Abstract: A beauty sponge gripper and stand that is adapted for being held by a user and gripping a beauty sponge for controlled application and blending of makeup that has been applied to the beauty sponge to the user's face without requiring the user to directly hold the sponge and for supporting the beauty sponge above a countertop without contacting other surfaces that would otherwise be soiled by the makeup for temporarily setting the beauty sponge down or for drying the beauty sponge between uses. The gripper stand includes a base portion with a bottom end that reliably rests on a flat surface and a gripper portion extending upward from the top end of the base portion. The gripper arms include sponge contact portions that collectively define a sponge-gripping gap between the top ends of the left and right gripper arms that is wider in the central area than near the front or rear areas of the gripper arms so that the beauty sponge is held without formation of a fold line.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for forming a more durable, longer lasting and chip-resistant coating of nail polish upon a fingernail or toenail. The composition comprises a combination of artificial nail builders and photoinitiators, as well as other ingredients, which form a base coat composition. In use, the base coat composition is first applied directly upon the fingernail or toenail and thereafter cured by either UV or LED lighting. Once the base coat is cured upon the fingernail or toenail, conventional nail polish may be applied as desired. The result in cost is exceptionally more robust and chip-resistant than nail polish applied alone.