 60 extending along the length L ₂ equal to the length L of the portion. After the core is curved, the first facet 60 is placed in the concave curvature of the core as shown in FIG. The core is curved in a plane P, which is the plane of FIG. 2, and the plane P is perpendicular to the plane Q of the facet surface 60. The plane P is an intermediate plane of the first facet.

  The first facet 60 has a width l that decreases in the direction of the distal end 40b of the core portion 43 holding the bristles.

  The envelope surface S is also symmetrical to each other with respect to the plane P containing the longitudinal axis of the core, and when viewed in cross-section the brush forms two second facets 45 that form a triangle with the first facet 60. including.

  In the example described, the three facets 45 and 60 extend in the longitudinal direction, each extending in a plane parallel to the longitudinal axis X of the core.

These second facets 45 are different from the first facets 60. These differ from that by their length L ₃ corresponding to about 60% of the length L of the core portion 43 holding the bristles. Their width e is also smaller than the width l of the first facet 60.

Further, the depth of the two second facets 45 is smaller than the depth of the first facet 60. In other words, the distance d ₂ from the core to the second facet 45 is larger than the distance d ₁ from the core to the first facet 60 as can be seen in FIG. Therefore, the second facet 45 is further away from the core than the first facet 60.

  The facet 45 has a width l that decreases in the direction of the distal end 40b of the core portion 43 holding the bristles.

  The first facet 60 and the two second facets 45 are partly defined by an edge 50 that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X of the core and located at the proximal end 40b. In the illustrated example, facet 45 and facet 60 are not touching at their proximal ends. The cross section of the brush has a substantially triangular shape at the proximal end 40a of the brush.

As can be seen from the longitudinal axis of the cross-sectional core, each first facet 60 or second facet 45 extends about axis X over an angular range γ ₁ and γ _{2 of} less than 120 °, respectively.

  The envelope surface S has at least one cross section having a circular shape. In the illustrated example, this circular cross section is located near the distal end 40b.

  As can be seen in FIGS. 5 and 6 where the brush blank according to FIG. 2 is shown, the envelope surface S has a partially frustoconical overall shape before the core is curved. More particularly, the envelope surface has a distal frustoconical portion 51 having a cross-section that decreases toward the free end of the core, a proximal frustoconical portion 53 having a cross-section that decreases toward the proximal end of the core, and A cylindrical central portion 52 located between the distal frustoconical portion 51 and the proximal frustoconical portion 53 is included.

  The cone angle β of the distal frustoconical portion 51 relative to the longitudinal axis X may have a value of about 15 °.

  The maximum radius R of the envelope surface S corresponding to the radius of the smallest rotating column surface inscribed by the brush is 3 mm to 6 mm, for example, 4.5 mm.

  In the modified embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 to 12, the brush 10 has an overall shape with a convex contour, except for the facet 45 and facet 60. It can be seen that the brush blank shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 has partly an ogival shape prior to facet formation and before the core is curved.

7 to 12 are shown the variant embodiment also, a third facet 65 two located in the extension of the facets 45, the length is L-L _3, the width of the brush This differs from the above by the presence of two third facets 65 that increase towards the distal end 40b.

  Furthermore, the facet 60 is in this example located at 45 ° with respect to the facet 45 and facet 65 with respect to the longitudinal axis X.

  In general, the envelope surface can include a different number of facets, the latter not being identical to each other and / or not being uniformly distributed around the core 40.

  The end portion 40a and the end portion 40b of the envelope surface S can be chamfered. This can facilitate the brush 3 passing through the wiping member 20. The chamfering at the distal end and the chamfering at the proximal end can be different. The chamfering at the distal end may in particular be less inclined than the chamfering at the proximal end. In a variant, the brush may not have such a chamfer at the end.

  The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments that have just been described, and their characteristics may be combined with one another as part of a variant not illustrated.

1 Packaging and application equipment
2 containers
3 Applicator
5 patterns
10 brushes
11 Grip member
13 Body
14 Threaded neck
20 Wiping material
26 Lip
40 core
41 Bristle
43 Bristles holding part
45 Second facet
50 edge
51 Distal frustoconical part
52 Cylindrical central part
53 Proximal frustoconical part
60 First facet
65 Third facet

Claims (15)

A brush (10) for applying the product (P) to the eyelashes and / or eyebrows,
A core (40) extending along a curved longitudinal axis (X), in particular a more aligned core;
-Bristles (41) gripped by the core (40);
The core includes a proximal end (40a) intended to be secured to a handle and a bristle retaining portion (43) having a distal end (40b), the bristle (41) Having a free end defining an envelope surface (S);
The envelope surface (S) has at least one first facet (60) and at least one second facet (45) different from each other before the core is curved;
brush.   The brush according to claim 1, wherein the first facet (60) is disposed in the curved recess of the core.   The brush according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second facet (45) is smaller than the first facet (60).   4. Brush according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least two second facets (45).   The brush according to claim 4, wherein two facets (45) are symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane including the longitudinal axis of the core.   The brush according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second facets (60, 45) form a triangle when the brush is viewed in cross-section.   First and / or second facets (60, 45), or both facets, at the proximal end (40a) of the portion of the core holding the bristles, the longitudinal axis of the handle The brush of claim 6, defined by an edge (50) oriented perpendicular to the surface.   The width (l) of the first facet (60) decreases in the direction of the distal end (40b) of the portion of the core holding the bristles. Brush described in.   The brush according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope surface (S) has an overall shape that is at least partly frustoconical or oval, before the core is curved.   The brush according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope surface comprises a distal frustoconical part (41) having a cross-section decreasing towards the free end of the core.   11. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope surface comprises a cylindrical central portion (52) located between the distal frustoconical portion (51) and the proximal frustoconical portion (53). The brush described.   12. A brush according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the envelope surface has at least one circular cross section located at the distal end (40b).   The brush according to claim 12, wherein the distal end (40b) of the core is located on the longitudinal axis (Y) of the handle to which the brush is attached.   14. A brush according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the core (40) is fixed to a handle at its proximal end (40a).   Packaging and applicator (1) comprising a container (2) containing a product to be applied and a brush (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

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