Method of applying makeup to a surface and a kit for implementing such a method

Abstract

A method of applying makeup to a surface, such as the skin, the nails, hair, or the lips, is disclosed. The method includes manually depositing, using a non-magnetic cosmetic applicator, at least a first cosmetic composition in the fluid state on the surface, the first composition containing magnetic particles that are movable under the effect of a magnetic field; and manually exposing at least part of the first composition to a magnetic device producing a magnetic field, the magnetic device located above the first composition so as to orientate and/or displace at least a fraction of the magnetic particles so as to form at least one pattern according to magnetic field lines of the magnetic field without making contact with the first composition.

Claims

1. A method of applying makeup to a surface selected from the group consisting of the skin, the nails, hair, or the lips, said method comprising: manually depositing, using a non-magnetic cosmetic applicator, at least a first cosmetic composition in the fluid state on the surface, said first composition containing magnetic particles that are movable under the effect of a magnetic field; and manually exposing at least part of the first composition to a magnetic device producing a magnetic field, the magnetic device located above the first composition so as to orientate and/or displace at least a fraction of the magnetic particles so as to form at least one pattern according to magnetic field lines of the magnetic field without making contact with the first composition, wherein the magnetic particles within the pattern are oriented and/or displaced differently than the magnetic particles outside the pattern.

2. A method according to claim 1, wherein said method comprises: depositing at least said first and a second cosmetic composition in the fluid state on the surface, the first composition covering or being covered at least in part by the second.

3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the second composition is applied to the first.

4. A method according to claim 2, wherein the first composition is applied to the second.

5. A method according to claim 2, wherein the second composition is colorless or colored.

6. A method according to claim 2, wherein the second composition is transparent.

7. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprises at least one volatile solvent.

8. A method according to claim 7, in which the composition comprises at least one film-forming polymer.

9. A method according to claim 7, in which the magnetic particles comprise metallic iron.

10. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprises at least one coloring agent having optical properties that are sensitive to an external stimulus.

11. A method according to claim 10, in which the coloring agent having optical properties that are sensitive to an external stimulus comprises at least one agent selected from the group comprising thermochromic agent, photochromic agent, tribochromic or piezochromic agent, and solvatochromic agent.

12. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprises at least one diffractive pigment.

13. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition comprises at least one absorbent coloring agent producing a color by absorbing at least a fraction of the visible spectrum.

14. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition is a nail varnish.

15. A method according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic field is exerted by a permanent magnet or by an electromagnet.

16. A method according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic field is exerted successively on different regions of the surface that are coated with the first composition.

17. A method according to claim 1, wherein at least one region of the surface that is coated with the first composition is not exposed to the magnetic field.

18. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition is applied by means of a cosmetics applicator comprising a brush, a flocked endpiece, or a foam.

19. A method according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic particles comprise a pigment, fibers or chains of particles.

20. A method according to claim 1, wherein the first composition contains magnetic particles and non-magnetic particles.

21. A method according to claim 1, wherein, after a given drying time, the first composition takes on a state that prevents the magnetic particles from changing their orientation under the effect of a magnetic field.

22. A method according to claim 1, in which the deposited first composition is allowed to dry after application of the magnetic field.

23. A method according to claim 1, in which the first composition is deposited on the lips or on the nails.

24. A method according to claim 9, in which the magnetic particles comprise soft iron.

Description

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Examples

(1) The invention will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of non-limiting implementations thereof, and on examining the accompanying drawings, in which:

(2) FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a kit of the invention;

(3) FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic and fragmentary axial section view showing the magnetic device of FIG. 1;

(4) FIGS. 3 and 4 are diagrams showing the kit being used;

(5) FIG. 5 shows an example of a pattern that can be obtained by means of the invention;

(6) FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a receptacle containing a second composition that is suitable for being applied to the surface;

(7) FIG. 7 is a diagram showing, in isolation, another example of a magnetic device that can be used;

(8) FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the FIG. 7 magnetic device provided with a positioning member for positioning the magnet facing the made-up surface;

(9) FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams of other examples of kits of the invention;

(10) FIG. 11 shows the FIG. 10 kit being used;

(11) FIG. 12 is a diagram showing, in elevation and in isolation, an example of an applicator secured to a magnetic device;

(12) FIG. 13 is an axial and diagrammatic section of another example of a kit of the invention;

(13) FIG. 14 is a diagram showing another example of a kit of the invention;

(14) FIG. 15 shows another example of a packaging device for the first composition;

(15) FIG. 16 shows a perforated mask that is suitable for being used during implementation of the method of the invention;

(16) FIG. 17 shows a magnetic sheet that is suitable for being used during implementation of the method of the invention;

(17) FIG. 18 diagrammatically shows an example of a kit for carrying out the method;

(18) FIG. 19 shows the first composition being applied to the lips; and

(19) FIG. 20 shows exposure of the first composition to a magnetic field.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(20) In the figures, magnetic particles are shown in the form of dots in order to make the drawings easy to understand, but in reality the individual particles need not be visible to the naked eye.

(21) FIG. 1 shows a kit 1 comprising a first cosmetic composition C.sub.1 containing magnetic particles P having orientation and/or position that affects the appearance of the composition after it has been deposited on a surface such as the skin, the lips, the nails, hair, or even false nails.

(22) In the embodiment shown, the composition C.sub.1 is a nail varnish contained in a receptacle 2 that is closed by a cap 3. The cap supports a non-magnetic cosmetics applicator 4 including an applicator member 5 constituted by a brush enabling the varnish to be applied to the nails.

(23) The kit 1 further comprises a magnetic device 10 that makes it possible to generate a magnetic field that is useful for changing the appearance of the first composition C.sub.1 without making contact therewith.

(24) In the embodiment under consideration, the magnetic device 10 comprises a permanent magnet 12 supported by a support member 13 of longitudinal axis X, the polar axis of the magnet 12 being substantially perpendicular to the axis X.

(25) In the embodiment under consideration, the magnetic device 10 is arranged to generate a rotating magnetic field, and includes a motor (not shown), housed in a casing 15, so as to rotate the support member 13 about it axis X.

(26) A switch 16 is present on the casing 15 so as to enable the user to switch on the motor, thereby rotating the support member 13 together with the magnet 12.

(27) In a variant not shown, the rotating magnetic field is generated by a plurality of solenoids that are powered sequentially so as to generate a rotating field.

(28) In order to use the kit 1, the user can begin, as shown in FIG. 3, by applying the first composition C.sub.1 by means of an applicator 4 to the surface S to be made up, specifically a fingernail.

(29) In the subsequent step shown in FIG. 4, the user brings the magnetic device 10 over a central region R of the surface S and actuates the switch 16 so as to make the magnet 12 turn.

(30) The magnetic particles contained in the first composition C.sub.1 tend to come into alignment with the field lines of the magnet 12 and change orientation, thereby leading to a change in the appearance of the composition C.sub.1.

(31) The user can choose the length of time the magnetic field is to be applied as a function of the desired result.

(32) By way of example, the pattern obtained can give the impression of a sphere in relief, as shown in FIG. 5.

(33) If necessary, the user can apply a second composition C.sub.2, e.g. a transparent varnish, contained in a receptacle shown in FIG. 6, once the first composition C.sub.1 has dried.

(34) Applying the second composition C.sub.2 makes it possible to create an effect of additional depth, for example.

(35) In the nail varnish embodiment in FIGS. 1 to 5, the first composition C.sub.1 may have the following formulations, with quantities being expressed in percentages by weight in all of the examples below.

Example A-1

(36) TABLE-US-00001 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Magnetic pigments* 0.5 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 *Nacres containing at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, referenced COLORONA PATINA GOLD (117288), and sold by MERCK.

Example A-2 Nail Varnish Incorporating a Photochromic Agent

(37) TABLE-US-00002 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Magnetic pigment* 0.5 Photochromic coloring agent** 3 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 *STAPA WM IRON VP 041040 by ECKART **Reversacol from James ROBINSON

(38) Once the composition has dried, the pattern generated by magnetic induction is frozen. Its color depends on the photochromic coloring agent. Depending on the magnetic excitation, the pigment presents a dull or lively color, thus optionally enhancing the decorative effect obtained by the magnetic pigment.

Example A-3 Nail Varnish Incorporating a Diffractive Pigment

(39) TABLE-US-00003 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Magnetic pigment* 0.5 Diffractive pigment** 3 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 *Nacres containing at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, referenced COLORONA PATINA GOLD (117288), and sold by MERCK. **SPECTRAFLAIR pigment from FLEX PRODUCTS.

Example A-4 Nail Varnish Incorporating an Absorbent Coloring Agent

(40) TABLE-US-00004 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Magnetic pigment* 0.5 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 *Prussian blue CI 74160 - Such a pigment produces a color by an absorption phenomenon.

(41) The appearance of such nail varnishes A-1 to A-4 can be changed by applying a magnetic field before the varnish has had time to dry.

(42) By way of example, when a second composition C.sub.2 is applied to the first, said second composition has the following formulation, for example, and may be applied to the first, after the first has dried.

Example B

(43) TABLE-US-00005 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100

(44) Such a composition makes it possible to create an effect of additional depth.

(45) In a variant embodiment of the invention, the second composition C.sub.2 may be applied before the first composition C.sub.1, so as to create a colored background/base, for example.

(46) The first composition C.sub.1 can thus be less covering.

(47) The following examples are examples of a second composition for creating a colored background/base, the first composition having the formulation of above-mentioned example A-1, for example.

Examples C-1 and C-2

(48) TABLE-US-00006 C-1 C-2 Nitrocellulose 11 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 4 5 Alkyde resin 6 10 Isopropanol 4 4 DC RED7 CI 15850 pigment 2 2 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 Qsp 100

(49) The composition in example A-1 contains only one type of magnetic pigment.

(50) The following example shows the possibility of having, within the composition, magnetic pigments and another coloring substance, e.g. pigments having a variable optical effect, in this event goniochromatic pigments.

Example D

(51) TABLE-US-00007 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 COLORONA BLACKSTAR GOLD, MERCK 2.5 (magnetic pigments) SICOPEARL FANTASTICO ROSE, BASF 2.5 (goniochromatic pigments) Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100

(52) In this example, the magnetic pigment is gold in color, said color being present on the color path of the goniochromatic pigment.

(53) Without magnetic excitation, the mixture presents a goniochromatic effect without any visible pattern, the color of the magnetic pigment not masking the goniochromatic effect. It is possible to see a surface having a base color varying from gold to pink.

(54) In contrast, after applying a magnetic field, the magnetic pigments coming into alignment with the field lines create a pattern that becomes superimposed on the color changes that result from the goniochromatic pigment. A gold-colored pattern obtained by means of the particles of oriented magnetic pigment can thus appear on a pink base for some orientation conditions concerning the observer and/or the made-up surface.

(55) A second composition having, for example, the same formulation as that of Example B, may be applied to the first, after the first has dried.

Example E Nail Varnish Incorporating a Thermochromic Agent

(56) TABLE-US-00008 Nitrocellulose 11 N-ethyl o,p-toluenesulfonamide 5 Alkyde resin 10 Isopropanol 4 Magnetic pigment* 0.5 Thermochromic coloring agent** 3 Butyl acetate/ethyl acetate 50/50 Qsp 100 *Colorona Blackstar Red from Merck **Thermostar from CHROMAZONE

(57) Once the composition has dried, the pattern generated by magnetic induction is frozen. Its color depends on the thermochromic coloring agent. Depending on the magnetic excitation, the thermochromic pigment presents a dull or lively color as a function of the temperature, thus optionally enhancing the decorative effect obtained by the magnetic pigment.

(58) Naturally, whatever the nature of said composition, the magnetic field applied thereto need not rotate. By way of example, FIG. 7 shows a magnetic device which, at its end, includes a permanent magnet 12 in the form of a bar.

(59) When the magnetic field does not rotate, the user can, for example, move the magnet into the vicinity of the first composition as a function of the desired result.

(60) Whatever its nature, the magnetic device may include a member enabling it to be positioned relative to the surface S.

(61) By way of example, the positioning member serves to prevent the magnetic device from touching the composition while the magnetic field is being exerted.

(62) The positioning member can also serve to center the pattern that is produced relative to the surface S, e.g. the nail.

(63) Depending on the nature of the surface, the positioning member could take various forms, e.g. that of an extension 17 offering an abutment surface for engaging the end of the finger, as shown in FIG. 8.

(64) FIG. 9 shows another embodiment of a kit 1 of the invention, including a first composition C.sub.1 constituted in this embodiment by a liquid lipstick or a lip gloss.

(65) In this embodiment, the applicator 4 comprises a flocked endpiece 20 supported by the cap 3 of the receptacle 2.

(66) By way of example, the magnetic device 10 is in the form of a flexible structure, e.g. made of plastics material filled with magnetized particles, creating alternate N and S poles, thereby making it possible to form repeated patterns, e.g. stripes, on the surface coated with the first composition.

(67) By way of example, for lipstick, the composition C.sub.1 presents the following formulation.

Example F-1

(68) TABLE-US-00009 Octyl-2 dodecanol 10 Ditertiobutyl 4-hydroxytoluene 0.07 Polybutene (monoolefins/isoparaffins 95/5) 50 (PM: 2060) A mixture of isopropyl, isobutyl, and n-butyl 0.4 p-hydroxybenzoates (40/30/30) Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 11.33 Tridecyle trimellitate 13 2-decyl tetradecanoic acid triglyceride 15 (GUERBET C24) Magnetic pigments* 0.2 *Nacres containing at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, sold under the reference CLOISONNE NU ANTIQUE GREEN 828 CB by ENGELHARD.

(69) By way of example, a second composition may be applied to the composition above and has the following formulation.

(70) Second Composition

(71) TABLE-US-00010 Degussa Aerosil R972 5 Hydrogenated polyisobutylene (Parleam oil) 2.1 Octyldodecanol 0.9 Phenylated silicone oil (Dow Corning 556C) 2.1 Polyvinyl pyrrolidone and Eicosene copolymer 1.2 (ISP Anatron V220) Isododecane Qsp 100

(72) The second composition may be applied to the first and makes it possible to create an effect of depth.

Example F-2 Lipstick Incorporating a Solvatochromic Agent

(73) TABLE-US-00011 Octyl-2 dodecanol 10 Ditertiobutyl 4-hydroxytoluene 0.07 Polybutene (monoolefins/isoparaffins 95/5) 50 (PM: 2060) A mixture of isopropyl, isobutyl, and n-butyl 0.4 p-hydroxybenzoates (40/30/30) Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 11.33 Tridecyle trimellitate 13 2-decyl tetradecanoic acid triglyceride 14.8 (GUERBET C24) Magnetic pigment* 0.2 Solvatochromic coloring agent** 0.2 *Colorona blackstar gold from Merck **DCRED27

(74) Once the composition has been applied, the pattern is generated by magnetic induction. Its color depends on the solvatochromic coloring agent. Depending on the magnetic excitation, the compound presents a color that is pink or not as a function of the hydration, thus optionally enhancing the decorative effect obtained by the magnetic pigment.

Example F-3 Lipstick Incorporating a Diffractive Pigment

(75) TABLE-US-00012 Octyl-2 dodecanol 10 Ditertiobutyl 4-hydroxytoluene 0.07 Polybutene (monoolefins/isoparaffins 95/5) 50 (PM: 2060) A mixture of isopropyl, isobutyl, and n-butyl 0.4 p-hydroxybenzoates (40/30/30) Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 11.33 Tridecyle trimellitate 13 2-decyl tetradecanoic acid triglyceride 15 (GUERBET C24) Magnetic pigment* 0.2 Diffractive pigment** 3 *Nacres containing at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, sold under the reference CLOISONNE NU ANTIQUE GREEN 828 CB by ENGELHARD. **SPECTRAFLAIR pigment from FLEX PRODUCTS.

Example F-4 Lipstick Incorporating an Absorbent Coloring Agent

(76) TABLE-US-00013 Octyl-2 dodecanol 10 Ditertiobutyl 4-hydroxytoluene 0.07 Polybutene (monoolefins/isoparaffins 95/5) 50 (PM: 2060) A mixture of isopropyl, isobutyl, and n-butyl 0.4 p-hydroxybenzoates (40/30/30) Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 11.33 Tridecyle trimellitate 13 2-decyl tetradecanoic acid triglyceride 15 (GUERBET C24) Magnetic pigment* 0.2 *Prussian blue CI 74160 - Such a pigment produces a color by an absorption phenomenon.

Example F-5 Lipstick Incorporating an Absorbent Coloring Agent

(77) TABLE-US-00014 Octyl-2 dodecanol 10 Ditertiobutyl 4-hydroxytoluene 0.07 Polybutene (monoolefins/isoparaffins 95/5) 50 (PM: 2060) A mixture of isopropyl, isobutyl, and n-butyl 0.4 p-hydroxybenzoates (40/30/30) Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate 11.33 Tridecyle trimellitate 12 2-decyl tetradecanoic acid triglyceride 14 (GUERBET C24) Magnetic pigment* 0.2 Pigment CD RED7 CI 15850 2 *Prussian blue CI 74160.

(78) Another kit 1 of the invention is shown in FIG. 10. In this embodiment, the kit 1 includes a compact 30 constituted by a base body 31 and a lid 32 hinged thereon.

(79) The base body 31 includes a compartment 33 housing the composition C.sub.1, which, in the embodiment shown, is constituted by a foundation in the form of a paste.

(80) The base body 31 includes a housing 34 arranged to receive at least one magnet 12.

(81) By way of example, the magnet 12 may present an adhesive face 25 or any other mounting means enabling the user to fix it to the end of a finger so as to bring it into the vicinity of the made-up zone, e.g. a region of the face as shown in FIG. 11.

(82) After applying the first composition C.sub.1 to the skin, the user can modify the clarity of said composition by exposing it to the magnetic field generated by the magnet 12.

(83) By way of example, for a foundation, said foundation can have the following formulation.

Example G-1

(84) TABLE-US-00015 Magnesium sulfate 1.5 Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0.5 Distearyldimethylammonium modified hectorite 1 Cyclopenta dimethylsiloxane 16 Glycerol 5 A mixture of oxyethylenated 9 polymethylketyldimethyl methylsiloxane, polyglycerol isostearate (4 moles), hexyl laurate Water 31.6 A mixture of ethylene glycol acetyl stearate, 0.3 glyceryl tristearate Brown iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 1.58 glutamate(97/3) Anatase titanium oxide coated with stearoyl 18.17 glutamate(97/3) Yellow iron oxide coated with aluminum 4.56 stearoyl glutamate (93/3) Black iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 0.69 glutamate (97/3) Polydimethylsiloxane (viscosity: 5 cSt) 6 Magnetic pigments* 0.5 1,2-pentanediol 3 *Nacres with at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, sold by Merck under the reference TIMICA NU ANTIQUE BRONZE 240 AB.

(85) By way of example, for a composition for making up the skin, said composition can have the following formulations.

Example G-2 Foundation Incorporating a Photochromic Agent

(86) TABLE-US-00016 Magnesium sulfate 1.5 Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0.5 Distearyldimethylammonium modified hectorite 1 Cyclopenta dimethylsiloxane 15 Glycerol 5 A mixture of oxyethylenated 9 polymethylketyldimethyl methylsiloxane, polyglycerol isostearate (4 moles), hexyl laurate Water 30.6 A mixture of ethylene glycol acetyl stearate, 0.3 glyceryl tristearate Brown iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 1.58 glutamate(97/3) Anatase titanium oxide coated with stearoyl 17.17 glutamate(97/3) Yellow iron oxide coated with aluminum 4.56 stearoyl glutamate (93/3) Black iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 0.69 glutamate (97/3) Polydimethylsiloxane (viscosity: 5 cSt) 6 Magnetic pigments* 0.5 Xchromic coloring agent** 3 1,2-pentanediol 3 *Nacres with at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, sold by Merck under the reference TIMICA NU ANTIQUE BRONZE 240 AB. **Photogenica from CATALYST & CHEMICALS

Example G-3 Foundation Incorporating a Diffractive Pigment

(87) TABLE-US-00017 Magnesium sulfate 1.5 Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0.5 Distearyldimethylammonium modified hectorite 1 Cyclopenta dimethylsiloxane 15 Glycerol 5 A mixture of oxyethylenated 9 polymethylketyldimethyl methylsiloxane, polyglycerol isostearate (4 moles), hexyl laurate Water 30.6 A mixture of ethylene glycol acetyl stearate, 0.3 glyceryl tristearate Brown iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 1.58 glutamate(97/3) Anatase titanium oxide coated with stearoyl 17.17 glutamate(97/3) Yellow iron oxide coated with aluminum 4.56 stearoyl glutamate (93/3) Black iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 0.69 glutamate (97/3) Polydimethylsiloxane (viscosity: 5 cSt) 6 Magnetic pigments* 0.5 Diffractive pigment** 3.6 1,2-pentanediol 3 *Nacres with at least 14% of Fe.sub.3O.sub.4, sold by Merck under the reference TIMICA NU ANTIQUE BRONZE 240 AB. **SPECTRAFLAIR pigment from FLEX PRODUCTS.

Example G-4 Foundation Incorporating an Absorbent Coloring Agent

(88) TABLE-US-00018 Magnesium sulfate 1.5 Sodium carboxymethylcellulose 0.5 Distearyldimethylammonium modified hectorite 1 Cyclopenta dimethylsiloxane 16 Glycerol 5 A mixture of oxyethylenated 9 polymethylketyldimethyl methylsiloxane, polyglycerol isostearate (4 moles), hexyl laurate Water 31.6 A mixture of ethylene glycol acetyl stearate, 0.3 glyceryl tristearate Brown iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 1.58 glutamate(97/3) Anatase titanium oxide coated with stearoyl 18.17 glutamate(97/3) Yellow iron oxide coated with aluminum 4.56 stearoyl glutamate (93/3) Black iron oxide coated with aluminum stearoyl 0.69 glutamate (97/3) Polydimethylsiloxane (viscosity: 5 cSt) 6 Magnetic pigment* 0.5 1,2-pentanediol 3 *Prussian blue CI 74160. Iron and titanium oxides are coloring agents that produce a color by an absorption phenomenon.

(89) Whatever the type of applicator, the magnet 12 may, where appropriate, be incorporated in the applicator.

(90) In the embodiment in FIG. 12, the closure cap 3 is surmounted by the magnet 12 on the side remote from the applicator member 5.

(91) In the embodiment in FIG. 13, the magnet 12 is supported by a support member 13 surmounted by a cap 51, and can, when not in use, be housed in a compartment 50 of the cap 3 for closing the receptacle 2 containing the first composition C.sub.1. The cap 51 serves as a handle for the magnet 12, and also serves to close the compartment 50.

(92) It is not beyond the ambit of the present invention for the magnetic field to be generated by an electromagnet instead of by a permanent magnet.

(93) FIG. 14 shows a kit 1 comprising a receptacle 2 constituted by a pot containing the first composition C.sub.1, and a magnetic device 10 comprising an electromagnet 40 at one end of a casing 44 housing the power supply.

(94) A switch 45 enables the electromagnet 40 to be switched on selectively by the user.

(95) Various devices other than those described above for packaging and/or dispensing or applying the composition C.sub.1 and C.sub.2, if any, can be used.

(96) By way of example, at least one of the composition(s) C.sub.1 and C.sub.2, if any, can be deposited on the surface S without using an applicator, but in the form of a spray, e.g. by using a pump 60 as shown in FIG. 15. The spray can also be generated by means of an airbrush or by a pressurized receptacle, for example.

(97) The devices for packaging and/or dispensing or applying the first and second compositions can differ from each other.

(98) A perforated mask 70, as shown in FIG. 16 in which its perforation pattern 71 is in the shape of a star, can be interposed between the spray and the surface to be made up.

(99) An optionally-perforated sheet 75 that is permeable to the magnetic field can be interposed between the magnet 12 or the electromagnet 40 and the surface S, so as to change the shape of the field lines and create novel effects.

(100) The kit 1 shown in FIG. 18 comprises a receptacle 2 containing a fluid composition C for application to the lips, and an applicator 3 comprising an application member 4 mounted at one end of a rod 5 having its other end connected to a grip member 6 that also constitutes a closure for the receptacle 2.

(101) The receptacle 2 is provided with a wiper member 7 for the rod 5 and the application member 4, in conventional manner.

(102) The kit 1 also comprises a magnetic device 10 which is constituted by a permanent magnet, for example, but which in a variation (not shown) may comprise at least one electromagnet, or a magnet that is attached to a mechanical or electromechanical system causing it to move in a predetermined manner to create a pattern with the desired shape on the deposit of the composition to be produced.

(103) The kit 1 is used by firstly applying the composition C using the applicator 3, as shown in FIG. 19, for example in the form of one or more thin layers then, as shown in FIG. 20, by exposing the composition that has been deposited to a magnetic field before it dries, to enable the desired pattern to be formed.

(104) By way of example, for a lip-gloss, said lip-gloss can have the following formulation.

(105) The proportions indicated are given by weight unless otherwise specified.

Example H Lip-Gloss

(106) TABLE-US-00019 Film-forming polymer** 65.24 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate 9.52 Octyldodecanol 6 Isododecane 14.1 Magnetic pigment* 4.76 Fragrance 0.38 *STAPA VM VP 041040 soft iron based pigment from ECKART. **poly(isobornyl acrylate/isobornyl methacrylate/isobutyl acrylate) block polymer, obtained as follows: 100 g of isododecane were introduced into a 1 litre reactor then the temperature was increased to heat it from ambient temperature (25 C.) to 90 C. in 1 hour.

(107) Next, at 90 C. over one hour, 105 g of isobornyl acrylate, 105 g of isobornyl methacrylate, 110 g of isododecane and 1.8 g of 2,5-bis(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane (Trigonox 141 d'Akzo Nobel) were added.

(108) The mixture was kept at 1 h 30 at 90 C.

(109) Next, 90 g of isobutyl acrylate, 90 g of isododecane and 1.2 g of 2,5-bis(2-ethylhexanoylperoxy)-2,5-dimethylhexane were introduced into the previous mixture, still at 90 C. and over 30 minutes.

(110) The mixture was kept at 90 C. for 3 hours then cooled.

(111) A solution was obtained with 50% of the active polymer substance in isododecane.

(112) A polymer was obtained comprising a first sequence or poly(isobornyl acrylate/isobornyl methacrylate) block with a Tg of 110 C., a second isobutyl polyacrylate sequence with a Tg of 20 C. and an intermediate sequence which was a random isobornyl acrylate/isobornyl methacrylate/isobutyl acrylate polymer.

(113) Said polymer had a mass average molecular mass of 100300 g/mol and a number average molecular mass of 22800 g/mol, i.e. a polydispersity index I of 4.40. The lip-gloss composition was prepared by heating the non volatile oils to 60 C., with magnetic stirring. The sequenced polymer was introduced into a beaker along with the isododecane, and the whole was stirred with a Rayneri stirrer. When a transparent liquid was observed, the magnetic pigment was introduced and stirring was continued for 20 minutes with Rayneri stirring.

(114) Said composition could be applied using an applicator as shown in FIG. 19.

(115) Drying of the composition was sufficiently slow to allow the formation of a pattern by exposure to the magnetic field such as shown in FIG. 20, which modified the orientation of the magnetic pigment particles. However, the composition set quickly enough for the pattern not to have time to be destroyed after the field was removed.

(116) Naturally, the invention is not limited to the examples given above.

(117) For example, the kit may include a plurality of magnets having various shapes, so as to create various patterns.

(118) Throughout the description, including in the claims and unless specified to the contrary, the expression comprising a should be understood as being synonymous with comprising at least one, and the expression in the range should be understood as including the limits of the range.