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A cosmetic applicator such as a mascara applicator is provided including a container for the cosmetic. The container includes a constriction at its upper part, forming a wiper, and a cap fitted with a rod having at its end a brush which dips into the container as it passes through the constriction.

A cosmetic applicator such as a mascara applicator is provided including a container for the cosmetic. The container includes a constriction at its upper part, forming a wiper, and a cap fitted with a rod having at its end a brush which dips into the container as it passes through the constriction. The rod has, above the brush, an elastically deformable cleaning element whose diameter is at least substantially equal to the diameter of the constriction. The portion of the rod located between the cleaning element and the brush allows the pressures prevailing inside and outside the container to be substantially balanced before the brush engages the constriction when it is withdrawn.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cosmetic applicator, such as a mascara applicator, comprising:a container for the cosmetic including an upper part and a constriction with a first diameter forming a wiper disposed at said upper part; anda cap fitted with a rod having an end and a brush, said brush havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A cosmetic applicator, such as a mascara applicator, comprising:a container for the cosmetic including an upper part and a constriction with a first diameter forming a wiper disposed at said upper part; anda cap fitted with a rod having an end and a brush, said brush having a body for receiving and applying the cosmetic, said brush disposed at said end that dips into said container as it passes through said constriction when said container is closed, a first portion of the rod adjacent to said cap having a second diameter, said rod including:an elastically deformable cleaning element disposed above said body of the brush and having a diameter at least substantially equal to said first diameter of said constriction;a second portion of the rod having a diameter that is less than the first diameter and that is equal to or less than said second diameter, said second portion being located between said cleaning element and said body of the brush to space said cleaning element from said body of the brush;wherein said second portion and the cleaning element are positioned to allow pressures prevailing inside and outside said container to be substantially balanced before said body of the brush engages said constriction when it is withdrawn.