Cosmetic component retainer

Abstract

A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component includes a base and a non-metallic retention layer. The base includes a first side and an opposing second side. The retention layer is secured to and covers at least a portion of the first side. The retention layer removably secures the cosmetic component to inhibit movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side. The retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. Further, the retention layer can retain a cosmetic component that is formed from plastic or metal. The cosmetic palette can include a removable rim that is positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. The retention layer can be formed from a plastic material or a vinyl compound. In another embodiment, the present invention is directed toward a cosmetic component retainer that includes a first cosmetic palette and a second cosmetic palette that are hingedly attached to one another.

1 . A cosmetic palette for retaining a cosmetic component, the cosmetic palette comprising:
 a base including a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and   a non-metallic retention layer that is secured to the first side so that the retention layer covers at least a portion of the first side, the retention layer being adapted to removably secure the cosmetic component so that the retention layer inhibits movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side.   
   
   
       2 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer covers a majority of the first side of the base. 
   
   
       3 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 2  wherein the retention layer is substantially planar. 
   
   
       4 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer covers at least approximately 90% of the first side of the base. 
   
   
       5 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer is devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. 
   
   
       6 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer is adapted to retain a cosmetic component that is formed from one of plastic or metal. 
   
   
       7 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of side walls that extend away from the base, the plurality of side walls surrounding the retention layer. 
   
   
       8 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 7  further comprising a rim that is positioned adjacent to at least one of the side walls, the rim being positioned so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. 
   
   
       9 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer is formed at least partially from a plastic material. 
   
   
       10 . The cosmetic palette of  claim 1  wherein the retention layer is formed at least partially from a vinyl compound. 
   
   
       11 . A cosmetic component retainer including the cosmetic palette of  claim 1  and a second cosmetic palette that is hingedly attached to the cosmetic palette, the cosmetic component retainer being movable between a closed position that substantially encloses the cosmetic retainer and an open position wherein the cosmetic retainer is at least partially exposed. 
   
   
       12 . A method for retaining a cosmetic component on a cosmetic palette, the method comprising the steps of:
 securing a non-metallic retention layer to a first side of a base of the cosmetic palette so that the retention layer covers at least a portion of the first side; and   removably securing the cosmetic component to the retention layer.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of securing includes the retention layer covering a majority of the first side of the base. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of removably securing includes the retention layer being devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of securing includes the retention layer being adapted to retain a cosmetic component that is formed from one of plastic or metal. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of securing includes surrounding the retention layer with a plurality of side walls that extend away from the base. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  further comprising the step of positioning a rim adjacent to at least one of the side walls so that a portion of the retention layer is positioned directly between the rim and the first side of the base. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of securing includes forming the retention layer at least partially from a plastic material. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 12  wherein the step of securing includes forming the retention layer at least partially from a vinyl compound. 
   
   
       20 . A cosmetic palette for retaining a plurality of cosmetic components, the cosmetic components including cosmetic retainers that are formed of one of metal or plastic, the cosmetic palette comprising:
 a base including a first side and a second side opposite the first side; and   a non-metallic, substantially planar retention layer that is secured to the first side so that the retention layer covers at least approximately 50% of the first side, the retention layer being adapted to removably secure the cosmetic component so that the retention layer inhibits movement of the cosmetic component relative to the first side, the retention layer being formed at least partially from one of a plastic material or a vinyl compound, the retention layer being devoid of any predetermined locations that are adapted to secure the cosmetic component.