Portable, refillable and exchangeable makeup case for women

Abstract

A modular cosmetic storage system is provided which may be configured to securely hold refillable cosmetic containers. The system may include a plurality of cases which may be removably sealed together with a lid, allowing a user to choose a desired combination of cosmetics. The refillable cosmetic containers may fit securely within the body of the cases such that they are readily accessible by a user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A container for storing cosmetics, comprising:
 a first case having a first housing with a first inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a first cosmetic container, the first case further comprising a receiving portion and first and second cutout portions;   a second case having a second housing with a second inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a second cosmetic container, the second case further comprising a first connection tab that fits within and removably connects to the first cutout portion of the first case such that the first and second cases are removably sealed together; and   a lid having a hinge that fits within and removably connects to the second cutout portion of the first housing and a latch that fits within the receiving portion of the first case such that the lid is removably sealed to the top of the first case.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , further comprising a third housing with a third inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a third cosmetic container, the third case further comprising a second connection tab that fits within and removably connects to a first cutout portion of the second case such that the second and third cases are removably sealed together. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 2 , further comprising a fourth housing with a fourth inset region, the fourth case further comprising a third connection tab that fits within and removably connects to a first cutout portion of the third case such that the third and fourth cases are removably sealed together. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first connection tab comprises a first magnet that is configured to attach to a second magnet in the first cutout portion of the first case. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the first magnet is disposed in a center portion of the first connection tab, wherein the second magnet is disposed in a center portion of the first cutout portion of the first case. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the first magnet is disposed on an end portion of the first connection tab, wherein the second magnet is disposed on an end portion of the first cutout portion of the first case. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 4 , wherein the first connection tab comprises a third magnet that is configured to attach to a fourth magnet in the first cutout portion of the first case. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the third magnet is disposed on an opposing end portion of the first connection tab, wherein the fourth magnet is disposed on an opposing end portion of the first cutout portion of the first case. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first connection tab and the first cutout portion of the first case are connected with a latching mechanism extending into the first case. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cosmetic containers are configured to contain one of eyeshadow, concealer, powder, powder bronzer, blush, lipstick, lip liner, mascara, and eyeliner. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cosmetic containers are refillable. 
     
     
         12 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the first case, second case, and the lid are configured to be hermetically sealed together. 
     
     
         13 . A storage device, comprising:
 a plurality of cases that are configured to be removably connected together, the plurality of cases comprising:
 a first case sized and shaped to accommodate one or more refillable sealed cosmetic containers; and 
 a second case sized and shaped to accommodate one or more refillable sealed cosmetic containers, the second casing comprising a first connection tab extending out from the second casing that is configured to connect to an underside of the first case; and 
 a lid that is removably connectable to the first case and configured to seal the first case. 
   
     
     
         14 . The storage device of  claim 13 , wherein the first connection tab is magnetically connected to the underside of the first case. 
     
     
         15 . The storage device of  claim 13 , wherein the first connection tab is connected to the underside of the first case with a latching mechanism extending into the first case. 
     
     
         16 . The storage device of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more sealed cosmetic containers are configured to contain one of eyeshadow, concealer, powder, powder bronzer, blush, lipstick, lip liner, mascara, and eyeliner. 
     
     
         17 . A method for assembling a container for storing cosmetics, comprising:
 providing a first case having a first housing with a first inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a first sealed cosmetic container, the first case further comprising a receiving portion and first and second cutout portions;   providing a second case having a second housing with a second inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a second sealed cosmetic container;   connecting the first and second cases together with a first connection tab extending out from the second case that fits within and removably connects to the first cutout portion of the first case such that the first and second cases are removably sealed together; and   providing a lid having a hinge that fits within and removably connects to the second cutout portion of the first housing and a latch that fits within the receiving portion of the first case; and   connecting the lid to the top of the first case such that the lid and first case are removably sealed together.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further providing a third housing with a third inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a third sealed cosmetic container; and
 connecting a second connection tab extending out from the third housing with a first cutout portion of the second case such that the second and third cases are removably sealed together.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , further providing a fourth housing with a fourth inset region that is sized and shaped to accommodate a fourth sealed cosmetic container; and
 connecting a third connection tab extending out from the fourth housing with a first cutout portion of the third case such that the third and fourth cases are removably sealed together.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein the first and second sealed cosmetic containers are configured to contain one of eyeshadow, concealer, powder, powder bronzer, blush, lipstick, lip liner, mascara, and eyeliner.