EP1044625B1 - Applying capsule and applicator assembly with such a capsule - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an applicator capsule for use in the context of a separate and / or combined application of two products which contain individually packaged assets or compounds.

Thus, for example in the context of makeup, body or hair, it is desirable to have a makeup base in the form of a cream, a gel or a milk, and that the user can associate with a separate product, especially in the form of a compacted powder or free, and comprising fillers or colored pigments, said separated product can be chosen from a plurality of powders containing pigments of different colors, so as to be able to choose the color and / or the appearance of his makeup.

Similarly, in the field of sun protection, it may be desirable to have a moisturizing or soothing base, in the form of a milk or a cream, and that the user can associate with a separate product, in particular in the form of a powder or cream, containing a filter for protection against UV radiation, and which can be chosen from a plurality of powders containing filters with different protection indices, so as to be able to adapt the protection of its skin to its needs. Thus, for the first days of exposure to the sun, it is desirable to use a product with a high degree of protection, then, over the days, it is possible to use products with a lower protection factor.

Also, is it an object of the invention to provide an applicator capsule forming a unit for applying a specific product, suitable for use in combination with an auxiliary container containing a product having an action complementary to the action specific product contained in the applicator capsule.

EP 0 374 339 discloses a container containing a liquid product, the container being equipped with a pump on which is mounted a support carrying an applicator. The carrier is mounted to move relative to the container to actuate the pump and charge the applicator with product. The set is intended to apply a single product.

EP 0 263 329 also describes a container containing a first product, on which is fixed an applicator for applying the first product. The applicator is protected by a cap in which is housed a second product in the form of a solid loaf which comes into contact with the applicator when the cap is mounted on the container.

It is another object of the invention to provide an autonomous application unit containing a specific product, an applicator member, and a mounting member on a container containing the product to be used in combination with said specific product.

Still other objects will appear in the following detailed description.

According to the invention, these objects are achieved by producing an applicator capsule, comprising a support, having means capable of allowing the fixing of the capsule removably on a container, containing a first product, an application member, in particular under as a resiliently compressible element, mounted on the support and adapted to convey said first product, from an orifice, formed in the support, to an application face of said applicator member, a cap removably covering said application member, the cap being mounted on the support, and the applicator capsule comprising a second product disposed in the bottom of the cap, in particular in the form of a solid cake or a powder, said application surface being suitable, in the mounted position of the cap, to be placed elastically on said second product.

For example, a unit is produced which contains a specific product, in particular delitable, and which can be mounted on a container containing a product capable of promoting the disintegration of the specific product, the two products being kept separate from one another. and being, for a combined application, metered to the application face of the applicator member. The product contained in the cap does not contaminate the product contained in the container. An application member of a given capsule is never brought into contact with a second product other than that contained in the capsule to which it is dedicated. Preferably, the product contained in the container is intended to be dispensed under pressure, in particular by means of a pump, a piston, or a propellant.

The application face of the applicator member is, at least before use, elastically constrained in abutment against the free surface of the product contained in the cap, which, with certain products, is sufficient to ensure proper loading of said application face with said product. However, the loading of the application face with the second product can be promoted by rotating the application face bearing against said free surface of the product contained in the cap.

The product may be cast, hot or cold, or compacted, directly in the bottom of the cap, or in a cup mounted in said bottom. Means, in particular in the form of fins or other attachment means, may be provided for, in the event that the product is poured into the cap, allow the product, when it solidifies, to hang in the bottom of the cap.

In the case of a product in the form of a loose powder or a cream, means, in particular in the form of a grid or a perforated frame, can be provided to maintain said second product in the bottom of said cap. .

The second product can be separated from the bottom of the cap by an elastically deformable member, in particular a foam block or a spring. Such a member allows at least to participate in the elastic bearing of the application surface on the second product, in particular, when the applicator member is made of a material weakly, if at all, elastically compressible. In the case where the intermediate element is a foam, in particular with open cells, it allows anchoring of the product in the bottom of the cap, when the product is cast in liquid form.

The bottom of the cap may be movable axially, in particular by elastic deformation. This feature makes it possible to recharge the applicator with the second product without having to completely mount the cap on the support, especially in the case where the cap is screwed onto the support. The mobility of the bottom may result from an elastic deformation of said bottom, especially when this is configured as a membrane of elastically deformable material. Alternatively, such mobility can result from a simple sliding assembly of the bottom, the latter being forced in the high position, under the effect of the elastic compression of the applicator member when the cap is mounted on its support. The cap may optionally be mounted in a sealed manner on the support of the capsule.

Advantageously, said applicator member consists of a block of a porous material capable of absorbing said first product and of conveying it from said orifice to said application face. It may especially consist of an open-cell foam or semi-open, or a felt. The application face of the applicator member may be covered with a flocking. In the case of such an absorbent product, especially in the case of an open or semi open-celled felt or foam, the applicator member comprises a plurality of "natural" passages formed between the fibers, or by the pores of the material, which communicate with each other. Such natural passages are particularly suitable when the product contained in the container is liquid. In the case of a more viscous product, or in the case of a non-porous material, it is possible to produce at least one "artificial" passage in the form of one or more channels extending, in particular axially, from the support up to to the application face, so as to transport the product contained in the container to the application face.

The applicator member may consist of an elastically compressible element, in particular in the form of a bellows, and on which is mounted an application surface, in particular in the form of a foam, a woven fabric or a nonwoven, which surface may optionally be flocked or not. The application surface may be relatively smooth or have reliefs capable of having a massage action when applied to the skin.

Preferably, in the vicinity of said orifice, valve-type opening / closing means are provided for selectively releasing, respectively, closing said orifice, able to be placed in communication with the container containing the first product. Thus, it is avoided that liquid contained in the applicator member (formed in particular of a mixture of the first and second product) can not descend through said orifice into the container containing the first product. In addition, the applicator capsule, especially when the applicator member consists of an absorbent material, may contain a sufficient quantity of said first product, to constitute an autonomous application unit, which can be used independently of the container. containing the first product, throughout the day.

According to a specific embodiment, said opening / closing means are mounted so as to release said orifice in response to a sufficient pressure exerted on said application face, elastic return means being provided for, in the absence sufficient pressure on said application face, constrain the opening / closing means in the closed position. Thus, the transport of the first product on the application face, in order to be mixed with the second product, is only in the application position, when the application face is pressed on the surface treat. Thus, the separation between the first product contained in the container and the second product contained in the capsule is further improved.

Alternatively, said opening / closing means are mounted so as to disengage said orifice in response to a sufficient pressure exerted on the opposite side of the support member to the applicator member, said opening / closing means being biased in the closed position when said pressure ceases. Such pressure may be exerted on the flexible or deformable walls of the container, or on a piston bottom, and on which the user can press to cause the release of a dose of said first product.

Said fixing means of the capsule to the container may be in particular of the snap type, screwing, or self-tightening assembly, in particular on a pump rod or valve.

According to another aspect of the invention, a combined application set is also made, especially on the skin, of a first and a second product, said application assembly comprising a container containing a first product, and suitable to allow the distribution under pressure, and at least one capsule according to the above, each of the capsules containing a second product.

The container may be in the form of a container surmounted by a pump, especially without air intake, or a valve, a tube or a bottle with deformable walls, or a bottle bottom forming piston.

As an advantageous example, the second product is a makeup product, each of the capsules containing a different second product, and in particular, of different color and / or appearance.

By way of example again, the second product is a product for protection against UV radiation, each of the capsules containing a second product with a different protection index.

According to another alternative, each of the capsules comprises a different application member, in particular allowing different application characteristics. To this end, it is possible to use foams having different hardnesses or absorption capacities, particularly as a function of the surface to be treated.

The first product may be in the form of a liquid, a cream, or a gel.

• les figures 1A-1F illustrent de façon schématique six modes de réalisation de la capsule applicatrice selon l'invention; et
• les figures 2A-2C illustrent trois modes de réalisation d'un ensemble d'application monté selon la présente 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:

• FIGS. 1A-1F schematically illustrate six embodiments of the applicator capsule according to the invention; and
• Figures 2A-2C illustrate three embodiments of an application assembly mounted according to the present invention.

The applicator capsule 1 shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1A comprises a support 2 made of a thermoplastic material, such as a polypropylene or polyethylene. The support 2 comprises a cylindrical lateral skirt 3 of X axis, whose inner surface is provided with a thread 4 adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread provided on a container on which the capsule 1 is intended to be mounted. The lateral skirt 3 has at one of its ends closed by a transverse wall 5, pierced at its center with an orifice 6. At the side of the wall facing the cylindrical skirt 3, the orifice 6 is flanked by a collar 7 having a frustoconical profile, and which, as will be seen later, provides a skirt for forming tightness when the capsule 1 is mounted on a container.

On the opposite side to the cylindrical side skirt 3, the transverse wall 5 carries a skirt 8, the outer surface of which forms a rib 9 able to cooperate by snapping with a groove 10 formed on the inner surface of a cap 11, so as to allow the reversible mounting of the cap 11 on the support 2. According to a variant, the cap 11 could be screwed onto the skirt 8. On the transverse wall 5, on the side opposite the skirt 3, is mounted an applicator member 20, under form of an open cell foam block, especially polyurethane, polyester, polyether, NBR, SBR, PVC, or PVA. The foam block 20 is mounted by gluing, latching or welding on the support 2. A face 21 of the applicator member 20, opposite the support 2, forms an application face. The foam block 20 is pierced at its center with an axial channel 24 opening on the one hand on the orifice 6 of the support 2 and on the other hand on the application face 21. The application member 20 may be formed of a stack of several foam blocks, including having different hardness characteristics, depending on the desired application characteristics. Similarly, the application member may be formed of several foam rings concentric, artificial passages for the product to be conveyed on the application surface 21, which can be arranged at the annular interface between the foam blocks. The foam block 20, and in particular the application face 21, may be covered with a flocking (not shown).

In the bottom of the cap 11 is disposed a free powder P2, in particular a makeup powder comprising pigments of a given color, which powder is kept in the bottom via a screen or a grid 23. The grid 23 can be maintained by breakdown in the cap, in particular in support on a shoulder. In the mounted position of the cap 11 on the support 2, the foam 20 is compressed, so that the application face 21 bears elastically against the grid 23. In this mounted position of the cap, the application face 21 is loaded. naturally powdered, especially by capillarity, through the holes of the grid 23. The amount of powder transferred to the application face 21 can be further improved by rotating the cap 11 relative to the support 2.

Such a capsule may, as shown in Figure 2B, be screwed on a bottle 101, consisting of a body 102 of low height, and one end of which forms a neck provided with a thread 103. The neck ends with a transverse wall 104, pierced with an orifice 105, of profile adapted to receive the frustoconical sealing skirt 7 of the capsule 1. Inside the body 102, is disposed a movable piston bottom 106, and able to slide from sealingly bearing against the inner walls of the body 102. The piston 106 defines with the body 102, a variable volume containing a product P1 in the form of a cream, in particular a colorless makeup base. Thus mounted, the capsule 1 forms with the bottle 101, a set of application 100 whose operation will now be discussed. Such an assembly 100 may further comprise a plurality of capsules 1, identical to the capsule discussed with reference to Figure 1A, and each containing a powder P2 of a different color.

The user first chooses the capsule 1 containing the powder of the color it desires. She puts the capsule on the bottle 101. Before the opening of the cap 11, or after this opening, the user presses the piston 106 so as to raise a certain amount of cream P1 in the axial channel 24 of the applicator member 20, which is thus loaded at once. cream P1, especially inside the channel 24, and colored powder P2 on the application face 21. With the embodiment of the capsule according to Figure 1A, it should be noted that, depending on the viscosity product P1, and compression of the foam forming the application member 20, the rise of the product P1 in the channel 24, may result from the simple depression caused by the expansion of the foam of the organ of application 20, at the opening of the cap 11.

The user then applies the application face 21 to the surface to be treated, especially the face, and moves it lightly on the skin, in particular by small circular movements. The smearing performed by the application member 20 causes the homogeneous mixture of the powder and the cream, at the interface between the application face 21 and the skin. If necessary, the user can add cream P1 to the mixture, by pressing the piston 106 again. In the same way, it can also enrich the colored powder mixture, by putting the application face 21 in contact with each other. with the grid 23. After application, it raises the cap 11 on the support 2.

To make up another part of the body or face in another color, it unscrews the capsule 1 of the bottle 101, and goes back on the container 101, a capsule 1 containing a powder P2 having the desired color. It proceeds again as previously indicated. Thus, the application face 21 of a given application member 20 is in contact with a single powder of a single color, which makes it possible to avoid having to clean the applicator member between two applications. of two different colors. The cream P1 inside the container 101 is never contaminated by the powder P2 contained in the bottom of the applicator capsules 1.

• le produit P2, est sous forme d'un pain solide, obtenu par coulage à chaud ou à froid, dans le fond du capuchon 11, d'une composition liquide, notamment à base de plâtre, et qui va se solidifier en refroidissant. Des moyens d'accrochage (non représentés) assurent l'ancrage du produit P2 dans le fond du capuchon 11. Ainsi, la face d'application 21 de l'organe d'application 20 est directement en appui élastique sur la surface libre du produit P2.
• l'organe d'application 20 est constitué d'un bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes, ne présentant pas un canal axial du type de celui 24 présent dans le bloc de mousse du mode de réalisation précédent. La porosité du matériau est suffisante pour assurer le transport d'un liquide depuis l'orifice 6 jusqu'à la face d'application 21.
• la paroi transversale 5 du support 2 forme du côté opposé à l'organe d'application 20, un manchon 30 apte à permettre un montage auto serrant sur la tige émergeante 31 d'une valve 32 équipant un récipient pressurisé 33, contenant une composition liquide P1 apte à permettre le délitage du produit P2. La composition P1 remonte sur la surface d'application via les pores du bloc de mousse à cellules ouvertes formant l'organe d'application 20.

The embodiment of FIG. 1B differs from the embodiment of FIG. 1A in that:

• the product P2 is in the form of a solid cake, obtained by hot or cold casting, in the bottom of the cap 11, of a liquid composition, especially based on plaster, and which will solidify on cooling. Fastening means (not shown) ensure the anchoring of the product P2 in the bottom of the cap 11. Thus, the application face 21 of the applicator member 20 is directly in elastic support on the free surface of the product P2.
• the applicator member 20 consists of an open cell foam block, not having an axial channel of the type of that present in the foam block of the previous embodiment. The porosity of the material is sufficient to ensure the transport of a liquid from the orifice 6 to the application face 21.
• the transverse wall 5 of the support 2 forms on the opposite side to the applicator member 20, a sleeve 30 adapted to allow self-tightening mounting on the emergent rod 31 of a valve 32 fitted to a pressurized container 33, containing a liquid composition P1 able to allow the disintegration of the product P2. The composition P1 rises on the application surface via the pores of the open cell foam block forming the applicator member 20.

In use, the applicator capsule 1 is mounted on the valve stem of a pressurized container 33, via the self-clamping sleeve 30. The free end of the lateral skirt 3 of the support 2 is remote from the container 33 so as to to be able to allow the actuation of the valve 32, in response to an axial bearing force exerted on the cap 11, which actuation causes the release of a dose of the liquid P1 contained in the pressurized container. The product P1 rises in the applicator member via the pores of the applicator member 20, and this up to the application face 21, which bears elastically on the free surface of the product P2. The product P2 disintegrates on the surface and is transferred onto the application face 21 of the member 20. After opening of the cap 11, the application face 20 is moved on the skin so as to apply the product it carries. surface. The pressurized container is used in the manner of a handle for the applicator member 20.

In the embodiment of FIG. 1C, the support 2 bears on its face opposite to the applicator member 20 an outer lateral skirt 3, forming an outer covering, and an inner skirt 40 whose inner surface comprises a threading 41, adapted to cooperate with a thread formed on the neck of a flexible-walled tube. The applicator member 20 consists of a block of a soft elastomeric material pierced at its center with an axial channel 24 identical to that of the embodiment of FIG. 1A. As examples of materials that can be used to form the applicator member, mention may be made of silicone elastomers, nitrile, butyl, latex, polypropylene polyethylene, or polyurethane. The product P2 contained in the cap 11 is of the same type as that of the embodiment of FIG. 1B, and consists of a compacted powder containing colored pigments.

The applicator capsule 1 according to this embodiment is represented, in FIG. 2A, in its position mounted on application assembly 100 formed of a flexible-walled tube 111, containing in particular a cosmetic milk. Preferably, the cap 11 is transparent in color, so that the user can see from the outside, the color of the product P2 contained in the applicator capsule 1. The tube may be made of polypropylene or polyethylene. The milk contained in the tube serves as a makeup base and also facilitates the disintegration of the compacted powder contained in the cap 11 of the applicator capsule.

The orifice 6 of the support 2 is selectively closed by a valve 42, able to move away from the edge of the transverse wall 5 delimiting the orifice 6, under the pressure of the product P1 contained in the tube 111, in response to a force exerted by the user on the walls of the tube 111, and to come back on the rigid seat formed by said edge when the pressure of the product P1 ceases. The elasticity of the applicator member, in combination with the depression prevailing inside the tube, promotes the return bearing on its seat, of the valve 42 when the pressure of the product P1 ceases. The presence of the valve 42 is particularly advantageous in that it allows the user, after loading the product applicator P1, to disassemble the applicator capsule, and put it in her purse to use it so autonomous throughout the day, the valve 42 preventing any flow of product via the orifice 6.

The embodiment of FIG. 1D differs from the applicator capsule of FIG. 1A in that the product P1, with which it is intended to be used in combination, is in liquid form, and is conveyed from port 6 to at the application face 21, via the pores of the open cell foam forming the applicator member 20. The orifice 6 formed in the transverse wall 5 of the support 2 is closed off by a frustoconical valve 50, and adapted to come selectively in tight abutment on a seat of frustoconical shape formed by the edge of the transverse wall 5, delimiting the orifice 6. The valve 50 is constrained in the closed position by a spring 51 disposed on the side of the support, opposite to the application member 20. On the side of the applicator member 20, the valve 50 has a lug 52 projecting inside the foam forming the applicator member 20, so as to facilitate the opening of the valve 50 in response to a pressure ex ercée on the application face 21 when it bears on a surface to be treated. The pressing force generated by the compression of the applicator member inside the capsule is not sufficient to cause the valve 50 to open. The remainder of the capsule conforms to the applicator capsule. Figure 1A.

The applicator capsule of FIG. 1D is shown in FIG. 2C, in the mounted position on an application set 100, formed of a flexible-walled bottle 121 containing a moisturizing milk, and having an orifice 122. The product P2 contained in FIG. the applicator capsule 1 is a free powder containing a sunscreen.

During the application, the user mounts on the bottle the applicator capsule 1 containing the powder having the desired sun protection factor. It removes the cap 11 and puts the application face 21 covered with powder P2, resting on the surface to be treated, so as to cause the opening of the valve 50. It then exerts pressure on the walls of the bottle. to cause the exit of the product P1 through the orifice 6, and its transport on the application face 21 via the pores of the foam forming the applicator member. The The mixture is then spread by moving the application face adequately on the surface to be treated. By releasing the pressure of the application face 21 on the surface to be treated, the valve 50 closes under the restoring force of the spring 51. Again, the presence of the valve, allows the applicator capsule, after being energized in product P1, especially at the beginning of the day, to be used independently during the rest of the day.

According to one variant of the invention, a container containing a product P1 can be associated with a plurality of applicator capsules containing the same product P2, but comprising an applicator member having characteristics, in particular of hardness, flexibility, or absorption, different. Thus the user chooses the applicator capsule comprising the application member to obtain, particularly depending on the area of the body to be treated, the desired application characteristics. The form of the applicator member may be any, depending on the surfaces to be treated. The applicator capsule may, in position mounted on a given container, be arranged in the axis of the container, or in a different axis, depending on the desired gesture.

The embodiment of Figure 1E differs from the previous embodiment in that the cap 11 is screwed onto the support 2 by means of a thread 60 of the cap 11, adapted to cooperate with a corresponding thread 61 formed on the skirt 8 of the support 2. The cap 11 is thus mounted in a perfectly sealed manner on the support 2. The bottom 63 of the cap 11 is made in the form of an elastically deformable membrane 64, which can be bi-injected with the cap 11. The diaphragm 64 carries a cup 65 in which is compacted the product P2. In the storage position, the application surface 21 is kept at a distance from the free surface of the product P2. For an application, the user exerts an axial pressure on the elastically deformable membrane 64 so as to put the surface 21 in elastic contact with the free surface of the product P2, thus allowing the loading of said application surface with said P2 product. By releasing the pressure exerted on the movable bottom 63, it returns by elastic return in its initial position. The user then unscrews the cap 11, and presses the application surface 21 on the skin, so as to cause the opening of the valve 50. By exerting pressure on the walls of the container, which can be of the type shown in Figure 2C, it causes the exit of the product P1 which is conveyed on the application surface 21 through the pores of the material forming the application member 20. At the application, the product P1 is applied in a mixture with the product P2.

The embodiment of FIG. 1F differs from that of FIG. 1A, mainly in that the product P2 is separated from the bottom 73 of the cap 11 by a block of foam 70 mounted, in particular by gluing, in the bottom of the cap. Such a block of foam improves the elasticity of the contact between the application surface 21 and the free surface of the product P2, especially when the applicator member 20 has little or no elasticity (felt). In addition, by using an open cell foam block 70, this allows the product P2 to be anchored in the pores of the foam, when the product is cast in liquid form. The operation of the capsule 1 according to this embodiment is identical to that of the embodiment of FIG. 1A.

In the foregoing detailed description, reference has been made to preferred embodiments of the invention. It is obvious that variations can be made without departing from the invention as claimed hereinafter.

Claims (17)

1. Applicator cap (1) comprising:

   - a support (2) which has means (4, 30, 41) capable of allowing the cap (1) to be fitted removably onto a container (101, 111, 121) containing a first product (P1),

   - an applicator member (20), particularly in the form of an elastically compressible element, mounted on the support (2) and capable of conveying the said product (P1) from an orifice (6) formed in the support (2) as far as an application face (21) of the said applicator member (20),

   - a lid (11) covering removably the said applicator member (20), the lid (11) being fitted on the support (2),

   characterized in that the applicator cap (1) comprises a second product (P2) arranged in the closed end of the cap (11), particularly a product in the form of a solid cake or powder, the said application surface (21) being capable, when the lid (11) is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the said second product (P2).
2. Applicator cap according to Claim 1, characterized in that the second product (P2) is poured or compacted into the closed end of the lid (11) or into a cup (65) mounted in the said closed end.
3. Applicator cap according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the second product (P2) is separated from the closed end of the lid (11) by an elastically deformable member (70), particularly a block of foam or a spring.
4. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the closed end (64) of the lid (11) can move axially, particularly by elastic deformation.
5. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that means, particularly in the form of a grating (23) or perforated mesh, are provided to keep the said second product (P2) in the closed end of the said lid (11).
6. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the said applicator member (20) consists of a block of a porous material, particularly an open-cell or semi-open-cell foam or a felt, the said material being capable of absorbing the said first product and of conveying it from the said orifice (6) as far as the said application face (21).
7. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a passage, in the form of a duct (24), is formed in the said applicator member (20) and extends, particularly axially, from the said orifice (6) of the support (2) as far as the said application face (21).
8. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, near the said orifice (6) there are opening/closing means (42, 50) of the shutter or valve type intended for selectively uncovering or closing off the said orifice (6).
9. Applicator cap according to Claim 8, characterized in that the said opening/closing means (50) are mounted in such a way as to uncover the said orifice (6) in response to sufficient pressure exerted on the said application face (21), elastic return means (51) being provided to force the opening/closing means (50) into the closed position in the absence of sufficient pressure on the said application face (21).
10. Applicator cap according to Claim 9, characterized in that the said opening/closing means (42) are mounted in such a way as to uncover the said orifice (6) in response to sufficient pressure exerted on the opposite side of the support (2) to the applicator member (20), the said opening/closing means (42) being forced into the closed position when the said pressure ceases.
11. Applicator cap according to any one of Claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the said means (4, 30, 41) for fitting the cap (1) on the container (101, 111, 121) are particularly of the snap-fastening, screw-fastening or push-fit type, particularly for mounting on a pump or valve stem (31).
12. Assembly (100) for the combined application, particularly to the skin, of a first product (P1) and of a second product (P2), the said applicator assembly (100) comprising a container (33, 101, 111, 121) containing a first product (P1) and capable of allowing it to be dispensed under pressure, and at least one cap (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, each of the caps (1) containing a second product (P2).
13. Combined applicator assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the container (33, 101, 111, 121) is particularly in the form of a container surmounted by a pump, particularly of the airless type, or by a valve (32), of a tube or bottle with deformable walls (111, 121) or of a bottle, the bottom of which forms a piston (101).
14. Combined applicator assembly according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the second product (P2) is a make-up product, each of the caps (1) containing a second product, particularly of different colour and/or appearance.
15. Combined applicator assembly according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that the second product (P2) is a product affording protection against UV radiation, each of the caps (1) containing a second product (P2) with a different protection factor.
16. Applicator assembly according to Claim 12 or 13, characterized in that each of the caps (1) comprises a different applicator member (20), particularly permitting different application characteristics.
17. Combined applicator assembly according to any one of Claims 12 to 16, characterized in that the first product (P1) is in the form of a liquid, a cream or a gel.

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