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Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a methodRelated Patent Categories: Drug, Bio-affecting And Body Treating Compositions, Manicure Or Pedicure CompositionsMethod of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060088484, Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a method of applying makeup to a surface, such as the skin, the nails, hair, the lips, or even false nails, and it also relates to various kits for implementing such a method. [0002] The term "cosmetic composition" as used in the context of the present invention means a composition as defined in the Jun. 14, 1993 EEC Directive 93/35 modifying EEC Directive 76/768. Foundations, lipsticks, and nail varnishes are examples of cosmetic compositions. OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] A need exists to benefit from novel appearance effects in the field of makeup and the invention seeks to satisfy that need. A Method of Applying Makeup [0004] According to one of its aspects, the invention provides a method of applying makeup to a surface, which method comprises the following steps: [0005] depositing at least a first cosmetic composition in the fluid state on the surface, said composition containing magnetic particles that are movable under the effect of a magnetic field; and [0006] exposing at least part of the first composition to a magnetic field, so as to orientate and/or displace at least a fraction of the magnetic particles. [0007] Exposure to the magnetic field can modify the appearance of the first composition. [0008] Thus, the method may include the step consisting in exposing at least part of the first composition to a magnetic field, so as to orientate and/or displace at least a fraction of the magnetic particles, and so as to modify the appearance of the first composition. [0009] The magnetic field may be applied so as to form at least one pattern on the first composition, said pattern being linked to the shape of the field lines, for example. [0010] The invention thus makes it possible to create novel makeup effects with a single cosmetic composition, enabling patterns in relief to be produced, for example, or imparting an impression of relief or various other possibly geometrical patterns. [0011] The magnetic field may also be applied so as to model the clarity and/or the color of at least a region of the face or of the body to which the first composition has been applied. [0012] For example, when the cosmetic composition is a foundation, orienting the particles under the effect of the magnetic field makes it possible to modify the clarity of the composition and thus to model the appearance of the face in the regions exposed to the magnetic field, in particular so as to apply makeup of cameo type, without sharp transitions between the light regions and the dark regions if so desired. By way of example, the magnetic field may be applied so as to darken the sides of the face, so as to make it appear thinner than it really is. [0013] In an implementation of the invention, a layer of a second cosmetic composition is applied to the first with a view to obtaining a depth, gloss, smoothness, or other effect, for example. The second composition may be transparent and may optionally be colored. By way of example, the second composition may be for application to the lips or to the nails. The second composition may also be applied to the surface before the first composition, so as to create a colored base, or so as to improve the retention and/or the comfort of the first composition, for example. [0014] The magnetic field may be applied until the first composition obtains a fixed appearance, i.e. the appearance of said composition ceases to vary even if the magnetic field continues to exist. In a variant, the magnetic field may be applied for a period of time that is shorter than the period of time that causes all of the magnetic particles in the exposed region to be permanently displaced and/or oriented. [0015] Since the clarity and/or the color of the first composition change progressively under the effect of the magnetic field, the user can stop subjecting the magnetic particles to the field when the first composition presents the desired appearance. [0016] In an implementation of the invention, the magnetic field is exerted through a magnetic sheet. Depending on the shape of said sheet, the field lines will have different shapes, thereby making it possible to increase the number of patterns that can be produced with a single magnet, for example. [0017] The magnetic field may be exerted successively on different regions of the surface that are coated with the first composition. [0018] The magnetic field may be exerted on regions of the surface that are disjoint, so as to create separate patterns, for example. [0019] A region of the surface coated with the first composition need not be exposed to the magnetic field, so as not to modify the appearance of the first composition in said region after it has been deposited. [0020] Two regions of the surface may be exposed unequally to the magnetic field. [0021] The first composition may be applied in various ways, e.g. by means of a cosmetics applicator that is preferably non-magnetic and that is selected from brushes, flocked endpieces, and foams, for example, or it may be applied without using an applicator, with the first composition being spread on with the fingers or sprayed on, for example. Continue reading about Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method... Full patent description for Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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