Packaging and applicator device for a cosmetic composition

1. A packaging and applicator device including an applicator portion, the applicator portion comprising:

a first receptacle configured to contain a composition to be applied;

an applicator element mounted at one end of a stem that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, the stem including at least one internal channel that is configured to communicate with the first receptacle so as to feed the applicator element with composition from the first receptacle;

a sheath that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, and that surrounds at least part of the stem and forms a gap between the sheath and the stem, the internal channel of the stem opening into the gap via at least one opening; and

at least one air inlet opening into the gap, above the opening, wherein the air inlet comprises at least one opening formed in the sheath.

2. A device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second receptacle that is configured to have the applicator portion mounted thereon.

3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the applicator portion includes a fastener system configured to fasten the applicator portion onto the second receptacle.

4. A device according to claim 3 , wherein the fastener system comprises a coupling part that is distinct from the first receptacle.

5. A device according to claim 3 , wherein the sheath is made monolithically with a coupling part of the fastener system.

6. A device according to claim 3 , wherein the stem is made monolithically with a coupling part of the fastener system.

7. A device according to claim 2 , wherein a length of the applicator element is such that the applicator element substantially reaches a bottom of the second receptacle.

8. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the second receptacle comprises a wall that substantially matches a shape of the applicator portion to be engaged therein.

9. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the second receptacle is transparent.

10. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the second receptacle comprises glass.

11. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle comprises a non-transparent wall.

12. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle includes a flexible wall.

13. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle comprises a co-extrusion.

14. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle is provided with a pump.

15. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the first receptacle and the pump comprise a single unit that is movable relative to the applicator element.

16. A packaging and applicator device including an applicator portion, the applicator portion comprising:

a first receptacle configured to contain a composition to be applied;

an applicator element mounted at one end of a stem that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, the stem including at least one internal channel that is configured to communicate with the first receptacle so as to feed the applicator element with composition from the first receptacle;

a sheath that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, and that surrounds at least part of the stem and forms a gap between the sheath and the stem, the internal channel of the stem opening into the gap via at least one opening;

at least one air inlet opening into the gap, above the opening; and

a second receptacle that is configured to have the applicator portion mounted thereon;

wherein, before being used for a first time, the first and second receptacles contain a same composition.

17. A device according to claim 1 , wherein a total airflow section of the at least one opening is at least about 1 mm 2 .

18. A device according to claim 1 , wherein fluid communication between the applicator element and the first receptacle is permanent.