Patent Publication Number: US-2023147483-A1

Title: Cosmetics brush holder

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/278,333, filed Nov. 11, 2021, which is hereby specifically incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. 
    
    
     TECHNICAL FIELD 
     This disclosure relates to cosmetics devices. More specifically, this disclosure relates to a cosmetics holder for holding cosmetics brushes and other tools. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Often, cosmetics brush holders comprise a substantially flat base and a substantially cylindrical sidewall extending upward from the flat base. Cosmetics brushes can be disposed within an interior cavity of the brush holder. However, cosmetics brushes cannot be supported by the brush holder outside of the interior cavity. Additionally, because of the flat base and the cylindrical sidewall, cosmetics brushes received in the interior cavity often cluster together at one side of the interior cavity, limiting air flow between brushes and making it difficult for wet brushes to properly dry. 
     SUMMARY 
     It is to be understood that this summary is not an extensive overview of the disclosure. This summary is exemplary and not restrictive, and it is intended neither to identify key or critical elements of the disclosure nor delineate the scope thereof. The sole purpose of this summary is to explain and exemplify certain concepts of the disclosure as an introduction to the following complete and extensive detailed description. 
     Disclosed is cosmetics brush holder comprising a holder body, the holder body defining a holder base and a holder sidewall, the holder sidewall defining an inner sidewall surface and an outer sidewall surface; and a brush retainer extending outward from the outer sidewall surface of the holder sidewall, the brush retainer configured to secure a cosmetics brush to the holder body. 
     Also disclosed is a cosmetics brush holder comprising a holder base defined at a lower end of the cosmetics brush holder, the holder base defining an inner base surface and an outer base surface opposite the inner base surface; and aholder sidewall defining an undulating pattern about a circumference of the holder sidewall, the holder sidewall defining an inner sidewall surface and an outer sidewall surface opposite the inner sidewall surface, the inner sidewall surface defining a plurality of alternating inner sidewall grooves and inner sidewall ridges; and an interior cavity defined by the inner base surface and the inner sidewall surface and configured to receive cosmetics brushes. 
     Additionally, disclosed is a cosmetics brush holder comprising a holder body, the holder body defining a holder base and a holder sidewall, the holder sidewall extending from the holder base and defining an inner sidewall surface and an outer sidewall surface opposite the inner sidewall surface, the holder base defining an inner base surface and an outer base surface opposite the inner base surface; an interior cavity defined by the inner base surface and the inner sidewall surface and configured to receive a first cosmetics brush; and a brush retainer extending outward from the outer sidewall surface of the holder sidewall, the brush retainer configured to secure a second cosmetics brush to the holder body external to the interior cavity. 
     A cosmetics brush retaining clip is also disclosed, the cosmetics brush retaining clip comprising a clip portion defining a handle channel, the handle channel configured to receive a handle of a cosmetics brush; a mounting portion comprising a mounting tab and a mounting shoulder, the mounting shoulder extending between the clip portion and the mounting tab; and a mounting slot defined between the clip portion and the mounting tab, the mounting slot configured to receive an edge of an object to mount the cosmetics brush retaining clip to the obj ect 
     Various implementations described in the present disclosure may include additional systems, methods, features, and advantages, which may not necessarily be expressly disclosed herein but will be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art upon examination of the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. It is intended that all such systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within the present disclosure and protected by the accompanying claims. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The features and components of the following figures are illustrated to emphasize the general principles of the present disclosure. Corresponding features and components throughout the figures may be designated by matching reference characters for the sake of consistency and clarity. 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of a cosmetics brush holder, in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  2    is a bottom view of the cosmetics brush holder of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  3    is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush holder of  FIG.  1    taken along line 3-3 in  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    is a top view of the cosmetics brush holder of  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  5    is a perspective view of the cosmetics brush holder, in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  6    is a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush holder of  FIG.  5    taken along line 6-6 in  FIG.  5   . 
         FIG.  7    is a perspective view of a pair of brush retaining clips according to an example aspect of the present disclosure. 
         FIG.  8    is a perspective view of cosmetics brush holder, in accordance with another aspect of the present disclosure, wherein the cosmetics brush holder comprises the brush retaining clips of  FIG.  7   . 
         FIG.  9    is a side view of one of the brush retaining clips of  FIG.  7   . 
         FIG.  10    is a bottom view of the brush retaining clip of  FIG.  9   . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present disclosure can be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and the previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and/or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and/or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, and, as such, can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting. 
     The following description is provided as an enabling teaching of the present devices, systems, and/or methods in its best, currently known aspect. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the present devices, systems, and/or methods described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present disclosure. It will also be apparent that some of the desired benefits of the present disclosure can be obtained by selecting some of the features of the present disclosure without utilizing other features. Accordingly, those who work in the art will recognize that many modifications and adaptations to the present disclosure are possible and can even be desirable in certain circumstances and are a part of the present disclosure. Thus, the following description is provided as illustrative of the principles of the present disclosure and not in limitation thereof. 
     As used throughout, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “an element” can include two or more such elements unless the context indicates otherwise. 
     Ranges can be expressed herein as from “about” one particular value, and/or to “about” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as approximations, by use of the antecedent “about,” it will be understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and independently of the other endpoint. 
     For purposes of the current disclosure, a material property or dimension measuring about X or substantially X on a particular measurement scale measures within a range between X plus an industry-standard upper tolerance for the specified measurement and X minus an industry-standard lower tolerance for the specified measurement. Because tolerances can vary between different materials, processes and between different models, the tolerance for a particular measurement of a particular component can fall within a range of tolerances. 
     As used herein, the terms “optional” or “optionally” mean that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot occur, and that the description includes instances where said event or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. 
     The word “or” as used herein means any one member of a particular list and also includes any combination of members of that list. Further, one should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain aspects include, while other aspects do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular aspects or that one or more particular aspects necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular aspect. 
     Disclosed are components that can be used to perform the disclosed methods and systems. These and other components are disclosed herein, and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions, groups, etc. of these components are disclosed that while specific reference of each various individual and collective combinations and permutations of these may not be explicitly disclosed, each is specifically contemplated and described herein, for all methods and systems. This applies to all aspects of this application including, but not limited to, steps in disclosed methods. Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of the disclosed methods. 
     Disclosed is a cosmetics brush holder and associated methods, systems, devices, and various apparatus. Example aspects of the cosmetics brush holder can comprise holder body and a brush retainer coupled to the holder body. It would be understood by one of skill in the art that the cosmetics brush holder is described in but a few exemplary embodiments among many. No particular terminology or description should be considered limiting on the disclosure or the scope of any claims issuing therefrom. 
       FIGS.  1  and  2    illustrate a perspective view and a bottom view, respectively, of a cosmetics brush holder  100 , in accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure. The cosmetics brush holder  100  can be formed as a cup  105  in example aspects, and can comprise a holder body  110  and one or more brush retainers  150  coupled to the holder body  110 . In the present aspect, each of the brush retainers  150  can be monolithically formed (i.e., formed a singular component that constitutes a single material without joints or seams) with the holder body  110 . However, in other aspects, such as the aspect shown in  FIG.  8   , some or all of the brush retainers  150  can be formed separately from the holder body  110  and attached thereto. Other aspects of the cosmetics brush holder  100  can comprise more or fewer brush retainers  150 , or may not comprise any of the brush retainers  150 . 
     In the present aspect, the cosmetics brush holder  100 , including the monolithic brush retainers  150 , can be formed from a flexible, resilient material, such as silicone, for example and without limitation. In other aspects, the cosmetics brush holder  100  and/or the brush retainers  150  can be more less flexible and/or resilient, and in some aspects, the cosmetics brush holder  100  and/or the brush retainers  150  can be substantially rigid. In other aspects, the cosmetics brush holder  100  and/or the brush retainers  150  can comprise any other suitable material or combination of materials, including rubbers, plastics, composites, metals, and the like. For example, the holder body  110  of  FIGS.  5 - 8    can comprise a more rigid plastic material. The brush retainer  150  of  FIGS.  7 - 10    can also comprise a semi-rigid plastic material that can still allow for some flexibility, as described in further detail below. 
     The holder body  110  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  can define an upper end  112  and a lower end  114  opposite the upper end  112 . Example aspects of the holder body  110  can comprise a holder base  220  (shown in  FIG.  2   ) and a holder sidewall  130  extending substantially upward from a peripheral edge  125  of the holder base  220 , relative to the orientation shown. The holder base  220  can be formed at the lower end  114  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 , and the holder sidewall  130  can extend substantially from the lower end  114  to the upper end  112 . The holder sidewall  130  can define an inner sidewall surface  132  and an outer sidewall surface  134 . Each of the brush retainers  150  can extend outward from the outer sidewall surface  134 , as described in further detail below. 
     Furthermore, the holder base  220  can define an inner base surface  322  (shown in  FIG.  3   ) and an outer base surface  224  (shown in  FIG.  2   ). The outer base surface  224  can be substantially planar or at least partially planar and can be configured to rest on a support surface, such as a countertop, table top, or the like. The inner base surface  322  of the holder base  220  and the inner sidewall surface  132  of the holder sidewall  130  can define an interior cavity  170  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . A cavity axis  171  can extend centrally through the interior cavity  170 , as shown. As shown, an upper sidewall edge  136  of the holder sidewall  130  can define a cavity opening  172  at the upper end  112  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 , which can allow access to the interior cavity  170 . 
     In example aspects, the holder base  220  can define a wavy or undulating pattern at the peripheral edge  125  thereof, such that the peripheral edge  125  can define a plurality of alternating lower peaks  126  and lower valleys  128 . For example and without limitation, the wavy/undulating pattern can be substantially sinusoidal in some aspects. The holder sidewall  130  extending upward from the peripheral edge  125  of the holder base  220  can also define a wavy or undulating pattern (e.g., sinusoidal) about its circumference. The outer sidewall surface  134  of the holder sidewall  130  can define the undulating pattern, such that the outer sidewall surface  134  can define a plurality of alternating elongate outer sidewall grooves  138  and elongate outer sidewall ridges  140 . In example aspects, the outer sidewall surface  134  can be substantially flush with the peripheral edge  125  of the holder base  220 . 
     The inner sidewall surface  132  can also define the undulating pattern. As such, for every outer sidewall groove  138  defined by the outer sidewall surface  134 , the inner sidewall surface  132  can define a corresponding elongate inner sidewall ridge  144 , and for every outer sidewall ridge  140 , the inner sidewall surface  132  can define a corresponding elongate inner sidewall groove  142 . That is, each of the outer sidewall ridges  140  can substantially conform to and accommodate a corresponding one inner sidewall grooves  142 , and each of the inner sidewall ridges  144  can substantially conform to and accommodate a corresponding one of the outer sidewall grooves  138 . For example, as shown, outer sidewall ridge  140   a  defined by the outer sidewall surface  134  can correspond to inner sidewall groove  142   a  defined by the inner sidewall surface  132 . Each of the outer sidewall grooves  138 , the outer sidewall ridges  140 , the inner sidewall grooves  142 , and the inner sidewall ridges  144  can extend substantially along a height of the holder sidewall  130 , from the holder base  220  at the lower end  114  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  to the upper end  112 . The cavity opening  172  can define the wavy or undulating (e.g., sinusoidal) pattern at the upper end  112 , such that the upper end  112  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  can define a plurality of alternating upper peaks  127  and upper valleys  129 . 
     According to example aspects, cosmetics brushes  810  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) and/or other cosmetics and cosmetics tools can be supported within the interior cavity  170  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . In example aspects, each cosmetics brush  810  can comprise a handle  812  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) and a brush head  816  (shown in  FIG.  8   ). Some aspects of the handle  812  can comprise a ferrule  818  (shown in  FIG.  8   ), and the brush head  816  can be coupled to the ferrule  818 . The handle  812  of each of the cosmetics brushes  810  can be configured to rest within a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142  when disposed within the interior cavity  170 . In example aspects, some or all of the cosmetics brushes  810  can be oriented in a brush-head up orientation within the interior cavity  170 . In the brush-head up orientation, a distal handle end  814  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of the handle  812  can rest against the holder base  220  and the handle  812  can extend substantially upward within the cosmetics brush holder  100  from the distal handle end  814  to the brush head  816 . In some aspects, the brush head  816  of some or all of the cosmetics brushes  810  can extend beyond the cavity opening  172  to be disposed outside of the interior cavity  170  in the brush-head up orientation. Furthermore, in some aspects, some or all of the cosmetics brushes  810  within the interior cavity  170  can be oriented in a brush-head down orientation, wherein the brush head  816  of the cosmetics brush  810  can rest against the holder base  220  and the handle  812  can extend substantially upward from the brush head  816  to the distal handle end  814 . In some aspects, the distal handle end  814  can extend beyond the cavity opening  172  to be disposed outside of the interior cavity  170  in the brush-head down orientation. The holder base  220  and the engagement of the cosmetics brushes  810  therewith are described in further detail with respect to  FIGS.  3  and  4   . 
     Some or all of the cosmetics brushes  810  can also or alternatively be retained against the outer sidewall surface  134  within the outer sidewall grooves  138  by the brush retainers  150 . In the present aspect, each of the brush retainers  150  can comprise a curved or arcuate retaining segment  155  extending from the outer sidewall surface  134 . Other aspects of the retaining segments  155  may be substantially angular. Each of the arcuate retaining segments  155  can extend laterally across a corresponding one of the outer sidewall grooves  138  and can arc outwardly from the outer sidewall surface  134 . A first segment end  156  can be connected to the outer sidewall groove  138  at a first groove side  160  thereof, and a second segment end  158  can be connected to the outer sidewall groove  138  at a second groove side  162  thereof. In other aspects, the first segment end  156  and the second segment end  158  can be connected to adjacent outer sidewall ridges  140 . 
     As shown, the arcuate retaining segments  155  can be arranged proximate to the upper end  112  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . However, in other aspects, some or all of the arcuate retaining segments  155  can be arranged nearer to or further from the upper end  112  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . For example, in other aspects, some or all of the arcuate retaining segments  155  can be positioned about midway between the upper end  112  and the lower end  114   of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . The arcuate retaining segments  155  of the present aspect can be formed monolithically with the holder body  110 , and thus can comprise the same flexible and resilient silicone material as the holder body  110 . As previously mentioned, in other aspects, the holder body  110  and the monolithic arcuate retaining segments  155  can comprise any other suitable material, including resilient, semi-rigid, and rigid materials. In other aspects, the arcuate retaining segments  155  can be formed separately from the holder body  110  and attached thereto, and/or the arcuate retaining segments  155  can comprise a material(s) different from the material(s) of the holder body  110 . 
     Each of the arcuate retaining segments  155  and the corresponding outer sidewall groove  138  can cooperate to define a continuous retaining loop  165  (indicated by a dashed line). Each of the retaining loops  165  can be substantially oval-shaped or circular in the present aspect. A cosmetics brush  810  can be retained within the corresponding outer sidewall groove  138  by receiving a portion of the handle  812  through a corresponding one of the retaining loops  165 . The cosmetics brushes  810  can be oriented in the brush-head up orientation or the brush-head down orientation when received through the retaining loops  165 . In some aspects, in the brush-head up orientation, the distal handle end  814  of the corresponding cosmetics brush  810  can rest on the support surface (e.g., the counter top). In other aspects, the distal handle end  814  can be suspended above the support surface. Moreover, in the brush-head down orientation, the brush head  816  of the corresponding cosmetics brush  810  can be suspended above the support surface in some aspects, and may contact or rest on the support surface in other aspects. As described above, in some aspects, the holder body  110  and/or the arcuate retaining segments  155  can comprise a flexible, resilient material that can flex to accommodate handles  812  of varying shapes and sizes. 
     Furthermore, in some aspects, the arcuate retaining segments  155  themselves can define varying sizes and/or shapes to form retaining loops  165  of varying sizes and/or shapes. For example, referring to  FIG.  2   , the one or more arcuate retaining segments  155  can comprise six arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c,d,e,f, and the length of the six arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c,d,e,f can vary. In other aspects, the cosmetics brush holder  100  can comprise more or fewer arcuate retaining segments  155 . As shown, the arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c can be sized smaller (i.e., can have a shorter length) than the other arcuate retaining segments  155   d ,e,f. Thus, various dimensions (e.g., length, depth, and/or area) of the retaining loops  165   corresponding to the smaller retaining segments  155   a ,b,c can be less than the dimensions of the retaining loops  165  corresponding to the larger retaining segments  155   d ,e,f. The smaller arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c can be configured to accommodate cosmetics brushes  810  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) having thinner handles  812  (shown in  FIG.  8   ). The arcuate retaining segment  155   f  can be sized larger (i.e., can have a longer length) than the other arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c,d,e to accommodate cosmetics brushes  810  having thicker handles  812 . The arcuate retaining segments  155   d ,e can be sized larger than the arcuate retaining segments  155   a ,b,c and sized smaller than the arcuate retaining segment  155   f  to accommodate cosmetics brushes  810  having handles  812  of an intermediate thickness. 
     In some aspects, various dimensions of the arcuate retaining segments  155  other than or in addition to length, such as thickness for example, can vary. In some aspects, a depth of the outer sidewall grooves  138  (extending radially inward relative to the cavity axis  171 ) can vary to define retaining loops  165  of varying depths. The cavity axis  171  is shown extending into the page in the present view. Furthermore, in some aspects, the shape of the outer sidewall grooves  138  and/or the shape of the retaining segments  155  can vary to modify the shape of the corresponding retaining loops  165 . For example and without limitation, some or all of retaining loops  165  can be substantially square-shaped in some aspects. 
     Additionally, the retaining loop  165   c  defined by arcuate retaining segment  155   c  and the corresponding outer sidewall groove  138  can be divided into two even smaller sub-loops  245  to accommodate cosmetics brushes  810  having very thin handles  812 . As shown, a divider segment  240  can extend from a center  211  of the corresponding outer sidewall groove  138  to a center  213  of the arcuate retaining segment  155   c , thereby separating the corresponding retaining loop  165   c  into a first sub-loop  245   a  adjacent to the first groove side  160  and a second sub-loop  245   b  adjacent to the second groove side  162 . In the present aspect, the first and second sub-loops  245   a ,b can be substantially the same in size and shape. However, in other aspects, the divider segment  240  can be off-center to form first and second sub-loops  245   a ,b of differing shapes and sizes. In other aspects, the retaining loop  165   c  can be segmented into additional sub-loops  245  by additional divider segments  240 . Furthermore, in other aspects, additional retaining loops  165  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  can be segmented into two or more of the sub-loops  245 . In other aspects, none of the retaining loops  165  may be segmented into sub-loops  245 . 
     In some aspects, cosmetics brushes  810  engaged with the retaining loops  165  can be supported above the support surface (e.g., counter top, etc.). In other aspects, some or all of the cosmetics brushes  810  engaged with the retaining loops  165  can engage the support surface. According to example aspects, each of the cosmetics brushes  810  engaged with the retaining loops  165  can be spaced apart from adjacent cosmetics brushes  810 , improving air flow between the cosmetics brushes  810  and facilitating drying of the cosmetics brushes  810  (for example, after cleaning the cosmetics brushes  810 ). Additionally, in some aspects, the cosmetics brushes  810  can be supported in the brush-head down orientation within the retaining loops  165 , which can facilitate drying by allowing water (or other moisture, such as a cleaning solution) in the brush head  816  to flow downward and away from the handle  812  (which can include a ferrule  818 , show in  FIG.  8   , in some aspects). Additionally, spacing the cosmetics brushes  810  apart from adjacent cosmetics brushes  810  allows for better visibility of each of the cosmetics brushes  810 , thereby allowing for quicker selection of a desired cosmetics brush  810 . Similarly, cosmetics brushes  810  received in the interior cavity  170  (shown in  FIG.  1   ) can be spaced apart from adjacent cosmetics brushes  810  by receiving each of the cosmetics brushes  810  within a separate, corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142  (shown in  FIG.  1   ), thereby facilitating the drying and visibility of the cosmetics brushes  810  within the interior cavity  170 . 
     In some aspects, a width of the holder sidewall  130  can taper generally from the upper end  112  of the holder body  110  to the holder base  220  at the lower end  114  of the holder body  110 . For example, as shown, an upper width W1 of the holder sidewall  130  at the upper end  112  can be greater than a lower width W2 of the holder sidewall  130  at the holder base  220 . The taper of holder sidewall  130  can facilitate retaining the cosmetics brushes  810  in the corresponding inner sidewall grooves  142 . 
       FIG.  3    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the cosmetics brush holder  100  taken along line 3-3 in  FIG.  1   , such that the inner base surface  322  of the holder base  220  is visible.  FIG.  4    illustrates a top view of the cosmetics brush holder  100 , wherein the inner base surface  322  of the holder base  220  is visible. Referring to  FIG.  3   , examples aspects of the inner base surface  322  can define a recessed center pocket  324  at a center  311  of the holder base  220 . The recessed center pocket  324  can be substantially concave and can define an arcuate cross-sectional shape, as shown in the present view. The recessed center pocket  324  can be encircled by a substantially circular rim  326  of the inner base surface  322 . In example aspects, the inner base surface  322   can further define a substantially base groove  327  disposed between the substantially circular rim  326  and the inner sidewall surface  132  of the holder sidewall  130 . The base groove  327  can be substantially annular and can be segmented into a plurality of outer groove pockets  328  in some aspects. Each of the outer groove pockets  328  can be formed adjacent to a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142 , as best seen in the top view of  FIG.  4   . In other aspects, the base groove  327  may not be segmented into the plurality of outer groove pockets  328 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  4   , in the present aspect, the inner base surface  322  of the holder base  220  can define a plurality of rim spokes  410 , and each rim spoke  410  can extend radially outward relative to the cavity axis  171  (shown extending into the page) from the substantially circular rim  326  towards a corresponding one of the inner sidewall ridges  144 . In the present aspect, the rim spokes  410  do not extend all the way to the inner sidewall ridges  144 ; however, in other aspects, each of the rim spokes  410  may extend fully between the substantially circular rim  326  and the inner sidewall surface  132 . In other aspects, each of the rim spokes  410  can extend radially inward relative to the cavity axis  171  from a corresponding one of the inner sidewall ridges  144  towards the circular rim  326 . As shown, each of the outer groove pockets  328  can generally be defined between an adjacent pair of the rim spokes  410 . According to example aspects, the distal handle end  814  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of each cosmetics brush  810  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) received in the interior cavity  170  can rest within the recessed center pocket  324  of the inner base surface  322 , and the cosmetics brush  810  can lean radially outward towards the inner sidewall surface  132 , relative to the cavity axis  171 , and can be supported substantially upright within a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142 . In other aspects, the distal handle end  814  can rest within the outer groove pocket  328  adjacent to the corresponding inner sidewall groove  142 . In other aspects, the brush head  816  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of the cosmetics brush  810  can rest within the recessed center pocket  324  or the corresponding outer groove pocket  328 . Furthermore, in other aspects, the inner base surface  322  can define any other suitable contour or may be substantially flat. 
       FIGS.  5  and  6    illustrate the cosmetics brush holder  100  according to another example aspect of the invention. The cosmetics brush holder  100  again can be formed as the cup  105 . In the present aspects, the cosmetics brush holder  100  comprises the holder body  110  only, and does not comprise the one or more brush retainers  150  formed monolithically therewith. As shown, the holder body  110  of the present aspect can be substantially similar to or the same as the holder body  110  of the previous aspect. For example, referring to  FIG.  5   , the holder body  110  can define the upper end  112  and a lower end  114 . The holder body  110  can comprise the holder base  220  (shown in  FIG.  6   ) formed at the lower end  114  and the holder sidewall  130  extending substantially upward from the peripheral edge  125  of the holder base  220  between the upper and lower ends  112 , 114 . The holder sidewall  130  can define the inner sidewall surface  132  and the outer sidewall surface  134 . The inner base surface  322  (shown in  FIG.  6   ) and the inner sidewall surface  132  can together define the interior cavity  170  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . The cavity opening  172  can be defined by the holder sidewall  130  at the upper end  112  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 . Additionally, the holder base  220  can define the wavy or undulating pattern at the peripheral edge  125  thereof to define the alternating lower peaks  126  and lower valleys  128 . The holder sidewall  130  can also define the wavy or undulating pattern, such that the outer sidewall surface  134  can define the alternating elongate outer sidewall grooves  138  and elongate outer sidewall ridges  140 , and such that the inner sidewall surface  132  can define the elongate inner sidewall grooves  142  and inner sidewall ridges  144 . For example and without limitation, the wavy/undulating pattern of the holder base  220  and the holder sidewall  130  can be substantially sinusoidal in some aspects. 
     Referring to  FIG.  6   , the inner base surface  322  can define the recessed center pocket  324  at the center  311  of the holder base  220  and can further define a plurality of the outer groove pockets  328  disposed between the substantially circular rim  326  and the inner sidewall surface  132  of the holder sidewall  130 . Each of the outer groove pockets  328  can be formed adjacent to a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142 . Each of the outer groove pockets  328  can be formed between an adjacent pair of the rim spokes  410  (shown in  FIG.  4   ). As described above, in example aspects, the distal handle end  814  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of each cosmetics brush  810  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) can be configured to rest within the recessed center pocket  324  of the inner base surface  322 , and the cosmetics brush  810  can lean radially outward towards the inner sidewall surface  132 , relative to the cavity axis  171 , and can be supported substantially upright within a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142 . In other aspects, the distal handle end  814  can rest within the outer groove pocket  328  adjacent to the corresponding inner sidewall groove  142 . The cosmetics brush holder  100  of the present aspect can comprise a more rigid material, such as, for example and without limitation, a hard plastic. In other aspects, however, the cosmetics brush holder  100  can be formed from any other suitable material known in the art, including flexible and resilient materials, such as silicone or rubber. 
       FIG.  7    illustrates another example aspects of the brush retainers  150 , wherein the brush retainers  150  can be formed separately from the cosmetics brush holder  100  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) and attached thereto. In the present aspect, the brush retainers  150  can be formed as brush retaining clips  755 . For example, a larger brush retaining clip  755   a  and a smaller brush retaining clip  755   b  are shown. Each of the brush retaining clips  755  can define a substantially C-shaped clip portion  760  configured to clip partially around the handle  812  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of a corresponding cosmetics brush  810  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) therethrough. In other aspects, the clip portion  760  can be substantially annular and can be configured to fully encircle the handle  812 . Each clip portion  760  can define a body portion  762 , an arcuate first leg  764  extending from the body portion  762 , and an arcuate second leg  766  extending from the body portion  762  opposite the first leg  764 . A handle channel  768  can be defined between the first and second legs  764 , 766  and can extend in a substantially longitudinal direction, relative to the orientation shown. A channel gap  769  can be defined between distal leg ends  765  of the first and second legs  764 , 766  and can allow lateral access to the handle channel  768 , relative to the orientation shown. In some aspects, the brush retaining clips  755  can be formed from a semi-rigid material having enough flexibility to allow the first and second legs  764 , 766  to be biased apart as the handle  812  of a cosmetics brush  810  is pushed laterally into the handle channel  768  through the channel gap  769 , relative to the orientation shown. For example, the brush retaining clips  755  can be formed a semi-rigid plastic material. In other aspects, however, the brush retaining clips  755  can comprise any suitable material, including rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible materials. According to example aspects, the handle  812  of the cosmetics brush  810  can also be inserted longitudinally through the handle channel  768  in a substantially upward or downward direction, relative to the orientation shown. 
     Each of the brush retaining clips  755  can further define a substantially U-shaped mounting portion  770 . The mounting portion  770  can be partially defined by the body portion  762  and further defined by a mounting tab  772  and a mounting shoulder  775  extending between the body portion  762  and the mounting tab  772 . The mounting portion  770  can define a downward facing mounting slot  776  formed between the body portion  762  and the mounting tab  772 , as shown. The upper sidewall edge  136  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) of the holder sidewall  130   (shown in  FIG.  8   ) can be configured to engage the mounting slot  776 , and the mounting shoulder  775  can rest on the upper sidewall edge  136  to mount the brush retaining clip  755  on the cosmetics brush holder  100 . Specifically, in some aspects, each of the brush retaining clips  755  can be mounted to the holder sidewall  130  at a corresponding one of the outer sidewall grooves  138  (shown in  FIG.  1   ). Moreover, in some aspects, the mounting slot  776  can be curved (as best seen in  FIG.  10   ) to conform to the outer sidewall groove  138  and the corresponding inner sidewall ridge  114 . In some aspects, the mounting tab  772  of the mounting portion  770  can define a grip indentation  778  formed in an outer tab surface  774  thereof. The grip indentation  778  can be engaged by a user’s finger, such as a thumb, to facilitate gripping the brush retaining clip  755  when attaching the brush retaining clip  755  to the cosmetics brush holder  100  or removing the brush retaining clip  755  from the cosmetics brush holder  100 .  FIGS.  9  and  10    illustrate side and bottom views of the larger brush retaining clip  755   a . 
       FIG.  8    illustrates a pair of the brush retaining clips  755  coupled to holder body  110  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  of  FIGS.  5 - 6   . The outer base surface  224  (shown in  FIG.  6   ) of the holder base  220  can rest on a support surface (e.g., a counter top). As shown, the upper sidewall edge  136  of the holder sidewall  130  can engage the mounting slot  776  (shown in  FIG.  7   ) of each U-shaped mounting portion  770  to mount the corresponding brush retaining clip  755  on the cosmetics brush holder  100 . When mounted to the cosmetics brush holder  100 , the mounting tab  772  of the mounting portion  770  can be disposed substantially within the interior cavity  170  and the C-shaped clip portion  760  can extend radially outward, relative to the cavity axis  171 , from the outer sidewall surface  134  of the holder sidewall  130 . Cosmetics brushes  810  can be disposed within the interior cavity  170  of the cosmetics brush holder  100 , as shown and as described in detail above. 
     Furthermore, each of the brush retaining clips  755  can be configured to support a corresponding cosmetics brush  810  outside of the interior cavity  170 . In example aspects, each of the brush retaining clips  755  can be mounted to the holder sidewall  130  at a corresponding one of the outer sidewall grooves  138  to retain the cosmetics brush  810  at least partially within the outer sidewall groove  138 . As shown, in example aspects, the cosmetics brushes  810  supported by the brush retaining clips  755  can be supported above the support surface. Furthermore, as shown, the cosmetics brushes  810  supported by the brush retaining clips  755  can be supported in the brush-head down orientation, which can facilitate the drying of the cosmetics brush  810  by allowing water in the brush head  816  to flow away from the ferrule  818  and handle  812 . The cosmetics brushes  810  can also be supported in the brush-head up orientation by the brush retaining clips  755  if desired and/or may engage the support surface. In example aspects, the brush retaining clips  755  can be selectively removable from the holder body  110 , such that the brush retaining clips  755  can be removed from and attached thereto as desired. Furthermore, each of the cosmetics brushes  810  received within the interior cavity  170  of the cosmetics brush holder  100  can engage a corresponding one of the inner sidewall grooves  142 , as described in detail above. Moreover, the distal handle end  814  of each cosmetics brush  810  received in the interior cavity  170  can rest within the recessed center pocket  324  or a corresponding one of the outer groove pockets  328 . 
     One should note that conditional language, such as, among others, “can,” “could,” “might,” or “may,” unless specifically stated otherwise, or otherwise understood within the context as used, is generally intended to convey that certain embodiments include, while other embodiments do not include, certain features, elements and/or steps. Thus, such conditional language is not generally intended to imply that features, elements and/or steps are in any way required for one or more particular embodiments or that one or more particular embodiments necessarily include logic for deciding, with or without user input or prompting, whether these features, elements and/or steps are included or are to be performed in any particular embodiment. It should be emphasized that the above-described embodiments are merely possible examples of implementations, merely set forth for a clear understanding of the principles of the present disclosure. Any process descriptions or blocks in flow diagrams should be understood as representing modules, segments, or portions of code which include one or more executable instructions for implementing specific logical functions or steps in the process, and alternate implementations are included in which functions may not be included or executed at all, may be executed out of order from that shown or discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse order, depending on the functionality involved, as would be understood by those reasonably skilled in the art of the present disclosure. Many variations and modifications may be made to the above-described embodiment(s) without departing substantially from the spirit and principles of the present disclosure. Further, the scope of the present disclosure is intended to cover any and all combinations and sub-combinations of all elements, features, and aspects discussed above. All such modifications and variations are intended to be included herein within the scope of the present disclosure, and all possible claims to individual aspects or combinations of elements or steps are intended to be supported by the present disclosure.