Cosmetic Applicator, A Makeup Kit Including Such an Applicator, and Use of Such a Kit

Abstract

A cosmetic applicator comprising: a sheath that extends along a longitudinal axis to a free end; a handle that is connected to the sheath; a central stem that extends along the longitudinal axis to a free end, the central stem and the sheath being slidably mounted relative to each other; and an applicator head that is situated at the free end of the central stem, the sheath forming, at its free end, a wiper member that is adapted to wipe the applicator head. The sheath further presents, at its free end, at least one recess that passes radially therethrough and that opens out axially. The length of the stem is adapted so that the applicator head is capable of facing a recess portion on being wiped by the wiper member.

1 . A cosmetic applicator comprising:
 a sheath that extends along a longitudinal axis to a free end;   a handle that is connected to the sheath;   a central stem that extends along the longitudinal axis to a free end, the central stem and the sheath being slidably mounted relative to each other; and   an applicator head that is situated at the free end of the central stem, the sheath forming, at its free end, a wiper member that is adapted to wipe the applicator head;   wherein the sheath further presents, at its free end, at least one recess that passes radially therethrough and that opens out axially; and   wherein the length of the stem is adapted so that at least a portion of the applicator head is capable of facing at least a portion of said at least one recess on being wiped by the wiper member.   
     
     
         2 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the sheath is mounted in non-movable manner relative to the handle, and the central stem is mounted in slidable manner relative to the sheath. 
     
     
         3 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the central stem is mounted in non-movable manner relative to the handle, and the sheath is mounted in slidable manner relative to the central stem. 
     
     
         4 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein, at its free end, the sheath presents two recesses that pass radially therethrough and that open out axially, said recesses being disposed symmetrically about the longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         5 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the wall of the sheath presents a variation in thickness in the vicinity of the recess. 
     
     
         6 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the applicator head is slidably mounted in the sheath between a working position in which the applicator head is situated outside the sheath, and a retracted position in which the applicator head is retracted inside the sheath. 
     
     
         7 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein said handle is provided with an actuator that enables the applicator head to change position between a first position in which the applicator head is in its working position, and a second position in which the applicator head is in its retracted position. 
     
     
         8 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 7 , wherein the actuator further includes a resilient member that is situated in the handle and that is connected to one of the elements from among the central stem and the sheath. 
     
     
         9 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 8 , wherein the resilient member is in its rest position when the applicator head is in its working position, and is in its stressed position when the applicator head is in its retracted position. 
     
     
         10 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the applicator head further includes a magnet and/or magnetic or magnetizable particles. 
     
     
         11 . A cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the applicator head present portions in relief. 
     
     
         12 . A makeup kit comprising a reservoir containing a cosmetic for application, and a cosmetic applicator according to  claim 1 . 
     
     
         13 . A makeup kit according to  claim 12 , wherein the handle of the cosmetic applicator forms a stopper for the reservoir, and wherein the reservoir may further include a wiper member that is adapted to wipe the sheath. 
     
     
         14 . A makeup kit according to  claim 12 , wherein the applicator head further includes a magnet and/or magnetic or magnetizable particles, and wherein the cosmetic is a powder including magnetic or magnetizable particles. 
     
     
         15 . Use of a makeup kit according to  claim 12  for applying a cosmetic to a surface.