Abstract: A cosmetic unit having an applicator, comprising an applicator element, which is connected to a handle by means of a wand, and having a cosmetic receptacle, which contains a supply of cosmetic, and a wiper. In its ready position, the applicator element dips into the cosmetic receptacle and in the course of this, the handle of the applicator is secured to the cosmetic receptacle in such a way that it closes this receptacle tightly. The applicator can be brought into its use position by pulling the applicator element out of the cosmetic receptacle through the wiper, wherein at its distal end, the applicator element has a free end surface, which forms a central region, and the edges of the free end surface define an imaginary plane, which extends in an inclined fashion relative to the longitudinal axis of the wand or wand attachment at an acute angle of between 40° and 70°. The central region has a flocking and is at least partially rimmed by at least one row of bristles.

Abstract: A cosmetic unit having an applicator, comprising an applicator element, which is connected to a handle by means of a wand, and having a cosmetic receptacle, which contains a supply of cosmetic, and a wiper. In its ready position, the applicator element dips into the cosmetic receptacle and in the course of this, the handle of the applicator is secured to the cosmetic receptacle in such a way that it closes this receptacle tightly. The applicator can be brought into its use position by pulling the applicator element out of the cosmetic receptacle through the wiper, wherein the applicator element has a central region that has a flocking and is mounted on the circumference of the applicator element and embraces the applicator element, preferably over a circumference angle of less than 180°. The central region is arched outward in convex fashion and rimmed by at least one row of bristles on at least three of its four edges.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator, and in particular a cosmetic applicator (1), for applying a cosmetic to the skin, comprising an applicator element and a handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c), wherein the applicator element is an applicator blade (2) having two main surfaces (3, 4), wherein the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c) extends from one of the main surfaces (4) of the applicator blade and the applicator blade (2) protrudes beyond the handle or handle attachment on at least three sides, better on all sides, and the distal main surface (3) of the applicator blade (2) spans a plane (E) that forms an acute angle (W) of at least 20°, or greater, with the longitudinal axis L of the handle (5) or handle attachment (5a, 5b, 5c).

Abstract: The invention relates to a bristle carrier and bristles (1) formed thereon, the surface of the bristles (1) being microstructured at least in segments, in that a plurality of grains (2, 3) protrude haphazardly from the bristle core (4) in the region of the microstructured surface and are connected to the bristle core (4) only along less than 40%, preferably less than 35% of the outer surface thereof, and comprise an average diameter (ØM1, ØM2) of less than or equal to 125 ?m, preferably less than or equal to 90 ?m.