Abstract: In an embodiment, an applicator includes an external sheath and an internal rod extending through and beyond a first end of the external sheath. A first end of the internal rod may be coupled to a plurality of axial members that extend between the first end of the internal rod and the first end of the external sheath. By actuating a knob coupled to the internal rod, the distance between the first end of the internal rod and the first end of the external sheath may be adjusted. By adjusting the distance, the configuration of the axial members may be adjusted and this adjustment may modify the amount of product that may be stored between the axial members.

Abstract: A mascara brush comprises a core formed from a helical twist and a plurality of bristles fixed to the core over a portion extending over an axial length L of the helical twist and comprising a succession of n turns. The plurality of bristles comprises a first plurality of bristles termed radial bristles. The core has an upper portion for fixing to a wand of a mascara applicator. The brush is characterized in that the plurality of bristles further comprises at least one second plurality of bristles termed axial bristles since they extend parallel to the axial direction. The presence of axial bristles in the brush can broaden mascara formulation possibilities.

Abstract: A brush for applying mascara or the like, comprising an elongated core and a plurality of coating surfaces axially spaced along the elongated core, distributed around the core over a substantial portion of the length of the core extending from the distal end thereof. The coating surfaces are arranged in a plurality of rows forming turns of at least one helix extending lengthwise of the core and spaced laterally around the core periphery. The axial distance between consecutive rows of coating surfaces varies longitudinally along the core.

Abstract: Sealing (peel seal) membranes for packaging aggressive or chemically reactive products such as hair colorants over long periods without seal failure are described. Advantageously, the membranes and other packaging components have a high resistance to chemical attack and exhibit other advantageous characteristics, such as good barrier properties that minimize or eliminate interaction with the external environment, chemical inertness with respect to the product, and desirable heat sealing properties for prolonged adhesion without cracking and/or product leakage. The membranes comprise an inner bonding layer comprising a blend of polyethylene (PE) with an anti-cohesion additive, and a barrier layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the injection moulding of a body having at least one wall portion covered on the outside by a label, that comprises: a) using a moulding assembly (50) including two mobile parts, one of which at least includes a cavity for making said wall portion; b) using a pick-up means (10), a transfer means (20) and a deposition means (29) for the labels; c) actuating said transfer means so that the label is brought to the cavity and depositing said label in said cavity; d) removing said transfer means, and closing the moulding assembly in order to proceed with moulding; characterised in that it comprises using a machine including: A) a rotary platen (60) for supplying a plurality of work stations, and on which the moulding assembly is mounted; B) an injection press provided at a work station, the moulding assembly arriving in a closed and locked configuration at the station and being pressed against said injection press in order to fill the chamber; C) said transfer means (20) at an

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator brush having a twisted wire core and an array of thermoplastic bristles with free tips extending radially outwardly from the core, wherein at least some of the bristles have shapes and/or surface textures modified at one or more localities between their free tips and the core by selective irradiation of the aforesaid locality or localities with laser energy. A method of making the brush includes the steps of assembling the core and bristles to form a brush, trimming the bristles to achieve a desired brush profile, and selectively irradiating at least some of the bristles with a laser beam at localities between the bristle tips and the core.