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Abstract

A cosmetic sampler comprising a body and at least one applicator tip attached to the body, the applicator tip comprising an applicator surface and flocking. The flocking provides a surface that can receive a cosmetic product in an amount sufficient for one or two applications. Preferably, the individual bodies are stackable, the individual applicator tips are stackable and/or the assembled samplers are stackable. Optionally, a closure that covers the applicator tip and attaches to the body is included. The closure may provide either an ordinary or an airtight seal. Also, a method of making the cosmetic sampler comprising the steps of fabricating a hollow body, flocking a thermoformable substrate, thermoforming the flocked substrate into an applicator tip and attaching the applicator tip to the body. Alternatively, the applicator tip may be molded and then flocked and then attached to the body. Optionally, the method includes a step of injection molding a cap that is suitable to be fitted onto the body in either an ordinary or airtight seal.

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First Claim