Abstract: An applicator capable of applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or care product, on the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator comprising an open support defining at least one opening situated between two opposite regions of the support, with protruding elements connected to at least one of said regions and extending towards the other region.

Abstract: A case includes a lid and a case body provided with a traversing aperture. The aperture accommodates a reserve of product contained in a cup. The case includes a seal secured to the cup and pressing in a sealed manner against the case body.

Abstract: A multi-layer thermoplastic packaging, the outer layer containing at least one filler having particles of different particle size and of a diameter ≧50 &mgr;m, to give a natural stone external appearance and a process for the preparation thereof which includes coextrusion and blowing of the inner and outer layers, to provide the packaging which can be in the form of a flask, bottle, pot or other desired shape.

Abstract: A molded article includes a matrix of transparent plastics material incorporating a filler that is essentially constituted by fibers, the filler comprising 1% to 25% by mass of the mixture and the mean length of the fibers constituting the filler lying in the range of 100 &mgr;m to 700 &mgr;m.

Abstract: An article for applying a skin care product, particularly an artificial tanning agent to the skin. The article includes an adhesive matrix disposed between at least two layers that are permanently bonded to the matrix, with at least one of the layers being permeable to a liquid. The matrix contains at least one artificial tanning agent suitable for acting on the skin when the matrix is put into contact with the liquid so that the artificial tanning agent can be applied to the skin after contacting the article with the liquid. A method of making the article is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for packaging and applying makeup, the device includes a rigid elongate tubular body open at one end and having an inside space for containing the makeup, and an applicator for being received in the body. The applicator includes a stalk provided at one end with makeup applicator element and secured at its other end to a handle that has a cap for closing the opening of the body in which the applicator element is engaged. A throat is formed in the body for wringing out the applicator element while the applicator is being withdrawn. The device further includes a moving wall defining the inside space, at least in part, and capable of moving in response to a change of pressure in the space caused by the applicator being withdrawn. While the device is in use, the moving wall is subjected on the outside to atmospheric pressure.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a dispersible substance to the skin, the applicator comprising: a housing opening out in a face of the applicator for putting into contact with the skin to apply the substance; a supply of substance contained within the housing, the supply of substance and the housing being shaped in such a manner that the substance can come directly into contact with the skin during application; and a porous material suitable for retaining a liquid and for giving it back directly onto the supply of substance and also onto the face of the applicator that is bought into contact with the skin during application of the substance, the substance being suitable for dispersing on contact with the liquid released by the porous material.

Abstract: A case includes a lid and a case body provided with a traversing aperture. The aperture accommodates a reserve of product contained in a cup. The case includes a seal secured to the cup and pressing in a sealed manner against the case body.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an arrangement for applying a liquid or viscous product, comprising a reservoir (4) including a neck (8) and a cap (6) carrying an applicator member (20) which, in the storage position, is immersed in the product contained in this reservoir, the said neck including a base (10) and an upper end (13); the upper end of the neck havign a profile such that, when the applicator member is wrung out on this end, the wrung out product flows essentially down the internal wall (21) of the reservoir.

Abstract: A patch comprising a matrix having adhesive properties in the dry state and containing at least one active substance, said matrix being attached via one face to a backing and being for application via its other face to the skin. Said backing is selected in such a manner as to be capable of containing a predetermined liquid suitable for dissolving at least in part the active substance(s) contained in the matrix, and said matrix is permeable to the liquid.

Abstract: Colorless solution for cosmetic use, based on a hydrophobic polymer in an organic solvent medium. This solution contains, in the cosmetically acceptable organic solvent, (1) at least one self-adhesive hydrophobic polymer selected from polymers or copolymers of the polyacrylic and/or polyvinylic type, (2) at least one filler and/or essential oil, and (3) at least one keratolytic agent, said polymer having an adhesiveness of between 150 and 800 g/cm2 after evaporation of said organic solvent.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle for containing said substance, an applicator provided with an applicator element, and a wiper member having an elastically deformable wall with at least one slot through which the applicator element can pass and defining wiper lips, wherein said elastically deformable wall is suitable, under the effect of axial stress exerted by the applicator, for taking up different first and second configurations respectively during insertion and withdrawal of the applicator, and wherein said elastically deformable wall is made to have an initial shape at rest and in the absence of the applicator that is not plane, said initial shape being selected in such a manner that the wiper lips press on the applicator with different amounts of force respectively while the applicator is being inserted and while it is being withdrawn because of the deformations to which said elastically deformable wall is subjected to make it

Abstract: A dispenser for a substance such as lipstick. The dispenser includes containing a pusher for the substance and a declutchable drive to move the pusher in an axial direction within the body to dispense the substance. The pusher returns to an initial position when the declutchable drive is declutched.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic or care product, the device comprises a reservoir containing said substance and an applicator endpiece for dispensing and applying the substance contained in the reservoir, said endpiece defining an applicator surface that is fed with substance via at least one orifice, wherein said orifice opens out into a cavity or groove at a distance from said applicator surface, said groove or cavity being arranged in such a manner that the applicator surface is fed with substance in privileged manner via a first fraction of said groove or cavity, said groove or cavity having a second fraction communicating with the first and suitable for collecting all or part of the substance present in excess on the applicator surface.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a product includes a flexible stem having a first end and a second end, a flexible application member on the first end of the stem, and a handling member on the second end of the stem. The application member and the stem are both configured to flex upon application of the product to a surface. The product may include a cosmetic product and the surface may be on a fingernail.

Abstract: An endpiece for applying a cosmetic or care product, the endpiece comprising a first part assembled with a second part, one of the two parts defining at least part of an applicator surface suitable for being fed with substance by at least one orifice of the endpiece, the second part having a coating of flocking extending:

Abstract: An applicator capable of applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic or care product, on the eyelashes or eyebrows, the applicator comprising an open support defining at least one opening situated between two opposite regions of the support, with protruding elements connected to at least one of said regions and extending towards the other region.

Abstract: A packaging and applicator device of the type comprising an applicator having an application portion and a receptacle capable of being closed, the receptacle defining a first housing for the substance and a second housing which, in the closed position of the receptacle, receives the application portion of the applicator, the first and second housings communicating via an opening of cross-section that is substantially identical to that of the first housing, said opening enabling the application portion to be put into contact with the substance. The second housing defines a bearing surface around at least a portion of said opening so as to limit the pressure that can be exerted by the application portion on the substance when the receptacle is closed.

Abstract: A multi-layer thermoplastic packaging, the outer layer containing at least one filler having particles of different particle size and of a diameter ≧50 &mgr;m, to give a natural stone external appearance and a process for the preparation thereof which includes coextrusion and blowing of the inner and outer layers, to provide the packaging which can be in the form of a flask, bottle, pot or other desired shape.

Abstract: A device for packaging and applying a substance, in particular a cosmetic, the device comprising a receptacle for containing said substance, an applicator having an applicator element of elongate cross-section, and a wiper member for wiping the applicator element when the applicator is extracted from the receptacle, wherein the wiper member has a slot whose edges are substantially touching at rest in the absence of the applicator, and wherein the device further comprises a guide member for guiding the applicator while it is being extracted from the receptacle and for keeping the applicator element away from the axial ends of said slot while it passes through the wiper member as the applicator is being withdrawn.