Cosmetics brush head with nested tube

Abstract

Example aspects of a cosmetics brush head, a cosmetics brush, and a method for using a cosmetics brush are disclosed. In a particular example aspect, the cosmetics brush head can comprise a cosmetics applicator; and an applicator tube nested within the cosmetics applicator, the applicator tube defining a tube cavity configured to receive cosmetics therein.

That which is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetics brush head comprising:
 a cosmetics applicator; and   an applicator tube nested within the cosmetics applicator, the applicator tube defining a tube cavity configured to receive cosmetics therein.   
     
     
         2 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator tube comprises a sidewall defining the tube cavity and a tube opening configured to allow access to the tube cavity. 
     
     
         3 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 2 , wherein at least one through-hole is defined through the sidewall. 
     
     
         4 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 3 , wherein a plurality of the through-holes are spaced evenly about the sidewall. 
     
     
         5 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one through-hole is oriented proximate to a bottom end of the tube cavity. 
     
     
         6 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 2 , wherein the tube opening defines a width that can be less than a width of the sidewall. 
     
     
         7 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 1 , wherein;
 the cosmetics applicator defines an applicator channel;   the applicator channel defines an opening at the application end; and   the applicator tube is received within the applicator channel.   
     
     
         8 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 7 , wherein the applicator tube is recessed within the applicator channel relative to the application end. 
     
     
         9 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 1  wherein the cosmetics applicator comprises one of a plurality of fibers and a sponge. 
     
     
         10 . The cosmetics brush head of  claim 9 , wherein the application end defines one of a convex profile and a flat profile. 
     
     
         11 . A cosmetics brush comprising:
 a brush body; and   a brush head coupled to the brush body, the brush head comprising at least one applicator tube nested within a cosmetics applicator, wherein the applicator tube defines a tube cavity configured to receive cosmetics therein.   
     
     
         12 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein the applicator tube comprises a sidewall defining the tube cavity and a tube opening configured to allow access to the tube cavity. 
     
     
         13 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein at least one through-hole is defined through the sidewall. 
     
     
         14 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein;
 the brush body comprises a ferrule and a handle;   the brush head is coupled to the ferrule of the brush body; and   the handle extends from the ferrule distal to the brush body.   
     
     
         15 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein;
 the brush body comprises a ferrule;   the ferrule defines a ferrule channel; and   the applicator tube extends into the ferrule channel.   
     
     
         16 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein;
 the cosmetics applicator defines a plurality of bristles;   each of the bristles defines a restrained end and a free end;   the restrained ends are coupled to the ferrule; and   the free ends define an application end.   
     
     
         17 . The cosmetics brush of  claim 11 , wherein;
 the cosmetics applicator defines an application end distal from the brush body and an applicator channel;   the applicator tube is received within the applicator channel; and   the applicator tube is recessed within the applicator channel relative to the application end.   
     
     
         18 . A method for using a cosmetics brush comprising:
 providing the cosmetics applicator and an applicator tube nested within the cosmetics applicator, wherein the applicator tube defines a tube cavity and a tube opening;   applying a cosmetic within the tube cavity through the tube opening; and   engaging an application end of the cosmetics applicator with a user's skin to apply the first cosmetic to the skin.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising dispelling the cosmetic through at least one of the tube opening and a through-hole formed in the applicator tube. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising providing a brush body and manually gripping the brush body to facilitate applying the cosmetic to the user's skin.