Patent ID: 8267097

Claim:
A packaging and applicator kit, comprising: a receptacle containing a substance for application to nails; at least one applicator configured to be loaded with at least some of the substance contained in the receptacle and to apply the at least some substance to at least one nail, the receptacle being configured to enable the at least one applicator to be loaded with at least some of the substance without passing the at least one applicator through a wiper member, wherein the applicator comprises at least one flexible blade defining an application face, the at least one flexible blade being connected by a proximal end to a handle and being elongate between the proximal end and a distal end, wherein the at least one flexible blade comprises a rear side having a surface facing opposite to the application face and wing portions extending from the rear side, the wing portions defining bearing surfaces configured to not be loaded with the substance and configured to be grasped by fingers of a user to modify a curvature of the at least one flexible blade.