Cosmetic applicator systems

Abstract

Handheld applicator assembly systems for and methods of applying one or more cosmetics to a surface are disclosed. A handheld applicator assembly system may include a handle, motor, and coupling assembly for releasably receiving a set of detachable and interchangeable makeup brushes selected for applying a cosmetic to a surface area of the body such as the face. The makeup brushes may be customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate the application and blending of one or more cosmetics across one or more zones. The applicator systems and methods may provide a systematic correlation between each type of makeup, each zone, and each brush that may be helpful to makeup users of varying skill levels.

1 . A makeup application kit comprising:
 (A) a motorized brush support comprising:
 a base portion; 
 a coupling assembly that is configured for allowing a user to selectively couple any particular one of a plurality of different types of makeup brushes adjacent said base portion; and 
 a motor for selectively rotating a makeup brush that is mounted, via said coupling assembly, adjacent said base portion; and 
   (B) a plurality of different makeup brushes that are each adapted to be selectively coupled adjacent said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The makeup application kit of  claim 1 , wherein said kit further comprises a set of instructions that instructs a user how to:
 use said motorized brush support and a first particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes to rotationally apply a first type of makeup to a first portion of a user's body; and   use said motorized brush support and a second particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes to rotationally apply a second type of makeup to a second portion of a user's body.   
     
     
         3 . The makeup application kit of  claim 2 , wherein:
 said step of using said motorized brush support and a first particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes to rotationally apply a first type of makeup to a first portion of a user's body comprises:
 using said motorized brush support to rotate said first particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes at least substantially about a central axis of said first particular brush; and 
 while said motorized brush support is rotating said first particular brush at least substantially about its central axis, using a plurality of bristles of said first particular brush to apply said first type of makeup to said first portion of said user's body in a rotating manner; and 
   said step of using said motorized brush support and a second particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes to rotationally apply a second type of makeup to a second portion of a user's body comprises:
 using said motorized brush support to rotate said second particular one of said plurality of makeup brushes at least substantially about a central axis of said second particular brush; and 
 while said motorized brush support is rotating said second particular brush at least substantially about its central axis, using a plurality of bristles of said second particular brush to apply said second type of makeup to said second portion of said user's body in a rotating manner. 
   
     
     
         4 . The makeup application kit of  claim 3 , wherein:
 said first portion of said user's body is a first portion of said user's face; and   said second portion of said user's body is a second portion of said user's face.   
     
     
         5 . The makeup application kit of  claim 4 , wherein said set of instructions:
 specifically identifies said first particular makeup brush and said first type of makeup;   provides a description of a first specific type of physical motion that said user should use in order to properly use said motorized brush support and said first type of brush to apply said first type of makeup to said first portion of said user's face;   specifically identifies said second particular makeup brush and said second type of makeup; and   provides a description of a second specific type of physical motion that said user should use in order to properly use said motorized brush support and said second type of brush to apply said second type of makeup to said first portion of said user's face.   
     
     
         6 . The makeup application kit of  claim 5 , wherein:
 said first type of brush is customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of said first type of makeup to said first portion of said user's face; and   said second type of brush is customized in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of said second type of makeup to said second portion of said user's face.   
     
     
         7 . The makeup application kit of  claim 6 , wherein:
 said first portion of said user's face comprises said user's forehead and cheeks and said first type of makeup comprises a foundation; and   said second portion of said user's face comprises an area under said user's eyes and said second type of makeup comprises a concealer.   
     
     
         8 . The makeup application kit of  claim 3 , wherein:
 said first portion of said user's body is a particular portion of said user's face; and   said second portion of said user's body is a particular portion of said user's body other than said user's face.   
     
     
         9 . The makeup application kit of  claim 1 , wherein said motorized brush support is adapted to rotate a makeup brush at least substantially about a central axis of said makeup brush while said central axis is at least substantially co-linear with a central axis of said motorized brush support. 
     
     
         10 . The makeup application kit of  claim 1 , wherein said motorized brush support comprises a computerized control system for controlling a rotational speed of a makeup brush that is mounted adjacent said brush support as said makeup brush is being used to apply makeup to a user. 
     
     
         11 . A method of facilitating the application of makeup to a user's body, said method comprising:
 (A) providing a motorized brush support comprising:
 a base portion; 
 a coupling assembly that is configured for allowing said user to selectively couple any particular one of a plurality of different types of makeup brushes adjacent said base portion; and 
 a motor for selectively rotating, at least substantially about its central axis, a makeup brush that is mounted, via said coupling assembly, adjacent said base portion; 
   (B) identifying a first zone on the human body;   (C) providing a first makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a first type of makeup within said first zone;   (D) instructing said user to mount said first makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (E) instructing said user to deposit said first type of makeup onto said first zone on said user's body; and   (F) instructing said user to:
 use said brush support to rotate said first makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and 
 while said makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, use said makeup brush to distribute said first type of makeup within said first zone on said user's body. 
   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , further comprising:
 (G) identifying, for said user, a second zone on the human body;   (H) providing a second makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a second type of makeup within said second zone;   (I) instructing said user to mount said second makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (J) instructing said user to deposit said second type of makeup onto said second zone on said user's body; and   (K) instructing said user to:
 use said brush support to rotate said second makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and 
 while said second makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, use said second makeup brush to distribute said second type of makeup within said second zone on said user's body. 
   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein:
 said first zone on said user's body comprises said user's forehead and cheeks;   said first type of makeup comprises a foundation;   said second zone on said user's body comprises an area under said user's eyes; and   said second type of makeup comprises a concealer.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 (L) identifying, for said user, a third zone on the human body;   (M) providing a third makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a third type of makeup within said third zone;   (N) instructing said user to select and mount said third makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (O) instructing said user to deposit said third type of makeup onto said third zone on said user's body; and   (P) instructing said user to:
 use said brush support to rotate said third makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and 
 while said third makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, use said third makeup brush to distribute said third type of makeup within said third zone on said user's body. 
   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein;
 said first zone on said user's body comprises said user's forehead and cheeks;   said first type of makeup comprises a foundation;   said second zone on said user's body comprises an area under said user's eyes;   said second type of makeup comprises a concealer;   said third zone on said user's body comprises said user's upper eyelids; and   said third type of makeup comprises eye shadow.   
     
     
         16 . A method of applying makeup to a user's body, said method comprising:
 (A) obtaining a motorized brush support comprising:
 a base portion; 
 a coupling assembly that is configured for allowing said user to selectively couple any particular one of a plurality of different types of makeup brushes adjacent said base portion; and 
 a motor for selectively rotating, at least substantially about its central axis, a makeup brush that is mounted, via said coupling assembly, adjacent said base portion; 
   (B) identifying a first zone on said user's body;   (C) obtaining a first makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a first type of makeup within said first zone;   (D) mounting said first makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (E) depositing said first type of makeup onto said first zone;   (F) using said brush support to rotate said first makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and   (G) while said makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, using said makeup brush to distribute said first type of makeup within said first zone.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 (H) identifying a second zone on said user's body;   (I) obtaining a second makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a second type of makeup within said second zone;   (J) mounting said second makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (K) depositing said second type of makeup onto said second zone; and   (L) using said brush support to rotate said second makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and   (M) while said second makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, using said second makeup brush to distribute said second type of makeup within said second zone.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein;
 said first zone comprises said user's forehead and cheeks;   said first type of makeup comprises a foundation;   said second zone comprises an area under said user's eyes; and   said second type of makeup comprises a concealer.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 (N) identifying a third zone on said user's body;   (O) obtaining a third makeup brush that is suitable in size, shape and stiffness to facilitate distribution of a third type of makeup within said third zone;   (P) mounting said third makeup brush to said motorized brush support via said coupling assembly;   (Q) using said brush support to rotate said third makeup brush at least substantially about its central axis; and   (R) while said third makeup brush is rotating at least substantially about its central axis, using said third makeup brush to distribute said third type of makeup within said third zone.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein;
 said first zone comprises said user's forehead and cheeks;   said first type of makeup comprises a foundation;   said second zone comprises an area under said user's eyes;   said second type of makeup comprises a concealer;   said third zone comprises said user's upper eyelids; and   said third type of makeup comprises eye shadow.