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A device for applying a substance, the device including an applicator member having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element. The element defines a surface for applying the substance. At least a portion of the surface includes projecting fibers. The projecting fibers are attached to a portion

A device for applying a substance, the device including an applicator member having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element. The element defines a surface for applying the substance. At least a portion of the surface includes projecting fibers. The projecting fibers are attached to a portion of the element. The portion of the element and the fibers may be made out of the same material.

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What is claimed is: 1. A cosmetic device comprising: an applicator member for applying a cosmetic product to a person, said applicator having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element, said element defining a surface for applying said substance, wherein at least a portion of said surface compr

What is claimed is: 1. A cosmetic device comprising: an applicator member for applying a cosmetic product to a person, said applicator having at least one of a fibrous and cellular element, said element defining a surface for applying said substance, wherein at least a portion of said surface comprises projecting fibers, said projecting fibers being attached to a portion of said element, wherein said portion of said element and said fibers are made out of a same material, wherein said fibers are obtained by subjecting said element to an abrasive treatment prior to a first use of the applicator member. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein said fibers form a covering extending over more than half of said surface used for application purposes. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is elastically deformable. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is compressible. 5. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is a felt. 6. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is a foam. 7. The device according to claim 6, wherein at least a portion of said fibers is constituted by a plurality of walls of burst cells. 8. The device according to claim 6, wherein at least a portion of said fibers have ramifications. 9. The device according to claim 6, wherein a major portion of said fibers have ramifications. 10. The device according to claim 7, wherein said plurality of walls of said burst cell has a mean length, wherein said fibers have a free end and a connection end, wherein a majority of said fibers have a distance between said free end and said connection end that is greater than said mean length. 11. The device according to claim 6, wherein said surface of said foam includes at least one crater, said crater having a depth of not less than 0.4 mm. 12. The device according to claim 11, wherein said crater has a depth of not less than 0.7 mm. 13. The device according to claim 12, wherein said crater presents a depth of not less than 1.5 mm. 14. The device according to claim 11, wherein said craters are spread out over a foam surface area, said foam surface area corresponding to more than half the application surface area. 15. The device according to claim 6, wherein said foam comprises a lattice of thread-like walls. 16. The device according to claim 6, wherein said foam is made of a material selected from the following list: polyurethane, polyether, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) . 17. The device according to claim 6, wherein said applicator member comprises two assembled-together foam elements. 18. The device according to claim 17, wherein said two elements define an internal cavity. 19. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element presents hydrophilic properties. 20. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element incorporates at least one water-absorbing compound. 21. The device according to claim 1, including a receptacle containing a substance for application. 22. The device according to claim 1, wherein said applicator member constitutes a sponge. 23. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is secured to a support. 24. The device according to claim 23, wherein said element includes a central region and a peripheral region, wherein said element is fixed via said central region to said support and said peripheral region is unencumbered. 25. The device according to claim 23, wherein said support constitutes a handle. 26. The device according to claim 1, wherein said surface for applying said substance is outwardly concave. 27. The device according to claim 1, wherein said applicator member presents two surface portions for use in applying said substance, said surface portions having differing surface textures. 28. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element further includes flocking. 29. The device according to claim 1, wherein said abrasive treatment is performed by one of an abrasive wheel, a milling cutter or a brush. 30. The device according to claim 1, wherein said abrasive treatment is performed while said element is compressed. 31. A kit for packaging and applying a cosmetic product comprising: a receptacle containing a cosmetic and an applicator device according to claim 1. 32. The device according to claim 1, wherein said element is treated with an abrasive element so as to form said fibers. 33. The kit according to claim 31, wherein said element is a cellular element. 34. The kit according to claim 33, wherein said cellular element is a foam. 35. The kit according to claim 34, wherein at least a portion of said fibers is constituted by a plurality of walls of burst cells. 36. The kit according to claim 34, wherein said surface of said foam includes at least one crater, said crater having a depth of not less than 0.4 mm.