Cosmetics applicator

Abstract

The present apparatus provides a makeup sponge with a coating that resists absorption of makeup and other materials by the sponge. The makeup sponge has the same compressibility and softness of a prior art sponge, while providing the stain resistance and cleanability of a silicon sponge. Because the makeup sponge can be easily cleaned, it can be used with a plurality of makeup products. Because it does not absorb makeup or skin materials, the present apparatus can be used for long periods of time without the need for replacement. The present apparatus has a shape that allows multiple makeup procedures to be undertaken with different portions and surfaces of the apparatus. The coating is non-allergenic and flexes with the sponge so that it does not crack or flake during use. The coating is non-absorbent so that makeup and skin material does not become absorbed or embedded in the surface.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A makeup applicator comprising:
 a sponge core having an outer surface;   a layer of non-absorbent coating on the outer surface of the sponge core.   
     
     
         2 . The makeup applicator of  claim 1  wherein the sponge core is comprised of polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         3 . The makeup applicator of  claim 2  wherein the non-absorbent coating is paint. 
     
     
         4 . The makeup applicator of  claim 3  wherein the paint is an in-mold coating paint. 
     
     
         5 . The makeup applicator of  claim 4  wherein the paint is approximately 1.0 to 5.0 mils in thickness.