Patent attributes
A packaging and applicator device may include an applicator portion. The applicator portion may include: a first receptacle for containing a composition to be applied; an applicator element mounted at one end of a stem that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, the stem including at least one internal channel that is configured to communicate with the first receptacle so as to feed the applicator element with composition from the first receptacle; a sheath that is secured to the first receptacle, at least in use, and that surrounds at least part of the stem to form a gap between the sheath and the stem, the internal channel of the stem opening into the gap via at least one opening; and at least one air inlet opening into the gap, above the opening.