An apparatus for applying makeup and use thereof

Abstract

Disclosed is a makeup applicator with interchangeable brush and sponge heads. An embodiment may include two heads (e.g., brush, sponge, etc.) that are replaceable and/or interchangeable using a reversible connector. The applicator preferably includes a silicone stalk with a connector projecting from each end. Each connector is preferably composed of silicone and includes a rim adapted to securely engage the brush and/or sponge heads. Preferably, the heads are composed of the same material as the stalk. The heads preferably define a hollow base adapted to securely receive the connectors to facilitate the application of makeup. The heads may preferably be removed by a user when desired and replaced with an alternate brush and/or sponge head. The applicator may optimize space in a user's makeup case, save costs, and/or be travel friendly. The present applicator is preferably for use with cosmetic application, where different brush heads may be required to apply different forms of makeup (e.g., liquid, cream, powder, etc.)

1 . An applicator for use by a user for applying makeup, the applicator comprising:
 (a) a first head comprising:
 a first attachment end having a first head wall defining a first attachment portion adapted to receive a first tool for makeup application; and 
 a first engagement end having a first engagement wall defining a first receiving portion, the first engagement wall further defining a first channel within the first receiving portion; 
   (b) a stalk having a first end and a second end, the stalk comprising:
 a first connector projecting from the first end of the stalk, the first connector adapted to be reversibly received within the first receiving portion of the first engagement end; and 
 a first rim projecting from a surface of the first connector and adapted to be reversibly received within the first channel to securely attach the first head on the stalk when the applicator is in use by the user. 
   
     
     
         2 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the applicator further comprises:
 a second head comprising
 a second attachment end having a second head wall defining a second attachment portion adapted to receive a second tool for makeup application; and 
 a second engagement end having a second engagement wall defining a second receiving portion, the second engagement wall further defining a second channel within the second receiving portion; 
 the stalk comprising: 
 a second connector projecting from the second end of the stalk, the second connector adapted to be reversibly received within the second receiving portion of the second engagement end; and 
 a second rim projecting from a surface of the second connector and adapted to be reversibly received within the second channel to securely attach the second head on the stalk when the applicator is in use by the user. 
   
     
     
         3 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the tool is a brush or a sponge. 
     
     
         4 . The applicator of  claim 1 , further comprising a ferrule associated with an end of the tool, the ferrule adapted to clamp the tool and secure the tool within the attachment portion. 
     
     
         5 . The applicator of  claim 4 , wherein the ferrule secures the tool within the attachment portion using a friction fit or adhesive. 
     
     
         6 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the stalk further comprises a handle to facilitate manipulation of the applicator by the user during use. 
     
     
         7 . The applicator of  claim 1 , wherein the first head, second head and stalk are composed of a silicone material. 
     
     
         8 . A method of using an applicator by a user for makeup application, the method comprising:
 (a) providing a head comprising:
 an attachment end having a head wall defining an attachment portion adapted to receive a tool for makeup application; and 
 an engagement end having an engagement wall defining a receiving portion, the engagement wall further defining a channel within the receiving portion; 
   (b) providing a stalk having a first end and a second end, the stalk comprising:
 a connector projecting from the first end of the stalk, the connector adapted to be reversibly received within the receiving portion of the engagement end; 
 a rim projecting from a surface of the connector and adapted to be reversibly received within the channel to securely attach the head on the stalk when the applicator is in use by the user; 
   (c) inserting the connector into the receiving portion until the rim mates with the channel when the applicator is in use, and   (d) removing the connector from the receiving portion by un-mating the rim from the channel to disassemble the applicator.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the tool is a brush or a sponge. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising clamping an end of the tool to secure the tool within the attachment portion. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the ferrule secures the tool within the attachment portion using a friction fit or by applying an adhesive. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein a handle is applied to a surface of the stalk to facilitate manipulation of the applicator by the user during use. 
     
     
         13 . An applicator for use by a user for applying makeup, the applicator comprising:
 (a) a stalk having a first end and a second end, the stalk comprising:
 a first engagement end, at the first end, having a first engagement wall defining a first receiving portion, the first engagement wall further defining a first channel within the first receiving portion; 
   (b) a first head comprising a first attachment end and a first base:
 the first attachment end having a first head wall defining a first attachment portion adapted to receive a first tool for makeup application; and 
 a first connector projecting from the first base, the first connector adapted to be reversibly received within the first receiving portion of the first engagement end; and 
 a first rim projecting from a surface of the first connector and adapted to be reversibly received within the first channel to securely attach the first head on the stalk when the applicator is in use by the user. 
   
     
     
         14 . The applicator of  claim 13 , wherein the stalk further comprises a second engagement end, at the second end, having a second engagement wall defining a second receiving portion, the second engagement wall further defining a second channel within
 the second receiving portion; and a second head having a second attachment end and a second base comprising:   a second attachment end having a second head wall defining a second attachment portion adapted to receive a second tool for makeup application; and   a second connector projecting from the second base, the second connector adapted to be reversibly received within the second receiving portion of the second engagement end; and   a second rim projecting from a surface of the second connector and adapted to be reversibly received within the second channel to securely attach the second head on the stalk when the applicator is in use by the user.