KR20070088590A - Size-adjustable cosmetic applicator - Google Patents

Abstract

An applicator is provided that is adjustable in size for application and storage purposes. The applicator has first and second bodies each supporting an applicator medium in the form of a plurality of bristles, a sponge or a fibrous material. The first and second bodies serve as handles for the applicator. The bodies are connected by a hinge (or other means) to allow them to be selectively repositioned to change the relative dimensions of the applicator. The hinge permits the second body to selectively move relative to the first body, from a first position wherein the depth of the applicator medium is relatively greater, to a second position wherein the width of the applicator medium is relatively greater. First position provides dimensions that are more convenient for storage in a compact with relatively small dimensions, while second position provides dimensions more convenient for applying cosmetic to a broader application area.

Description

SIZE-ADJUSTABLE COSMETIC APPLICATOR}

The present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator, in particular a cosmetic applicator for applying powder blush or foundation to the skin of a user, for example. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cosmetic applicator that is optionally sized to accommodate a cosmetic compact case in a size suitable for applying cosmetics.

Applicators for applying cosmetics, for example blushes or foundations, are well known. The applicator generally has one body portion provided as a handle having one end supporting a suitable application medium, which application medium is, for example, a bristle bundle or sponge extending from the body. Cosmetic applicators of this type are often provided to the user as an accessory in a portable compact case (also referred to herein as a compact) containing cosmetics, the cosmetic applicator being in a compact or recess in the compact for the user's convenience. Can be provided within. Examples of applicators included in the compact can be found in US Pat. Nos. 281,731, US Pat. No. 4,726,387, and US Pat. No. 6,298,863, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

A problem with the applicator provided in the cosmetic compact is that a relatively small and more convenient compact may not have sufficient receiving space for an applicator with a suitably large application medium and / or a handle of a convenient size. In contrast, to accommodate an applicator having a handle of a convenient size and / or suitably shaped application medium, it is necessary to increase the external dimension of the compact to an undesirable large dimension. In US Pat. No. 281,731, the problem arises by making the compact deeper to make the compact relatively wide to accommodate a wider brush and to provide a drawer for accommodating additional cosmetics and one or more additional applicators. In US Pat. No. 4,726,387, the problem arises by allowing the handle of the applicator to partially extend outside the compact case. Although the latter device minimizes the external dimensions of the compact case when the applicator is removed, the external dimensions of the compact case in combination with the handle of the applicator protruding outside the compact case, due to the applicator housed in the compact, have the desired dimensions. Can be relatively larger.

U. S. Patent No. 6,298, 863 discloses a cosmetic case with a brush with a protective cap, a hole for receiving the brush and a grip. The protective cap is moved from a position covering the bristle to a position covering the grip part (and thus a position not covering the bristle). When the protective cap is placed in a position covering the bristle, the grip portion can pivot in a position perpendicular to the protective cap to be received relatively tightly in a recess located on the side of the cosmetic case. With a brush in the hole for accommodating the brush, the device can minimize the external dimensions of the cosmetic case, but the coated portion of the brush may not be resizable for application or acceptance purposes. Therefore, there is a need for an applicator having a handle portion and an application medium portion that can be adjusted to a size and shape that is optimized for accommodation in a compact and that is optimal for application.

In order to overcome the drawbacks of the prior art, an applicator is adjustable in size for application and accommodation purposes. The applicator has first and second bodies that each support a coating medium (eg a plurality of bristle or sponge) suitable for applying cosmetics (eg blush, foundation, eyeshadow, etc.). In addition to supporting the application medium, one or more of the first and second bodies may be provided as a handle for the escaper. The bodies are provided comprising connecting means which can be selectively rearranged to change the relative dimensions of the applicator and / or applicator. The connecting means is provided such that the second body is selectively moveable from the first position to the second position with respect to the first body, and as shown in FIG. Adjoining the first body application medium and increasing the relative depth of the first body application medium, wherein the width of the second body application medium in the second position is adjacent to the first body application medium and as shown in FIG. Increase the relative width of the coating medium. For example, the connecting means can be a hinge or other suitable connecting mechanism that allows the first body and the second body to be arranged in association with each other. If hinged, the bodies can be selectively moved from the folded shape (first position) to the expanded shape (second position), the folded shape having a relatively large depth and a relatively small width and the expanded shape being relatively To provide a small depth and a relatively large width. In a relatively small but deep compact, the folded shape is most suitable for accommodating, for example, in a narrow but relatively deep compartment, whereas the unfolded shape is cosmetic in a relatively large area (eg cheek). It is possible to provide a relatively wide applicator that is optimal for applying. On the contrary, a relatively shallow compact design is preferred if it is relatively wide, and the unfolded shape can be optimally accommodated in the compact, while the folded shape can have a relatively narrow applicator to apply cosmetics to relatively small areas (e.g. eyelids). Can provide. The application medium is preferably a plurality of bristle. Alternatively woven or non-woven fibrous media, sponge-type materials, cotton materials or other suitable materials for applying cosmetics may be provided in the application media.

The advantages of the adjustable applicator are obvious. In the first position (folded position), the applicator can be easily accommodated in a relatively narrow but deep compartment in a compact with relatively small external dimensions and can be unfolded in a second position to apply cosmetics in a relatively large area. have. In the second position (open position), the applicator can be accommodated with relatively large external dimensions in a relatively shallow but wide compartment in the compact and can be folded into the first position to apply the cosmetic to a relatively small area. . The applicator can thus be used or received in either the first position (folded position) or the second position (fully opened position) for applying the cosmetic. In the first position, the applicator will apply the cosmetic to a relatively narrow application area with increased application depth (thickness) and thus apply the area relatively thickly. In the second position (fully unfolded position), the applicator will apply the cosmetic with increased application width, thereby applying a relatively large application area relatively lightly. The applicator also provides other advantages. In the second position (open position), for example, each application medium can be provided including cosmetics of various colors or other features, which can be opened simultaneously, for example via an adjacent cosmetic fan. Or by operating each medium continuously through various cosmetic pans. The open coater then provides two different cosmetics to the application area so that the two immediately adjacent areas are treated differently, for example, in order to make the contour of the ball stand out, two different shades are simultaneously applied to the adjacent areas of the ball. Can be used to provide. Alternatively, after providing different cosmetics on each application medium, the applicator may be adapted to provide two different cosmetic products in one application area, for example to directly mix two different colors on the application area. Can be folded into position.

1 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a resizable applicator according to the invention in a first position (folded, retracted or closed position).

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 between a first position and a second position, ie in a partially extended, extended or open position; FIG.

3 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a second position (fully extended and extended or open position).

4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the hinge portion of the embodiment shown in FIGS.

5 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the applicator in a first position;

6 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 5 between a first position and a second position;

7 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6 in a second position;

8 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the applicator in a second position;

9 shows the end of the applicator shown in FIG. 8 in a second position;

10 shows the end of the applicator of FIGS. 8 and 9 in a first position;

11 is a perspective view of the applicator of FIGS. 8 to 10 in a first position.

12 is a perspective view of a resizable applicator as yet another embodiment of a connecting means in a first position;

13 is a perspective view of the applicator of FIG. 12 in a second position;

Figure 14 is a perspective view of a resizable applicator as another embodiment of the connecting means in a first position;

15 is a perspective view of the applicator of FIG. 14 in a second position;

An applicator, optionally sizeable for application and accommodation purposes in accordance with the present invention, is generally indicated by reference numeral 1 in FIGS. Applicators are provided comprising an applicator medium 3 suitable for applying makeup in powder, paste or liquid form, such as, for example, blush, foundation, eyeshadow, lipstick and the like. In the present invention, as described and shown in FIGS. 1-3, the preferred embodiment comprises an application medium 3 composed of bristle 5 (shown diagrammatically) suitable for applying cosmetics. do. The bristle may be a synthetic product (e.g. nylon or other suitable material) or a natural product (e.g. goat hair, horse hair or china bristle). The application medium 3 may comprise other media than bristle suitable for applying cosmetics, such as sponge material, cotton material, woven or non-woven fiber material or other suitable material. Thus, unless explicitly stated otherwise, reference herein to a particular coating medium (eg bristle) includes other types of coating media (ie, media other than bristle).

The first body 7 comprises a base end 9 which supports the first application medium 11 in the form of a plurality of first bristle 13 (shown diagrammatically) suitable for applying cosmetics. do. The first application medium extends from the base end 9 of the first body 7 to a free end 12. The opposite end 10 of the first body 7 may be provided as a handle. The application medium 11 is fixed to the first body 7 in a device having one width indicated by parenthesis 15 and one depth indicated by the other parenthesis 17. The width and the depth shown are different from each other and yield a device having a width that is wider than the depth. However, the width and depth can be measured equally, that is, a device having a width equal to the depth can be formed.

The second body 19 is provided adjacent to the first body 7. The second body 19 includes a base end 21 for supporting the second coating medium 23 in the form of a plurality of second bristle 25 (shown diagrammatically) suitable for applying cosmetics. Is provided. The second coating medium 23 extends from the base end 21 of the second body 19 to the free end 24. The opposite end 22 of the second body 19 is provided as a handle. The second application medium 23 is fixed in a device having a width indicated by parenthesis 27 and a depth indicated by parenthesis 29 (shown fairly well in FIG. 3). The widths and depths shown are different from each other and form a device having a width wider than the depth. However, the width and depth can be measured equally, that is, a device having a width equal to the depth can be formed.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the width and depth of the coating medium is most near or at a location where each coating medium departs from the first body 7 and the second body 19. It is well measured. For example, the coating medium, such as bristle bundles, sponges or fibrous materials, may be tapered inward at the free ends 12, 24 and splay outward at the free ends 12, 24. Can be. Bristle bundles, for example, are often tapered inwardly, which is realized by providing air space in the bundle at the end attached to the body and / or making the bundle into individually tapered bristle. Thus, the width and depth measured at the free ends 12, 24 of each application medium may differ from the width and depth measured at the media immediately adjacent to the base end of each body 7, 19.

The first coating medium 11 and the second coating medium 23 may each have different characteristics. For example, bristle 13 may be longer than another bristle 25 or bristle 13 may be relatively rigid than another bristle 25. The shape of the free end 12 of the first coating medium 11 may be different from or the same as the shape of the free end 24 of the second coating medium 23. Alternatively, the shape of the second coating medium 23 may complement the shape of the first coating medium 11 when the first coating medium is adjacent to the second coating medium.

Means 31 are provided for connecting the first body 7 and the second body 19. Said means 31 are provided such that the second body 19 is selectively moved from the first position to the second position with respect to the first body 7, the second in the first position as shown in FIG. 1. The depth 29 of the device of the application medium 23 is adjacent to the relative depth 17 of the device of the first application medium 11 and increases the depth 17, in the second position as shown in FIG. The width 27 of the device of the second coating medium 23 is adjacent to the relative width 15 of the device of the first coating medium 11 and increases the width 15. The first position may be referred to as the folded, closed, compact or retracted position, and the second position may be referred to as the unfolded, open or extended position.

The means 31 for connecting the first body 7 and the second body 9 may comprise permanent connection means (such as hinges) or optionally detachable connection means (for example cooperative structures such as snap connectors or slide connectors). (cooperative mating structures), cooperatively acting sections such as hook tapes and roof tapes, or magnetic connectors. Preferably the means 31 for connecting the first base and the second base is a hinge 33 which provides a relatively permanent connection between the first body 7 and the second body 19. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3, the means 31 is a hinge 33 of the type which allows the first body 7 to swing up to approximately 360 ° relative to the second body 19. Can be This can be realized by providing a pivot block 35 in the space formed by the spacing 51 in the first body 7 and the relatively adjacent spacing 52 in the second body 19 as shown. The pivot block 35 is pivotally connected to the first body 7 by a pin 37 and pivotally to the second body 19 by another pin 39. As best shown in FIG. 4, the pin 39 penetrates the bore 41 in the second body 19. The bore 41 has a proximal end 47 and a distal end 49. The pin 39 continuously penetrates through the second bore 43 in the pivot block 35 axially arranged with respect to the bore 41. The distal end 45 of the pin 39 extends from the second bore 43 into the distal end 49 of the bore 41 in the second body 19. In order to make a durable and relatively permanent connection, the pin 39 is fixed in one of the bores 41, 43 by press fit, gluing, welding or other suitable fastening means. The pin 39 is allowed to pivot freely in the other bores 41, 43, so that the pivot block 35 can pivot freely at least 180 ° relative to the second body 19. The first body 7 is driven by a pin 37 so that the pivot block 35 can pivot up to 180 ° with respect to the first body 7. Similarly connected to pivot block 35 in bores (not shown). Since the pivot block 35 can pivot up to 180 ° with respect to each of the first body 7 and the second body 19, each of the first body 7 and the second body 19 It can pivot almost 360 ° to different bodies.

Alternatively, the hinge 33 may be any one of a variety of well known types, including but not limited to piano hinges, strap hinges, ball and socket hinges, butt hinges or living hinges. Can be. 3 to 7, the hinge 33 is shown as a living hinge 36 connecting the first body 7 to the second via 19. The living hinge 36 is molded integrally with the first body 7 and / or the second body 19, or, for example, by the bi-injection molding process. 7) and / or a material having a thin flexible web of one of the materials molded on the second body 19. Alternatively, the living hinge 36 may be substantially attached to each body 7, 19 and manufactured separately by gluing, welding, overmolding or other suitable attachment means.

Preferably the means are provided to hold the first body 7 and the second body 19 in a first position (folded position) and a second position (open position). This is implemented by providing a hinge with a ratchet mechanism (not shown). The ratchet mechanism is suitable for selectively retaining at least a first position and a second position, and may be adapted to selectively retain any desired position between the first position and the second position. Another means for retaining the second position is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The hinge 33 has a side portion 81 of the first body 7 and an edge portion 82 of the second body 19 adjacent thereto as the second body 19 pivots about the first body 7. It is suitably formed to be separated by one interval (indicated by arrow 83 in FIG. 2). This is realized by providing each edge 81, 82 as a radius to form the required spacing. When the second body 19 is pivoted 180 ° with respect to the first body 7, that is, when it is pivoted to a second position (open position), the edge portion 84 of the first body 7 can be removed. In contact with the edge 85 of the second body 19 to prevent further movement and stop of the applicator in two positions.

As an alternative to the hinges, the connecting means may comprise cooperative connecting structures 53, 54, 55, 56 (FIGS. 8 to 11). The cooperative structures consist of, for example, one or more protrusions 53, 54 and one or more recesses 55, 56, the one or more protrusions 53, 54 being one of the first body and the second body. The one or more grooves are formed on the body and the other one of the first body and the second body is formed in the other body, the grooves (55, 56) are the one or more protrusions (53, 54) by mating engagement (mating engagement) It is shaped to receive.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, rib-like protrusions 53 extend from the surface 57 of the first body 7. The protrusion 53 has a thick outer portion 61 supported on a relatively narrow upright portion 63. A recess 55 in the form of a channel is provided at the surface 59 of the second body 19. The groove 55 has a relatively narrow gap 65 at the surface 59 of the second body 19, the gap being indicated generally at 70 of the groove located below the surface 59. ) There is a relatively large space between the opposing side walls. The narrow gap 65 has a dimension slightly wider than the thickness of the vertical portion 63 but is relatively thinner than the thickness of the thick outer portion 61 on the protrusion 53. The outer portion 61 has a dimension slightly smaller than the space between the side walls of the recess 70. The groove 55 is thus suitable for cooperatively connecting with the ribs 53 when the surfaces 57, 59 of the first body 7 and the second body 19 are located adjacent to each other (FIG. 10). . If the material of the protrusions and grooves is relatively elastic, the protrusions 53 can be connected to the grooves 55 by applying only a slight force. Alternatively, or if the materials are not sufficiently elastic, the groove can be provided at the open end 67 and the end 69 of the protrusion 53 can be fitted through the groove. The protrusion 53 can then slide into the recess 55 until the entire length of the protrusion 53 fits all the way into the recess 55.

In order to implement the second position (open position), the rib-shaped protrusion 54 extends from the side portion 93 of the first body 7. The protrusion 54 has a thick outer portion 62 supported on a relatively narrow vertical portion 64. The groove 56 in the form of a channel is provided at the side portion 92 of the second body 19. The groove 56 is suitable for receiving the protrusion 54 in a mating connection similar to the connection method of the protrusion 53 and the groove 55 described above.

As another alternative means for connecting the two bodies 7, 19, one or more magnets 86, 87 may be provided on one of the first and second bodies, and the one or more magnetic attraction members ( The magnetically attractable members 88 and 89 may be provided on the other of the first body and the second body in a position to facilitate connection as a magnet (FIGS. 11-13). As shown in FIG. 13, the magnet 86 is provided on the wide side 90 of the second body 19, and the cooperatively actuated magnetic attraction member 88 is formed of the first body 7. It is provided on the wide side 91. The magnet 86 is shown projecting slightly from the surface of the side 90 and the member 88 is shown slightly recessed in the side 91. However, each magnet 86 and member 88 may be horizontal with respect to each side 90, 91. As shown in FIG. 12, when the magnet 86 is connected with the member 88, the two bodies 7, 19 are held to be magnetically fixed in the first position (folded position). Similarly, the magnet 87 is provided on the narrow side 92 of the second body 19 and the cooperatively actuated magnetic attraction member 89 is provided on the narrow side 93 of the first body 7. do. As shown in FIG. 13, when the magnet 87 is connected with the member 89, the two bodies 7, 19 are held to be magnetically fixed in the second position (open position). The magnet and the magnetic attraction members are made of a suitable iron material and are respectively attached to the first body 7 and the second body 19 by adhesion, welding, in-molding or other suitable means. It is fixed.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, another means for connecting the first body 7 and the second body 19 is fixed on the first body 7 and the second body 19 ( Diagrammatically includes cooperative operating sections of hook tape and loop tape 94, 95, 96, 97. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a hooktape 94 section is provided on the wide side 90 of the second body 19, and the cooperative connection section of the looptape 96 is the first body 7. On the wide side 91 of. As shown in FIG. 14, when the hooktape 94 section is connected to the looptape 96 section, the first body 7 and the second body 19 are retained to be fixed in the first position (folded position). . Similarly, the hooktape 95 section is provided on the narrow side 93 of the first body 7 and the cooperative section of the roof tape 97 is provided on the narrow side 92 of the second body 19. do. As shown in FIG. 15, the first body 7 and the second body 19 are held in a second position (open position) when the hooktape 95 section is connected to the looptape 97 section. do. The hooktape sections and rooftape sections are secured to the first body 7 and the second body 19, respectively, by means of gluing, welding, in-molding or other suitable fastening means.

For example, the connecting means 31 and the first body 7 and the second body 19, such as the hinge 33, pivot block 35, living hinge 36, projections 53, 54, etc. It may be made of a suitable material, but preferably, for example, styrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene terpolymer (ABS), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polyoxymethylene , POM), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE) or polycarbonate (PC), and are made of injection molded plastic materials. Additionally, the handle portions 10, 22 may include a relatively more elastic material to provide a handle with a soft-touch grip (not shown). Suitable materials for soft touch grips are, for example, elastomeric thermoplastics (eg Santoprene®) or silicone rubber.

When the resizable applicator comprises a hinge 33 as first means for connecting the first body 7 and the second body 19, the second connecting means is one of the first position and the second position. Can be provided to selectively retain the second body 19 relative to the first body 7. The second means may comprise one of a magnetic clasp, a latch, a keeper, a hook, a snap fitment, and a cooperative section of hook tape and loop tape. Thus, when the respective embodiments shown in FIGS. 8 to 15 are provided as hinges 33 as the first connecting means (not shown in FIGS. 8 to 15), they cooperate as shown in FIGS. 8 to 15. Sections of the connecting structures 53, 54, 55, 56, magnets and hook tapes and roof tapes 94, 95, 96, 97 are in the folded or open positions of the first body 7 and the second body 19. ) As a second means for holding. As a more specific example, in FIGS. 5-7, the resizable applicator has a hinge 33 in the form of a living hinge 36. The magnetic clasp is provided as a second means for holding the first body 7 and the second body 19 in the open position. The magnetic clasp has a magnet 87 provided on the narrow side 92 of the second body 19 and a cooperatively actuated magnetic attraction member 89 provided on the narrow side 93 of the first body 7. ). Thus, when the second body 19 is pivoted from the first position (folded position) shown in FIG. 5 to the second position (open position) shown in FIG. 7 on the living hinge 36 which is the first connecting means. The second connecting means, ie the magnet 87, connects the member 89 to hold the applicator in the second position. Other second means available include, but are not limited to, latches, keepers, hooks, and snap fittings, for example.

The resizable applicator in the first position (folded position) can be easily accommodated in a relatively deep compartment of a compact with a relatively narrow but small external value. In a second position the applicator can be housed in a relatively wide compartment of a compact that has a relatively shallow but relatively large external value. The applicator can be used to apply the cosmetic in one of the first position (folded position) or the second position (fully opened position). In the first position, the applicator will apply the cosmetic to the relatively narrow application area through the increased application medium depth (thickness), and therefore will be applied thickly to the application area. In the second position (fully extended) position, the applicator will apply the cosmetic through the increased applicator width and will therefore be applied lightly over a relatively wide application area. The applicator also provides other advantages. For example, in the second position (open position), each of the application media 11, 23 may be provided including cosmetics having various colors or other characteristics, which may be used, for example, with an adjacent cosmetic fan. By simultaneously operating the open applicator or by successively operating each application medium through various cosmetic pans. The open coater then provides two different cosmetics in the application area so that the immediately adjacent areas are treated differently, eg two different shades are provided in the adjacent areas of the ball to make the contour of the ball stand out. May be used. Alternatively, the applicator can be folded to a first position to provide two different cosmetics in one application area, for example to mix two different colors directly on the application area.

While the present invention has been described and illustrated in terms of what has been implemented in its preferred form, it will be understood that various modifications may be made in the arrangement and construction of the components without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as set forth in the claims below. .

Claims (14)

In the cosmetic brush, the cosmetic brush is A first body having a base end supporting a plurality of first bristle for applying cosmetics, the bristle being fixed in a device having a width and a depth, A second body having a base end for supporting a plurality of second bristle for applying cosmetics, the bristle being fixed in a device having a width and a depth and Means for connecting the first body and the second body such that the second body is selectively movable relative to the first body from the first position to the second position, the plurality of second bristle in the first position Increases the relative depth of the device adjacent to the plurality of first bristle and formed of the plurality of first bristle, wherein the plurality of second bristle is adjacent to the plurality of first bristle and the plurality of first bristle Cosmetic brush, characterized in that to increase the relative width of the device formed of bristle. The cosmetic brush of claim 1 wherein the width of the device formed of the plurality of first bristle is greater than the depth of the device formed of the plurality of first bristle. The cosmetic brush of claim 1 wherein the width and depth of the device formed of the plurality of first bristle is the same as the width and depth of the device formed of the plurality of second bristle. The cosmetic brush of claim 1 wherein the means for connection is a hinge. 6. A cosmetic brush according to claim 5, wherein the hinge is a living hinge. The cosmetic brush of claim 1, wherein the connecting means further comprises a cooperative connection structure. The method of claim 6, wherein the cooperating structure further comprises one or more protrusions and one or more grooves, wherein the one or more protrusions are formed on one of the first body and the second body and the one or more grooves A cosmetic brush formed in the other of the second bodies, wherein the groove is dimensioned to receive one or more protrusions as mating connections. The method of claim 1, wherein the means for connection further comprises one or more magnets on one of the first and second bodies, and further comprising one or more magnetic attraction surfaces on the other of the first and second bodies. Cosmetic brush comprising a. The cosmetic brush of claim 1 wherein the means for connection further comprises cooperating sections of hooktape and looptape. 5. The method of claim 4, further comprising a ratchet mechanism cooperatively connected with the hinge such that the second body is selectively positioned at any one of the plurality of stops between the first and second positions. Cosmetic brush. The cosmetic brush of claim 1, further comprising means for securing the second body in one of a first position and a second position. 12. A cosmetic brush according to claim 11, wherein the fastening means is selected from one of magnetic clasps, latches, keepers, hooks, snap fittings and cooperating sections of hook tapes and roof tapes. In the cosmetic applicator, the cosmetic applicator A first body having a base end for supporting a first application medium suitable for applying cosmetics, said first application medium having a width and a depth, A second body having a base end for supporting a second application medium suitable for applying cosmetics, said second application medium having a width and a depth, and Means for connecting the first body and the second body such that the second body is selectively moveable from the first position to the second position with respect to the first body, wherein the second application medium in the first position Adjoining the first coating medium and increasing the relative depth of the first coating medium, wherein in the second position the second coating medium is adjacent to the first coating medium and increases the relative width of the first coating medium. Cosmetic applicator made. 14. The cosmetic applicator of claim 13, wherein the one or more first and second coating media are selected from the group consisting of a plurality of bristle, interwoven fibrous material, nonwoven fibrous material, cotton material and sponge.

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