Abstract: A nail polish bottle with a color matching extension cap comprising: a nail polish bottle having a roof, a floor and at least one side wall extending therebetween, the bottle including an aperture, a neck extending from the bottle around the aperture thereof, the neck including a coupling device affixed thereto; and an extension cap having an upper region and a lower region, the upper region of the cap having an open end at its uppermost extent, the upper region including a colored section resembling a colored fingernail, the lower region including a coupling device and adapted to be releasably coupled to the neck of the bottle, a brush being formed in an elongated configuration and affixed within the lower region of the cap, the brush having a plurality of hairlike bristles extending therefrom, the brush extending through the aperture in the roof and neck.

Abstract: Foundation is applied to a preselected area of the face that is centered therewithin and encompasses the eyes, nose and mouth thereof, the process for its application comprising the steps of: (a) placing a sizable first dot of foundation at a first position on each side of the nose near the nostrils; (b) stroking downward from the bridge of the nose to meet the first position; (c) blending the foundation of the first dot to cover the entire front and sides of the nose, whereby the nostrils retain enough of the foundation to cover red skin thereabout; (d) placing a sizable dot of the foundation on each side of the nose at a second position, the second position being under the corner of each eye immediately adjacent to the nose; (e) spreading the foundation of the second dot away from the nose while maintaining heaviest coverage at the second position, thereby covering the skin very close to the lower eyelashes; (f) blending the foundation downward; (g) applying more of the foundation in a back and forth motion

Abstract: A process for making up the face, in particular the eyes, and a device for carrying it out, is disclosed comprising determining the different individual colors of the iris of the eyes comprising the iris contour color and the iris sparkle color(s) and using these iris determined colors for selecting make-up products to effect personalized make ups of the face, and of the eyes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and Apparatus for determining the color of a foundation makeup comprising a device for measuring the color of the skin on an arm of a person computing and determining the skin color measured and comparing same with a data base containing a palette of reference foundation colors substantially covering a representative sample of a population of given individuals, the data base containing at least the color of the skin for each individual and a reference foundation color associated with one or more of the skin colors in the data base; and determining from the data base the foundation color associated with the skin color to reproduce the skin color in the data base corresponding to the measured skin color of a person.

Abstract: A make-up kit which includes a plurality of overlays positionable one on top of the other with each of the plurality of overlays including make-up information for at least one or more facial features of the human face to illustrate how and where to apply make-up and to describe how to use, apply and select the desired make-up.

Abstract: French manicure templates comprising a lower template positionable in a horizontal plane wherein a representation of a human hand and aligning notches are printed thereon, and a wedge shaped upper template, positionable in overlapping relationship with the lower template such that a person's hand may be interposed therebetween; the upper template is provided with corresponding aligning notches and a plurality of variable size nail masks about the peripheral edge thereof.

Abstract: A mannequin head for use in make-up practice instead of a human body. The mannequin head has at least one human-face-like face section either on the rear or front surface thereof. With the single mannequin head of this invention, a variety of make-up practice can be done. With this single mannequin of this invention, the make-up practice can be effectively done and a user can have an economical benefits.

Abstract: Skin coloration categories are identified based upon blue and yellow undertones of the skin using a color measuring device, developing the Hunter b value, utilizing that value alone to determine which of several categories of skin coloration a subject's skin exhibits. Category selection is made by comparison of measured Hunter b with ranges of Hunter b value of skin color categories. Instrumentation to effect the method includes the color measuring device, a central processing unit (CPU), memory storing the ranges of Hunter b, and an output device such as a printer, LCD, or CRT. The skin color Hunter b is calculated and compared to stored ranges to assign a category. The output device displays the category of skin color based upon the central processing unit's comparison. Colors compatible with skin color categories are identified or formulated based upon broad color family designation, yellow, brown, red, etc.

Abstract: Skin coloration categories are identified based upon blue and yellow undertones of the skin using a color measuring device, developing the Hunter b value, utilizing that value alone to determine which of several categories of skin coloration a subject's skin exhibits. Category selection is made by comparison of measured Hunter b with ranges of Hunter b value of skin color categories. Instrumentation to effect the method includes the color measuring device, a central processing unit (CPU), memory storing the ranges of Hunter b, and an output device such as a printer, LCD, or CRT. The skin color Hunter b is calculated and compared to stored ranges to assign a category. The output device displays the category of skin color based upon the central processing unit's comparison. Colors compatible with skin color categories are identified or formulated based upon broad color family designation, yellow, brown, red, etc.

Abstract: A color display facsimile of a cosmetic product comprised of the formulation of an original cosmetic product and prescribed amounts of each of a thermoplastic, copolymeric hardening agent and a hydrocarbonous-based temperature control component. The resultant display facsimile is capable of exhibiting the exact-likeness characteristics of true color, size, and shape of the original cosmetic product. The method for preparing said color display facsimile is also disclosed.

Abstract: A replicating process and replicated element for simulating the color and texture of powdery substances such as cosmetics is provided. A pigment is mixed with a color match vehicle and placed on embossed paper by silk screening to reproduce a colored textured surface similar to the actual product. The replicated element is then placed on a display panel or an actual container in which the product is sold for display purposes.

Abstract: A cosmetics selecting device comprising a flexible strip having major face divided longitudinally into a series of comparison zones, each zone being marked in at least one of the different color, shade and tone of cosmetic product from an adjacent zone and a corresponding cosmetic identifying indicia, opposite ends of the strip having respective finger-pieces such that the strip can be manually flexed against the skin to bring a plurality of adjacent zones into juxtaposition therewith for precise comparison purposes. The indicia may be mirror images of letters or numerals enabling instant recognition of a mirror reflection. The finger-piece portion is not marked by cosmetic product to avoid soiling a user's hand.

Abstract: A module of a thermoplastic impregnated with a cosmetic color is fabricated using ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as the thermoplastic. The module may have an adhesive layer secured to one surface for securing the module to various carrier substrates as cosmetic containers, carrier dispensing layers or the skin of a user for providing a true indication of cosmetic color. The cosmetic color may actually be a sample of the cosmetic being provided or a sample of the color formulation as prepared during the manufacture of the cosmetic.

Abstract: A mutable three-dimensional facial display system is provided, constructed with a plurality of molded components constructed of a rubbery polymer or plastic material, and chosen to resemble the texture of human skin. Each component includes at least one defined structural edge which mates with adjacent components. Various alternatively shaped components are provided for each primary region of the facial display, so that seven classic face shapes and numerous hybrid variations thereof may be recreated.

Abstract: A kit includes a first dispenser, a second dispenser and a colorimetric scale. The first dispenser stores and dispenses a first sun screening agent of a low sun protection factor of a first color. The second dispenser stores and dispenses a second sun screening agent of a high sun protection factor of a second color. The first sun screening agent and the second sun screening agent may be mixed together in order to obtain sun screening agent of intermediate sun protection factor and the first and second colors are blended. The colorimetric scale includes a plurality of representations of shades of blends of the first and second colors and a plurality of designations of sun protection factors. Each designation of sun protection factors has been calibrated to correlate with one of the representations of shades of the blended first and second colors in order to determine the sun protection factor of the intermediate sun screening agent.

Abstract: A nail polish display stand is formed from a cylindrical housing having an open top end and a hollow interior defined by an interior side wall and an interior floor. A plurality of steps are formed in the interior side wall and form perpendicularly intersecting horizontal annular and vertical cylindrical surfaces. The steps increase in diameter from the interior floor to the open top end of the housing. A plurality of various different shades of nail polish color samples are displayed on the horizontal and/or vertical surfaces of the steps. The color samples may be individually provided on artificial nails secured on the steps. The nails may be mounted on a plurality of spaced arcuate mounting surfaces or may alternatively be secured within a plurality of pairs of spaced slots on the steps. The display stand allows an extremely large number of different color shades to be displayed in a small space.

Abstract: A color coordinator device for use in the selection of personal cosmetic colors and the like having predetermined relation to the skin and eye colors of the user. The device includes a shield member defining a pocket and having a generally radial viewing opening formed therein, and a color coordinator disc rotatable within the pocket and having quadrant shaped groupings of color samples thereon representing different shades or tones of primary skin colors which may be brought into view through the viewing opening. The color coordinator disc has arcuate bands of color sample segments representing colors compatible with the corresponding skin tone colors and exposed with the skin tone colors for suggested cosmetic purposes such as eye shadow, blush, hair tint, lips and nail polish. Arcuate segmental portions of the color coordinator disc are adapted for removal from the disc, and a light filter may be provided to overlie the exposed color samples.

Abstract: A foundation composition useful in making-up a mannequin, comprising a polymeric film-forming material, a water-insoluble white powder material, the particles of which have an average size of from 2 to 100 microns and the content of which is in a range of from 20 to 60% based on the entire weight of the composition, and water. A method for making up said mannequin comprising undercoating the skin of said mannequin with said composition and a mannequin product of said method are claimed.

Abstract: A merchandising terminal is provided for recommending a product, such as a lipstick of appropriate color, which matches the needs of a particular customer who is unskilled in the selection of the product. The terminal includes a projector that displays a succession of images on a console screen, such as groups of questions related to the facial and body characteristics of the customer. A switch apparatus is operable by a person viewing the screen, to select which of several conditions most closely corresponds to that person, such as which of several skin colors most closely matches that of the viewer and which of several other conditions such as hair color most closely corresponds to that of the viewer. A logic circuit receives signals representing the various individual characteristics specified by a person, and generates an output indicating the particular products, such as a particular lipstick, facial cream, etc., which are most appropriate to the characteristics of that person.