Apparatus for providing personalized cosmetics
Methods and apparatus are provided for customizing the cosmetics used by a consumer. A consumer provides selection data and a cosmetic product formula is generated therefrom, base ingredients are then dispensed in accordance with the formula and a customized cosmetic product is delivered onto an intermediate surface for subsequent application. Further, a cartridge providing fluids to a customized cosmetic device is disclosed comprising one or more fluids, the fluids are stored in the cartridge, and one or more openings are provided for dispensing the fluids to a customized cosmetic product.
1. An apparatus for producing a customized cosmetic product comprising:
a section device for providing selection data;
one or more reservoirs for storing a plurality of fluids;
fluid metering device for producing a cosmetic product matching the selection data using the selection data and the fluids; and
a dispenser for depositing the cosmetic product on an intermediate surface for subsequent application,
with the proviso that the intermediate surface does not comprise a container.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a display device for confirming the cosmetic product prior to dispensing.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate surface is at least one of:
a swab;
a finger;
a tissue;
a sponge;
a comb;
a brush; and
a plate.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate surface is part of the dispensing device and the cosmetic product is transferrable from the intermediate surface to an applicator.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the dispensing device dispenses the cosmetic product in at least one of the forms of:
a spray;
a dollop; and
a coating.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:
a communications port capable of receiving standard selection data for use by the fluid metering device in producing the cosmetic product.
7. A cartridge for use with a cosmetic device to supply the device with ingredients comprising:
one or more fluids, each fluid having a color and a composition;
a housing for storing the fluids; and
one or more openings for dispensing the fluids to produce a customized cosmetic product on an intermediate surface for subsequent application,
with the proviso that the intermediate surface does not comprise a container.
8. The cartridge of claim 7 , wherein the cartridge is disposable.
9. The cartridge of claim 7 , wherein the cartridge is reusable by refilling the cartridge with one or more of the fluids.