Cosmetics Applicator

Abstract

A cosmetics applicator is provided for applying each of a plurality of different cosmetic materials to different facial features on a face of an individual. The cosmetic applicator includes a film layer having the cosmetic materials disposed on a first side of the film layer and a backing layer disposed on a second side of the film layer to support the film layer. The cosmetic materials are arranged on the film layer relative to each other with each of the cosmetic materials arranged to correspond to a facial feature on a face of an individual to mimic the face of the individual. The cosmetic materials are applied to the face of the individual by aligning the cosmetic applicator with the face of the individual and then pressing the cosmetic applicator against the face of the individual to transfer the cosmetic materials to the facial features of the individual.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cosmetic applicator comprising:
 a film layer having a first side and a second side;   a plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film layer and transferable therefrom wherein said plurality of cosmetic materials includes a first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different from and non-homogenous relative to said first cosmetic material;   a backing layer disposed on said second side of said film layer for supporting said film layer; and   each of said plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film layer separately from all other of said plurality of cosmetic materials for applying each of said plurality of cosmetic materials to a corresponding facial feature on a face of an individual.   
     
     
         2 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising a pair of slots for alignment with a pair of eyes of the individual. 
     
     
         3 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an aperture for alignment with a mouth of the individual. 
     
     
         4 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an opening for alignment with a nose of the individual. 
     
     
         5 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising a first region and a second region disposed adjacent said first region wherein said first region includes only one of said plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film layer and said second region includes at least two of said plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on said first side of said film layer. 
     
     
         6 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 5  wherein said at least one first region includes at least one region chosen from a group comprising an eye region, a lip region, an eyebrow region, a cheek region, and a nose region. 
     
     
         7 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising a cover layer disposed opposite said first side of said film layer for sandwiching said plurality of cosmetic materials therebetween to protect said cosmetic materials prior to transferring said cosmetic materials onto the facial features of the individual. 
     
     
         8 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 7  wherein said cover layer is bonded to said first side of said film layer by static and is removable while maintaining separation of said plurality of cosmetic materials. 
     
     
         9 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising an adhesive disposed between said second side of said film layer and said backing layer for bonding said film layer to said backing layer. 
     
     
         10 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of cosmetic materials includes at least one cosmetic material chosen from a group comprising a foundation, a concealer, a rouge, a bronzer, an eye-shadow, a lip color, and a face paint. 
     
     
         11 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said plurality of cosmetic materials are arranged relative to each other in a pattern mimicking the face of the individual. 
     
     
         12 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said backing layer is rigid and wherein said backing layer and said film layer include a three dimensional shape contoured to fit the face of the individual. 
     
     
         13 . An applicator as set forth in  claim 1  further comprising indicia printed thereon for indicating an application sequence to apply said plurality of cosmetic materials to the face of the individual. 
     
     
         14 . A method of applying a plurality of cosmetic materials to a corresponding facial feature on a face of an individual with a cosmetic applicator having each of the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed thereon separately from all other of the plurality of cosmetic materials wherein the plurality of cosmetic materials includes a first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different from and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material, said method comprising the steps of:
 aligning each of the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on the cosmetic applicator with the corresponding facial feature on the face of the individual;   pressing the cosmetic applicator against the face of the individual to transfer the plurality of cosmetic materials onto the plurality of facial features of the individual; and   removing the cosmetic applicator.   
     
     
         15 . A method as set forth in  claim 14  further comprising the step of arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on the cosmetic applicator relative to each other in a pattern mimicking the face of the individual. 
     
     
         16 . A method as set forth in  claim 15  further comprising the step of exposing the cosmetic materials prior to aligning each of the plurality of cosmetic materials with the corresponding facial features of the individual. 
     
     
         17 . A method as set forth in  claim 16  further comprising the step of blending each of the plurality of cosmetic materials into the face of the individual. 
     
     
         18 . A method as set forth in  claim 17  further comprising the step of selecting a skin tone that most closely matches a skin tone of the individual from a group of pre-determined skin tones. 
     
     
         19 . A method as set forth in  claim 18  further comprising the step of selecting a color arrangement of the plurality of cosmetic materials from a group of pre-determined color arrangements. 
     
     
         20 . A method as set forth in  claim 18  wherein said steps of selecting a skin tone and selecting a color arrangement are further defined as selecting a skin tone and selecting a color arrangement through the internet. 
     
     
         21 . A method as set forth in  claim 14  wherein said step of pressing the cosmetic applicator against the face of the individual is further defined as pressing different regions of the cosmetic applicator in a pre-determined order to ensure all regions of the cosmetic applicator are pressed against the face of the individual. 
     
     
         22 . A method of manufacturing a cosmetic applicator including a film layer having a plurality of cosmetic materials disposed on a first side thereof, said method comprising the steps of:
 providing the plurality of cosmetic materials including a first cosmetic material and a second cosmetic material different from and non-homogenous relative to the first cosmetic material; and   arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of the film layer relative to each other with each of the plurality of cosmetic materials arranged to correspond to a facial feature on a face of an individual to mimic the face of the individual.   
     
     
         23 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein the step of arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of the film layer relative to each other is further defined as arranging the plurality of cosmetic materials on the first side of the film layer separately from all other of the cosmetic materials on the first side of the file layer relative to each other. 
     
     
         24 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  wherein the cosmetic applicator includes a backing layer disposed adjacent a second side of the film layer and wherein said method further comprises the step of bonding the backing layer to the second side of the first layer. 
     
     
         25 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of covering the plurality of cosmetic materials. 
     
     
         26 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of forming the film layer and the backing layer into a three dimensional shape to fit the face of the individual. 
     
     
         27 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to provide an aperture aligned with a mouth of the individual relative to the plurality of cosmetic materials. 
     
     
         28 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to provide an opening aligned with a nose of the individual relative to the plurality of cosmetic materials. 
     
     
         29 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of removing a portion of the film layer and the backing layer to provide a pair of slots aligned with a pair of eyes of the individual relative to the plurality of cosmetic materials. 
     
     
         30 . A method as set forth in  claim 22  further comprising the step of printing indicia on the cosmetic applicator to indicate an application sequence to apply the plurality of cosmetic materials to the face of the individual.