Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device executes an application that receives a selection of a target color of lipstick from a user, and determines and transmit a recipe for generating the target color of the lipstick that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate lipstick ingredients. The system includes a dispensing device configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device and dispense each of the plurality of separate lipstick ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate lipstick ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target color of the lipstick is achieved. The mobile user device is configured to present at least one candidate color of lipstick to the user that is based on at least a user profile of the user of the smartphone.

Abstract: A computer system obtains at least one 3D scan of a body surface; automatically identifies, based on the at least one 3D scan, one or more features (e.g., nose, lips, eyes, eyebrows, cheekbones, or specific portions thereof, or other features) of the body surface; and generates a digital 3D model of the body surface. The digital 3D model includes the identified features of the human body surface. In an embodiment, the step of generating of the digital 3D model is based on the at least one 3D scan and the identified features of the body surface. In an embodiment, the digital 3D model comprises a 3D mesh file. The digital 3D model can be used in various ways. For example, output of a manufacturing process (e.g., a 3D printed item, a cosmetics product, a personal care product) can be based on the digital 3D model.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device that executes an application that determines a skintone of a user, and determines and transmits a recipe for generating a target foundation that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate foundation ingredients that are associated with the skintone of the user. The system includes a dispensing device configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device and dispense each of the plurality of separate foundation ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate foundation ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target foundation is achieved. The mobile user device is configured to determine a skintone of the user based on features in a detected face of the user in a self-taken image of the user that is captured by a camera of the mobile user device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing cosmetic material. The apparatus includes a dispensing device configured to receive a plurality of cartridges that each contain a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from each cartridge onto a dispensing surface from a respective outlet that corresponds to each cartridge. The dispensing surface includes at least one partition that partitions the dispensing surface into a plurality of compartments each corresponding to a region surrounding at least one of the respective outlets.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes an advisor device; a user device; and a dispensing device. The advisor device and the user device are configured to perform a communication session with each other that includes transmitting, from the user device to the advisor device, information that includes a desired cosmetic product and information related to a user of the user device; analyzing, by the advisor device, the information received from the user device; and generating and transmitting a recommended cosmetic formula to the user device. The user device is configured to transmit the recommended cosmetic formula to the dispensing device for dispensing the desired cosmetic product.

Abstract: Method for self-measuring dimensions of an area of keratinous materials of a user, preferably for use in the manufacturing of a personalized applicator for applying a cosmetic product, to said area of keratinous materials, the method using a mobile image capture device, and a minor, at least one characteristic dimension of said mobile image capture device being known beforehand, the method comprising: a) said mobile image capture device is placed in a predetermined position with respect to said area to be measured and in front of the minor, b) at least one image comprising said area to be measured and at least a part of said mobile image capture device is captured in the minor by said device, and c) from said at least one image, several landmark points delimiting the area to be measured are detected in order to measure at least one dimension of the area by using at least said at least one characteristic dimension of the mobile image capture device.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device (300) that executes an application and determines and transmits a recipe for generating a target cosmetic material that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate ingredients that are associated with the user. The system includes a dispensing device (100) configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device 300) and dispense each of the plurality of separate ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target cosmetic material is achieved.

Abstract: A computer system obtains at least one 3D scan of a body surface; automatically identifies, based on the at least one 3D scan, one or more features (e.g., nose, lips, eyes, eyebrows, cheekbones, or specific portions thereof, or other features) of the body surface; and generates a digital 3D model of the body surface. The digital 3D model includes the identified features of the human body surface. In an embodiment, the step of generating of the digital 3D model is based on the at least one 3D scan and the identified features of the body surface. In an embodiment, the digital 3D model comprises a 3D mesh file. The digital 3D model can be used in various ways. For example, output of a manufacturing process (e.g., a 3D printed item, a cosmetics product, a personal care product) can be based on the digital 3D model.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for dispensing cosmetic material from a cartridge onto a dispensing surface. The apparatus includes a retractable plate disposed beneath the detachable portion, where a dispensing end of the at least one cartridge is configured to penetrate the retractable plate and the detachable portion. When the retractable plate is at a stable highest position, the dispensing end of the at least one cartridge is flush with the surface of the retractable plate. When the retractable plate is moved to a predetermined stable downward position below the highest position, and the detachable portion is placed on the retractable surface, the dispensing end of the at least one cartridge is flush with the dispensing surface and the retractable plate is configured to move even further downward to an unstable position in response to a downward force on the detachable portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dispensing cosmetic material. The apparatus includes a dispensing device configured to receive a plurality of cartridges that each contain a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from each cartridge onto a dispensing surface from a respective outlet that corresponds to each cartridge. The dispensing surface includes at least one partition that partitions the dispensing surface into a plurality of compartments each corresponding to a region surrounding at least one of the respective outlets.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes an advisor device; a user device; and a dispensing device. The advisor device and the user device are configured to perform a communication session with each other that includes transmitting, from the user device to the advisor device, information that includes a desired cosmetic product and information related to a user of the user device; analyzing, by the advisor device, the information received from the user device; and generating and transmitting a recommended cosmetic formula to the user device. The user device is configured to transmit the recommended cosmetic formula to the dispensing device for dispensing the desired cosmetic product.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device that executes an application that determines a skintone of a user, and determines and transmits a recipe for generating a target foundation that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate foundation ingredients that are associated with the skintone of the user. The system includes a dispensing device configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device and dispense each of the plurality of separate foundation ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate foundation ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target foundation is achieved. The mobile user device is configured to determine a skintone of the user based on features in a detected face of the user in a self-taken image of the user that is captured by a camera of the mobile user device.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device that executes an application that receives a selection of a target skincare formulation from a user, and determines and transmits a recipe for generating the target skincare formulation that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate skincare formulation ingredients. The system includes a dispensing device configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device and dispense each of the plurality of separate skincare formulation ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate skincare formulation ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target skincare formulation is achieved. The mobile user device is configured to present at least one candidate priority skin condition to the user, that is addressed by the target skincare formulation, based on a user profile of the user of the smartphone.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a dispensing device configured to receive at least one cartridge that contains a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge into a receiving area, the at least one cartridge including an electronic communication and storage device configured to store data regarding the cosmetic material stored in the cartridge. The system includes a mobile user device configured to perform communication with the dispensing assembly to receive information related to the data stored on the electronic communication and storage device and to transmit a command to cause the dispensing assembly to dispense the specified amount of the cosmetic material.

Abstract: A system is provided that includes a mobile user device executes an application that receives a selection of a target color of lipstick from a user, and determines and transmit a recipe for generating the target color of the lipstick that is based on a combination of a plurality of separate lipstick ingredients. The system includes a dispensing device configured to receive the transmitted recipe from the mobile user device and dispense each of the plurality of separate lipstick ingredients onto a common dispensing surface such that when the dispensed amounts of each of the plurality of separate lipstick ingredients is blended on the dispensing surface, the target color of the lipstick is achieved. The mobile user device is configured to present at least one candidate color of lipstick to the user that is based on at least a user profile of the user of the smartphone.

Abstract: An apparatus is provide for dispensing cosmetic material, including a dispensing device configured to receive at least one cartridge that contains a cosmetic material and to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge onto a dispensing surface. The dispensing surface is configured to be part of a detachable portion of the apparatus.