Abstract: Disclosed is a new fiber which has a triangular cross section, and which may be used as a substitute for animal hair with comparable pickup and other properties. The disclosure also relates to methods for providing same.

Abstract: Example aspects of a brush assembly and a method for providing a brush assembly are disclosed. The brush assembly can comprise a plurality of elongate primary brush bristles, each of the primary brush bristles defining a star-shaped transverse cross section, each of the primary brush bristles defining five substantially parallel outer edges and five substantially parallel inner edges extending along a length of the primary brush bristle; and a ferrule attached to the plurality of primary brush bristles.

Abstract: Example aspects of a cosmetics removing tape for a cosmetics brush, a tape assembly, and a method for cleaning a cosmetics brush disclosed. The cosmetics removing tape for a cosmetics brush can comprise a sheet defining a front surface and a back surface; and a treatment applied to the front surface, wherein the treatment comprises an adhesive configured to remove residue from the cosmetics brush.

Abstract: Example aspects of a mixture for coating a brush fiber, a cosmetic brush, and a method for manufacturing a coated brush fiber are disclosed. The method for manufacturing a coated brush fiber can comprise idling an uncoated brush fiber in a mixer containing crystal particles; introducing a resin into the mixer; heating and agitating the resin and crystal particles within the mixer to form a mixture; and coating the uncoated brush fiber with the mixture to form a coated brush fiber.

Abstract: Example aspects of a cosmetics brush and a method of providing a cosmetics brush are disclosed. The cosmetics brush can comprise a plurality of elongate primary brush fibers, each of the primary brush fibers defining a rectangular transverse cross section, each of the primary brush fibers defining four substantially parallel edges along a length of the primary brush fiber; and a ferrule attached to the plurality of primary brush fibers.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new fiber which has a triangular cross section, and which may be used as a substitute for animal hair with comparable pickup and other properties. The disclosure also relates to methods for providing same.

Abstract: Cosmetic oval-shaped brushes are provided which include dimensions which follow a width/height ratio of 1.4, width/depth ratio of 2.1, and height/depth ratio of 1.5. Also disclosed is a method of use including such brushes in which two distinct motions that result in a more precise cosmetic product placement—the first step being the pressing of cosmetic product onto the skin with a dabbing or pressing motion which places cosmetic product in substantially oval-shaped cosmetic product applications (aka application portions), and the second step, namely horizontal sweeping, which paints the skin, with this sweeping being substantially along the minor axis of the oval-shaped cosmetic product applications.

Abstract: A two-component brush and methods of providing same, including a method in which first and second bristle portion are each separately glued together at the base, and then the bases are cut into “A” and “B” section, and the “A” section of the first bristle portion is combined with the “B” section of the second bristle portion. Also included is a method which includes the use of a two-section mold into which first and second bristle portions are placed into first and second mold portions, and the first and second bristle portions are fixed together before being removed. Also included is a dual sided retractable configuration.

Abstract: A plurality of cosmetic brush concepts, including the use of discrete strips of brush material to assemble brush heads so as to provide a wide variety of functional and ornamental designs. Also disclosed is the use of different lengths of brush hair in the same head.

Abstract: One embodiment of a cosmetic applicator brush comprises a handle and a brush head. The head is in two halves made of different bristles.