Abstract: A system and method for providing a personalized face chart. A digital image of the subject's face is obtained. A facial region of the digital image is identified. A line drawing is generated based on at least the facial region of the digital image.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed involving cosmetics brushes and face charts for strategic application of make-up. In particular, embodiments of the invention involve cosmetics brushes having markings color-coded to match make-up types, locations, and application steps within a sequence, as depicted on a corresponding face chart for the strategic application of make-up to achieve a desired look, using, for example, a code key to explain the face chart. Each desired look may have a specific face chart that uses color-coded markings to match a brush with a make-up type, location, and step, for a given purpose. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: An automated cosmetic applicator uses wide-angle cameras, a high-resolution camera, and a differential lighting process to capture images of a body. Software analyzes these images to identify large and small features of the subject and to use these features as landmarks to create in computer memory a corresponding map that is highly accurate and data rich with pixel-level data about the subject's color, light value and texture characteristics. The rich images may be used for tracking the device on the skin, for making accurate corrections to skin, for simulating possible cosmetic enhancements and selecting a desired correction, and for use in other applications such as video games and animations.

Abstract: A kit and method for providing the consumer with supplies and instructions that can be used to blend their own custom color or predefined hot pour cosmetic color shades. The hot pour cosmetics involved include but are not limited to lipstick, lip gloss, foundation, cream blush and cream eyeshadow.

Abstract: A method of making up human keratinous material, the method including: acquiring at a first location and storing a starting image and/or starting relief of keratinous material; and reproducing on keratinous material of the same type an image for reproduction and/or relief for reproduction corresponding to the starting image and/or relief, possibly after performing processing, the image and/or relief for reproduction being reproduced at a second location that is different from the first location.

Abstract: Educating a consumer about a personal care product. A request for information regarding a personal care product is received from a consumer. A description of one or more physical characteristics associated with the consumer and related to the personal care product is also received from the consumer. In response to the received request and description, a visual representation of a three-dimensional model is provided to the consumer. The three-dimensional model is a function of the received physical characteristics and the personal care product.

Abstract: A makeup method for applying makeup to a side face of a subject includes a side-face specific area extracting step of extracting a specific area from a side face rendered on a plane of a subject, a makeup area extracting step of extracting a makeup area of the subject to which the makeup is to be applied based on a plurality of thus extracted specific areas, and a makeup applying step of applying the makeup to a facial area of the subject corresponding to the extracted makeup area.

Abstract: An array of cosmetic product clusters designed to help consumers obtain a desired end-look, the array comprising a first cluster comprising cosmetic products corresponding to a first desired end-look and a second cluster comprising cosmetic products corresponding to a second desired end-look. The clusters are adjacent to one another and each cluster comprises at least two cosmetic product segments selected from eye products, lip products, face products, nail products, and cosmetic implements. Within each segment there is at least one individual cosmetic product that is not present in a corresponding segment of any other cluster.

Abstract: The hair color simulation system for simulating a dyed hair color that results from dyeing hair with a mixture of two hair color preparations includes a base screen with a first through fifth layers and an intermediate layer. The first through fifth layers and the intermediate layer are superimposed over one another so as to display a simulated hair color that is produced when the first hair line, the second hair line, the colors of the two hair color preparations and the original hair color are displayed on the layers with respective transparencies and superimposed over each other. The RGB values of the superimposed colors produced by the two hair color preparations and the original hair color are stored in data storage sections. Input sections receive choices of the two hair color preparations and a mixing ratio for the simulation.

Abstract: The invention concerns a make-up or coloring method comprising steps which consist in imaging at least one part of the human body to be treated, analysing local characteristics of said part, and applying treatment products of said part based on said local characteristics.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides toy sets which incorporate at least one manikin hand configured to removably secure one or more artificial fingernails so that they can be decorated.

Abstract: A transparent sheet with a desired front face image clings by static to a mirror. The front face image is provided with cosmetic indications which, when the sheet is adhered to a mirror, allows the user to refer to the front face image to apply cosmetics to her own face.

Abstract: A cosmetic color-selection tool comprises at least one monochromatic black area and a plurality of discrete sample regions, each sample region comprising a single cosmetic color having a perimeter thereof, wherein at least a portion of the perimeter of each of the sample regions abuts the monochromatic black area.

Abstract: An artificial hand assembly for use in training manicurists has a base upon which the hand is mounted at an upwardly extending angle thereto. The hand has removable fingertips having artificial nails therein. In one embodiment the hand is movable with respect to the base about one axis. In another embodiment of the invention, the hand is movable with respect to the base about two axes normal to each other. In still another embodiment the hand is movable with respect to the base in any desired direction or orientation without regard to any discrete axis, by means of a ball and socket connection to the base.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a half mirror for allowing light incident from the rear to pass through to the front and reflecting light incident from the front toward the front, a display section placed at the rear of the half mirror, an image pickup section for picking up an image of the user and generating user image data, an image data retention section for retaining a plurality of pieces of attachment member image data, an image combining section for combining the attachment member image data selectively read from the image data retention section and the user image data to generate combined image data, and an image display control section for displaying the combined image data on the display section.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for targeting marketing content to an online user, includes the steps of collecting data describing the user in a user profile, comparing the user profile with a target profile and presenting the user with content based on the comparison. The user profile includes a photographic likeness of the user, as well as information derived from the user's photographic likeness. Certain content may be dynamically created for the user based on the user profile and may include the photographic likeness of the user, which may be altered to incorporate a portion of the content into the photographic likeness. In this manner, personalized advertisements for cosmetics, jewelry, clothing and other items may be created. The user profile also includes data describing the user's browsing habits and responses to context-specific survey questions.

Abstract: A product and method for the display of fingernail polish dried on an artificial fingernail which in turn is attached to a polish bottle containing the polish. In a preferred embodiment a fingernail holder is connected to a bottle cap of the fingernail polish bottle. The fingernail holder made from a rubbery substance has a nail grasping section for grasping the artificial fingernail and a cap grasping section for grasping the bottle cap. In this embodiment, the nail grasping section utilizes friction and compressive forces to grasp the artificial fingernail and the cap grasping section utilizes friction and compressive forces to grasp the bottle cap.

Abstract: A diagnostic article and method is disclosed wherein the article includes a mirror, a plurality of attribute selection sites arranged along or associated with the mirror with each of the sites having a plurality of choice selectors, and an output for recommending at least one personal care product based upon input from the choice selectors. A diagnostic for skin includes attribute selection sites hosting questions related to a customer's age, skin coloration, dryness, sunburn susceptibility, pimple breakout affinity, wrinkle formation and pore size. Hair, dental and underarm products may also be personalized by the diagnostic system. The mirror allows a customer in-store to more accurately answer attribute questions through reference to the customer's mirror reflection.

Abstract: The present invention comprehensively acquires a make-up color image and provides a make-up color image classification method and make-up color image map that enables make-up to be applied effectively. A color image index indicating warm/cool and a color image index indicating light/heavy are formed as two coordinate axes and the colors located therealong, the make-up color image is classified and a make-up color image map produced, making it possible to achieve a make-up color image accurately and easily.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of promoting a skin care product comprising taking a standard photograph of the skin of a person; (ii) taking at least one additional photograph of the skin of the person, the additional photograph selected from the group consisting of an ultraviolet photograph, a blue fluorescence photograph, and a polarized photograph; (iii) presenting the standard photograph and the at least one additional photograph to the person; and (iv) suggesting skin care products based upon the person's review of the presented photographs.

Abstract: A method for simulating an appearance of make-up and fashion accessories on an image of a consumer and for marketing such products includes compiling a database of a plurality of products having appearance information for each product, acquiring a base image of a consumer having a plurality of pixels, identifying a product application area in the base image having a blending region, whree the product application area and blending region thereof being are by sets of pixels of said base image, receiving a product selection from a consumer, retrieving appearance information associated with a selected product from the database, modifying the appearance information of the product application area according to the appearance information of the selected product, blending the blending region with the base image by modifying appearance information of pixels of the blending region according to appearance information of the selected product and according to appearance information of associated pixels of the base image i

Abstract: The apparatus for assistance in makeup includes a measurement unit for measuring local phenomena of light interaction with a zone to be made up and/or treated; a database relating to the BRDF of various cosmetic and/or care products; a selector unit enabling a product to be selected; a calculation unit for calculating the resulting BRDF to the zone virtually made up or treated with the product, on the basis of measurement previously taken and on the basis of information taken from the database and relating to the BRDF of the selected makeup product; and a display unit for displaying the zone virtually made up or treated in this way as a result of the previously calculated resulting BRFD.

Abstract: A tool and a method for creating a personalized tool illustrating the progressive stages of applying the cosmetic for use by a user. The method includes capturing a plurality of facial images of a face of user illustrating progressive stages of applying a cosmetic to at least one facial features of the user; identifying at least one facial feature; and providing the plurality of images of at least one facial feature of the user on a tool for illustrating the progressive stages of applying the cosmetic.

Abstract: A thin, skin-toned pocketed card having two layers of material. The foreground layer of this card is made of a thin transparent material that is printed with images of facial features. To print these images, color is applied to the material starting at the boundary of the image and extending out onto the surrounding material. The transparent portion, not the colored portion of the material, hence defines these images. The background layer of material is uniformly colored to match the foreground layer. When the foreground layer is positioned over the background layer the images of facial features become indistinguishable from the background. The layers are then joined to each other so that open pockets are formed between their adjacent surfaces, and so that one set of facial features is allocated to each pocket. Uniformly sized strips of colored media representing cosmetic colors are inserted into the open pockets.

Abstract: A make up kit comprises a base material in which colorants may be mixed to achieve desired hues that may then be applied to a person. The kit may further comprise a mixing dish in which the make up may be mixed and an instructional aide that instructs users on how to mix the make up paints and apply the paints.

Abstract: A thin, skin-toned pocketed card having two layers of material. The foreground layer of this card is made of a thin transparent material that is printed with images of facial features. To print these images, color is applied to the material starting at the boundary of the image and extending out onto the surrounding material. The transparent portion, not the colored portion of the material, hence defines these images. The background layer of material is uniformly colored to match the foreground layer. When the foreground layer is positioned over the background layer the images of facial features become indistinguishable from the background. The layers are then joined to each other so that open pockets are formed between their adjacent surfaces, and so that one set of facial features is allocated to each pocket. Uniformly sized strips of colored media representing cosmetic colors are inserted into the open pockets.

Abstract: A push-button switch and a teaching pendant employing the same are provided. The push-button switch ensures that a push button is capable of switching ON/OFF the switch if one of contacts thereof should fail during an operation of the switch. For achieving this object, a switch case 3 contains two c-contacts 9a, 9b each having a snap action configuration and switching mechanisms 11a, 11b for opening/closing the c-contacts 9a, 9b. When a push button 5 is depressed, the switching mechanisms 11a, 11b simultaneously open/close the c-contacts 9a, 9b for turning ON/OFF a push-button switch 1.

Abstract: A device for use in training in the treatment of finger or toe nails, comprises an artificial digit (2) having a nail (4) removably mounted thereon. The nail may be attached by a screw (18), a ratchet arrangement, or by embedding it in a resilient layer on the surface of the digit.

Abstract: A device for use in training in the tetent of finger or toe nails, come an artificial digit (2) having a nail (4) removably mounted thereon. The nail may be attached by a screw (18), a ratchet arrang net, or by embedding It in a Tesilient layer on the surface of the digit.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for allowing a customer to sample and select a customized cosmetic product, including a matrix representing different components and/or types of color, texture and applicators to allow the customer to sample at the point of sale a myriad of customized cosmetic products. Also provided is a system by which a customer can generate customized products by using one of a plurality of pure pigment color sticks together with one of a plurality of texturizers for producing a desired texturized product which can be applied with one of a plurality of applicators to achieve a desired customized color cosmetic product having a distinctive look.

Abstract: The present invention a method for making nail coverings comprises the steps of scanning a persons fingernail to produce a digitized nail image of the nail top surface and shaping a nail covering material using the digitized nail image such that the nail covering material conforms to the nail top surface thereby producing a nail cover sized to cover substantially the entire nail top surface. The invention preferably includes the step of adhering the nail cover to the nail top surface thereby covering substantially the entire nail top surface with the nail cover. The invention preferably includes the further step of producing a three dimensional digital nail image of the nail top surface.

Abstract: A photographic nail decal system for applying a photographic image onto a nail of a digit. The photographic nail decal system includes a machine for reducing an image and placing the image on a sheet of material having an adhesive backing to form a decal. The system further provides a tool for applying the decals to the nail of a digit and a method of applying and protecting the decals.

Abstract: A cosmetic application training system includes a substrate having a facial image thereon, the facial image divided into multiple facial regions; and one or more transparent overlays having outlines of the facial image regions including printed instructions for applying make-up to each of the facial image regions; wherein the substrate is treated to permit application and removal of the make-up directly onto the substrate. Multiple pads with different facial region images are also contemplated, with removable facial region pieces being interchangeable.

Abstract: There is disclosed a soft skin make-up mannequin head having an "ideal" facial configuration, the make-up mannequin head having a smooth, realistic surface and texture simulative of human skin. The make-up mannequin head is accompanied by at least one flexible, soft-skin companion mask carrying a facial configuration identical with the facial configuration carried by said make-up mannequin head. The companion mask is stretchable and elastically resilient and mountable tightly upon said make-up mannequin head and selectively removable therefrom. The make-up mannequin head and associated companion mask presented particularly is intended for the teaching, training and practice of application of permanent make-up using tattoo techniques.

Abstract: A computer game for designing and printing nail coverings includes a set of stored software instructions receivable within the processor unit of the computer to control operation of a color printer and a series of displayed images upon the monitor display screen. The user is able to call up an image of a hand which may be personalized to a skin tone matching the user's skin tone or may be colored dramatically different. The user is able to select from various icons displayed on the monitor display screen which may then be applied to each nail of the hand image. In addition, a series of photos provided by a digital camera input to the processor unit may be selected and sized to fit within a reference photo frame for use in printing the photo image upon selected nails. Once the color printer has processed the blank laminated sheet, a plurality of nail covers which are formed of the peel and stick self-adhesive structure of the blank sheet are printed upon each nail cover.

Abstract: A fingernail sculpting teaching system for use in practicing the creation of an artificial fingernail on a typical human finger. The teaching system includes a cylinder for simulating a typical human finger. Formed at each end of the cylinder is a visual marker, shaped to simulate a typical human nail bed, on which is placed the material comprising the artificial fingernail bed. A form may be provided adjacent the visual marker for receiving the material comprising the artificial fingernail free edge. The cylinder may be provided with a cover to faciliate removal of the artificial fingernail from the cylinder.

Abstract: Personal colors for cosmetics are determined by a method and a kit of equipment which determines an overall value for an individual by reference to the skin, eye, and hair features, determines a four-seasonal color designation of the individual by reference to colors such as powders applied to the skin, and presents the personal colors based on the overall value and seasonal color designation. A value determining scale is used to determine specific values of features by adjacent comparison to those features. An overall value chart contains information defining an overall value based on a predetermined multiple number of specific values of features. A seasonal color designation chart contains information defining a seasonal color designation as either summer, winter, spring, or autumn based on the relative ability of predetermined colors to blend with natural skin tone. A personal color direction chart correlates the overall value and seasonal color designation to personal colors.

Abstract: A cosmetology training, teaching and practice system, and a make-up mannequin kit, each charcterized by provision of a soft skin make-up mannequin head having a body carrying an oval symmetrical facial configuration and plural soft skin flexible, elastic, resilient and stretchable companion mask members suitable for mounting upon the make-up mannequin head. Each of the companion mask members having, each of which is formed of size and shape conforming to the size of the make-up mannequin head and having a facial configuration identical to the facial configuration of said make-up mannequin head. Each companion mask member having a surface of skin tone and color representative of the skin tone and color of different plural human ethnic and racial origin. The selected companion mask is stretched to mount upon the make-up mannequin head and is sufficiently resilient to spring back in tight engagement with the facial configuration of the make-up mannequin head.

Abstract: The personal colors for facial cosmetics are determined by a method and a kit of equipment which determines an overall value for the individual by reference to skin, eye and hair features, determines a hue of the individual by reference to colors such as facial powders applied to the skin, and presents the personal colors based on the overall value and hue determined. A value determining scale is used to determine specific values of features by adjacent comparison to those features. An overall value chart contains information defining an overall value based on a predetermined multiple number of specific values of features. A personal color direction chart correlates values and hues to the desired personal colors.

Abstract: Foundation is applied to a preselected area of the face that is centered therewithin and encompasses the eyes, nose and mouth thereof, the process for its application comprising the steps of: (a) placing a sizable first dot of foundation at a first position on each side of the nose near the nostrils; (b) stroking upward from the first position to meet the bridge of the nose; (c) blending the foundation of the first dot to cover the entire front and sides of the nose, whereby the nostrils retain enough of the foundation to cover red skin thereabout; (d) placing a sizable dot of the foundation on each side of the nose at a second position, the second position being under the corner of each eye immediately adjacent to the nose; (e) spreading the foundation of the second dot away from the nose while maintaining heaviest coverage at the second position, thereby covering the skin very close to the lower eyelashes; (f) blending the foundation downward; (g) applying more of the foundation in a back and forth motion a

Abstract: A phthalate-free long-lasting nail polish enamel composition consisting essentially of a film-forming agent, solvents, one or more colorants, one or more suspending agents, adhesion promoters and plasticizers selected from the group consisting essentially of the adipates, pentaerythrityl tetrabenzoate, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol diisobutyrate, pentaerythrityl tetraacetate and mixtures thereof. Preferably, the nail composition is free of any toluene-containing components as well.

Abstract: A lipstick display device having a mirror surface provided with a lip-shaped cut-out therein and an optical system for projecting from behind the mirror a color image at the cut-out. The color image is formed by producing an image of one of a plurality of lipstick colors arranged in an array on a microfiche film. The lipstick colors are arranged in the array in rows and columns, each lipstick color representing a basic lip color without applied lipstick onto which a particular color lipstick is applied. The lipstick colors in the columns are grouped according to respective basic lip colors and in the rows are grouped according to different lipstick colors. A separate stand-alone display of the array is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and Apparatus for determining the color of a foundation makeup comprising a device for measuring the color of the skin on an arm of a person computing and determining the skin color measured and comparing same with a data base containing a palette of reference foundation colors substantially covering a representative sample of a population of given individuals, the data base containing at least the color of the skin for each individual and a reference foundation color associated with one or more of the skin colors in the data base; and determining from the data base the foundation color associated with the skin color to reproduce the skin color in the data base corresponding to the measured skin color of a person.

Abstract: An educational device having a housing with a flat surface to which a mirror is removable attached. A transparent or translucent sheet removable positioned over the mirror. A marking implement enables a user to apply marks to his or her own reflection in the mirror.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for illustrating and teaching hair coloring techniques. More particularly, this invention relates to a unique method and apparatus for educating a person on hair coloring procedures, and determining in advance appropriate proportions of hair coloring to be added to the basic hair color of a person in order to achieve a desired color effect on the basic hair color. An apparatus comprising a holder for releasably holding one or more colored filament swatches; a swatch comprising a group of elongated colored filaments, held together in parallel relationship with another, and secured together at one end by a filament base.

Abstract: A system and method for the on-site formulation of a personalized hair color maintenance shampoo product. The system and method are used to produce on-site of the salon a hair color maintenance shampoo product which is appropriately tailored to the color and tone of each individual's hair. A database information chart containing formulations of stock colored shampoos is correlated to a pair of sequential axes representative of hair colors and tones. A mixing bottle is provided which is calibrated to the formulations on the chart to obtain a shampoo product tailored to the individual's hair tone and color. The system and method yield a hair color maintenance shampoo personalized to the hair of the individual; eliminates the need to maintain an inordinate stock of pre-mixed hair colored maintenance shampoos and colors; and eliminates the necessity for an individual user to experiment with various stock shampoos.

Abstract: An organic pigment particle having chemically bonded to its surface an organometallic zirconium compound, cosmetic compositions containing the pigment particles, and a method for reducing the staining potential of organic pigments.

Abstract: A fingernail color display device has two or more platforms attached to a shaft which is rotatably mounted on a base. Apertures around the perimeter of each platform receive and hold for display colored artificial fingernails, so that the platforms may be rotated for viewing a variety of colors and a customer's finger may be placed under a nail for comparison with skin color, etc.

Abstract: A fragrance sampler formed by screen printing a slurry of fragrance and solvent onto a paper base. To prevent offset and release of the fragrance prior to use, a protective thin film overlay is laminated to a perimeter adhesive printed on the paper base around the fragrance sample. The paper base may be replaced by a pressure sensitive adhesive stock to form a unit dose or single application of a fragrance sample that can be applied as a label to any desired surface. In other embodiments, a non-pressure sensitive removable adhesive is used in a two-layer removable label construction or a three-layer coupon construction. The sampler can also be provided with the protective overlay in a simple folded hand-out version or as a pad of fragrance sampler sheets.

Abstract: An aid for matching a cosmetic to the skin of an individual has a series of alternating projections and gaps distributed circumferentially of the aid. The aid is designed so that, when it is placed on the hand of an individual, skin is visible in the gaps. The aid is used to compare different shades of a cosmetic with one another. To this end, the projections are marked with respective identifying characters for the different shades. The various shades are applied to the exposed skin in the gaps with each shade being located adjacent to the projection having the corresponding identifying character.