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Method and apparatus for customizing facial foundation products

  • US 5,622,692 A
  • Filed: 04/03/1995
  • Issued: 04/22/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for customizing a facial foundation at point of sale to a customer comprising:

  • (i) obtaining a reading of a customer'"'"'s natural skin coloration by applying a means for measuring coloration in proximity to the skin;

    (ii) transmitting the reading to a programmable means for selecting an optimal facial foundation formula;

    (iii) transferring the selected optimal facial foundation formula as operating instructions to a formulation machine for automatically preparing the formula;

    (iv) dosing together within the formulation machine at least four cosmetic chemical compositions each of which are contained in a separate dispenser, the chemical compositions being respectively a red, yellow, black and white monochromatic composition, the plurality of compositions being chosen in accordance with information provided by the selected optimal facial foundation formula; and

    (v) delivering into a container the dosed formula to the customer as a facial foundation product.

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