KR20210062086A - Application member for applying cosmetics by stamping on the skin - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an application member (3, 3') for applying a cosmetic product by stamping on the skin, particularly for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid, wherein the application member (3, 3') includes a vertical axis (X), It defines a horizontal axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis, and an anteroposterior axis (Z) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis (Y), and has a front coating surface (30, 30'), and has a front coating surface (30, 30') is suitable for filling with cosmetics by arranging the front coating surfaces 30, 30' in contact with the cosmetics, and a part of the front coating surfaces 30, 30' arranged to have a shape and contour in contact with the skin It is suitable for being at least partially arranged in contact with the skin, so as to deposit by stamping a line of the cosmetic product substantially coincident with the shape and contour of the application member in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis (X) and the transverse axis (Y). When viewed, the front coated surfaces 30 and 30' are convex outwardly.

Description

Application member for applying cosmetics by stamping on the skin

The present invention relates to the field of an applicator for applying cosmetics to the skin, specifically, to an applicator for applying makeup products to the eyes, and in particular to an applicator for applying an eyeliner to the eyelids. About.

In this field, it is a known practice to manufacture an applicator in the form of a pencil, and the lead of the pencil forms the application member so that the eyeliner line can be drawn on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash and/or And allows a flick to be drawn on the outer corner of the eye.

In addition, as a pen-shaped applicator, its body is hollow and forms a product reserve in communication with the application member in the form of a tip made of a porous material (usually felt), and the product is removed by capillary action. Applicators in the form of pens are known in the art, by being supplied, allowing the eyeliner line to be drawn on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash and/or the flick to be drawn on the outer corner of the eye. .

In addition, there is an applicator in the form of a dip applicator in this field, and the applicator includes a handling element, a stem, and an application member located at the end of the stem, and the application member comprises a product to be applied. It is intended to be immersed into the containing container and filled with the product, so that the eyeliner line can be drawn on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash and/or the flick can be drawn on the outer corner of the eye.

However, in order to draw an eyeliner line, the use of such an eyeliner applicator by drawing in which the application member is placed in contact with the eyelid and drawn parallel to the eyelash line is a clear, continuous and precise eyeliner on the eyelid. It requires a certain amount of dexterity and a certain amount of practice to draw lines.

In addition, especially for older users, the drawing operation associated with the eyeliner applicator can cause a certain amount of deformation of the eyelid while passing the application member thereon, which leads to irregular lines and increases the eyelid fine lines. There is a tendency to do.

Therefore, in order to overcome this drawback, an applicator having a member for applying cosmetics by stamping on the skin has been developed. In such an applicator, the application member has an application surface, and the application surface is suitable for filling with cosmetics by arranging the application surface in contact with the cosmetic product, and the shape and contour of the shape of a part of the application surface arranged to contact the skin And for being at least partially placed in contact with the skin to deposit by stamping thereon a line or trace of the cosmetic product that substantially matches the contour.

With such an applicator, for inexperienced users, since the stamping operation is easier to control than drawing the eyeliner line using an application member that slides along the eyelid, cosmetics and especially eyeliner are applied to the eyelid. The operation becomes smooth.

In addition, by using such a stamping applicator, the eyelid is not deformed during the application of the eyeliner, and in particular, for more older users who tend to deform or fold the eyelid easily when the application member is moved over it by sliding, this The eyeliner line formed together is sharper and more sophisticated.

Applicant's own FR3026620 describes such a stamping applicator, the application member is provided at the end of the handle, in the form of a spatula, and its drop-shaped one side is provided, stamping of the eyeliner line forming a flick on the corner of the eye. Enables application.

However, using such an applicator, only the flick of the corner of the eye can be formed on the eyelid of the user, and the application member is unsuitable for forming the eyeliner line on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash.

In addition, US9635924 describes a stamping applicator, the application member received at the end of the handle has a triangular overall shape, and is intended only for stamping and applying the flick on the outer corner of the eye, and the eyeliner line on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash. Is unsuitable to form.

The present invention relates to overcoming these drawbacks, and for this purpose, it proposes an application member for applying cosmetics by stamping on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid, and the application member is perpendicular to the vertical axis and the vertical axis. It defines a transverse axis of phosphorus, and an antero-posterior axis perpendicular to the longitudinal and transverse axes, and has a front coating surface, and the front coating surface is suitable for filling with cosmetics by arranging the front coating surface in contact with the cosmetics, Suitable for being at least partially disposed in contact with the skin so as to deposit a line or trace thereon by stamping thereon a line or trace substantially matching the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface, the shape and contour arranged in contact with the skin, the front surface The application surface has an elongate shape along the horizontal axis, and is convex outward when the application member is viewed in a plane defined by the vertical axis and the horizontal axis.

According to these regulations, applying an eyeliner line on the eyelids whose shape and contour matches the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface arranged to be in contact with the skin, is in contact with the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes. By arranging at least some, it is performed in a sophisticated manner for older users, and easily and ergonomically for inexperienced users, the transverse axis of the application member extending substantially parallel to the eyelash line, in particular the application member The longitudinal axis of the eyelid extends substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

The user can adopt different gestures to apply cosmetics by stamping using the application member according to the present invention.

In accordance with the first use hand movement, the user fills the entire front application surface with a cosmetic, and stamps a line of the cosmetic product whose shape and contour substantially matches the shape and contour of the front application surface to be substantially in contact with the skin to deposit thereon. To lay out the entire front coated surface.

Therefore, applying on the eyelid the eyeliner line whose shape and contour substantially matches the shape and contour of the front application surface is by placing the entire application surface filled with the product in contact with the eyelid of the eyelash base, and the first And by rotation of the applicator member about an anteroposterior axis, alternating in the second rotation direction, by rolling the front application surface on the eyelid, and the transverse axis of the applicator member is substantially in the grafting line of the eyelashes. And preferably the longitudinal axis of the applicator member extends substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

Advantageously, when looking at the applicator member in a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, the outwardly convex shape of the front application surface is such that of the front application surface on the eyelid by rotation of the applicator member about the anteroposterior axis. Smooth rolling movement.

In accordance with the second use hand movement, the user fills part or all of the front application surface with cosmetics, and stamps a line of the cosmetic product whose shape and contour substantially coincides with the shape and contour of the part of the front application surface in contact with the skin. Place only a portion of the front application surface filled with the product (eg, a central portion or a lateral portion of the front application surface, in particular a lateral half), in contact with the skin to deposit thereon.

Therefore, applying an eyeliner line on the eyelid whose shape and contour substantially matches the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface arranged to be in contact with the skin, is in contact with the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, filled with the product. It is achieved by placing a portion of the front application surface, and preferably without rolling the front application surface on the eyelid, the transverse axis of the applicator member extending substantially parallel to the grafting line of the eyelashes, in particular of the applicator member. The longitudinal axis extends substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

To achieve the application of the entire eyeliner line (these line extends from the outer corner of the eye to the inner corner of the eye) on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, the applicator member is dimensioned to perform several adjacent successive applications. In the case of losing, advantageously, the user can use the first hand movement to achieve the application of the entire eyeliner line with a smaller number of successive applications compared to the second hand movement. However, this first hand movement requires rolling the front application surface on the eyelid, by rotation of the applicator member about the anteroposterior axis, which prefers to adopt the second hand movement (on the base of the eyelash). To form a complete eyeliner line, it can be tricky for some users (even if it requires a larger number of successive applications).

The application member according to the invention may be in the form of a tip that can be connected to the handle and, in particular, to the end of the handle that can be manipulated by the user.

The application member according to the invention is advantageously used at the end of the handle, which can be operated by the user. Accordingly, the application member has an end portion for attaching to the handle, and an opposite application end portion having a front application surface along the longitudinal axis.

The term "elongate shape along the transverse axis" for the front application surface should be understood to mean that the front application surface has a larger dimension along the transverse axis than the anteroposterior axis or longitudinal axis.

This elongate shape of the front application surface is formed by stamping on the skin the shape and contour are arranged in contact with the skin to form a line coinciding with the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface extending on the eyelid of the base of the eyelash. Make it possible.

In addition, the term "when the application member is viewed in a plane defined by a vertical axis and a horizontal axis, the outwardly convex front surface application surface" means that the intersection between the front application surface and any plane parallel to it defined by the vertical and horizontal axes is the application member It should be understood to mean that it is a curved segment, in particular a circular segment, that is convex toward the outside of.

The outwardly convex profile of the front application surface in the plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, by stamping, of the eyelashes, not only on the hemispherical part of the eyelid, but also on the hollow part of the eyelid located in the region of the inner and lateral corners of the eye. It makes it possible to apply the eyeliner line to the base easily and precisely.

In addition, this outwardly convex profile of the front application surface promotes the rolling movement of the front application surface on the eyelid by rotation of the applicator member about the anteroposterior axis within the frame of the first hand movement shown above.

In accordance with a particularly preferred definition of the present invention, the front coated surface has a curved contour defining a concave shape when the application member is viewed in a plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis.

The term "front coated surface having a curved contour defining a concave shape when viewed in a plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes" means that the entire application surface is parallel to it defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes. The intersection between any plane (or the cross section of the frontally applied surface in a plane parallel to it defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes) creates a bean-shaped closed curved contour (in particular an arc) extending along the axis of the curved extension, in particular. It should be understood to mean having.

The curved contour of the front application surface in the plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes makes it possible to further improve the convenience, ergonomics and sophistication of stamping and applying the eyeliner line to the base of the eyelashes, such a curved contour The concave shape defined by is adapted to the curvature of the eyelash line, so that the applied eyeliner line follows this eyelash line as closely as possible.

According to another preferred embodiment, the applicator according to the invention comprises one or more of the following properties, taken individually or in accordance with all technically possible combinations:

-The front coating surface has a circular profile when viewed in the plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, preferably the circular profile is not more than 60 mm, in particular 30 mm to 50 mm, in particular a radius of curvature of about 40 mm Has. According to these regulations, the curvature of the entire application surface in the plane defined by the vertical axis and the horizontal axis sharpens the eyeliner not only on the hemispherical portion of the eyelid, but also on the hollow portion of the eyelid located in the area of the inner and outer corners of the eye. It is particularly suitable for exquisite application. In addition, this curvature of the front application surface in the plane defined by the vertical and horizontal axes is caused by the rotation of the application member about the anteroposterior axis within the frame of the first hand movement shown above, resulting in the rolling movement of the entire application surface on the eyelid. Smoothly.

-The curved contour of the front application surface in the plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes extends along the curved axis, advantageously the curved axis preferably has a curvature of 30 mm to 200 mm, and in particular about 50 mm It forms an arc with a radius. By these regulations, the curvature of the front application surface in the plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis is particularly suitable for further improving the convenience, ergonomics and sophistication of stamping and applying the eyeliner line to the base of the eyelashes, The concave shape defined by this curved contour is adapted to the curvature of the eyelash line, so that the applied eyeliner line follows this eyelash line as closely as possible.

-The entire application surface is substantially flat when the application member is viewed in a plane defined by a longitudinal axis and an anteroposterior axis. That is, the intersection between the front application surface and any plane parallel to it defined by the longitudinal and anteroposterior axes is a substantially straight segment. Due to this regulation, an applicator element is provided that ensures a reliable and comfortable application, the application surface, while ensuring a controlled constant and relatively fine width of the cosmetic line on the skin (and in particular the eyeliner line applied to the eyelid), In a plane defined by the longitudinal and anteroposterior axes, it does not have any unpleasant, even potentially damaging edges when placed in contact with the skin.

-The front coated surface extends over the height along the longitudinal axis, the width measured along the transverse axis between the first side end and the second opposite side end, and the width measured along the anteroposterior axis between the first and second opposite edges. It has a thickness, and the thickness of the front applied surface varies as it moves along the transverse axis and is minimal at the first side end and/or the second side end. By this regulation, a stamping application member is achieved in which the front application surface is narrowed in the direction of one or both of its side ends, thereby making it possible to apply the eyeliner line of the narrowed end to the eyelid, in particular the inner and outer side of the eye. It makes it possible to apply to the ends of the eyelids located in the area of the corners, contributing to the aesthetic appeal of the resulting makeup. In addition, it is possible to apply a curved eyeliner line following the curvature of the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes by the shape of the front application surface of the application member thinning at the side end, and the curved eyeliner line is substantially continuous. In order to form a contour (i.e., in particular at a junction between two adjacent lines, a contour that does not have a substantially recess/noticeable angle), by stamping with an application member, with an angular change around the longitudinal axis between adjacent lines It is formed by a plurality of adjacent lines to be deposited. As a variant, the thickness of the front application surface is substantially constant as it moves along the transverse axis. In particular, when the front coating surface has a curved contour in a plane defined by the transverse axis and an anteroposterior axis (the contour extends along the curved axis to form an arc), the thickness of the front coating surface is determined along this curved axis. It is substantially constant as it moves. By this regulation, the line of cosmetic products applied to the skin by the overlying surface has correspondingly a substantially constant thickness over its entire length. Also, preferably, this constant thickness of the front application surface when viewed in a plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes is combined with the curved contour of the front application surface in this same plane to reduce the curvature of the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes. It makes it possible to apply the following curved eyeliner line, which is a substantially continuous contour (i.e. a contour that does not have a substantially recess/noticeable angle, especially at the junction between two adjacent lines). To form, it is formed of a plurality of adjacent lines deposited by stamping using an application member with an angle change around the longitudinal axis between adjacent lines.

-The thickness of the overcoat surface is minimal, in particular zero at the first and/or second side ends, and the first and second edges of the overcoat surface merge at the first and/or second side ends. Lose. Due to this regulation, an applicator member for forming on the eyelid is provided an eyeliner line having fine and aesthetic ends located at the inner and outer corners of the eye.

-The thickness of the front coated surface is continuously variable as it moves along the horizontal axis, and the front coated surface has a substantially oval shape, in particular an ellipsoid shape, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the vertical axis. As a variant, the first and second edges of the front coated surface are joined at the first side end and/or the second side end to form a round shape, and the front coated surface is on a plane defined by a transverse axis and an anteroposterior axis. When projected on, it has a curved and substantially rectangular shape. These shapes are continuous by partially overlapping at their ends to form a continuous line together on the eyelid, in particular by fitting to its topology, to form a curved eyeliner line together over the entire length of the eyelid. It is particularly suitable for allowing adjacent eyeliner lines to be deposited on the eyelids to be formed. In particular, this shape makes it possible to apply a curved eyeliner line that follows the curvature of the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, and the curved eyeliner line has a contour of a substantially continuous curvature (i.e., in particular between two adjacent lines). At the junction, it is formed of a plurality of adjacent lines that are deposited by stamping using an application member with an angular change about the longitudinal axis between adjacent lines, to form a substantially recess/contour with no significant angle).

-Preferably the maximum thickness of the front coated surface in the middle between the first and second side ends of the front coated surface is 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm, preferably about 1.3 mm.

-The width of the entire application surface is preferably 10 to 20, in particular about 15 mm.

-The first and/or second edge of the front application surface, in particular at the first and/or second side end, has a rim protruding from the front application surface along the longitudinal axis. Preferably, such a protruding rim makes it possible to create a cosmetic reservoir between the front application surface and such a protruding rim, so that the amount of cosmetics that can be held on the application member can be increased, its autonomy can be improved, and In this case, the user is less frequently required to recharge it with the product.

According to a preferred rule, the application member further has a side application surface adjacent to the front application surface and extending substantially perpendicular thereto, and preferably the side application surface would have viewed the application member in a plane defined by a longitudinal axis and a horizontal axis. When, it is concave outwardly.

The implementation of such a lateral or lateral application surface at an acute angle with the front application surface is particularly preferred in order to limit the risk of staining between the product traces deposited by the front application surface and the product traces deposited by the lateral application surface. .

In addition, when the application member according to the present invention is attached to the handle (in particular, the longitudinal axis of the handle coincides with the longitudinal axis of the applicator member), the implementation of this lateral application surface means that the application of the product at the inner corner of the eye is It is particularly convenient from the point of view of the ergonomics of use, especially for depositing traces of the product (especially eyeliners) in the inner corners of the eyes, while preventing the handle from hitting the nose, as if achieved by the front application surface. Indeed, in such a case, when applying the trace of the eyeliner to the inner corner of the eye by the lateral application surface, the handle is arranged such that its longitudinal axis extends substantially parallel to the eyelid, and thus to the nose during such application. The risk of hitting is limited.

The term "a side application surface that is concave outwardly when viewing the application member in a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes" means that the intersection between the lateral application surface and any plane parallel thereto defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes is the outer side of the application member. It should be understood to mean that it is a curved segment, in particular a circular segment, which is concave towards.

Outwardly concave profile of the side application surface in a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, by stamping, at the base of the eyelashes (especially on the hollow part of the eyelid located in the area of the inner and outer corners of the eye) eyeliner It makes it possible to apply the line easily and precisely.

Preferably, the side application surface has a circular profile when viewing the application member in a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, preferably the circular profile has a radius of curvature of 140 mm to 170 mm, in particular about 155 mm. . By these regulations, the curvature of the lateral application surface in the plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, in particular, in order to apply the eyeliner line clearly and precisely on the hollow part of the eyelid located in the area of the inner and lateral corners of the eye. It is particularly suitable.

Alternatively, when viewing the applicator member in a plane defined by the longitudinal and transverse axes, the lateral application surface is flat or outwardly convex.

According to the preferred provisions of the present invention, the side application surface has an indentation in a plane defined by a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. Through the implementation of this press-in, and preferably through the implementation of the press-in on each side application surface, the height of the application member along the longitudinal axis is reduced in its side part compared to the height of its central part. Accordingly, this side portion of the application member having a press-fit portion perpendicular thereto has a greater flexibility than the central portion of the application member, in particular in the direction of the longitudinal axis and the anteroposterior axis. This provision is particularly preferred for applying a curved eyeliner line that follows the curvature of the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, the curved eyeliner line being formed of a plurality of adjacent lines deposited by stamping using an application member, Depending on the flexibility of the side portion of the application member, the user can modify the application member to achieve a substantially continuous contour (i.e., a contour that does not have a substantially recess/noticeable angle, especially at the junction between two adjacent lines). Can be changed.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it can be conceived that at least the front application surface of the application member has flocking. This flocking makes it possible in particular to increase the autonomy of the application member.

In addition, the present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product by stamping on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid, the applicator,

-A handle extending along the longitudinal axis between the first end and the second opposite end;

-Comprising an application member as defined previously attached to the first end of the handle, said longitudinal axis of the handle preferably coinciding with the longitudinal axis of the application member.

As a variant, the longitudinal axis of the handle may be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the application member, or may be angled with the longitudinal axis of the application member.

Preferably, the cross section of the handle in the plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis has a curved contour defining a concave shape, and preferably the concave shape is in the plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis. It has the same orientation as the concave shape defined by the curved contour of the front coated surface.

Preferably, the curved contour of the front application surface belonging to the application member in a plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes, and/or the curved contour of the cross section of the handle in such a same plane, is in the longitudinal and anteroposterior axes. It is symmetric around a plane defined by it.

By these regulations, the application member and the handle of the applicator according to the present invention have both concave shapes of the same orientation along the longitudinal axis in a plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis, so that the user can focus on his eyelid ( That is, a method of gripping the applicator is intuitively and ergonomically determined to properly orient the concave shape of the front application surface of the application member (in the direction of the eye to be made up).

Preferably, the curved contour of the cross section of the handle in the plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes extends along a curved axis, advantageously said curved axis, preferably from 10 mm to 35 mm, and in particular about Form an arc with a radius of curvature of 15 mm.

Thus, the curvature of the handle in a plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes may be more pronounced than the curvature of the front-coated surface in this same plane. That is, thus, the radius of curvature of the handle in the plane defined by the transverse axis and the anteroposterior axis may be less than the radius of curvature of the front application surface in this same plane. This is particularly desirable as long as the curvature of the front application surface, which fits the curvature of the eyelash line, can be relatively small (which is a relatively large radius of curvature), and it can be difficult for a user to grasp and manipulate the applicator in an appropriate orientation. The more pronounced curvature of the handle in the plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes more clearly indicates to the user the proper orientation for handling and manipulating the applicator.

According to a preferred rule, the second end of the handle is provided with a second application member having a second application surface, the second application surface being suitable for filling with cosmetics by placing the second application surface in contact with the cosmetic product, It is suitable for placement in contact with the skin so as to deposit on it by stamping a line of cosmetic products whose shape and contour substantially coincide with the shape and contour of the secondary application surface, and the secondary application surface is in particular angled with the longitudinal axis of the handle. It extends in the forming plane and preferably has an outer contour in the shape of a triangle or a drop.

Thus, by stamping, an applicator is achieved which makes it possible to apply the eyeliner line along the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, while at the same time making it possible to apply the eyeliner flick in a triangular or drop shape on the outer corner of the eye.

In one embodiment of the present invention, it can be conceived that at least the secondary application surface of the secondary application member has flocking. This flocking makes it possible, in particular, to increase the autonomy of the secondary application member.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the application member and/or the secondary application member are attached to the first end and/or the second end of the handle by overmolding. These regulations make it possible to simplify the manufacture of the applicator, limit its cost, and also facilitate its use in the form of a single object.

To this end, preferably the first and second ends of the handle have a protrusion defining a hollow portion which facilitates attaching the application member and/or the secondary application member to the handle by overmolding.

As a variant, the application member and/or the secondary application member are injected simultaneously with the handle.

Preferably, the handle is made of a relatively rigid plastic, in particular a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA) and the like. Such relatively rigid plastics may, for example, have a Shore hardness greater than 80 Shore D.

Preferably, the application member and/or secondary application member are made of a relatively flexible plastic, such as silicone, rubber or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Such relatively flexible plastics may have a Shore hardness of, for example, 20 Shore A to 80 Shore D.

The term "relative stiffness" should be understood to mean that the plastic making the handle has a greater stiffness than the plastic making the application member and/or the secondary application member. Similarly, the term "relatively flexible" should be understood to mean that the plastic making the application member and the secondary application member has greater flexibility than the plastic making the handle.

Preferably, the material for manufacturing the handle and the material for manufacturing the application member have a hardness difference of at least 10 shore units, more preferably at least 20 shore units.

In addition, the present invention relates to an assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics, in particular eyeliner, the assembly,

-A container containing the cosmetic to be applied;

-Includes an applicator as previously described.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a method for applying cosmetics to the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid, is proposed, the method comprising:

-Providing a packaging and application assembly as described above;

-Filling the part of the front application surface with the cosmetic to be applied by placing at least a portion of the front application surface in contact with the cosmetic product contained in the container;

-Filling on the front application surface by placing it in contact with the skin to deposit by stamping on the skin a line of cosmetic products whose shape and contour substantially coincide with the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface arranged in contact with the skin A step consisting of applying the cosmetic on the skin, preferably the longitudinal axis of the application member is disposed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the skin, and if appropriate, the concave shape of the front application surface is in the direction of the eye. Oriented.

According to a preferred rule, the method according to the invention comprises a plurality of successive steps of applying on the skin a cosmetic filled on the front application surface, the lines of cosmetic products successively deposited on the skin adjoining each other, Preferably by being partially superimposed, a continuous line of the cosmetic product, in particular a continuous curved line, is formed together on the skin.

It is possible to apply a curved eyeliner line following the curvature of the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes by the shape of the front application surface of the application member thinning at the side end, and the curved eyeliner line has a substantially continuous curvature. In order to form a contour (i.e., in particular at a junction between two adjacent lines, a contour that does not have a substantially recess/noticeable angle), by stamping with an application member, with an angular change around the longitudinal axis between adjacent lines It is formed by a plurality of adjacent lines to be deposited.

Preferably, two adjacent lines of cosmetic products that are successively deposited on the skin overlap over a length of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, preferably 1 to 3 mm, in particular about 2 mm.

When using an application member comprising a side application surface as described above, preferably the method according to the invention,

-Filling the side application surface with the cosmetic product to be applied by placing the side application surface in contact with the cosmetic product contained in the container;

-By placing in contact with the skin to deposit a line of cosmetic products whose shape and contour substantially coincides with the shape and contour of the side application surface, by stamping thereon, the filled cosmetic product on the side application surface is placed on the skin, in particular the eyelid. A further step of applying to the inner corner of the application member, preferably the longitudinal axis of the application member is arranged substantially parallel to the surface of the skin, and in particular, the line deposited by the side application surface, the front application surface It partially overlaps and adjoins the line of cosmetics deposited by the.

When using an applicator with a secondary application member as described above, preferably the method according to the invention,

-Filling the secondary application surface with the cosmetic to be applied by placing the secondary application surface in contact with the cosmetic product contained in the container;

-On the skin, by placing in contact with the skin, to deposit a line of cosmetics whose shape and contour substantially matches the shape and contour of the secondary application surface by stamping thereon, In particular the further step of applying to the outer corner of the eyelid, preferably said line deposited by the secondary application surface is connected to the line of cosmetics deposited by the front application surface.

By the method according to the invention, using an eyeliner composition also comprising a line extending over the eyelid of the base of the eyelash between the inner and outer corners of the eye, and a flick located on the outer corner of the eye, continuous By means of a professional stamping operation, you can easily, ergonomically and exquisitely completely make up your eyes.

The present invention may be more clearly understood by reading the following description of non-limiting embodiments thereof, with reference to the accompanying drawings, as the accompanying drawings:
-Fig. 1 shows in a perspective view an applicator for stamping application of cosmetics in a first embodiment using an application member according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
-Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the applicator of Figure 1;
-Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the applicator of Figures 1 and 2;
-Fig. 4 is a plan view of the application member of Figs. 1 to 3;
-Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a continuous stamping application of three eyeliner lines using the applicator of Figs. 1 to 4, according to a first use hand movement;
6 is a partial view of an exploded perspective view of an applicator for stamping application of cosmetics in a first embodiment using an application member according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
-Figure 7 is a partial view of the longitudinal sectional view of the applicator of Figure 6;
-Fig. 8 shows in perspective an assembly for packaging and stamping application of a cosmetic product according to the present invention;
9 shows the step of stamping and applying the eyeliner line on the eyelid of the user using the front application surface of the application member provided in the applicator of the assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics according to the present invention;
-Fig. 10 shows the step of stamping and applying the eyeliner flick on the outer corner of the user's eye, using the secondary application member of the applicator belonging to the assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics according to the present invention;
11 is a step of stamping and applying the eyeliner line on the eyelid of the inner corner of the user's eye using the side application surface of the application member provided in the applicator of the assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics according to the present invention. Shows;
-Fig. 12 shows a first use hand movement of the application member according to the invention;
13 shows a second use hand movement of the application member according to the invention;
-Fig. 14 shows in a perspective view an applicator for stamping application of cosmetics in a second embodiment;
-Figure 15 is a front view of the applicator of Figure 14;
-Fig. 16 is a plan view of the applicator of Figs. 14 and 15;
-Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view along the line XVII-XVII in Fig. 15;
-Fig. 18 is a cross-sectional view along the line XVIII-XVIII in Fig. 15;
19 shows in a perspective view a variant of an applicator for stamping application of cosmetics in the second embodiment;
-Fig. 20 is a front view of the applicator of Fig. 19;
-Fig. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a continuous stamping application of three eyeliner lines using the applicator of Figs. 14 to 20, according to a first use hand movement.

1 to 4 show, in the first embodiment, for stamping and applying the cosmetic product P on the skin, in particular for applying the eyeliner on the eyelid, using the application member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The applicator 1 is shown.

1 to 3, the applicator 1 comprises a handle 2 extending along the longitudinal axis X'between the first end 21 and the second opposite end 22 do.

The first end 21 of the handle 2 has an application member 3 or a main application member, and the second end 22 of the handle 2 is a secondary The application member 4 is provided.

The main application member 3 is in the form of a tip connected to the first end 21 of the handle 2, which can be operated by a user.

The main application member 3 provided for stamping and applying the cosmetic product (P) on the skin, in particular for applying the eyeliner to the eyelid, has a vertical axis (X), a horizontal axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X), and a vertical axis. (X) and an anteroposterior axis (Z) perpendicular to the horizontal axis (Y) are defined.

In the embodiment shown in the drawing, when the application member 3 is attached to the first end 21 of the handle 2, the longitudinal axis X of the main application member 3 is the longitudinal axis X of the handle 2 ').

As a variant not shown, when the application member 3 is attached to the first end 21 of the handle 2, the longitudinal axis X of the application member 3 is the longitudinal axis X′ of the handle 2 It can be parallel to or angled with the longitudinal axis X'of the handle 2, for example an offset or deflecting arm can hold the application member 3 to the first end of the handle 2 ( 21) can be connected.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1 to 4, the main application member 3 has a front application surface 30, and the front application surface 30 has a front application surface 30 in contact with the cosmetic product P. By arrangement, it is suitable for filling with the cosmetic product P (in this case, the eyeliner composition) to be applied, and substantially the shape and contour of a part of the front application surface 30 arranged to be in contact with the skin in shape and contour. It is suitable for being at least partially arranged in contact with the skin (in this case, in particular the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes), to deposit by stamping the line of the matching product P thereon.

The main application member 3 is, along the longitudinal axis X, a first end 37 constituting an end for attaching to the handle 2, and a second opposite end 38 having a front application surface 30 Has.

According to the invention, and in particular as clearly shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the front application surface 30 is viewed when the application member 3 is viewed in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis X and the transverse axis Y , It has an elongated shape that is convex outwardly along the horizontal axis (Y).

The term "elongate shape along the transverse axis (Y)" means that the front applied surface has a larger dimension along this transverse axis (Y), and its dimensions along the longitudinal axis (X) and along the anteroposterior axis (Z) It should be understood to mean less than the dimension along the transverse axis (Y).

In addition, as shown in more detail in FIG. 3, when the main application member 3 is viewed in a plane or plane (X, Y) defined by a vertical axis (X) and a horizontal axis (Y), the front coating surface 30 Preferably has a circular profile, ie the front application surface 30 extends along an arc.

Therefore, the term "when the application member is viewed in a plane defined by the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis (Y), the outwardly convex front surface coating surface 30" means the front surface coating surface 30 and the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis It should be understood that the intersection between any planes parallel thereto defined by (Y) is a curved segment, in particular a circular segment, which is convex toward the outside of the main application member 3.

Preferably, the circular profile of the front application surface 30 in the planes (X, Y) has a radius of curvature of not more than 60 mm, in particular from 30 mm to 50 mm, and in particular about 40 mm. This curvature is to enable the easy and precise application of the eyeliner composition line not only on the hemispherical portion of the eyelid, but also especially on the hollow portion of the eyelid located at the end of the eyelid in the region of the inner and outer corners of the eye. It is particularly preferred.

In addition, as can be seen in Figs. 1 to 4, when the main coating member 3 is viewed in a plane or plane (X, Z) defined by the longitudinal axis (X) and the anteroposterior axis (Z), the front coating surface 30 is substantially flat. That is, the intersection between the front application surface 30 and any plane parallel to the planes X, Z is a substantially straight segment.

As a variant, when the main coating member 30 is viewed in a plane or plane (X, Z) defined by the longitudinal axis (X) and the anteroposterior axis (Z), the front coating surface 30 is convex outwardly. I can. Thus, in this variant, the intersection between the front application surface 30 and any plane parallel to the planes X, Z is a substantially curved segment, in particular a circular segment.

3 and 4, the front application surface 30 is between its first end 37 for attachment to the handle and its second end 38 with the front application surface 30. It extends over the height h along the longitudinal axis X.

Further, the front coated surface 30 has a width 1 measured along the horizontal axis Y between the first side end 31 and the second opposite side end 32.

The width l of the front application surface 30 is preferably 10 mm to 20 mm, in particular about 15 mm.

Finally, the front coated surface 30 has a thickness e measured along the anteroposterior axis Z between the first edge 33 and the second opposing edge 34.

According to the preferred provisions of the present invention, the thickness e of the front coated surface 30 varies as it moves along the transverse axis Y, and is minimal at the first side end 31 and the second side end 32 .

Accordingly, the main stamping application member 3 is achieved in which the front application surface 30 narrows in the direction of its side ends 31, 32, thereby closing the eyeliner line at the narrowed end that contributes to the aesthetic appeal of the resulting makeup. And, in particular, to the end of the eyelid located in the area of the inner and outer corners of the eye.

In addition, as will be presented in more detail in the rest of this description, by using the shape of the front application surface 30 of the main application member 3 thinning at the side ends 31 and 32, It is possible to apply a curved eyeliner line that follows the curvature, and the curved eyeliner line has a contour of a substantially continuous curvature (i.e., in particular at the junction between two adjacent lines, a substantially recess/noticeable angle). In order to form a contour that does not have a contour), it is formed of a plurality of adjacent lines deposited by stamping using the application member 3 with an angular change about the longitudinal axis X between adjacent lines.

More specifically, in the embodiment shown in the drawings, the thickness e of the front coated surface 30 is zero at the first and second side ends 31 and 32, and the first and The second edges 33 and 34 join at these first and second side ends 31 and 32.

Even more specifically, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 11, and as can be seen in particular in Fig. 4, the thickness e of the front coated surface 30 as it moves along the transverse axis Y It is continuously variable, and the front coating surface 30 has a substantially oval shape, in particular an ellipsoid shape, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis X.

In the illustrated embodiment, the maximum thickness of the front application surface in the middle between the first and second side ends 31, 32 of the front application surface 30 is 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm, preferably about 1.3 mm. to be.

According to the preferred provisions of the present invention, the front application surface 30 of the main application member 3 extends laterally by the side application surfaces 35, 36 extending substantially perpendicular to the front application surface 30. do.

In the manner of the front application surface 30, the side application surfaces 35, 36 are suitable for filling with the cosmetic product P by placing the side application surfaces 35, 36 in contact with the cosmetic product P, and the shape And a line of the cosmetic product P whose contour substantially matches the shape and contour of the side application surfaces 35, 36, and is adapted to be disposed in contact with the skin, such that it is deposited by stamping thereon.

Preferably, when the application member is viewed from the planes (X, Y), the side application surfaces 35, 36 are concave outwardly.

The term "concave outward when viewed from the plane (X, Y)" means that the intersection between the side application surfaces (35, 36) and any plane parallel to the planes (X, Y) is the main application member. (3) It should be understood to mean that it is a curved segment, in particular a circular segment, concave toward the outside.

As described herein below, the outwardly concave profile of the side application surfaces 35, 36 in the planes (X, Y) is, by stamping, on the base of the eyelashes (in particular, of the inner and outer corners of the eye). It makes it possible to easily and precisely apply the eyeliner line (on the hollow part of the eyelid located in the area).

Preferably, when viewing the main application member 3 in the plane (X, Y), the side application surfaces 35, 36 have a circular profile, preferably said circular profile, from 140 mm to 170 mm, in particular It has a radius of curvature of about 155 mm. By this regulation, the curvature of the side application surfaces 35, 36 in the planes X, Y, in particular, makes the eyeliner line sharp and elaborate on the hollow part of the eyelid located in the area of the inner and outer corners of the eye. It is particularly suitable for smooth application.

6 and 7 show an applicator for stamping application of cosmetics using an application member according to a second embodiment of the present invention. This second embodiment of the present invention differs from the first embodiment in that the side application surfaces 35 and 36 have a larger dimension along the longitudinal axis X.

Thus, in the first embodiment, the main application member 3 has a height h of 3 mm to 6 mm (e.g., about 4.5 mm) along the longitudinal axis X, and in the second embodiment , The main application member 3 has a height h of 10 mm to 20 mm (eg, about 15 mm) along the longitudinal axis X.

In addition, as can be seen in particular from FIGS. 1 to 3, the second end 22 of the handle 2 is provided with a secondary application member 4.

This secondary coating member 4 has a secondary coating surface 40, and the secondary coating surface 40 is applied to the cosmetics P by disposing the secondary coating surface 40 so as to be in contact with the cosmetics P. To be placed in contact with the skin, suitable for filling and to deposit by stamping thereon a line ts of the cosmetic product P whose shape and contour substantially coincide with the shape and contour of the secondary application surface 40 Suitable.

The secondary application surface 40 extends in a plane angled with the longitudinal axis X'of the handle 2 and has a triangular or drop-shaped outer contour.

This secondary application member 4 makes it possible to stamp and apply the eyeliner flick on the outer corner of the eye.

Therefore, using the front application surface 30 and the side application surface 35, 36 belonging to the main application member 3, it is possible to stamp and apply the eyeliner line along the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, while at the same time Using the secondary application surface 40 belonging to the application member 4, an applicator 1 is achieved which makes it possible to stamp apply the eyeliner flick on the outer corner of the eye.

Preferably, the main and secondary application members 3 and 4 and the handle 2 of the applicator are made of plastic.

More precisely, the handle 2 is preferably made of a relatively rigid plastic, in particular a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA) and the like. Such relatively rigid plastics may, for example, have a Shore hardness greater than 80 Shore D.

Further, the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4 are made of a relatively flexible plastic, such as silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). Such relatively flexible plastics may have a Shore hardness of, for example, 20 Shore A to 80 Shore D.

The term "relative stiffness" should be understood to mean that the plastic making the handle 2 has a greater rigidity than the plastic making the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4. Similarly, the term "relatively flexible" means that the plastic making the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4 has a greater flexibility than the plastic making the handle 2. It must be understood.

Preferably, the material for manufacturing the handle 2, and the material for manufacturing the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4, has a hardness difference of at least 10 shore units, more preferably at least 20 shore units. Has.

Preferably, the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4 are assembled on the handle 2 of the applicator 1 by overmolding.

To this end, preferably, the first and second ends 21 and 22 of the handle 2 attach the main application member 3 and the secondary application member 4 to the handle 2 by overmolding. It has a protrusion defining a hollow portion for facilitating it.

Thus, the first end 21 of the handle 2 containing the main application member 3, the constituent material of the main application member 3 penetrates during the overmolding of the main application member 3 on the handle 2 It has an arch 210 defining a hollow portion with the main body of the handle 2.

Accordingly, the second end 22 of the handle 2 receiving the secondary application member 4 prevents the attachment of the secondary application member by overmolding onto the second end 22 of the handle 2. It has a stud 220 that is optionally provided with radial grooves that allow it to define a relief for facilitation.

As a variant, the stud is fitted to be inserted via gripping into the interior of the complementary housing provided on the secondary application member 4.

According to another variant, the main application member 3 and/or the secondary application member 4 are injected simultaneously with the handle 2.

In addition, the present invention comprises an applicator 1 as described above, and a container 5 containing a product P to be applied using the applicator (in this case, an eyeliner composition to be applied to the eyelid). It relates to the assembly shown in Figure 8.

A method according to the invention for stamping application of an eyeliner composition onto the eyelid using an applicator as described above will now be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8-11.

In a first step of the method according to the invention, an assembly is provided for the packaging and application of cosmetics, as described above and as shown in FIG. 8.

In the second step, at least a part of the front application surface 30 is placed in contact with the cosmetic product P accommodated in the container 5, thereby disposing the part of the front application surface 30, so that the cosmetic product to be applied (P) (this In case, it is filled with an eyeliner composition).

According to the first use hand movement, the user contacts the entire entire surface application surface 30 with the cosmetic product P accommodated in the container 5, so that the entire entire surface application surface with the cosmetic product P (in this case, an eyeliner composition) to be applied. Charge 30.

According to the second use hand movement, the user makes the entire front application surface 30 or only a part of the front application surface in contact with the cosmetic product P contained in the container 5, so that the entire front application surface 30 or the front application surface 30 ) Only a portion (for example, a central portion or a side portion of the front application surface, in particular a lateral half) can be filled with the cosmetic P (in this case, an eyeliner composition) to be applied.

In the third step, and as can be seen in FIG. 9, the line t of the cosmetic P substantially coincides with the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface 30 disposed in contact with the eyelid in shape and contour. ) To be deposited by stamping thereon, by placing the front application surface 30 in contact with the eyelid, the cosmetic P filled on the front application surface 30 is applied to the eyelid, preferably, the application member ( The horizontal axis Y of 3) extends substantially parallel to the grafting line of the eyelashes, and preferably, the longitudinal axis X of the application member 3 is disposed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the eyelid.

According to the first use hand movement, the user has substantially all of the skin contacting, such that the shape and contour are deposited thereon by stamping a trace of the cosmetic product P substantially matching the shape and contour of the front application surface 30. The front application surface 30 is placed.

Therefore, applying the trace t of the eyeliner substantially matching the shape and contour of the front application surface 30 according to this first use hand movement, on the eyelid, is applied to the entire surface filled with the product. By arranging the surface 30 to be in contact with the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, and as shown in Fig. 12, alternately in the first and second rotational directions, the applicator member ( 3) is achieved by rolling the front application surface 30 on the eyelid, and the transverse axis Y of the applicator member 3 extends substantially parallel to the grafting line of the eyelashes, preferably application The longitudinal axis X of the base member 3 extends substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

In this Fig. 12, the applicator 1 is shown in three successive positions of the stamping application, which makes it possible to create a complete eyeliner line on the eyelid by the first use hand movement, and the longitudinal axes X1, X2, X3 ) Occupy three consecutive positions on the eyelid, along the eyelash graft line, and in each case extend substantially perpendicular to the eyelid, in this case the first and second rotations, as shown by the double arrows in FIG. By rotation of the applicator member 3 about the anteroposterior axis Z, alternately in the directions, the front application surface 30 is caused to roll over the eyelid.

When the applicator member 3 is viewed in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis X and the transverse axis Y, the outwardly convex shape of the front coating surface 30 is preferably centered on the anteroposterior axis Z. The rotation of the applicator member 3 facilitates this rolling movement of the front application surface 30 on the eyelid.

According to the second use hand movement, the user fills part or all of the front application surface 30 with cosmetics, and the shape and contour substantially match the shape and contour of a part of the front application surface 30 arranged to be in contact with the skin. A portion of the front surface 30 filled with the product (e.g., a central portion or a side portion, in particular a lateral half of the front application surface 30), in contact with the skin to deposit thereon by stamping a trace of the matching cosmetic product. Only the part) is placed.

Therefore, in accordance with this second use hand movement, applying an eyeliner trace substantially matching the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface 30 arranged to be in contact with the eyelid on the eyelid is Performed by placing a portion of the front application surface 30 filled with the product in contact with the eyelid of the base, and preferably without rolling the front application surface 30 on the eyelid, as shown in FIG. The transverse axis Y of the applicator member 3 extends substantially parallel to the eyelash graft line, and in particular, the longitudinal axis X of the applicator member 3 extends substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

In this Fig. 13, the applicator 1 is shown in five successive positions of the stamping application, which makes it possible to create a complete eyeliner line on the eyelid by the second use hand movement, and the longitudinal axes X1, X2, X3 , X4, X5) occupy five consecutive locations on the eyelid, along the line of implantation of the eyelashes, and extend substantially perpendicular to the eyelid each time. Unlike the first use hand movement, in the second use hand movement, the applicator is not tingled around the anteroposterior axis, and the user applies the product on the eyelid with little touch, while moving the applicator along the vertical line of the eyelid.

According to a preferred rule of the method according to the present invention, by performing a plurality of successive steps of applying the eyeliner composition (P) filled on the front coating surface 30 to the eyelid, as can be seen in FIG. An eyeliner line is formed thereon along the entire length of the eyelid of the base of the eyelash between the end of the eyelid located in the region of the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye.

As can be seen in FIG. 11, the lines of the eyeliner composition P continuously deposited on the skin are adjacent and partially overlapped with each other, so that the areas of the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye A continuous curved line T is formed together on the skin, following the topology of the eyelid at the base of the eyelash between the ends of the positioned eyelids.

5 shows a continuous application by stamping three eyeliner traces (t1, t2, t3) using the applicator of FIGS. 1 to 4 according to the first hand movement, and the user applies the entire entire surface to the product. Filling with (P), by contacting the entire front application surface 30 with the eyelid of the base of the eyelash, and as shown in Fig. 12, alternately in the first and second rotational directions, centering on the anteroposterior axis By rotating the applicator member 3, by rolling the front application surface 30 on the eyelid, the filled product is applied on the eyelid, and the horizontal axes Y1, Y2, Y3 of the application member 3 are the eyelashes. It extends substantially parallel to the implantation line of, preferably the longitudinal axes X1, X2, X3 of the applicator member 3 extend substantially perpendicular to the eyelid.

According to the preferred definition of the method according to the invention, according to the first or second use hand movement, and as shown in FIG. 5, two adjacent lines (t1,) of the eyeliner composition P deposited successively on the skin t2, t3) overlap over a length (Lsp1, Lsp2) of 0.5 mm to 5 mm, preferably 1 to 3 mm, in particular about 2 mm.

These overlapping lengths Lsp1 and Lsp2 of the first and second adjacent lines t1, t2 and t2, t3 are measured along the horizontal axes Y2 and Y3 of the applied second lines t2 and t3.

Accordingly, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the overlap length Lsp1 between the first line t1 and the second line t2 is measured along the horizontal axis Y2 of the second line t2, and the second The overlap length Lsp2 between the line t2 and the third line t3 is measured along the horizontal axis Y3 of the third line t3.

In addition, according to another preferred rule of the method according to the present invention, the successive step of applying the eyeliner composition (P) using the front application surface 30 is a first line (tn) and an adjacent line of the eyeliner composition. It is performed by giving the angle change (α1, α2) centered on the vertical axis (X) between (tn+1).

Therefore, as can be seen in Figure 5, the first line (t1) of the eyeliner composition (P) is intended to be aligned with the position of the eyelid where the first line (t1) of the eyeliner composition (P) is desired to be applied. Is deposited on the eyelid by arranging the transverse axis Y1 in a first angular orientation about the longitudinal axis X.

Then, by angle-changing the application member about its longitudinal axis X by an angle α1, and by partially overlapping the second line t2 with the first line t1 over the overlap length Lsp1, The second line t2 is applied.

Then, by angle-changing the application member about its longitudinal axis X by an angle α2, and by partially overlapping the third line t3 with the second line t2 over the overlap length Lsp2, The third line t3 is applied.

In the illustrated embodiment, the overlap lengths Lsp1 and Lsp2 between the first and second lines t1 and t2 on the one hand and between the second and third lines t2 and t3 on the other hand are the same .

However, without departing from the scope of the present invention, these overlap lengths (Lsp1, Lsp2) may be different, and an essential feature is that all lines are located in the area of the inner corner (C1) and outer corner (C2) of the eye. It is that it forms a continuous curved line T, following the topology of the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes between the ends of the eyelids.

Similarly, in the embodiment shown, centered on the longitudinal axis X between the transverse axes of the first and second lines t1 and t2 on the one hand and of the second and third lines t2 and t3 on the other hand. The angles of change (α1, α2) to be equal to each other.

However, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the angles of change (α1, α2) may be different, and the essential feature is that all lines are located in the area of the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye. It is that it forms a continuous curved line (T), following the topology of the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes between the ends of.

In addition, in the illustrated embodiment, a continuous curved line T follows the topology of the eyelid at the base of the eyelashes between the ends of the eyelids located in the region of the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye. To form together, three lines (t1, t2, t3) are applied, but these lines (T) may be created with more or less than three lines.

In particular, as shown in Fig. 13, the second use hand movement of the applicator member according to the present invention requires a greater number of successive application to form a complete eyeliner line at the base of the eyelashes like the first use hand movement. Impose.

In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the complete eyeliner line of the base of the eyelashes from the inner corner C1 of the eye to the outer corner C2 is 3 when the user adopts the first use hand movement as shown in FIG. It is formed by a number of consecutive coatings, and when the user adopts the second use hand movement as shown in FIG. 13, it is formed by 5 consecutive coatings.

As can be seen from Fig. 5, the ellipsoid shape of the front coated surface protruding onto the plane (Y, Z), combined with the partial overlap of two adjacent lines (t1, t2, t3), has a curved outline. And continuous (ie, in particular at the junction between two adjacent lines, essentially not having a recess/noticeable angle), making it possible to create a resulting line T.

According to a preferred rule, and as shown in Fig. 11, the method according to the invention,

-Filling the side application surfaces 35 and 36 with the eyeliner composition P to be applied by placing the side application surfaces 35 and 36 in contact with the eyeliner composition P contained in the container 5; And

-By placing in contact with the skin so as to deposit a line of the eyeliner composition P whose shape and contour substantially matches the shape and contour of the side application surfaces 35, 36 by stamping thereon, the side application surface 35 , 36) may comprise an additional step consisting of applying the filled eyeliner composition (P) on the skin, in particular to the inner corner (C1) of the eyelid, preferably the longitudinal axis of the application member (3) (X) is disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the skin, and the line deposited by the side application surfaces 35, 36 is the line of the eyeliner composition P deposited by the front application surface 30 Partially overlaps and is adjacent to (t).

Finally, preferably, the method according to the present invention, as shown in Figs. 10 and 11, consisting of forming a flick (V) on the outer corner (C2) of the eye, application of the eyeliner composition on the eyelid It may include the step of finishing.

Thus, preferably the method according to the invention,

-By arranging the secondary application surface 40 to be in contact with the eyeliner composition P contained in the container 5, the secondary application surface 40 of the secondary application member 4 with the eyeliner composition P to be applied. ) Charging; And

-Second application by placing in contact with the skin so as to deposit a line (ts) of the eyeliner composition (P) substantially matching the shape and contour of the secondary application surface (40) by stamping thereon A further step consisting of applying the filled eyeliner composition (P) on the surface (40) onto the skin, in particular to the outer corner (C2) of the eyelid, deposited by the secondary application surface (40). The line tss is adjacent to the line t of the eyeliner composition P deposited by the front application surface 30.

Thus, by means of the application member 3, the applicator 1, and the method according to the invention, the base of the eyelashes between the ends of the eyelids located in the regions of the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye It is possible to apply on the eyelid by stamping a line (T) following the topology of the eyelid, the contour of which is curved and continuous, i.e., in particular at the junction between two successively deposited adjacent lines, substantially Doesn't have a sett/noticeable angle.

By the method according to the invention, a line T extending over the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes between the inner corner C1 and the outer corner C2 of the eye, and a flick V located on the outer corner of the eye Using the eyeliner composition that also includes, it is possible to completely make-up the eye easily, ergonomically and exquisitely by a continuous stamping operation.

14 to 21 show an applicator 1'for stamping and applying a cosmetic product P on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner on the eyelid, in a second embodiment.

In these figures, elements that are the same or similar to the applicator of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals added with punctuation marks (').

These elements common between the first and second embodiments of the applicator according to the invention will not be described in detail again; Only the elements of the second embodiment that are distinct from the first embodiment will form the subject of the detailed description below.

In particular, as can be seen in FIGS. 14, 15, 19 and 20, the applicator 1'has a longitudinal axis X'between the first end 21' and the second opposing end 22'. It includes a handle (2') extending along.

The first end 21' of the handle 2'has an application member 3'or a main application member, and the second end 22' of the handle 2'is a secondary application member 4' It is equipped with.

In this embodiment shown in Figs. 14, 15, 19 and 20, this secondary application member 4'is the same as described in connection with the first embodiment of the applicator according to the invention.

As a variant, the second end 22 ′ of the handle 2 ′ comprises an eyeliner application nip, such as a nib made of fibrous material (e.g., felt), or a nib made of elastomer. Can be equipped. Preferably, this eyeliner application nip is fluidly connected to the eyeliner reservoir integrated in the handle 2', in particular so that the eyeliner is supplied by capillary action or flow.

The main application member 3'is in the form of a tip connected to the first end 21' of the handle 2', which can be operated by the user.

The main application member 3'provided for stamping and applying the cosmetic product P on the skin, in particular for applying the eyeliner to the eyelid, has a vertical axis (X), a horizontal axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X), and It defines an anteroposterior axis (Z) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis (Y).

14, 15, 19 and 20, when the application member 3'is attached to the first end 21' of the handle 2', the main application member 3' The vertical axis (X) of the handle coincides with the vertical axis (X') of the handle (2').

As can be seen from these drawings, the main application member 3 ′ has a front application surface 30 ′, and the front application surface 30 ′ is in contact with the cosmetics P. By arranging at least a portion of, the shape of a part of the front application surface 30 ′ suitable for filling with the cosmetic product P (in this case, an eyeliner composition) to be applied, and the shape and contour arranged to contact the skin And for being placed in contact with the skin (in this case, in particular the eyelid of the base of the eyelashes), to deposit by stamping thereon a line of the product P substantially coincident with the contour.

The main application member 3 ′ has a first end 37 ′ constituting an end for attaching to the handle 2 ′ along the longitudinal axis X, and a second opposing surface 30 ′. Has an end 38'.

As described in connection with the first embodiment of the applicator 1 according to the present invention, the front application surface 30 ′ is the application member 3 ′ in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis X and the transverse axis Y. ), it has an elongated shape that is convex outwardly along the horizontal axis (Y).

Similarly, the front coated surface 30' has a width l'measured along the transverse axis Y between the first side end 31' and the second opposite side end 32'.

The width l'of the front application surface 30' is preferably 10 to 20, in particular about 15 mm.

In addition, as can be seen from Fig. 16, the front coating surface 30' of the coating member 3'belonging to the applicator 1'according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the horizontal axis Y and the front and rear sides. When the application member 3'is viewed in a plane defined by the direction axis Z, it has a curved contour defining a concave shape C.

The curved contour of the front application surface 30' in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z extends along the curved axis Ac.

Advantageously, this curved axis Ac forms an arc with a radius of curvature R of preferably 60 mm or less, in particular 30 to 200 mm.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 21, and particularly as can be seen in FIG. 17, the radius of curvature R of the curved axis Ac is about 50 mm.

Preferably, the concave shape C defined by the curved contour of the front coated surface 30' in the planes Y, Z has a depth p of 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm along the Z axis. In particular in the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 this depth p is about 0.7 mm.

According to these regulations, the curvature of the front application surface 30' in the plane defined by the horizontal axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z is the convenience, ergonomics and elaboration of stamping and applying the eyeliner line to the base of the eyelashes. The concave shape C defined by this curved contour is particularly suitable for improving the eyelash line, so that the applied eyeliner line follows this eyelash line as closely as possible, by being adapted to the curvature of the eyelash line.

Preferably, in the embodiment shown in Figs. 14 to 21, the cross section of the handle 2'in the plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z defines a concave shape C'. It also has a curved contour. This concave shape C'has the same orientation as the concave shape C defined by the curved contour of the front coated surface 30' in this same plane defined by the transverse and anteroposterior axes.

The curved contour of the front application surface 30 ′ belonging to the application member 3 ′ in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z, and the cross section of the handle 2 ′ in this same plane. The curved contour of is symmetric about a plane defined by a longitudinal axis (X) and an anteroposterior axis (Y). That is, the curved contour of the front application surface 30 ′ belonging to the application member 3 ′ in the plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z, and the handle 2 ′ in this same plane. The curved contours of the cross section of are centered with respect to each other on the axes (Y, Z). Preferably, these two curved contours are also centered relative to each other on the longitudinal axis X.

By these regulations, the application member 3'and the handle 2'of the applicator 1'are in the same orientation along the longitudinal axis X in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z. By having all of the concave shapes of, the user can properly orient the concave shape (C) of the front coating surface 30' of the application member 3'around his eyelid (i.e., in the direction of the eye to be made up). Intuitively and ergonomically determine how to grip the applicator 1'.

Preferably, the curved contour of the cross section of the handle 2'in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z extends along the curved axis Ac'.

Advantageously, this curved axis Ac' forms an arc with a radius of curvature R'of preferably 10 mm to 35 mm.

In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 14 to 21, and particularly as can be seen in FIG. 18, the radius of curvature R'of the curved axis Ac' is about 15 mm.

Preferably, the concave shape (C') defined by the curved contour of the cross section of the handle 2'in the plane (Y, Z) has a depth (p') of 0.4 mm to 3 mm along the Z axis. . In particular in the embodiment shown in FIG. 17 this depth p'is about 0.9 mm.

Thus, the curvature of the handle 2'in the plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z is more pronounced than the curvature of the front coating surface 30' in this same plane.

That is, the radius of curvature R'of the handle 2'in the plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z is the radius of curvature R of the front coated surface 30' in this same plane. ) Is less than.

The more pronounced curvature of the handle 2'in the plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z clearly indicates to the user the proper orientation for handling and manipulating the applicator 1'.

In particular, as shown in Fig. 16, the thickness e of the front coated surface 30' is substantially constant as it moves along the horizontal axis Y along the curved axis Ac.

The first and second edges 33' and 34' of the front application surface 30' join at the first side end 31' and the second side end 32' to form a round shape.

The front coated surface 30' has a curved substantially rectangular shape when projected onto a plane defined by the horizontal axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z.

According to a preferred rule, the first edge 33 ′ and the second edge 34 ′ of the front application surface 30 ′, in particular at the first side end 31 ′ and the second side end 32 ′, It has a rim protruding from the front coated surface 30' along the longitudinal axis.

This rim, along the longitudinal axis X about the front application surface 30 ′, whose protruding distance may be, for example, 0.05 mm to 1 mm, or even 1.5 mm, is preferably, the front application surface ( 30') and this protruding rim, it is possible to create a cosmetic reservoir, so that the amount of cosmetics that can be held on the application member 3'can be increased, its autonomy can be improved, and the user is less It is often required to recharge it with the product.

According to a preferred rule, and as can be seen in Figs. 19 and 20, the side application surfaces 35 ′, 36 ′ are indented portions 350 ′, in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis X and the transverse axis Y. 360') respectively.

Accordingly, the height hf of the application member 3'along the longitudinal axis X is reduced in its side portion compared to the height h of its central portion. Accordingly, this side portion of the application member 3'having the press-fit portions 350', 360' perpendicular thereto is, in particular, the longitudinal axis X and the front-rear axis Z ) To have greater flexibility.

Similar to Fig. 5, there is also a curved contour in which the front application surface 30' is convex outwardly when viewed in the planes (X, Y), and defines the concave shape (C) when viewed in the planes (Y, Z). The first use of the applying member 3 ′ having an eyeliner line T'obtained after successive application of three eyeliner lines t1 ′, t2 ′, t3 ′ by use according to the hand movement is shown. As can be seen very clearly in FIG. 21, it follows the topology of the eyelid where the eyeliner is applied to the base of the eyelash, and a continuous, sharp, and recess-free line T'of relatively remarkable curvature can be created. .

In the form of one embodiment of the present invention, the application member 3, 3', or at least the front application surface 30, 30' of the application member 3, 3', and/or the secondary application member 4, 4 '), or at least the secondary application surfaces 40, 40' may be provided to have flocking.

The application members 3 and 3'according to the first and second embodiments can be used as the first or second use hand movement.

Claims (20)

As an application member (3, 3') for stamping and applying a cosmetic (P) on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid,
Defining a vertical axis (X), a horizontal axis (Y) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X), and a front-rear axis (Z) perpendicular to the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis (Y),
Has a front coating surface (30, 30'),
The front application surfaces 30 and 30 ′ are suitable for filling with cosmetics P by arranging the front application surfaces 30 and 30 ′ in contact with the cosmetics P, and the shape and contour of the skin Contact with the skin so as to deposit thereon a line (t, t') of the cosmetic product (P) substantially matching the shape and contour of a portion of the front application surface (30, 30') arranged in contact with Suitable for being at least partially arranged,
The front coating surfaces 30 and 30' are outwardly directed along the horizontal axis Y when the application members 3 and 3'are viewed in a plane defined by the vertical axis X and the horizontal axis Y. Characterized in that it has a convex elongated shape,
Application members (3, 3') for stamping and applying the cosmetic product (P) on the skin, in particular for applying the eyeliner to the eyelid. The method of claim 1,
The front coating surface 30 ′ is a curved contour defining a concave shape C when the coating member 3 ′ is viewed from a plane defined by the horizontal axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z Having, the application member 3'. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
The front coating surfaces 30 and 30 ′ are substantially flat when the coating members 3 and 3 ′ are viewed in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis X and the anteroposterior axis Z. 3). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The front coating surface 30' extends over a height h along the vertical axis X, and the horizontal axis Y between the first side end 31' and the second opposite side end 32' A width (l) measured along the line, and a thickness (e) measured along the anteroposterior axis (Z) between the first edge (33') and the second opposing edge (34'),
The thickness (e) of the front coating surface (30') is substantially constant as it moves along the horizontal axis (Y), the coating member (3'). The method of claim 4,
The thickness e of the front coated surface 30 ′ is minimal, in particular 0 at the first side end 31 ′ and/or the second side end 32 ′,
The first and second edges (33', 34') of the front application surface (30') are joined at the first side end (31') and/or the second side end (32'). Absent (3'). The method of claim 5,
The first and second edges 33 ′ and 34 ′ of the front coated surface 30 ′ are rounded together at the first side end 31 ′ and/or the second side end 32 ′. To form,
The application member (3'), wherein the front coating surface (30') has a curved substantially rectangular shape when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the vertical axis (X). The method according to any one of claims 4 to 6,
The first and/or second edges 33 ′, 34 ′ of the front application surface 30 ′, in particular at the first and/or second side ends 31 ′, 32 ′, are in the longitudinal axis ( An application member 3', having a rim protruding from the front application surface 30' along X). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
Further having side coating surfaces 35, 36; 35', 36' adjacent to and extending substantially perpendicular to said front application surfaces 30, 30',
Preferably, the side coating surface (35, 36; 35', 36') is outward when the coating member (3, 3') is viewed from a plane defined by the vertical axis (X) and the horizontal axis (Y). Concave, application member 3, 3'. The method of claim 8,
The side application surfaces 35', 36' have press-fit portions 350', 360' in a plane defined by the vertical axis X and the horizontal axis Y, the application member 3'. As an applicator (1, 1') for applying a cosmetic (P) by stamping on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelid,
-Handles (2, 2') extending along the longitudinal axis (X') between the first end (21, 21') and the second opposite end (22, 22');
-Comprising an application member (3, 3') according to any one of claims 1 to 9 attached to the first end (21, 21') of the handle (2, 2'),
Preferably, the longitudinal axis (X') of the handle (2, 2') coincides with the longitudinal axis (X) of the application member (3, 3'),
Applicators (1, 1') for applying cosmetics (P) by stamping on the skin, in particular for applying an eyeliner to the eyelids. The method of claim 10,
The cross section of the handle 2'in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z has a curved contour defining a concave shape C',
Preferably, the concave shape C′ is the concave shape defined by the curved contour of the front coated surface 30′ in a plane defined by the transverse axis Y and the anteroposterior axis Z ( Applicator 1', having the same orientation as C). The method of claim 10 or 11,
The second end (22, 22') of the handle (2, 2') has a secondary coating member (4, 4') having a secondary coating surface (40, 40'),
The secondary application surfaces 40 and 40' are suitable for filling with the cosmetics P by arranging the secondary application surfaces 40 and 40' so as to be in contact with the cosmetics P, and the shape and contour are Suitable for being placed in contact with the skin, so as to deposit by stamping thereon a line ts of the cosmetic product P substantially matching the shape and contour of the secondary application surfaces 40, 40',
The secondary application surface (40, 40') extends in a plane angled with the longitudinal axis (X') of the handle (2, 2') in particular, and preferably has a triangular or drop-shaped outer contour, Applicator (1, 1'). The method according to any one of claims 10 to 12,
The application members (3, 3') and/or the secondary application members (4, 4') are, by overmolding, the first ends (21, 21') of the handles (2, 2') and/or Or an applicator (1, 1') attached to the second end (22, 22'). The method according to any one of claims 10 to 13,
The handles 2, 2'are made/made of a relatively rigid plastic, in particular a thermoplastic material such as polypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), or polyamide (PA),
The applicator (1, 1), wherein the applicator (3, 3') and/or the secondary applicator (4, 4') is made of a relatively flexible plastic such as silicone, rubber, or thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). '). As an assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics, especially eyeliners,
-A container (5) containing the cosmetic product (P) to be applied;
-Comprising an applicator (1, 1') according to any one of claims 10 to 14,
Assembly for packaging and stamping application of cosmetics, in particular eyeliners. As a method for applying cosmetics (P) to the skin, especially for applying an eyeliner to the eyelids,
-Providing an assembly for packaging and applying the cosmetic product according to claim 15;
-By arranging at least a part of the front application surface 30 to be in contact with the cosmetic product P accommodated in the container 5, the part of the front application surface 30 and 30 ′ as the cosmetic product P to be applied Charging it;
-A line (t, t') of the cosmetic product (P) substantially matching the shape and contour of the part of the front coating surface (30, 30') arranged to be in contact with the skin is formed on the skin. And applying the cosmetic product (P) filled on the part of the front application surface (30, 30') on the skin by placing it in contact with the skin so as to deposit by stamping on the skin, ,
Preferably, the longitudinal axis (X) of the application member (3, 3') is disposed substantially perpendicular to the surface of the skin, and if appropriate, the concave shape (C) of the front application surface (30) is Oriented in the direction of the eye,
A method for applying cosmetics (P) to the skin, especially for applying an eyeliner to the eyelids. The method of claim 16,
It includes a plurality of successive steps of applying the cosmetic (P) filled on the front application surface (30, 30') on the skin,
The lines (t1, t2, t3; t1', t2', t3') of the cosmetic product (P) continuously deposited on the skin are adjacent to each other and preferably partially overlapped, so that a continuous line of the cosmetic product (P) (T, T'), in particular forming a continuous curved line together on the skin. The method of claim 17,
Two adjacent lines (t1, t2, t3; t1', t2', t3') of cosmetic products (P) successively deposited on the skin are 0.5 mm to 5 mm, preferably 1 to 3 mm, in particular Overlapping over a length of about 2 mm (Lsp1, Lsp2; Lsp1', Lsp2'). The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18,
Using an applicator (1, 1') with an application member (3, 3') according to claim 8 or 9,
-By arranging the front coating surface (35, 36; 35', 36') to be in contact with the cosmetic (P) accommodated in the container (5), the side coating surface (35, 36) as the cosmetic to be applied (P) Charging 35', 36');
-By placing in contact with the skin, such that the shape and contour are deposited by stamping thereon a line of the cosmetic product (P) substantially matching the shape and contour of the side application surfaces (35, 36; 35', 36') , Applying the cosmetic (P) filled on the side application surfaces (35, 36; 35', 36') on the skin, in particular to the inner corner of the eyelid,
Preferably the longitudinal axis (X) of the application member (3, 3') is disposed substantially parallel to the surface of the skin,
In particular, the line deposited by the side application surfaces 35, 36; 35', 36' is the line (t, t') of the cosmetic product P deposited by the front application surface 30, 30'. ) And partially overlapping and adjoining, method. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 19,
Using the applicator (1, 1') according to any one of claims 12 to 14,
-By arranging the secondary application surfaces 40 and 40 ′ to be in contact with the cosmetics P accommodated in the container 5, the secondary application surfaces 40 and 40 ′ are formed as the cosmetics P to be applied. Charging;
-By placing in contact with the skin, such that a line ts of the cosmetic product P substantially matching the shape and contour of the secondary application surface 40, 40' is deposited thereon by stamping it in shape and contour, It further comprises the step of applying the cosmetic (P) filled on the secondary application surface (40, 40') on the skin, in particular to the outer corner of the eyelid,
Preferably the line ts deposited by the secondary application surfaces 40, 40' is preferably the line t, of the cosmetic product P deposited by the front application surface 30, 30 t'), the way.

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