EP1155635B1 - Assembly for storage and application of a liquid powder - Google Patents

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EP1155635B1
EP1155635B1 EP01401082A EP01401082A EP1155635B1 EP 1155635 B1 EP1155635 B1 EP 1155635B1 EP 01401082 A EP01401082 A EP 01401082A EP 01401082 A EP01401082 A EP 01401082A EP 1155635 B1 EP1155635 B1 EP 1155635B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/041—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a roller, a disc or a ball
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D34/00—Containers or accessories specially adapted for handling liquid toiletry or cosmetic substances, e.g. perfumes
    • A45D34/04—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
    • A45D34/042—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like
    • A45D34/045—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container
    • A45D34/046—Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball using a brush or the like connected to the cap of the container comprising a wiper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45D—HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING
    • A45D2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45D
    • A45D2200/10—Details of applicators
    • A45D2200/1009—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like
    • A45D2200/1018—Applicators comprising a pad, tissue, sponge, or the like comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means

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  • the present invention relates to the packaging and dispensing of a composition in the form of a powder, as used in particular in the field of makeup and / or care of the skin and mucous membranes, and in particular in the field of facial and skin makeup products, such as eye shadow, blush, face and body powders.
  • Such powders include a) a “dry” or powdery phase, optionally comprising a binder, and generally consisting of pigments and / or nacres and / or fillers and / or flakes, and / or their mixture, and b) a phase, which can act as a binding phase, and contains micro-capsules, vesicles, micro-sponges, porous waxes, or any other structure capable of storing a fluid, such as water, propylene glycol, oil, a gel, or an O / W or W / O emulsion, and releasing said fluid, especially in response to pressure.
  • a fluid such as water, propylene glycol, oil, a gel, or an O / W or W / O emulsion
  • the whitening powder contains in addition to the whitening ingredients, 0.1 to 7% by weight of trimethylsiloxylated silicic acid in anhydrous form, having a specific surface area of at least 80 m 2 / g, and a degree of hydrophobicity of at least 50 %.
  • the water retained by silicic acid in anhydrous form is released by spreading and pressing the powder against the surface to be treated, so that the powder literally liquefies.
  • Such powders especially when they have a continuous aqueous phase, moisturize the skin and do not provide a tugging or drying effect. They exhibit excellent dispersion of the pigments.
  • the composition obtained is also very homogeneous, and it remains so even after application to the skin for several hours.
  • compositions also have excellent cosmetic properties: they adhere sufficiently to the skin but not too much; they are very soft, and apply easily. They do not transfer or migrate in the folds of the skin.
  • such powders are packaged in a receptacle surmounted by a sieve through which the powder is passed, the sample being taken by means of an applicator, in the form of a puff, which is put into engagement with the powder on the sieve so as to collect the powder.
  • an applicator in the form of a puff
  • the pulverulent phase tends to "fly" during application.
  • Document FR-A-2 701 364 discloses a powder applicator assembly comprising a reservoir and a mobile applicator member relative to the reservoir.
  • the particles containing the fluid can agglomerate with the pulverulent compounds to form a kind of heterogeneous and unstable paste whose use as a makeup product is impossible
  • an assembly for the packaging and application of a composition for the packaging and application of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, said composition being disposed inside a reservoir and being formed at least partly of particles containing at least one fluid, said assembly comprising said composition, said reservoir and an applicator formed of a gripping member and an application member with at least a portion of which the composition in the reservoir is intended to come into contact, said applicator being configured such that, during a movement, in a substantially predetermined path, of the applicator with respect to said reservoir, at least the portion of the application element with which the composition has been brought into contact , passes through a compaction member of the assembly and comes into engagement with at least a portion of the latter, the pressure exerted between the application element and the ite (or said) portion (s) of the compaction member during said engagement, promoting the anchoring of the composition on said applicator element.
  • the particles containing at least one fluid are particles formed of a hollow or porous structure, capable of storing a certain quantity of said fluid, and of releasing it, in response to a sufficient pressure, corresponding in particular to the pressure resulting from the application of the composition on the surface to be treated.
  • the two phases forming said particles (“solid” phase forming the container, and the fluid phase contained within the phase " solid ") remain individualized, one being contained inside the other.
  • the liquid is removed from the structure that contains it, and is released on the surface to be treated. The liquid thus released can be brought into contact, where appropriate, with a pulverulent phase to promote spreading and holding on the skin.
  • the fluid may be contained within vesicles, micro- or nano-capsules, micro-sponges, microspheres, or any other porous structure.
  • the fluid may in particular be water, a gel, an oil, polypropylene glycol, an O / W emulsion or W / O emulsion.
  • liquid phase the phase consisting of the particles containing the fluid, in any form whatsoever, will be called "liquid phase".
  • the liquid phase of the composition promotes, where appropriate, the attachment of the powdery phase on the surface to be treated, and also promotes the spreading. It can advantageously be used as a vehicle for at least one active ingredient, especially for the care of the skin. It also makes it possible to confer a fresh effect on the skin.
  • the pressure applied by the compacting member on the applicator element remains substantially the same throughout the service life of the applicator member. system, and can be parameterized so as to be strong enough to allow adequate anchoring of the product on the applicator, and low enough not to cause early release of the stored fluid.
  • the homogeneous spreading of the composition taken from the effective part of the applicator element which homogeneous spreading favors the spreading of the produced on the surface to be treated, especially the skin.
  • the predetermined path is direction other than a direction perpendicular to the application surface, so as to limit the crushing of the powder on the applicator.
  • it causes a relative displacement between the compaction member and the application surface, substantially in the plane of the application surface or in a plane tangential to the application surface.
  • said compaction member is fixedly mounted near an opening of the reservoir.
  • the substantially predetermined movement of the applicator relative to the reservoir may be a rotational movement about an axis, or a translational movement substantially along an axis.
  • the applicator element is preferably on at least a part of its surface, covered with a flocking coating.
  • flocking may consist of cotton fibers or rayon.
  • the fibers may be of length and / or section, and / or of different nature, depending on the desired application characteristics.
  • all or part of said applicator element is made in particular of closed-cell foam, open or semi-open, of thermoplastic or vulcanized elastomer, in particular of polyester, polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride elastomer, in particular sintered, in particular metal or ceramic, or felt.
  • the assembly according to the invention is preferably configured so that a volume of air is formed between a free surface of the composition and the compaction member.
  • the assembly is configured so that, before the first use, the composition occupies only half the height of the container.
  • Such a volume makes it possible, in particular by agitating the assembly, to homogenize the product contained in the reservoir, in particular when the product contains particles having different densities, and possibly to ensure that the product is brought into contact with the element. application in the event that the latter is not "immersed" in the product.
  • the applicator element is disposed between the said free surface of the composition and the compaction member, the contacting of the applicator element with the composition being done in particular by shaking the whole. This prevents the compaction in the reservoir of the composition by the application element.
  • the applicator element is of circular cross-section, and rotatably mounted inside a casing surmounting the reservoir, said casing constituting said compaction member, and having at least two openings, a first opening disposed facing the reservoir and through which, in a first angular position, a segment of the application element emerges so as to be brought into contact with the composition, said segment of the application element being adapted to pass from said first position to a second position in which it emerges through a second opening opening on the outside of the tank so as to allow the application of all or part of the composition with which it was put to contact in the first position, said first and second openings being separated by at least a portion of the housing with which, passing from the first to the at a second position, said segment is engaged to cause anchoring of the composition to be applied to all or part of the surface of said segment.
  • the passage of the first to the second position is by a rotation of the applicator element about an axis perpendicular to its cross section.
  • the applicator can be actuated from the outside by the user.
  • the actuating device is constituted by at least one wheel fixed at one end of the axis of rotation and disposed at least partially outside the casing.
  • the compaction member consists of an element formed from at least one foam material, and disposed in the vicinity of an opening of the reservoir, said element being traversed by at least one slot or a passage so that it can be traversed by said applicator element.
  • the applicator element may be integral with a first end of a rod, a second end of the rod, opposite the first end being integral with an element capable, on the one hand, of forming a gripping member for said element application, and secondly, when said applicator is mounted on the reservoir, to seal said opening.
  • the (or) edge (s) delimiting said slot or said passage are substantially contiguous.
  • said applicator element in the mounted position of the applicator on the reservoir, said applicator element is located between the compaction member and a bottom of the reservoir, preferably between the compaction member and the free surface of the composition, a portion of said rod being disposed in said passage or slot, said rod being configured such that said rod portion does not substantially compress said foam member.
  • the foam may be a foam formed at least in part of open or semi-open cells, in particular a foam of an elastomer, in particular polyurethane or polyether.
  • the foam generally comprises at least 5% of open cells, the cells having a diameter of preferably between 5 ⁇ m and 3 mm.
  • the height of the foam block 11 is typically between 1.5 mm and 80 mm.
  • the foam block may be stiffened at its periphery and over at least part of its height, in particular to prevent it from compressing during the introduction of the applicator into the container.
  • the compaction member may be formed by the union of two solid half-cylinders made of foam, held against each other by the neck of the receptacle and defining between them a slot which can open to the passage of the element. 'application.
  • the compacting member may be formed by winding a strip of foam on itself, defining a central recess for the passage of the applicator element.
  • the compacting member may also be made by superimposing several foam rings of different natures, made in foams having cell densities. increasing as one approaches the outlet of the container, the assembly being traversed by an axial recess for the passage of the applicator element.
  • the compaction member can be retained in many ways in the container.
  • the foam block can be simply glued or welded at its periphery to the wall of the container.
  • compositions according to the invention preferably comprise a pulverulent phase, mixed with the liquid phase, and which may be formed of pigments and / or nacres and / or fillers and / or flakes usually used in cosmetic compositions, and / or or their mixtures.
  • the particles forming the pulverulent phase may further be coated with a binder.
  • pigments one must understand white or colored particles, mineral or organic, insoluble in the medium, intended to color and / or opacify the composition.
  • the pigments may be white or colored, inorganic and / or organic, of usual or nanometric size.
  • pigments and mineral nanopigments titanium, zirconium or cerium dioxides, as well as oxides of zinc, iron or chromium, nanotitans, nanozincs, ferric blue.
  • organic pigments mention may be made of carbon black, and lacquers such as calcium, barium, aluminum or zirconium salts, acid dyes such as halo-acid, azo or anthraquinone dyes.
  • the pigments may in particular be coated with silicone compounds such as polydimethylsiloxanes and / or with polymers, in particular polyethylenes. It is thus possible to mention the pigments SA or SI sold by the company Maprecos.
  • fillers it is necessary to include colorless or white particles, mineral or synthetic, lamellar or non-lamellar, intended to give the body or rigidity to the composition, and / or softness, dullness and uniformity make-up.
  • the fillers can be mineral or synthetic, lamellar or non-lamellar. Mention may be made of talc, mica, silica, kaolin, nylon, poly- ⁇ -alanine and polyethylene powders, Teflon, lauroyl-lysine, starch, boron nitride and oxychloride.
  • magnesium hydroxyapatite, hollow silica microspheres (Silica Beads of the MAPRECOS Company), glass or ceramic microcapsules; metal soaps derived from organic carboxylic acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example zinc, magnesium or lithium stearate, zinc laurate, magnesium myristate.
  • nacres that can be envisaged, mention may be made of natural mother-of-pearl, mica coated with titanium oxide, with iron oxide, with natural pigment or with bismuth oxychloride, and with colored titanium mica.
  • compositions according to the invention may also comprise flakes.
  • the powder of the invention may furthermore comprise any additive usually used in the relevant field of antioxidants, essential oils, preservatives, neutralizers, surfactants W / O or O / W, vitamins, active ingredients. anti wrinkle.
  • the fluid contained in the liquid phase is in the form of water, polypropylene glycol, oils, especially essential oils, gel, in particular cubic gel particles, water-in-oil emulsion (W / O) or oil in water (O / W).
  • the fluid may be contained in vesicles or microcapsules, the walls of which are in particular epoxy, polyethylene, gelatin or polyester, or in micro-sponges or microspheres.
  • the fluid may also be porous waxes such as polyacrylates.
  • the fluid can be contained in an anhydrous structure of the type described in patent application EP-A-0 855 177, to which reference has been made previously.
  • the "liquid" phase comprises an aqueous dispersion of vesicles constituted by a lipid phase membrane encapsulating an aqueous phase.
  • the vesicles that may be used according to the present invention may also be provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating.
  • the composition contains at least one active ingredient.
  • an asset may be hydrophilic, lipophilic, or a mixture of both.
  • the liquid phase represents from 1 to 50%, and preferably from 2 to 30%, and more preferably from 5 to 20% by weight of the composition.
  • the applicator assembly shown in Figures 1 to 3 is designated as a whole by the reference 1. It consists of a reservoir 2, a housing 3 and a removable cover 4. The housing 3 rotates around an axis 6 an applicator disc 5.
  • the reservoir 2 is a cylinder of quasi-rectangular section limited by two parallel plane side walls 21 and forming an opening 99 at its upper part.
  • the edge of the tank is provided with a fixing device 22 by breakdown cooperating with a corresponding device 35 of the housing 3.
  • the reservoir contains a powder P for the makeup of the cheeks, of the type of those described above.
  • the liquid phase comprises wax microcapsules containing water.
  • the casing 3 is constituted by an envelope 31 whose external lateral walls are in line with those of the reservoir 2.
  • 3 is formed a cylindrical space, circular section coaxial with the applicator disc 5 and the axis 6, having dimensions allowing it to closely match the shape of the applicator disc 5.
  • On the lower edge of the envelope 31 of the housing is provided an interior opening 32 which puts the tank 2 in communication with the internal cylindrical space of the casing 31 of the casing 3.
  • This opening 32 has notches, formed in the flat lateral walls of the casing 31, which have a trapezoidal shape.
  • the edge 32a Around the entire periphery of the opening 32, the edge 32a has the shape of a bevel inclined from the outside to the inside.
  • the casing 3 has an outer opening 33 of rectangular shape.
  • the casing 31 In the casing 31 are formed two circular windows 34a and 34b for the passage and the attachment of the axis of rotation 6 of the applicator disc 5, as explained below. Inside the wall of the envelope 31, these windows 34a, 34b consist of two sections of different diameters, separated by a shoulder, the smaller diameter section opening into the cylindrical space circular section. On the upper part of the casing, around the outer opening 33, there is provided a device for fixing the cover 4 consisting of a breakdown device 36 cooperating with a corresponding device 41 of the cover 4.
  • the applicator disc 5 is, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, entirely of fully flocked flexible foam. It is provided at its center with a circular opening 51 for the passage of the axis 6.
  • the disc 5 has dimensions such that, when mounted in the housing 3, a segment 52 emerges from the housing 3 through the housing. opening 33 and a segment 53 of the disc is disposed in the opening 32 to the right trapezoidal notches.
  • the axis 6 consists of two elements 6a and 6b fitting one into the other. Each of these elements is formed of three successive portions of decreasing section: a wheel 61a, 61b of circular cross section, a flange 62a, 62b of circular cross section and a rod 63a, 63b.
  • the rod 63a of the element 6a is solid and has, in cross section, a square shape. It fits into the hollow rod 63b which has an imprint having a square section corresponding to that of the rod 63a.
  • the fixation of the rod 63a in the rod 63b is done by a double rib system 64a and groove 64b breakdown.
  • the flanges 62a and 62b carry axial pins 65a and 65b which sink into the flexible foam constituting the disc 5 and which prevent any relative rotation of the disc 5 relative to the axis 6 when the assembly is mounted.
  • the flanges 62a and 62b are partially arranged in the smaller diameter section of the windows 34a and 34b.
  • the wheels 61a and 61b are partially arranged outside the windows 34a, 34b in the larger diameter section of said windows and rest on the shoulder between the two sections of different diameter windows 34a and 34b.
  • the axis 6 is positioned and retained axially; the knobs 61a and 61b are provided externally with four notches 66a facilitating the manual action of the user on each of the knobs.
  • the cover 4 is fixed on the upper part of the casing 3, so as to protect the segment 52 of the applicator member 5 emerging from the opening 33 of the casing 3; the cover 4 has on its faces extending the parallel walls 21 of the tank 2 notches 42 in an arc in which the rollers 61a, 61b take place in the closed position of the lid 4.
  • Set 1 works as follows. When the user wishes to take, for example, a powder P contained in the tank 2, he removes the lid and returns the assembly 1, or shakes it vigorously, so that the powder P comes into contact with the segment 53 of the disc 5. Then, it rotates one of the knobs 61a or 61b by half a turn, in one direction or the other, so that the portion of the disk forming the segment 53 takes the corresponding place in the segment 52 in the opening 33. During rotation, the powder is packed by the inclined edges 32a, between which the disk is driven, then by the inner surface of the casing 31.
  • the product is thus compacted on the applicator 5 and is distributed over homogeneous way on the segment 53, a small amount of liquid that could possibly, during compaction, be released on the applicator. In the end, the powdery phase does not fly.
  • the user uses the emerging segment of the housing 3 as an applicator.
  • the liquid contained in the microcapsules of wax is released, and mixes with the powdery phase, which gives a feeling of freshness on the skin, and promotes the spreading and holding the powder on the skin.
  • the contact between the disc 5 and the edge of the opening 32 is sufficiently sealed so that the powder is not likely to escape the reservoir during storage and when we return the assembly to put the product in contact with the segment 53 of the disc.
  • FIG. 4 shows a device 100 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention.
  • This X-axis device comprises a container 188 and an applicator 189.
  • the container 188 is formed by the assembly of a lower portion 190 and an upper portion 191.
  • the lower portion 190 has a central tubular wall 192 closed lower by an attached bottom 193 and surmounted by a neck 154.
  • the neck 154 ends with a flange 195 forming radially inwardly protruding.
  • the powder P is contained inside the tubular wall 192, and at its free surface disposed substantially at mid-height of the tubular wall 192.
  • the pulverulent phase consists of pigments and fillers for lip makeup.
  • the liquid phase is formed based on polypropylene glycol retained in microcapsules of wax melting at low temperature.
  • the upper portion 191 of the container 188 comprises a central tubular wall 196 extended radially outwards, near its upper end, by an outer skirt 197 which is rounded downwards and on the inner surface of which the skirt snaps. 190 of the lower portion 190.
  • the tubular central wall 196 then engages sealingly on the neck 154 of the tubular portion 192.
  • An arch 198 integrally molded with the upper portion 191 of the container, is articulated on the outer skirt 197 by means of bridges of material 199 forming hinges.
  • the tubular central wall 196 has, at the level of the connection of the outer skirt 197, a recess 150 inward, extended upwards by a neck 101 defining an opening 121.
  • the applicator 189 comprises a gripping member 102, extended downwards by a rod 103 provided at its lower end with an applicator element 104.
  • the applicator element 104 consists of an elastomer pallet, of ovoid longitudinal section, and of a tapered shape in the direction of its free end.
  • the applicator element 104 is covered with a flocking coating.
  • the gripping member 102 is formed by assembling an outer body 105, of ogival shape, open at its lower end and an inner portion 106 fitted into the outer body 105 and having a hollow housing 107 in which is retained a spherical head 108 formed at the upper end of the rod 103, so as to form a ball joint.
  • the outer body 105 of the gripping member 102 fits on the neck 101.
  • the sealing at the closure is obtained by clamping the inner portion 106 against the upper end edge
  • the stem 103 of the applicator 189 widens at its lower end 109 to form a housing for fixing the applicator element 104, constituted in the example described by a felt tip.
  • a block of polyurethane foam 110 is housed inside the central tubular wall 196, being retained axially at its lower end by the inner rim 195 and at its upper end by the recess 100.
  • the foam block is traversed by an axial passage 120.
  • the user shakes the assembly 100, so as to bring the powder P into contact with the applicator element 104, disposed at a distance from the free surface of the powder.
  • the product is deposited on both the applicator and on the bottom wall of the foam block 110.
  • the applicator element is passed through the foam block 110 via the passage 120, along a path substantially along the axis X, imposed by the configuration of the assembly. In doing so, the powder on the applicator element 110 is pressed between the surface of the applicator and the foam block, thereby improving the resistance of the powder to the applicator.
  • the lower wall of the foam block is driven by the applicator element 104, and partly back to the inside of the foam block, thus causing the transfer on the applicator of the powder present on said lower face.
  • the powder is firmly anchored to the applicator. She does not fly.
  • the pressure exerted by the applicator on the skin causes the release of the liquid enclosed in the microcapsules of wax, which liquid provides a pleasant feeling of coolness and softness, and helps promote the spreading and the good behavior of the powder on the skin.

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La présente invention a trait au conditionnement et à la distribution d'une composition sous forme d'une poudre, telle qu'utilisée notamment dans le domaine du maquillage et/ou du soin de la peau et des muqueuses, et en particulier dans le domaine des produits de maquillage du visage et de la peau, tels que les fards à paupières, les fards à joues, les poudres du visage et du corps.The present invention relates to the packaging and dispensing of a composition in the form of a powder, as used in particular in the field of makeup and / or care of the skin and mucous membranes, and in particular in the field of facial and skin makeup products, such as eye shadow, blush, face and body powders.

Récemment, sont apparues sur le marché, des poudres qualifiées parfois de "poudres liquides". De telles poudres incluent a) une phase "sèche" ou pulvérulente, comprenant éventuellement un liant, et constituée généralement à base de pigments et/ou de nacres et/ou de charges et/ou de paillettes, et/ou de leur mélange, et b) une phase, pouvant notamment faire office de phase liante, et contenant, à l'intérieur de micro-capsules, vésicules, microéponges, cires poreuses, ou toute autre structure apte à emmagasiner un fluide, tel que de l'eau, du propylène glycol, de l'huile, un gel, ou encore une émulsion H/E ou E/H, et à libérer ledit fluide, notamment en réponse à une pression. A l'application, en étalant et en pressant la poudre contre la peau, par exemple via un applicateur, le liquide contenu dans les vésicules ou micro-capsules est libéré, ce qui provoque une agréable sensation de fraîcheur à l'application.Recently, powders have appeared on the market, sometimes referred to as "liquid powders". Such powders include a) a "dry" or powdery phase, optionally comprising a binder, and generally consisting of pigments and / or nacres and / or fillers and / or flakes, and / or their mixture, and b) a phase, which can act as a binding phase, and contains micro-capsules, vesicles, micro-sponges, porous waxes, or any other structure capable of storing a fluid, such as water, propylene glycol, oil, a gel, or an O / W or W / O emulsion, and releasing said fluid, especially in response to pressure. On application, by spreading and pressing the powder against the skin, for example via an applicator, the liquid contained in the vesicles or microcapsules is released, which causes a pleasant feeling of freshness on application.

Un exemple d'une telle structure apte à emmagasiner de l'eau est décrite dans le contexte d'une poudre blanchissante, faisant l'objet de la demande de brevet EP-A-0 855 177. Selon cette demande, la poudre blanchissante contient, outre les ingrédients à effet blanchissant, 0,1 à 7% en poids d'acide silicique trimethylsiloxylé sous forme anhydre, ayant une surface spécifique d'au moins 80 m2/g, et un degré d'hydrophobicité d'au moins 50%. Ainsi, l'eau retenue par l'acide silicique sous forme anhydre est libérée en étalant et pressant la poudre contre la surface à traiter, de sorte que la poudre se liquéfie littéralement.An example of such a structure capable of storing water is described in the context of a whitening powder, which is the subject of the patent application EP-A-0 855 177. According to this application, the whitening powder contains in addition to the whitening ingredients, 0.1 to 7% by weight of trimethylsiloxylated silicic acid in anhydrous form, having a specific surface area of at least 80 m 2 / g, and a degree of hydrophobicity of at least 50 %. Thus, the water retained by silicic acid in anhydrous form is released by spreading and pressing the powder against the surface to be treated, so that the powder literally liquefies.

De telles poudres, notamment lorsqu'elles sont à phase aqueuse continue, hydratent la peau et ne procurent pas d'effet de tiraillement ou de dessèchement. Elle présentent une excellente dispersion des pigments. La composition obtenue est en outre très homogène, et elle le reste même après application sur la peau, et ce pendant plusieurs heures.Such powders, especially when they have a continuous aqueous phase, moisturize the skin and do not provide a tugging or drying effect. They exhibit excellent dispersion of the pigments. The composition obtained is also very homogeneous, and it remains so even after application to the skin for several hours.

De telles compositions présentent en outre d'excellentes propriétés cosmétiques : elles adhèrent suffisamment à la peau mais pas trop ; elles sont très douces, et s'appliquent facilement. Elles ne se transfèrent pas et ne migrent pas non plus dans les plis de la peau.Such compositions also have excellent cosmetic properties: they adhere sufficiently to the skin but not too much; they are very soft, and apply easily. They do not transfer or migrate in the folds of the skin.

Un problème qui se pose avec ces poudres tient essentiellement à leur manipulation, et à leur application notamment au moyen d'un applicateur. En effet, avec ce type de poudre, lors du prélèvement de la poudre, la pression exercée par l'applicateur sur le produit ne doit pas trop élevée de manière à ne pas libérer le fluide de manière anticipée. En revanche, elle doit être suffisante pour permettre l'ancrage du produit sur l'applicateur. En outre, un prélèvement dosé du produit ne peut pas se faire.A problem that arises with these powders is essentially their handling, and their application including by means of an applicator. Indeed, with this type of powder, during the removal of the powder, the pressure exerted by the applicator on the product must not be too high so as not to release the fluid in advance. However, it must be sufficient to allow the anchoring of the product on the applicator. In addition, a dosing of the product can not be done.

Typiquement, de telles poudres sont conditionnées dans un réceptacle surmonté d'un tamis au travers de laquelle la poudre est amenée à passer, le prélèvement se faisant au moyen d'un applicateur, sous forme d'une houppette, qui est mis en engagement avec la poudre sur le tamis de manière à prélever la poudre. En raison de la difficulté à doser la pression exercée sur la poudre via l'applicateur, il se produit souvent un compactage de la poudre sur le tamis, provoquant un encrassement des pores de ce dernier.Typically, such powders are packaged in a receptacle surmounted by a sieve through which the powder is passed, the sample being taken by means of an applicator, in the form of a puff, which is put into engagement with the powder on the sieve so as to collect the powder. Because of the difficulty in controlling the pressure exerted on the powder via the applicator, compacting of the powder on the screen often occurs, causing the pores of the latter to become clogged.

De plus, la phase pulvérulente a tendance à "voler" lors de l'application.In addition, the pulverulent phase tends to "fly" during application.

On connait par ailleurs du document FR-A-2 701 364, un ensemble applicateur de produit pulvérulent comportant un réservoir et un organe applicateur mobile relativement au réservoir.Document FR-A-2 701 364 discloses a powder applicator assembly comprising a reservoir and a mobile applicator member relative to the reservoir.

Enfin, lorsque le prélèvement d'une telle composition s'effectue dans certaines conditions, les particules contenant le fluide peuvent s'agglomérer avec les composés pulvérulents pour former une sorte de pâte hétérogène et instable dont l'utilisation en tant que produit de maquillage est impossibleFinally, when the collection of such a composition is effected under certain conditions, the particles containing the fluid can agglomerate with the pulverulent compounds to form a kind of heterogeneous and unstable paste whose use as a makeup product is impossible

Aussi, est-ce un des objets de l'invention que de réaliser un ensemble de conditionnement et d'application d'une composition formée au moins en partie de particules contenant un fluide, et résolvant en tout ou partie, les problèmes discutés ci-avant en référence à certains dispositifs conventionnels.Also, is it an object of the invention to provide a set of packaging and application of a composition formed at least in part of particles containing a fluid, and resolving in whole or in part, the problems discussed below. before with reference to some conventional devices.

C'est en particulier un objet de l'invention que de fournir un tel ensemble qui permette une application aisée, dosée et homogène d'un tel produit, évitant notamment les phénomènes de compactage ou de libération anticipée du fluide, évoqués ci-avant.It is in particular an object of the invention to provide such an assembly which allows easy, metered and homogeneous application of such a product, avoiding in particular the phenomena of compacting or early release of the fluid, mentioned above.

D'autres objets encore apparaîtront dans la description détaillée qui suit.Still other objects will appear in the following detailed description.

De manière tout à fait inattendue, la demanderesse a découvert que lorsqu'une telle composition était conditionnée et distribuée au moyen d'un ensemble présentant des caractéristiques particulières, la manipulation d'une telle composition, et en particulier son prélèvement et son étalement, se fait de manière beaucoup plus satisfaisante.Quite unexpectedly, the Applicant has discovered that when such a composition is packaged and distributed by means of a set having particular characteristics, the handling of such a composition, and in particular its sampling and spreading, is done in a much more satisfactory way.

Selon l'invention, ces objets sont atteints en réalisant un ensemble pour le conditionnement et l'application d'une composition, notamment cosmétique, ladite composition étant disposée à l'intérieur d'un réservoir et étant formée au moins en partie, de particules contenant au moins un fluide, ledit ensemble comprenant ladite composition, ledit réservoir et un applicateur formé d'un élément de préhension et d'un élément d'application avec au moins une partie duquel la composition dans le réservoir est destinée à venir en contact, ledit applicateur étant configuré de telle sorte que, lors d'un mouvement, selon un trajet sensiblement prédéterminé, de l'applicateur par rapport audit réservoir, au moins la partie de l'élément d'application avec laquelle la composition a été mise en contact, traverse un organe de compactage de l'ensemble et vienne en engagement avec au moins une portion de ce dernier, la pression s'exerçant entre l'élément d'application et ladite (ou lesdites) portion(s) de l'organe de compactage lors de ladite mise en engagement, favorisant l'ancrage de la composition sur ledit élément d'application.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by providing an assembly for the packaging and application of a composition, in particular a cosmetic composition, said composition being disposed inside a reservoir and being formed at least partly of particles containing at least one fluid, said assembly comprising said composition, said reservoir and an applicator formed of a gripping member and an application member with at least a portion of which the composition in the reservoir is intended to come into contact, said applicator being configured such that, during a movement, in a substantially predetermined path, of the applicator with respect to said reservoir, at least the portion of the application element with which the composition has been brought into contact , passes through a compaction member of the assembly and comes into engagement with at least a portion of the latter, the pressure exerted between the application element and the ite (or said) portion (s) of the compaction member during said engagement, promoting the anchoring of the composition on said applicator element.

Selon la présente invention, les particules contenant au moins un fluide sont des particules formées d'une structure creuse ou poreuse, apte à emmagasiner une certaine quantité dudit fluide, et à le libérer, en réponse à une pression suffisante, correspondant notamment à la pression résultant de l'application de la composition sur la surface à traiter. En d'autres termes, dans le réservoir qui les contient (éventuellement en mélange avec une phase pulvérulente), les deux phases formant lesdites particules (phase "solide" formant le contenant, et la phase fluide contenue à l'intérieur de la phase "solide") restent individualisées, l'une étant contenue à l'intérieur de l'autre. En revanche, en réponse à ladite pression, le liquide est chassé de la structure qui le contient, et est libéré sur la surface à traiter. Le liquide ainsi libéré peut être mis en contact, le cas échéant, avec une phase pulvérulente pour en favoriser l'étalement et la tenue sur la peau.According to the present invention, the particles containing at least one fluid are particles formed of a hollow or porous structure, capable of storing a certain quantity of said fluid, and of releasing it, in response to a sufficient pressure, corresponding in particular to the pressure resulting from the application of the composition on the surface to be treated. In other words, in the reservoir which contains them (optionally mixed with a pulverulent phase), the two phases forming said particles ("solid" phase forming the container, and the fluid phase contained within the phase " solid ") remain individualized, one being contained inside the other. In contrast, in response to said pressure, the liquid is removed from the structure that contains it, and is released on the surface to be treated. The liquid thus released can be brought into contact, where appropriate, with a pulverulent phase to promote spreading and holding on the skin.

Le fluide peut être contenu à l'intérieur de vésicules, de micro- ou nano-capsules, de microéponges, de microsphères, ou toute autre structure poreuse. Le fluide peut être notamment de l'eau, un gel, une huile, du polypropylène glycol, une émulsion H/E ou E/H.The fluid may be contained within vesicles, micro- or nano-capsules, micro-sponges, microspheres, or any other porous structure. The fluid may in particular be water, a gel, an oil, polypropylene glycol, an O / W emulsion or W / O emulsion.

Dans la suite de la description, la phase constituée des particules contenant le fluide, sous quelque forme que ce soit, sera qualifiée de "phase liquide". La phase liquide de la composition favorise, le cas échéant, l'accrochage de la phase pulvérulente sur la surface à traiter, et en favorise également l'étalement. Elle peut être utilisée avantageusement comme véhicule d'au moins un principe actif, notamment pour le soin de la peau. Elle permet en outre de conférer un effet frais sur la peau.In the remainder of the description, the phase consisting of the particles containing the fluid, in any form whatsoever, will be called "liquid phase". The liquid phase of the composition promotes, where appropriate, the attachment of the powdery phase on the surface to be treated, and also promotes the spreading. It can advantageously be used as a vehicle for at least one active ingredient, especially for the care of the skin. It also makes it possible to confer a fresh effect on the skin.

Du trajet prédéterminé de l'élément d'application traversant l'organe de compactage applicateur, il résulte que la pression appliquée par l'organe de compactage sur l'élément d'application reste sensiblement la même tout au long de la durée de vie du système, et peut être paramétrée de manière à être suffisamment forte pour permettre un ancrage adéquat du produit sur l'applicateur, et suffisamment faible pour ne pas provoquer de libération anticipée du fluide emmagasiné. Au passage de l'élément d'application au travers de l'organe de compactage, il en résulte en outre un étalement homogène de la composition prélevée sur la partie effective de l'élément d'application, lequel étalement homogène favorise l'étalement du produit sur la surface à traiter, notamment la peau.From the predetermined path of the applicator element passing through the applicator compaction member, it results that the pressure applied by the compacting member on the applicator element remains substantially the same throughout the service life of the applicator member. system, and can be parameterized so as to be strong enough to allow adequate anchoring of the product on the applicator, and low enough not to cause early release of the stored fluid. As the applicator element passes through the compaction member, the homogeneous spreading of the composition taken from the effective part of the applicator element, which homogeneous spreading favors the spreading of the produced on the surface to be treated, especially the skin.

De préférence, le trajet prédéterminé est de direction autre qu'une direction perpendiculaire à la surface d'application, de manière à limiter l'écrasement de la poudre sur l'applicateur. Ainsi, de préférence, on provoque un déplacement relatif entre l'organe de compactage et la surface d'application, sensiblement dans le plan de la surface d'application ou dans un plan tangentiel à la surface d'application.Preferably, the predetermined path is direction other than a direction perpendicular to the application surface, so as to limit the crushing of the powder on the applicator. Thus, preferably, it causes a relative displacement between the compaction member and the application surface, substantially in the plane of the application surface or in a plane tangential to the application surface.

Avantageusement, ledit organe de compactage est monté fixement au voisinage d'une ouverture du réservoir.Advantageously, said compaction member is fixedly mounted near an opening of the reservoir.

Le mouvement sensiblement prédéterminé de l'applicateur par rapport au réservoir peut être un mouvement de rotation autour d'un axe, ou un mouvement de translation sensiblement le long d'un axe.The substantially predetermined movement of the applicator relative to the reservoir may be a rotational movement about an axis, or a translational movement substantially along an axis.

L'élément d'application est de préférence, sur au moins une partie de sa surface, recouvert d'un revêtement de flocage. Un tel flocage peut être constitué de fibres de coton ou de rayonne. Les fibres peuvent être de longueur et/ou de section, et/ou de nature différentes, en fonction des caractéristiques d'application recherchée.The applicator element is preferably on at least a part of its surface, covered with a flocking coating. Such flocking may consist of cotton fibers or rayon. The fibers may be of length and / or section, and / or of different nature, depending on the desired application characteristics.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux, tout ou partie dudit élément d'application est réalisé notamment en mousse à cellules fermées, ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, en élastomère thermoplastique ou vulcanisé, notamment en élastomère de polyester, de polyéthylène ou de chlorure de polyvinyle, en fritté, notamment de métal ou de céramique, ou en feutre.According to an advantageous embodiment, all or part of said applicator element is made in particular of closed-cell foam, open or semi-open, of thermoplastic or vulcanized elastomer, in particular of polyester, polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride elastomer, in particular sintered, in particular metal or ceramic, or felt.

L'ensemble selon l'invention est de préférence configuré de sorte qu'un volume d'air soit formé entre une surface libre de la composition, et l'organe de compactage. A titre indication, l'ensemble est configuré de sorte que, avant la première utilisation, la composition occupe seulement la moitié de la hauteur du récipient. Un tel volume permet notamment, en agitant l'ensemble, d'homogénéiser le produit contenu dans le réservoir, notamment lorsque le produit contient des particules ayant des densités différentes, et éventuellement d'assurer la mise en contact du produit avec l'élément d'application dans l'hypothèse où ce dernier n'est pas "immergé" dans le produit.The assembly according to the invention is preferably configured so that a volume of air is formed between a free surface of the composition and the compaction member. As an indication, the assembly is configured so that, before the first use, the composition occupies only half the height of the container. Such a volume makes it possible, in particular by agitating the assembly, to homogenize the product contained in the reservoir, in particular when the product contains particles having different densities, and possibly to ensure that the product is brought into contact with the element. application in the event that the latter is not "immersed" in the product.

De préférence, dans une position montée de l'applicateur sur le réservoir, l'élément d'application est disposé entre ladite surface libre de la composition et l'organe de compactage, la mise en contact de l'élément d'application avec la composition se faisant notamment en agitant l'ensemble. On évite ainsi le compactage dans le réservoir de la composition par l'élément d'application.Preferably, in a mounted position of the applicator on the reservoir, the applicator element is disposed between the said free surface of the composition and the compaction member, the contacting of the applicator element with the composition being done in particular by shaking the whole. This prevents the compaction in the reservoir of the composition by the application element.

Selon un mode de réalisation, l'élément d'application est de section transversale circulaire, et monté en rotation à l'intérieur d'un carter surmontant le réservoir, ledit carter constituant ledit organe de compactage, et présentant au moins deux ouvertures, une première ouverture disposée en regard du réservoir et au travers de laquelle, dans une première position angulaire, un segment de l'élément d'application émerge de manière à être mis en contact avec la composition, ledit segment de l'élément d'application étant apte à passer de ladite première position à une seconde position dans laquelle il émerge au travers d'une seconde ouverture débouchant sur l'extérieur du réservoir de manière à permettre l'application de tout ou partie de la composition avec laquelle il a été mis au contact dans la première position, lesdites première et seconde ouvertures étant séparées par au moins une portion du carter avec laquelle, en passant de la première à la seconde position, ledit segment est mis en engagement pour provoquer l'ancrage de la composition à appliquer sur tout ou partie de la surface dudit segment.According to one embodiment, the applicator element is of circular cross-section, and rotatably mounted inside a casing surmounting the reservoir, said casing constituting said compaction member, and having at least two openings, a first opening disposed facing the reservoir and through which, in a first angular position, a segment of the application element emerges so as to be brought into contact with the composition, said segment of the application element being adapted to pass from said first position to a second position in which it emerges through a second opening opening on the outside of the tank so as to allow the application of all or part of the composition with which it was put to contact in the first position, said first and second openings being separated by at least a portion of the housing with which, passing from the first to the at a second position, said segment is engaged to cause anchoring of the composition to be applied to all or part of the surface of said segment.

Un tel dispositif est décrit en détail dans le brevet français FR 2 701 364.Such a device is described in detail in French patent FR 2 701 364.

Avantageusement, le passage de la première à la seconde position se fait par une rotation de l'élément d'application autour d'un axe perpendiculaire à sa section transversale. L'applicateur peut être actionné de l'extérieur par l'utilisateur. de préférence, le dispositif d'actionnement est constitué par au moins une molette fixée à une extrémité de l'axe de rotation et disposée au moins partiellement à l'extérieur du carter.Advantageously, the passage of the first to the second position is by a rotation of the applicator element about an axis perpendicular to its cross section. The applicator can be actuated from the outside by the user. preferably, the actuating device is constituted by at least one wheel fixed at one end of the axis of rotation and disposed at least partially outside the casing.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, l'organe de compactage est constitué d'un élément formé à partir d'au moins un matériau en mousse, et disposé au voisinage d'une ouverture du réservoir, ledit élément étant traversé par au moins une fente ou un passage de manière à pouvoir être traversé par ledit élément d'application. Un tel dispositif est décrit en détail dans la demande de brevet WO 97/31553.According to another embodiment, the compaction member consists of an element formed from at least one foam material, and disposed in the vicinity of an opening of the reservoir, said element being traversed by at least one slot or a passage so that it can be traversed by said applicator element. Such a device is described in detail in the patent application WO 97/31553.

L'élément d'application peut être solidaire d'une première extrémité d'une tige, une seconde extrémité de la tige, opposée à la première étant solidaire d'un élément apte d'une part à former un organe de préhension pour ledit élément d'application, et d'autre part, lorsque ledit applicateur est monté sur le réservoir, à obturer de manière étanche ladite ouverture.The applicator element may be integral with a first end of a rod, a second end of the rod, opposite the first end being integral with an element capable, on the one hand, of forming a gripping member for said element application, and secondly, when said applicator is mounted on the reservoir, to seal said opening.

De préférence, en l'absence de l'applicateur, le (ou les) bord(s) délimitant ladite fente ou ledit passage sont sensiblement jointifs.Preferably, in the absence of the applicator, the (or) edge (s) delimiting said slot or said passage are substantially contiguous.

De préférence encore, en position montée de l'applicateur sur le réservoir, ledit élément d'application se situe entre l'organe de compactage et un fond du réservoir, de préférence entre l'organe de compactage et la surface libre de la composition, une portion de ladite tige étant disposée dans ledit passage ou ladite fente, ladite tige étant configurée de sorte que ladite portion de tige ne comprime pas de manière sensible ledit élément en mousse.More preferably, in the mounted position of the applicator on the reservoir, said applicator element is located between the compaction member and a bottom of the reservoir, preferably between the compaction member and the free surface of the composition, a portion of said rod being disposed in said passage or slot, said rod being configured such that said rod portion does not substantially compress said foam member.

La mousse est peut être une mousse formée au moins en partie de cellules ouvertes ou semi ouvertes, notamment une mousse d'un élastomère, notamment de polyuréthane ou de polyéther. De préférence, la mousse comporte de façon générale au moins 5% de cellules ouvertes, les cellules ayant un diamètre de préférence compris entre 5 µm et 3 mm. La hauteur du bloc de mousse 11 est typiquement comprise entre 1,5 mm et 80 mm.The foam may be a foam formed at least in part of open or semi-open cells, in particular a foam of an elastomer, in particular polyurethane or polyether. Preferably, the foam generally comprises at least 5% of open cells, the cells having a diameter of preferably between 5 μm and 3 mm. The height of the foam block 11 is typically between 1.5 mm and 80 mm.

Le bloc de mousse peut être rigidifié à sa périphérie et sur au moins une partie de sa hauteur, notamment pour l'empêcher de se comprimer lors de l'introduction de l'applicateur dans le récipient.The foam block may be stiffened at its periphery and over at least part of its height, in particular to prevent it from compressing during the introduction of the applicator into the container.

L'organe de compactage peut être formé par la réunion de deux demi-cylindres pleins en mousse, maintenus l'un contre l'autre par le col du récipient et définissant entre eux une fente pouvant s'ouvrir au passage de l'élément d'application.The compaction member may be formed by the union of two solid half-cylinders made of foam, held against each other by the neck of the receptacle and defining between them a slot which can open to the passage of the element. 'application.

En variante encore, l'organe de compactage peut être réalisé par l'enroulement d'une bande de mousse sur elle-même, définissant un évidement central pour le passage de l'élément d'application. L'organe de compactage peut également être réalisé par la superposition de plusieurs rondelles en mousses de natures différentes, réalisées dans des mousses présentant des densités de cellules croissantes à mesure que l'on se rapproche de la sortie du récipient, l'ensemble étant traversé par un évidement axial pour le passage de l'élément d'application.In another variant, the compacting member may be formed by winding a strip of foam on itself, defining a central recess for the passage of the applicator element. The compacting member may also be made by superimposing several foam rings of different natures, made in foams having cell densities. increasing as one approaches the outlet of the container, the assembly being traversed by an axial recess for the passage of the applicator element.

L'organe de compactage peut être retenu de nombreuses manières dans le récipient. Le bloc de mousse peut être simplement collé ou soudé à sa périphérie à la paroi du récipient.The compaction member can be retained in many ways in the container. The foam block can be simply glued or welded at its periphery to the wall of the container.

Les compositions selon l'invention comprennent de préférence une phase pulvérulente, en mélange avec la phase liquide, et pouvant être formée de pigments et/ou de nacres et/ou de charges et/ou de paillettes habituellement utilisés dans les compositions cosmétiques, et/ou de leurs mélanges. Les particules formant la phase pulvérulente peuvent en outre être enrobées d'un liant.The compositions according to the invention preferably comprise a pulverulent phase, mixed with the liquid phase, and which may be formed of pigments and / or nacres and / or fillers and / or flakes usually used in cosmetic compositions, and / or or their mixtures. The particles forming the pulverulent phase may further be coated with a binder.

Par pigments, il faut comprendre des particules blanches ou colorées, minérales ou organiques, insolubles dans le milieu, destinées à colorer et/ou opacifier la composition.By pigments, one must understand white or colored particles, mineral or organic, insoluble in the medium, intended to color and / or opacify the composition.

Les pigments peuvent blancs ou colorés, minéraux et/ou organiques, de taille usuelle ou nanométrique. On peut citer, parmi les pigments et les nanopigments minéraux, les dioxydes de titane, de zirconium ou de cérium, ainsi que les oxydes de zinc, de fer ou de chrome, les nanotitanes, les nanozincs, le bleu ferrique. Parmi les pigments organiques, on peut citer le noir de carbone, et les laques comme les sels de calcium, de baryum, d'aluminium ou de zirconium, de colorants acides tels que les colorants halogéno-acides, azoïques ou anthraquinoniques.The pigments may be white or colored, inorganic and / or organic, of usual or nanometric size. Among the pigments and mineral nanopigments, titanium, zirconium or cerium dioxides, as well as oxides of zinc, iron or chromium, nanotitans, nanozincs, ferric blue. Among the organic pigments, mention may be made of carbon black, and lacquers such as calcium, barium, aluminum or zirconium salts, acid dyes such as halo-acid, azo or anthraquinone dyes.

Les pigments peuvent notamment être enrobés par des composés siliconés tels que des polydiméthylsiloxanes et/ou par des polymères, notamment des polyéthylènes. On peut ainsi citer les pigments SA ou SI vendus par la société Maprecos.The pigments may in particular be coated with silicone compounds such as polydimethylsiloxanes and / or with polymers, in particular polyethylenes. It is thus possible to mention the pigments SA or SI sold by the company Maprecos.

Par charges, il faut comprendre des particules incolores ou blanches, minérales ou de synthèse, lamellaires ou non lamellaires, destinées à donner du corps ou de la rigidité à la composition, et/ou de la douceur, de la matité et de l'uniformité au maquillage.By fillers, it is necessary to include colorless or white particles, mineral or synthetic, lamellar or non-lamellar, intended to give the body or rigidity to the composition, and / or softness, dullness and uniformity make-up.

Les charges peuvent être minérales ou de synthèse, lamellaires ou non lamellaires. On peut citer le talc, le mica, la silice, le kaolin, les poudres de Nylon, de poly-β-alanine et de polyéthylène, le Téflon, la lauroyl-lysine, l'amidon, le nitrure de bore, l'oxychlorure de bismuth, les poudres de polymères de tétrafluoroéthylène, les poudres de polyméthylméthacrylate, les poudres de polyuréthanne, les poudres de polystyrène, les poudres de polyester, les microsphères creuses synthétiques telles que l'Expancel (Nobel Industrie), les microéponges comme le polytrap (Dow Corning) et les microbilles de résine de silicone (Tospearls de la Société TOSHIBA, par exemple), les oxydes de zinc et de titane, les oxydes de zirconium ou de cérium, le carbonate de calcium précipité, le carbonate et l'hydrocarbonate de magnésium, l'hydroxyapatite, les microsphères de silice creuses (Silica Beads de la Société MAPRECOS), les microcapsules de verre ou de céramique ; les savons métalliques dérivés d'acides organiques carboxyliques ayant de 8 à 22 atomes de carbone, de préférence de 12 à 18 atomes de carbone, par exemple le stéarate de zinc, de magnésium ou de lithium, le laurate de zinc, le myristate de magnésium.The fillers can be mineral or synthetic, lamellar or non-lamellar. Mention may be made of talc, mica, silica, kaolin, nylon, poly-β-alanine and polyethylene powders, Teflon, lauroyl-lysine, starch, boron nitride and oxychloride. of bismuth, tetrafluoroethylene polymer powders, polymethylmethacrylate powders, polyurethane powders, polystyrene powders, polyester powders, synthetic hollow microspheres such as Expancel (Nobel Industry), micro-sponges such as polytrap ( Dow Corning) and silicone resin microspheres (Tospearls from TOSHIBA, for example), zinc and titanium oxides, zirconium or cerium oxides, precipitated calcium carbonate, carbonate and hydrocarbon. magnesium, hydroxyapatite, hollow silica microspheres (Silica Beads of the MAPRECOS Company), glass or ceramic microcapsules; metal soaps derived from organic carboxylic acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms, for example zinc, magnesium or lithium stearate, zinc laurate, magnesium myristate.

Par nacres, il faut comprendre des particules irisées qui réfléchissent la lumière.By nacres, we must understand iridescent particles that reflect light.

Parmi les nacres envisageables, on peut citer la nacre naturelle, le mica recouvert d'oxyde de titane, d'oxyde de fer, de pigment naturel ou d'oxychlorure de bismuth ainsi que le mica titane coloré.Among the nacres that can be envisaged, mention may be made of natural mother-of-pearl, mica coated with titanium oxide, with iron oxide, with natural pigment or with bismuth oxychloride, and with colored titanium mica.

Les compositions selon l'invention peuvent également comprendre des paillettes.The compositions according to the invention may also comprise flakes.

La poudre de l'invention peut comprendre, en outre, tout additif usuellement utilisé dans le domaine concerné des antioxydants, des huiles essentielles, des conservateurs, des neutralisants, des tensio-actifs E/H ou H/E, des vitamines, des actifs antirides.The powder of the invention may furthermore comprise any additive usually used in the relevant field of antioxidants, essential oils, preservatives, neutralizers, surfactants W / O or O / W, vitamins, active ingredients. anti wrinkle.

Le fluide contenu dans la phase liquide est sous forme d'eau, de polypropylène glycol, d'huiles, notamment d'huiles essentielles, de gel, notamment des particules de gel cubique, d'émulsion eau dans huile (E/H) ou huile dans eau (H/E).The fluid contained in the liquid phase is in the form of water, polypropylene glycol, oils, especially essential oils, gel, in particular cubic gel particles, water-in-oil emulsion (W / O) or oil in water (O / W).

Le fluide peut être contenu dans des vésicules ou micro-capsules, dont les parois sont notamment en epoxy, en polyéthylène, en gélatine ou en polyester, ou dans des microéponges ou microsphères. Le fluide peut être également contenu des cires poreuses telles que des polyacrylates.The fluid may be contained in vesicles or microcapsules, the walls of which are in particular epoxy, polyethylene, gelatin or polyester, or in micro-sponges or microspheres. The fluid may also be porous waxes such as polyacrylates.

Le fluide, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit d'eau, peut être contenu dans une structure anhydre du type de celle décrite dans la demande de brevet EP-A-0 855 177, à laquelle il a été fait référence précédemment. A titre d'exemple encore, la phase "liquide" comprend une dispersion aqueuse de vésicules constituées par une membrane de phase lipidique encapsulant une phase aqueuse. Les vésicules utilisables selon la présente invention peuvent également être pourvus d'un enrobage cristal liquide lamellaire.The fluid, especially when it comes to water, can be contained in an anhydrous structure of the type described in patent application EP-A-0 855 177, to which reference has been made previously. By way of example again, the "liquid" phase comprises an aqueous dispersion of vesicles constituted by a lipid phase membrane encapsulating an aqueous phase. The vesicles that may be used according to the present invention may also be provided with a lamellar liquid crystal coating.

De préférence, la composition contient au moins un actif. Un tel actif peut être hydrophile, lipophile, ou un mélange des deux.Preferably, the composition contains at least one active ingredient. Such an asset may be hydrophilic, lipophilic, or a mixture of both.

Parmi les différents principes actifs pouvant être incorporés, on peut notamment citer :

  • les agents antioxydants ou anti-radicaux libres tels que les protéines et les enzymes, la lactoperoxydase et la lactoferrine, les peptides et leurs dérivés, les séquestrants, les flavonoïdes, la chlorophylline, l'éthoxyquine, la guanosine, les tocophérols et leurs dérivés, le palmitate d'ascorbyle, et le β-carotène, la vitamine E et ses dérivés, la vitamine C et ses dérivés, la vitamine A et ses dérivés,
  • les agents hydratants ou humectants tels que l'acide hyaluronique et son sel de sodium, le β-glycérophosphate, le glycérol, le sorbitol, le panthénol,
  • les filtres UV tels que les produits commercialisés sous les dénominations de « Eusolex 232 »® par la Société MERCK, de « Parsol 1789 »® et de « Parsol MCX »® par la Société GIVAUDAN-ROURE, de « Mexoryl SX »® par la Société CHIMEX et de « UVINUL T150 »® par la Société BASF,
  • les kératolytiques tels que les enzymes protéolytiques, l'acide salicylique et ses dérivés tels que l'acide n-dodécanoyl-5 salicylique, et l'acide rétinoïque et ses dérivés,
  • les accélérateurs de bronzage tels que la caféine, et les dérivés de tyrosine tels que le tyrosinate de glucose et le sel disodique de la N-L-malyl tyrosine,
  • les dépigmentants tels que l'acide kojique, l'acide glycolique, la vitamine C et notamment l'ascorbyle phosphate de magnésium, et l'arbutine et ses dérivés,
  • les colorants naturels tels que les matières colorantes extraites de végétaux comme la chlorophylline et le β-carotène ou extraites d'animaux comme le carmin de cochenille, et le caramel,
  • les auto-bronzants tels que la dihydroxyacétone, et les indoles,
  • les liporégulateurs tels que le γ-orizanol, l'extrait de Centella asiatica contenant de la génine et de l'acide asiatique, la caféine, et la théophylline,
  • les agents anti-vieillissement et anti-rides tels que les hydroxyacides comme l'acide glycolique, l'acide n-octanoyl salicylique, le rétinol et ses dérivés comme l'acétate, le palmitate et le propionate de rétinol, et les rétinoïdes,
  • les agents anti-inflammatoires et cicatrisants tels que l'acide 18 β-glycyrrhétinique et ses sels comme notamment son sel d'ammonium, l'α-bisabolol, les corticoïdes, l'extrait de Centella asiatica, l'aloe vera
  • les antibactériens et antifongiques tels que le chlorure de benzalkonium, la chlorhexidine, l'hexetidine, et l'hexamidine,
  • les insectifuges tels que les diéthyl et diméthyltoluamides,
  • les déodorants tels que l'hexachlorophène, et le triclosan produit commercialisé sous la dénomination de « Irgasan DP 300 »® par la Société CIBAGEIGY.
  • les agents conditionneurs pour peau tels que les polymères cationiques et les cations.
Among the various active ingredients that can be incorporated, there may be mentioned in particular:
  • anti-oxidants or anti-free radical agents such as proteins and enzymes, lactoperoxidase and lactoferrin, peptides and their derivatives, sequestering agents, flavonoids, chlorophylline, ethoxyquin, guanosine, tocopherols and their derivatives, ascorbyl palmitate, and β-carotene, vitamin E and its derivatives, vitamin C and its derivatives, vitamin A and its derivatives,
  • moisturizing or humectant agents such as hyaluronic acid and its sodium salt, β-glycerophosphate, glycerol, sorbitol, panthenol,
  • UV filters such as the products sold under the names "Eusolex 232" ® by the company MERCK, "Parsol 1789" ® and "Parsol MCX" ® by the company GIVAUDAN-ROURE, "Mexoryl SX" ® by the CHIMEX Company and "UVINUL T150" ® by BASF,
  • keratolytics such as proteolytic enzymes, salicylic acid and its derivatives such as n-dodecanoyl-5-salicylic acid, and retinoic acid and its derivatives,
  • tanning accelerators such as caffeine, and tyrosine derivatives such as glucose tyrosinate and disodium salt of NL-malyl tyrosine,
  • depigmenting agents such as kojic acid, glycolic acid, vitamin C and especially magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, and arbutin and its derivatives,
  • natural dyes such as dyestuffs extracted from plants such as chlorophylline and β-carotene or extracted from animals such as carmine mocha and caramel,
  • self-tanners such as dihydroxyacetone, and indoles,
  • liporegulators such as γ-orizanol, Centella asiatica extract containing genin and Asian acid, caffeine, and theophylline,
  • anti-aging and anti-wrinkle agents such as hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, n-octanoylsalicylic acid, retinol and its derivatives such as acetate, palmitate and retinol propionate, and retinoids,
  • anti-inflammatory and cicatrizing agents such as β-glycyrrhetinic acid and its salts such as in particular its ammonium salt, α-bisabolol, corticosteroids, Centella asiatica extract , aloe vera
  • antibacterials and antifungals such as benzalkonium chloride, chlorhexidine, hexetidine, and hexamidine,
  • insect repellents such as diethyl and dimethyltoluamides,
  • deodorants such as hexachlorophene, and triclosan product marketed under the name "Irgasan DP 300" ® by the company CIBAGEIGY.
  • skin conditioning agents such as cationic polymers and cations.

A titre indicatif, la phase liquide représente de 1 à 50%, et de préférence de 2 à 30%, et de préférence encore de 5 à 20% en poids de la composition.As an indication, the liquid phase represents from 1 to 50%, and preferably from 2 to 30%, and more preferably from 5 to 20% by weight of the composition.

L'invention consiste, mises à part les dispositions exposées ci-dessus, en un certain nombre d'autres dispositions qui seront explicitées ci-après, à propos d'exemples de réalisation non limitatifs, décrits en référence aux figures annexées, parmi lesquelles :

  • les figures 1-3 illustrent un ensemble selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ; et
  • la figure 4 illustre un ensemble selon un second mode de réalisation de l'invention.
The invention consists, apart from the arrangements described above, in a certain number of other arrangements which will be explained below, with reference to nonlimiting exemplary embodiments, described with reference to the appended figures, among which:
  • Figures 1-3 illustrate an assembly according to a first embodiment of the invention; and
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention.

L'ensemble applicateur représenté sur les figures 1 à 3 est désigné dans son ensemble par la référence 1. Il se compose d'un réservoir 2, d'un carter 3 et d'un couvercle amovible 4. Le carter 3 porte à rotation autour d'un axe 6 un disque applicateur 5. Le réservoir 2 est un cylindre de section quasi rectangulaire limité par deux parois latérales parallèles planes 21 et formant une ouverture 99 à sa partie supérieure. Le bord du réservoir est muni d'un dispositif de fixation 22 par claquage, coopérant avec un dispositif 35 correspondant du carter 3. Le réservoir contient une poudre P pour le maquillage des joues, du type de celles décrites précédemment. Dans cet exemple particulier, la phase liquide comprend des micro-capsules de cire contenant de l'eau.The applicator assembly shown in Figures 1 to 3 is designated as a whole by the reference 1. It consists of a reservoir 2, a housing 3 and a removable cover 4. The housing 3 rotates around an axis 6 an applicator disc 5. The reservoir 2 is a cylinder of quasi-rectangular section limited by two parallel plane side walls 21 and forming an opening 99 at its upper part. The edge of the tank is provided with a fixing device 22 by breakdown cooperating with a corresponding device 35 of the housing 3. The reservoir contains a powder P for the makeup of the cheeks, of the type of those described above. In this particular example, the liquid phase comprises wax microcapsules containing water.

Le carter 3 est constitué par une enveloppe 31 dont les parois latérales extérieures sont dans le prolongement de celles du réservoir 2 . Dans ce carter 3 est ménagé un espace cylindrique, à section circulaire coaxial avec le disque applicateur 5 et l'axe 6, ayant des dimensions lui permettant d'épouser étroitement la forme du disque applicateur 5. Sur le bord inférieur de l'enveloppe 31 du carter, est ménagée une ouverture 32 intérieure qui met le réservoir 2 en communication avec l'espace cylindrique intérieur de l'enveloppe 31 du carter 3. Cette ouverture 32 comporte des échancrures, ménagées dans les parois latérales planes de l'enveloppe 31, qui ont une forme trapézoïdale. Sur tout le pourtour de l'ouverture 32, le bord 32a a la forme d'un biseau incliné de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur. A sa partie supérieure, le carter 3 présente une ouverture 33 extérieure de forme rectangulaire. Dans l'enveloppe 31 sont ménagées deux fenêtres circulaires 34a et 34b pour le passage et la fixation de l'axe de rotation 6 du disque applicateur 5, comme expliqué ci-après. A l'intérieur de la paroi de l'enveloppe 31, ces fenêtres 34a, 34b sont constituées de deux sections de diamètres différents, séparées par un épaulement, la section de plus faible diamètre débouchant dans l'espace cylindrique à section circulaire. Sur la partie supérieure du carter, autour de l'ouverture extérieure 33, est prévu un dispositif de fixation du couvercle 4 constitué d'un dispositif de claquage 36 coopérant avec un dispositif correspondant 41 du couvercle 4.The casing 3 is constituted by an envelope 31 whose external lateral walls are in line with those of the reservoir 2. In this case 3 is formed a cylindrical space, circular section coaxial with the applicator disc 5 and the axis 6, having dimensions allowing it to closely match the shape of the applicator disc 5. On the lower edge of the envelope 31 of the housing, is provided an interior opening 32 which puts the tank 2 in communication with the internal cylindrical space of the casing 31 of the casing 3. This opening 32 has notches, formed in the flat lateral walls of the casing 31, which have a trapezoidal shape. Around the entire periphery of the opening 32, the edge 32a has the shape of a bevel inclined from the outside to the inside. At its upper part, the casing 3 has an outer opening 33 of rectangular shape. In the casing 31 are formed two circular windows 34a and 34b for the passage and the attachment of the axis of rotation 6 of the applicator disc 5, as explained below. Inside the wall of the envelope 31, these windows 34a, 34b consist of two sections of different diameters, separated by a shoulder, the smaller diameter section opening into the cylindrical space circular section. On the upper part of the casing, around the outer opening 33, there is provided a device for fixing the cover 4 consisting of a breakdown device 36 cooperating with a corresponding device 41 of the cover 4.

Le disque applicateur 5 est, dans le mode de réalisation représenté aux figures 1 à 3, entièrement en mousse souple entièrement floquée. Il est muni en son centre d'une ouverture circulaire 51 pour le passage de l'axe 6. Le disque 5 a des dimensions telles que, lorsqu'il est monté dans le carter 3, un segment 52 émerge du carter 3 à travers l'ouverture 33 et qu'un segment 53 du disque est disposé dans l'ouverture 32 au droit des échancrures trapézoïdales.The applicator disc 5 is, in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, entirely of fully flocked flexible foam. It is provided at its center with a circular opening 51 for the passage of the axis 6. The disc 5 has dimensions such that, when mounted in the housing 3, a segment 52 emerges from the housing 3 through the housing. opening 33 and a segment 53 of the disc is disposed in the opening 32 to the right trapezoidal notches.

L'axe 6 est constitué de deux éléments 6a et 6b s'emboîtant l'un dans l'autre. Chacun de ces éléments est formé de trois parties successives de section décroissante : une molette 61a, 61b de section transversale circulaire, un flasque 62a, 62b de section transversale circulaire et une tige 63a, 63b. La tige 63a de l'élément 6a est pleine et a, en section transversale, une forme carrée. Elle s'emboîte dans la tige 63b creuse qui comporte une empreinte ayant une section carrée correspondant à celle de la tige 63a. La fixation de la tige 63a dans la tige 63b se fait par un système double à nervure 64a et rainure 64b de claquage. Les flasques 62a et 62b portent des picots axiaux 65a et 65b qui s'enfoncent dans la mousse souple constituant le disque 5 et qui empêchent toute rotation relative du disque 5 par rapport à l'axe 6 lorsque l'ensemble est monté. Les flasques 62a et 62b sont partiellement disposés dans la section de plus faible diamètre des fenêtres 34a et 34b. Les molettes 61a et 61b sont partiellement disposées à l'extérieur des fenêtres 34a, 34b dans la section de plus grand diamètre desdites fenêtres et s'appuient sur l'épaulement entre les deux sections de diamètre différent des fenêtre 34a et 34b. Ainsi, lorsque les deux éléments 6a, 6b sont emboîtés, l'axe 6 est positionné et retenu axialement ; les molettes 61a et 61b sont munies extérieurement de quatre crans 66a facilitant l'action manuelle de l'utilisateur sur chacune des molettes.The axis 6 consists of two elements 6a and 6b fitting one into the other. Each of these elements is formed of three successive portions of decreasing section: a wheel 61a, 61b of circular cross section, a flange 62a, 62b of circular cross section and a rod 63a, 63b. The rod 63a of the element 6a is solid and has, in cross section, a square shape. It fits into the hollow rod 63b which has an imprint having a square section corresponding to that of the rod 63a. The fixation of the rod 63a in the rod 63b is done by a double rib system 64a and groove 64b breakdown. The flanges 62a and 62b carry axial pins 65a and 65b which sink into the flexible foam constituting the disc 5 and which prevent any relative rotation of the disc 5 relative to the axis 6 when the assembly is mounted. The flanges 62a and 62b are partially arranged in the smaller diameter section of the windows 34a and 34b. The wheels 61a and 61b are partially arranged outside the windows 34a, 34b in the larger diameter section of said windows and rest on the shoulder between the two sections of different diameter windows 34a and 34b. Thus, when the two elements 6a, 6b are nested, the axis 6 is positioned and retained axially; the knobs 61a and 61b are provided externally with four notches 66a facilitating the manual action of the user on each of the knobs.

Le couvercle 4 est fixé sur la partie supérieure du carter 3, de façon à protéger le segment 52 de l'organe applicateur 5 émergeant de l'ouverture 33 du carter 3 ; le couvercle 4 présente sur ses faces prolongeant les parois parallèles 21 du réservoir 2 des échancrures 42 en arc de cercle dans lesquels prennent place les molettes 61a, 61b en position de fermeture du couvercle 4.The cover 4 is fixed on the upper part of the casing 3, so as to protect the segment 52 of the applicator member 5 emerging from the opening 33 of the casing 3; the cover 4 has on its faces extending the parallel walls 21 of the tank 2 notches 42 in an arc in which the rollers 61a, 61b take place in the closed position of the lid 4.

L'ensemble 1 fonctionne de la façon suivante. Lorsque l'utilisateur désire prélever par exemple une poudre P contenue dans le réservoir 2, il enlève le couvercle et retourne l'ensemble 1, ou l'agite vigoureusement, pour que la poudre P vienne en contact avec le segment 53 du disque 5. Ensuite, il fait tourner l'une des molettes 61a ou 61b d'un demi-tour, dans un sens ou dans l'autre, de façon que la partie du disque formant le segment 53 prenne la place correspondante au segment 52 dans l'ouverture 33. Pendant la rotation, la poudre est tassée par les bords inclinés 32a, entre lesquels le disque est entraîné, puis ensuite par la surface intérieure de l'enveloppe 31. Le produit est ainsi compacté sur l'applicateur 5 et est réparti de façon homogène sur le segment 53, une faible quantité de liquide ayant pu éventuellement, lors de ce compactage, être libérée sur l'applicateur. Au final, la phase pulvérulente ne vole pas. Pour appliquer la poudre, l'utilisateur se sert du segment émergeant du carter 3 comme applicateur.Set 1 works as follows. When the user wishes to take, for example, a powder P contained in the tank 2, he removes the lid and returns the assembly 1, or shakes it vigorously, so that the powder P comes into contact with the segment 53 of the disc 5. Then, it rotates one of the knobs 61a or 61b by half a turn, in one direction or the other, so that the portion of the disk forming the segment 53 takes the corresponding place in the segment 52 in the opening 33. During rotation, the powder is packed by the inclined edges 32a, between which the disk is driven, then by the inner surface of the casing 31. The product is thus compacted on the applicator 5 and is distributed over homogeneous way on the segment 53, a small amount of liquid that could possibly, during compaction, be released on the applicator. In the end, the powdery phase does not fly. To apply the powder, the user uses the emerging segment of the housing 3 as an applicator.

A l'application, en pressant l'applicateur sur la peau, le liquide contenu dans les micro-capsules de cire est libéré, et se mélange avec la phase pulvérulente, ce qui confère une impression de fraîcheur sur la peau, et favorise l'étalement et la tenue de la poudre sur la peau.On application, by pressing the applicator on the skin, the liquid contained in the microcapsules of wax is released, and mixes with the powdery phase, which gives a feeling of freshness on the skin, and promotes the spreading and holding the powder on the skin.

Grâce à l'élasticité de la périphérie du disque 5 en mousse, le contact entre le disque 5 et le bord de l'ouverture 32 est suffisamment étanche pour que la poudre ne risque pas de s'échapper du réservoir au cours du stockage et quand on retourne l'ensemble pour mettre le produit en contact avec le segment 53 du disque.Due to the elasticity of the periphery of the foam disc 5, the contact between the disc 5 and the edge of the opening 32 is sufficiently sealed so that the powder is not likely to escape the reservoir during storage and when we return the assembly to put the product in contact with the segment 53 of the disc.

On a représenté sur la figure 4 un dispositif 100 conforme à un second exemple de réalisation de l'invention. Ce dispositif, d'axe X, comporte un récipient 188 et un applicateur 189. Le récipient 188 est formé par l'assemblage d'une partie inférieure 190 et d'une partie supérieure 191. La partie inférieure 190 présente une paroi tubulaire centrale 192 fermée inférieurement par un fond rapporté 193 et surmontée par un goulot 154. Le goulot 154 se termine par un rebord 195 formant radialement saillie vers l'intérieur.FIG. 4 shows a device 100 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention. This X-axis device comprises a container 188 and an applicator 189. The container 188 is formed by the assembly of a lower portion 190 and an upper portion 191. The lower portion 190 has a central tubular wall 192 closed lower by an attached bottom 193 and surmounted by a neck 154. The neck 154 ends with a flange 195 forming radially inwardly protruding.

La poudre P est contenue à l'intérieur de la paroi tubulaire 192, et à sa surface libre disposée sensiblement à mi-hauteur de la paroi tubulaire 192. La phase pulvérulente est constituée de pigments et de charges pour le maquillage des lèvres. La phase liquide est formé à base de polypropylène glycol retenu dans des micro-capsules de cire fondant à basse température.The powder P is contained inside the tubular wall 192, and at its free surface disposed substantially at mid-height of the tubular wall 192. The pulverulent phase consists of pigments and fillers for lip makeup. The liquid phase is formed based on polypropylene glycol retained in microcapsules of wax melting at low temperature.

La partie supérieure 191 du récipient 188 comporte une paroi tubulaire centrale 196 prolongée radialement vers l'extérieur, au voisinage de son extrémité supérieure, par une jupe externe 197 qui est arrondie vers le bas et sur la surface interne de laquelle s'encliquette la jupe externe 194 de la partie inférieure 190. La paroi centrale tubulaire 196 s'engage alors de façon étanche sur le col 154 de la partie tubulaire 192.The upper portion 191 of the container 188 comprises a central tubular wall 196 extended radially outwards, near its upper end, by an outer skirt 197 which is rounded downwards and on the inner surface of which the skirt snaps. 190 of the lower portion 190. The tubular central wall 196 then engages sealingly on the neck 154 of the tubular portion 192.

Un arceau 198, venu de moulage avec la partie supérieure 191 du récipient, s'articule sur la jupe externe 197 au moyen de ponts de matière 199 formant charnières. La paroi centrale tubulaire 196 présente, au niveau du raccordement de la jupe externe 197, un décrochement 150 vers l'intérieur, prolongé vers le haut par un col 101 délimitant une ouverture 121. L'applicateur 189 comporte un organe de préhension 102, prolongé vers le bas par une tige 103 munie à son extrémité inférieure d'un élément d'application 104. L'élément d'application 104 est constitué d'une palette en élastomère, de section longitudinale ovoïde, et de forme effilée en direction de son extrémité libre. L'élément d'application 104 est recouvert d'un revêtement de flocage. L'organe de préhension 102 est formé par l'assemblage d'un corps externe 105, de forme ogivale, ouvert à son extrémité inférieure et d'une partie interne 106 emmanchée dans le corps externe 105 et présentant un logement creux 107 dans lequel est retenue une tête sphérique 108 formée à l'extrémité supérieure de la tige 103, de manière à constituer une rotule.An arch 198, integrally molded with the upper portion 191 of the container, is articulated on the outer skirt 197 by means of bridges of material 199 forming hinges. The tubular central wall 196 has, at the level of the connection of the outer skirt 197, a recess 150 inward, extended upwards by a neck 101 defining an opening 121. The applicator 189 comprises a gripping member 102, extended downwards by a rod 103 provided at its lower end with an applicator element 104. The applicator element 104 consists of an elastomer pallet, of ovoid longitudinal section, and of a tapered shape in the direction of its free end. The applicator element 104 is covered with a flocking coating. The gripping member 102 is formed by assembling an outer body 105, of ogival shape, open at its lower end and an inner portion 106 fitted into the outer body 105 and having a hollow housing 107 in which is retained a spherical head 108 formed at the upper end of the rod 103, so as to form a ball joint.

En position de fermeture du récipient 188, le corps externe 105 de l'organe de préhension 102 s'ajuste sur le col 101. L'étanchéité à la fermeture est obtenue par le serrage de la partie interne 106 contre la tranche d'extrémité supérieure du col 101. La tige 103 de l'applicateur 189 s'élargit à son extrémité inférieure 109 pour former un logement servant à la fixation de l'élément d'application 104, constitué dans l'exemple décrit par une pointe en feutre.In the closed position of the container 188, the outer body 105 of the gripping member 102 fits on the neck 101. The sealing at the closure is obtained by clamping the inner portion 106 against the upper end edge The stem 103 of the applicator 189 widens at its lower end 109 to form a housing for fixing the applicator element 104, constituted in the example described by a felt tip.

Un bloc de mousse de polyuréthanne 110 est logé à l'intérieur de la paroi tubulaire centrale 196, en étant retenu axialement à son extrémité inférieure par le rebord interne 195 et à son extrémité supérieure par le décrochement 100. Le bloc de mousse est traversé par un passage axial 120.A block of polyurethane foam 110 is housed inside the central tubular wall 196, being retained axially at its lower end by the inner rim 195 and at its upper end by the recess 100. The foam block is traversed by an axial passage 120.

A l'application, l'utilisatrice agite l'ensemble 100, de manière à amener la poudre P au contact de l'élément d'application 104, disposé à distance de la surface libre de la poudre. Le produit se dépose à la fois sur l'applicateur, et sur la paroi inférieure du bloc de mousse 110. En extrayant l'applicateur 189 du réservoir 188, l'élément d'application est amené à traverser le bloc de mousse 110, via le passage 120, selon un trajet sensiblement selon l'axe X, imposé par la configuration de l'ensemble. Ce faisant, la poudre présente sur l'élément d'application 110 est pressée entre la surface de l'applicateur et le bloc de mousse, améliorant ainsi la tenue de la poudre sur l'applicateur. En outre, lors de l'extraction de l'élément d'application 104, via le passage 120 du bloc de mousse 110, la paroi inférieure du bloc de mousse est entraînée par l'élément d'application 104, et remonte en partie vers l'intérieur du bloc de mousse, provoquant ainsi le transfert sur l'applicateur de la poudre présente sur ladite face inférieure.On application, the user shakes the assembly 100, so as to bring the powder P into contact with the applicator element 104, disposed at a distance from the free surface of the powder. The product is deposited on both the applicator and on the bottom wall of the foam block 110. By removing the applicator 189 from the reservoir 188, the applicator element is passed through the foam block 110 via the passage 120, along a path substantially along the axis X, imposed by the configuration of the assembly. In doing so, the powder on the applicator element 110 is pressed between the surface of the applicator and the foam block, thereby improving the resistance of the powder to the applicator. In addition, during the extraction of the applicator element 104, via the passage 120 of the foam block 110, the lower wall of the foam block is driven by the applicator element 104, and partly back to the inside of the foam block, thus causing the transfer on the applicator of the powder present on said lower face.

A la sortie de l'élément d'application 104, la poudre est solidement ancrée sur l'applicateur. Elle ne vole pas. Lors de l'application sur la peau, la pression exercée par l'applicateur sur la peau, provoque la libération du liquide enfermé dans les micro-capsules de cire, lequel liquide procure une agréable sensation de frais et de douceur, et contribue à favoriser l'étalement et la bonne tenue de la poudre sur la peau.At the exit of the application element 104, the powder is firmly anchored to the applicator. She does not fly. When applied to the skin, the pressure exerted by the applicator on the skin, causes the release of the liquid enclosed in the microcapsules of wax, which liquid provides a pleasant feeling of coolness and softness, and helps promote the spreading and the good behavior of the powder on the skin.

Dans la description détaillée qui précède, il a été fait référence à des modes de réalisation préférés de l'invention. Il est évident que des variantes peuvent y être apportées sans s'écarter de l'esprit de l'invention telle que revendiquée ci-après.In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations may be made without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

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  1. Assembly (1, 100) for the packaging and application of a composition (P), especially a cosmetic composition, placed inside a container (2, 192), the said assembly comprising the said composition, the said container and an applicator (5, 189) formed from a gripping element (21, 102) and from an application element (5, 104) with at least part of which the composition is intended to come into contact, the said applicator being configured in such a way that, during a movement, along a substantially predetermined path, of the applicator (5, 189) with respect to the said container, at least part of the application element with which the composition has been brought into contact passes through a compacting member (3, 110) of the assembly and comes into engagement with at least one portion of the latter, the pressure being exerted between the application element (5, 104) and the said portion(s) of the compacting member (3, 110), during the said engagement, promoting anchoring of the composition on the said application element (5, 104), characterized in that the composition is at least partly formed from particles containing at least one fluid.
  2. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the said composition furthermore contains a pulverulent phase as a mixture with the said particles containing at least one fluid.
  3. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the said compacting member (3, 110) is fixedly mounted near an opening (99, 121) in the container (2, 192).
  4. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the said movement is a rotational movement about a pin (6) or a translational movement substantially along an axis (X).
  5. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the said application element (5, 104) is, over at least part of its surface, covered with a flocking coating.
  6. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that all or part of the said application element (5, 104) is made especially of an open-cell or semi-open-cell foam, of a thermoplastic or cured elastomer, especially a polyester, polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride elastomer, of a frit, especially a metal or ceramic frit, or of a felt.
  7. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is configured so that a volume of air is formed between a free surface of the composition (P) and the compacting member (3, 110).
  8. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 7, characterized in that, in a position in which the applicator (5, 189) is mounted on the container, the application element (5, 104) is placed between the said free surface of the composition (P) and the compacting member (3, 110), the bringing of the application element (5, 104) into contact with the composition taking place especially by shaking the assembly.
  9. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the application element (5) is of circular cross section and is mounted so as to rotate inside a casing (3) surmounting the container (2), the said casing (3) constituting the said compacting member, and having at least two openings (32, 33), a first opening (32) placed opposite the container (2) and through which, in a first angular position, a segment (53) of the application element (5) emerges so as to be brought into contact with the composition, the said segment (53) of the application element (5) being capable of passing from the said first position to a second position in which it emerges through a second opening (33) emerging on the outside of the container so as to allow application of all or part of the composition with which it has been brought into contact in the first position, the said first and second openings (32, 33) being separated by at least one portion (32a, 31) of the casing (3), with which portion, by passing from the first to the second position, the said segment (53) is brought into engagement in order to cause the composition to be applied to be anchored to all or part of the surface of the said segment (53).
  10. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 9, characterized in that passage from the first position to the second position takes place by a rotation of the application element (5) about a pin (6) perpendicular to its cross section.
  11. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the compacting member consists of an element (110) formed from at least one foam material and placed near an opening (121) in the container (192), the said element being penetrated by at least one slot or passage (120) through which the said application element (104) can pass.
  12. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 11, characterized in that the said application element (104) is attached to a first end of a wand (103), a second end of the wand, on the opposite side from the first end, being attached to an element (102) capable, on the one hand, of forming a member for gripping the said application element (104) and, on the other hand, when the said applicator (189) is mounted on the container, of sealing the said opening (121).
  13. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 11 or 12, characterized in that, in the absence of the applicator (189), the edge (or edges) defining the said slot or passage (120) are substantially contiguous.
  14. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, in the position in which the applicator (189) is mounted on the container, the said application element (104) lies between the compacting member (110) and a bottom (193) of the container, preferably between the compacting member (110) and the free surface of the composition, one portion of the said wand (103) being placed in the said passage or slot (120), and the said wand (103) being configured so that the said wand portion does not substantially compress the said foam element (110).
  15. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the foam is a foam formed at least partly from closed-, open- or semi-open cells, especially a foam of an elastomer, in particular a polyurethane or polyether elastomer.
  16. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of Claim 2 and any preceding claim which depends on it, characterized in that the pulverulent phase comprises pigments and/or nacres and/or fillers and/or flakes and/or mixtures thereof.
  17. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 16, characterized in that the pigments are chosen from titanium, zirconium or cerium dioxides, zinc, iron or chromium oxides, nanotitanium particles, nanozinc particles, ferric blue, carbon black, lacquers such as calcium, barium, aluminium or zirconium salts, acid dyes such as halo-acid, azo or anthraquinone dyes, pigments coated with silicone compounds, such as polydimethylsiloxanes, and/or with polymers, especially polyethylenes.
  18. Assembly (1, 100) according to Claim 16 or 17, characterized in that the fillers are chosen from talc, mica, silica, kaolin, nylon powder, poly-β-alanine and polyethylene powders, Teflon, lauryl-lysine, starch, boron nitride, bismuth oxychloride, tetrafluoroethylene polymer powders, polymethyl methacrylate powders, polyurethane powders, polystyrene powders, polyester powders, synthetic hollow microspheres, microsponges and microbeads of silicone resin, zinc and titanium oxides, zirconium or cerium oxides, precipitated calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate and hydrocarbonate, hydroxyapatite, hollow silica microspheres, glass or ceramic microcapsules and metal soaps derived from carboxylic organic acids having from 8 to 22 carbon atoms, preferably from 12 to 18 carbon atoms.
  19. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fluid contained in the said particles is especially in the form of water, polypropylene glycol, oils, especially essential oils, gel, water-in-oil emulsion or oil-in-water emulsion.
  20. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fluid is contained in porous waxes, in vesicles or microcapsules, the walls of which are especially made of epoxy, polyethylene, gelatin or polyester, or in microsponges or microspheres.
  21. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the powder contains at least one active agent, especially antioxidants or free-radical scavengers, hydrating agents or humectants, UV screening agents, keratolytics, tanning accelerators, depigmenting agents, natural dyes, self-tanning agents, lipid regulators, anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle agents, antiinflammatories and cicatrisants, bactericides and fungicides, insecticides or skin conditioners.
  22. Assembly (1, 100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the phase formed from the particles containing the fluid represents from 1 to 50%, preferably from 2 to 30% and even more preferably from 5 to 20% by weight of the composition.
  23. Use, for the packaging and application of a composition (P) formed at least partly from particles containing at least one fluid, of an assembly (1, 100) comprising a container which contains the composition and an applicator (5, 189) formed from a gripping element (21, 102) and an application element (5, 104) with at least part of which the said composition is intended to come into contact, the said applicator being configured in such a way that, during a movement, along a substantially predetermined path, of the applicator (5, 189) with respect to the said container, at least part of the application element with which the composition has been brought into contact passes through a compacting member (3, 110) and comes into engagement with at least one portion of the latter, the pressure being exerted between the application element (5, 104) and the said portion(s) of the compacting member (3, 110) during the said engagement, promoting anchoring of the composition on the said application element (5, 104).
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