Applicator for applying a cosmetic product

Abstract

The invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product, such as a mascara, including a gripping member, a stem extending along a longitudinal axis and having, along said longitudinal axis, a first end secured to the gripping member and a second, opposite end, an applicator member for applying the cosmetic product, which is secured to the second end of the stem and includes a brush comprising a core and bristles that are held by the core in a portion of the core bearing the bristles, the bristles having free ends that define an envelope surface, and a comb having a plurality of application elements borne by a holder, wherein the holder of the comb is made in one piece with the stem.

1 . An applicator for applying a cosmetic product, notably a product for making up the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, such as a mascara, comprising:
 a gripping member;   a stem extending along a longitudinal axis and having, along said longitudinal axis, a first end secured to the gripping member and a second, opposite end;   an applicator member for applying the cosmetic product, which is secured to the second end of the stem and comprises:   a brush comprising a core and bristles that are held by the core in a portion of the core bearing the bristles, the bristles having free ends that define an envelope surface; and   a comb having a plurality of application elements borne by a holder,   wherein the holder of the comb is made in one piece with the stem.   
     
     
         2 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the application elements of the comb are teeth. 
     
     
         3 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the core of the brush extends along a longitudinal axis that corresponds preferably to the longitudinal axis of the stem, and the holder of the comb extends along a longitudinal axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the core. 
     
     
         4 . The Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the stem has an outer peripheral surface and the holder of the comb has a face oriented towards the core of the brush and an opposite face bearing the application elements, the face of the holder bearing the application elements being substantially flush with the outer peripheral surface of the stem. 
     
     
         5 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the core of the brush has a portion without bristles that is held inside a housing provided at the second end of the stem in order to fasten the brush to the stem. 
     
     
         6 . The Applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the holder of the comb has a first end joined to the stem and a free opposite second end. 
     
     
         7 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the core of the brush extends along a longitudinal axis that corresponds preferably to the longitudinal axis of the stem, and the portion of the core bearing the bristles has a length measured along its longitudinal axis that is greater than or equal to the length of the comb measured along this same longitudinal axis. 
     
     
         8 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the envelope surface has a longitudinal groove in which the holder of the comb extends. 
     
     
         9 . The applicator according to  claim 8 , wherein the groove is longitudinally continuous and extends in cross section through an angular range of between 10° and 90°, preferably around 60°. 
     
     
         10 . The applicator according to  claim 1 , wherein the brush has an angular portion which extends along the longitudinal axis, is situated in line with the comb and in which the bristles are diverted by the comb such that the cross section of the brush has a greater density of bristles at the lateral edges of the comb than around the rest of its circumference. 
     
     
         11 . The applicator according to  claim 2 , wherein, with the envelope surface having a cross section defining an outer contour, the teeth of the comb each having a first end secured to the holder and a free second end, the free ends of the teeth of the comb are situated substantially at or protrude beyond the outer contour of the cross section of the envelope surface at least in a part of the portion of the core bearing the bristles. 
     
     
         12 . A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, notably a product for making up the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, such as a mascara, comprising:
 a container containing a product to be applied;   an applicator according to  claim 1 .