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A method involves making available a cosmetic product and a non-cosmetic product and offering one or more of the products for sale. The non-cosmetic product may have a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The cosm

A method involves making available a cosmetic product and a non-cosmetic product and offering one or more of the products for sale. The non-cosmetic product may have a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The cosmetic product may define at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition. A visible portion of the cosmetic product may include a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. The first material may have an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material.

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1. A cosmetic product combination, comprising:a cosmetic container; a region within the cosmetic container, the region being configured to contain at least one cosmetic composition; at least one cosmetic composition located within the region; an applicator removably located within at least a portion

1. A cosmetic product combination, comprising:a cosmetic container; a region within the cosmetic container, the region being configured to contain at least one cosmetic composition; at least one cosmetic composition located within the region; an applicator removably located within at least a portion of the container, the applicator having a portion configured to be loaded with the cosmetic composition; and a visible aesthetic property located on a visible portion of the cosmetic container, the aesthetic property being arranged on the cosmetic container to simulate a visible aesthetic property of a clothing product, the aesthetic property of the cosmetic container being configured to cause consumers who purchase one of the clothing product and the cosmetic container to recognize a match and to be inclined to purchase the other of the clothing product and the cosmetic container. 2. The cosmetic product combination of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises at least one of perfume, cologne, lipstick, mascara, lip gloss, blush, rouge, eye liner, foundation, powder, powder cake, nail varnish, eye shadow, and concealer.3. The cosmetic product combination of claim 1, further comprising a notification associated with the cosmetic container, the notification advising customers of an existence of the clothing product with a matching visible aesthetic property.4. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification comprises a label attached to the cosmetic container.5. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification comprises a notice for display to consumers at a point of sale.6. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification comprises a broadcasted advertisement that refers to both the cosmetic product and the clothing product.7. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification includes an incentive to the purchaser to obtain said other product.8. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification includes a coupon for purchase of the clothing product.9. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification includes an offer to purchase the clothing product at a discounted price.10. The cosmetic product combination of claim 3, wherein the notification includes an offer to receive the clothing product free of charge.11. The cosmetic product combination of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic container is marked with a brand name that differs from a brand name marked on the clothing product.12. A method comprising:making available the cosmetic product combination of claim 1, wherein the visible aesthetic property of the cosmetic container is achieved using a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin; and making available a non-cosmetic product incorporating a second material resembling the first material, the second material being chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. 13. The cosmetic product combination of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic container is marked with a brand name that differs from a brand name marked on the non-cosmetic product.14. The cosmetic product combination of claim 1, wherein the cosmetic container comprises a cosmetic compact.15. A cosmetic product combination, comprising:a cosmetic container; a region within the cosmetic container, the region being configured to contain at least one cosmetic composition; and a visible aesthetic property located on a visible portion of the cosmetic container, the aesthetic property being arranged on the cosmetic container to simulate a visible aesthetic property of a non-cosmetic product, the aesthetic property of the cosmetic container being configured to cause consumers who purchase one of the non-cosmetic product and the cosmetic container to recognize a match and to be inclined to purchase the other of the non-cosmetic product and the cosmetic container. 16. The cosmetic product combination of claim 15, wherein the container is configured to hold at least one of perfume, cologne, lipstick, mascara, lip gloss, blush, rouge, eye liner, foundation, powder, powder cake, nail varnish, eye shadow, and concealer.17. The cosmetic product combination of claim 15, further comprising a notification associated with the cosmetic container, the notification advising customers of an existence of the non-cosmetic product with a matching visible aesthetic property.18. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification comprises a label attached to the cosmetic container.19. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification comprises a notice for display to consumers at a point of sale.20. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification comprises a broadcasted advertisement that refers to both the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product.21. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification includes an incentive to the purchaser to obtain said other product.22. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification includes a coupon for purchase of the non-cosmetic product.23. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification includes an offer to purchase the non-cosmetic product at a discounted price.24. The cosmetic product combination of claim 17, wherein the notification includes an offer to receive the non-cosmetic product free of charge.25. A method comprising:making available the cosmetic product combination of claim 15, wherein the visible aesthetic property of the cosmetic container is achieved using a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin; and making available a non-cosmetic product incorporating a second material resembling the first material, the second material being chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin. 26. The cosmetic product combination of claim 15, wherein the cosmetic container comprises a cosmetic compact.27. A method, comprising:making available a cosmetic product defining at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition, wherein a visible portion of the cosmetic product includes a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin; and making available a non-cosmetic product having a visible portion including a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin; and wherein the first material has an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material. 28. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises said at least one cosmetic composition, and wherein the cosmetic composition is chosen from perfume, cologne, lipstick, mascara, lip gloss, blush, rouge, eye liner, foundation, powder, powder cake, nail varnish, eye shadow, and concealer.29. The method of claim 27, wherein the internal region is configured to contain a liquid.30. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises a cosmetic applicator having an application portion configured to be loaded with the cosmetic composition.31. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises a portion configured to receive and removably hold the cosmetic applicator.32. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a foam core portion and wherein the second material covers at least a portion of the foam core.33. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product is marked with a brand name differing from a brand name marked on the non-cosmetic product.34. The method of claim 27, comprising establishing a marketing link between the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product.35. The method of claim 34, wherein the marketing link includes referring to both the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product within at least one advertisement.36. The method of claim 35, wherein the advertisement is a product label for one or more of the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product.37. The method of claim 35, wherein the advertisement is a notice at the point of sale of one or more of the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product.38. The method of claim 27, wherein the first and second materials are substantially identical.39. The method of claim 27, further comprising selling the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product as an ensemble.40. The method of claim 27, further comprising notifying a consumer who purchases one of the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product of an existence of the other of said products.41. The method of claim 27, wherein the first material and the second material resemble each other in one or more of color, pattern and texture.42. The method of claim 27, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.43. A combination, comprising:a non-cosmetic product having a visible portion including a first material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin; and a cosmetic product defining at least one internal region configured to surround and contain least one cosmetic composition, wherein a visible portion of the cosmetic product includes a second material chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin, wherein the first material has an appearance resembling an appearance of the second material. 44. The combination of claim 43, wherein the first and second materials are substantially identical.45. The combination of claim 43, wherein the non-cosmetic product is chosen from a clothing article, shoes, a jacket, a skirt, a dress, slacks, pants, socks, a shirt, a blouse, a bathing suit, a suit, a tie, an undergarment, and a hat.46. The combination of claim 43, wherein the non-cosmetic product is chosen from a fashion accessory, a purse, a belt, a bag, a scarf, jewelry, a watch, a hair accessory, a head band, a hair clip, a beret, and a hair scrunchie.47. The combination of claim 43, wherein the non-cosmetic product is chosen from a sporting equipment carrier, a golf bag, and a racket bag.48. The combination of claim 43, wherein the non-cosmetic product is chosen from luggage, a car seat, a towel, a bedding item, a sheet, a blanket and a toiletry bag.49. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises the cosmetic composition, and wherein the cosmetic composition is chosen from perfume, cologne, lipstick, mascara, lip gloss, blush, rouge, eye liner, foundation, powder, powder cake, nail varnish, eye shadow, and concealer.50. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product is marked with a brand name differing from a brand name of the non-cosmetic product.51. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product are typically offered for sale in differing locations.52. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product are sold as an ensemble.53. The combination of claim 43, wherein the region is configured to contain a liquid.54. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises a cosmetic applicator having an application portion configured to be loaded with the cosmetic composition.55. The combination of claim 54, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises a portion configured to receive and removably hold the cosmetic applicator.56. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product comprises at least a portion formed of foam.57. The combination of claim 56, wherein the second material is fixedly attached to the foam.58. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a body defining the region and wherein the second material is fixedly attached to the body.59. The combination of claim 58, wherein the cosmetic product further comprises the cosmetic composition, wherein the cosmetic composition is contained in the internal region.60. The combination of claim 59, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a first and a second part movable with respect to one another to place the cosmetic product in a position permitting access to the cosmetic composition.61. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product are marked with a single commonly owned trademark.62. The combination of claim 43, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.63. A cosmetic product, comprising:a container base including a foam core, the core having at least one recess therein for containing a cosmetic composition; a container cover configured to cover at least the recess; and an outer layer covering at least a portion of at least one of the base and the cover, wherein the outer layer is chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin, and wherein the outer layer has a visible aesthetic property simulating a visible aesthetic property of a non-cosmetic product, so that consumers associate the cosmetic product and the non-cosmetic product with one another. 64. The cosmetic product of claim 63, further comprising a cosmetic composition in the recess.65. The cosmetic product of claim 64, wherein the cosmetic composition is a powder cake, and wherein foam of the core is configured to surround at least a portion of the powder cake.66. The cosmetic product of claim 63, further comprising a mirror provided on one of the container base and the container cover.67. The cosmetic product of claim 63, further comprising an applicator for the cosmetic composition, wherein the container base is configured to removably hold the applicator.68. The cosmetic product of claim 63, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.69. A cosmetic product, comprising:a cosmetic container; a region within the cosmetic container, the region being configured to contain at least one cosmetic composition; and a visible aesthetic property located on a visible portion of the cosmetic container, the aesthetic property simulating a visible aesthetic property of a clothing product, the aesthetic properties of the cosmetic product and the clothing product being chosen so that consumers who purchase one of the clothing product and the cosmetic product will recognize a match and be inclined to purchase the other of the clothing product and the cosmetic product. 70. The cosmetic product of claim 69, wherein the cosmetic container comprises a cosmetic compact.71. A cosmetic product, comprising:a container having a recess therein; a cosmetic composition contained in the recess; an applicator configured to apply the cosmetic composition, the applicator being configured to be contained within the container; a visible aesthetic property on the container, wherein the aesthetic property is substantially similar to a visible aesthetic property of an article of clothing, wherein the container with the visible aesthetic property thereon is configured to cause a consumer to visually associate the cosmetic product with the article of clothing. 72. The cosmetic product of claim 71, wherein the container comprises a cosmetic compact.73. A clothing product, comprising:an article of clothing; and an aesthetic property provided to the article of clothing on a visible portion thereof, the aesthetic property simulating a visible aesthetic property of a cosmetic product, the aesthetic property of the article of clothing being chosen so that consumers who purchase one of the clothing product and the cosmetic product will recognize a match and be inclined to purchase the other of the clothing product and the cosmetic product. 74. The clothing product of claim 73, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.75. A cosmetic product, comprising:a foam core; at least one recess located within the foam core, the at least one recess being configured to contain a cosmetic composition therein; and a material at least partially covering the foam core, the material being chosen from fabric, facsimile of fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin, wherein the material imparts an aesthetic quality to the cosmetic product. 76. The cosmetic product of claim 75, further comprising a cosmetic composition in the recess.77. The cosmetic product of claim 75, wherein the cosmetic composition is a powder cake and wherein the core is configured to surround at least a portion of the powder cake.78. The cosmetic product of claim 75, further comprising a mirror provided in the core so that foam of the core surrounds edges of the mirror.79. The cosmetic product of claim 75, further comprises at least one removable cosmetic applicator, and at least one applicator recess in the foam core, the applicator recess being configured so that foam surrounds and removably holds the applicator.80. The cosmetic product of claim 75, wherein the cosmetic composition comprises a powder cake, and wherein the cosmetic product further comprises a tray positioned between the foam core and the powder cake.81. The cosmetic product of claim 75, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.82. A cosmetic product, comprising:a foam core; recesses located in the foam core, wherein the recesses comprise a recess housing a cosmetic composition, a recess containing a mirror, and a recess removably holding an applicator, wherein foam of the core surrounds edges of the mirror; and a material covering at least a portion of the foam core, the material being chosen from fabric, facsimile of the fabric, animal skin, and imitation animal skin wherein the material imparts the cosmetic product with a visible aesthetic affect. 83. The cosmetic product of claim 82, wherein the foam core includes a base and a cover.84. The cosmetic product of claim 83, wherein the base and the cover are connected by foam.85. The cosmetic product of claim 83, wherein the base and the cover are connected by the fabric material.86. The cosmetic product of claim 83, including a hinge connecting the base and the cover, the hinge rendering the cover selectively movable between open and closed positions, the cosmetic product further including a closure for selectively holding the cover in the closed position.87. The cosmetic product of claim 86, wherein the closure includes a snap mechanism and wherein at least a portion of the snap mechanism is embedded within foam of the core.88. The cosmetic product of claim 82, wherein the cosmetic product comprises a cosmetic compact.