Patent ID: 8454097

Claim:
A method of manufacturing an applicator for applying a cosmetic or a skin care product, comprising: a) providing a stem having a housing; and b) stamping at least one portion of the stem to form at least one stamped, portion comprising a joint, the stamped portion defining a hinge axis, (i) providing an applicator member disposed at a first end of the stem, said applicator member comprising a bundle of bristles, the applicator member having a proximal end, the proximal end of the applicator member being present in said housing to fasten the applicator member to the stem, the housing including an oblong cross-section that is elongate along a long axis, so as to form a flat bundle of bristles, the joint not being in contact with the applicator member, and the long axis of the cross-section of the housing being substantially parallel to the hinge axis defined by the stamped portion, and (ii) providing a handle at a second end of the stem, said handle comprising a closure cap configured to close a receptacle containing the product to be applied.