Abstract: A cosmetic brush fiber includes five substantially parallel outer edges extending along a length of the cosmetic brush fiber; and five substantially parallel inner edges extending along the length of the cosmetic brush fiber, wherein the cosmetic brush fiber defines a star-shaped transverse cross section.
Abstract: Example aspects of a cosmetics brush cleaning device and a method for using a cosmetics brush cleaning device are disclosed. The cosmetics brush cleaning device can comprise a frame comprising a body and a hand engagement mechanism coupled with the body; and a cleaning pad coupled with the frame, the cleaning pad comprising at least one projection.
Abstract: Example aspects of a method of providing a cosmetic brush for use in the application of cosmetics are disclosed. The method can comprise the steps of extruding a plurality of elongate brush bristles each having a triangular transverse cross section, such that each of said elongate brush bristles defines three substantially parallel edges along the length of each of said the bristles; and combining said plurality of said bristles to provide a brush head configured for the application of cosmetics.
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.