Abstract: Turning case mechanism particularly for cosmetic products, composed of a pivoting body mounted in rotation on a main piece, formed by a traveler, base and hinge elements connecting the base to the traveler, between a lower articulation point with the base and an upper articulation point with the traveler; said traveler intended to be mobile between an open or upper position and a closed or lower position, characterized in that when the traveler is in the lower position, the hinge elements are arranged at least in part below the horizontal plane that contains the lower articulation point.
Abstract: The present invention provides retention devices for securing an expendable mass, e.g., lipsticks, deodorants, anti-perspirants, glue or the likes, to an expellant holder by providing one or more spikes fixedly attached to a receiving cup of the expellant holder such that the one or more spikes penetrate the expendable mass to anchor the mass to the receiving cup.
Abstract: Disclosed are solid silicone compositions comprising low molecular weight polyethylene solidifying agents and one or more non-volatile silicone fluids, along with a method for their preparation. The compositions are suitable for topical application to skin or hair, and are particularly useful in the preparation of novel skin treatment, hair treatment, lipstick and makeup products.
Abstract: The present invention provides a disposable applicator for sampling cosmetics including lipsticks at the retail counters. Also provided are methods for extracting or otherwise transferring the cosmetics onto the applicator and sampling the cosmetics.