DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUS UNIFORM APPLICATION OF A COMPOSITION TO THE SKIN

A device and method for selectively applying a cosmetic composition to a treatment surface (e.g., skin) to alter the aesthetic appearance of the skin is disclosed. The device (100) comprises a detector (110) that obtains image data corresponding to an image of a skin region, and an applicator (120) that applies the composition to the skin. The applicator (120) is aligned to apply the composition to a location within the imaged skin region. The device analyzes the image data and selectively applies the composition to the location when the reflectance value of the skin area (i) is less than the reflectance value of the selected hue and (ii) is greater than the reflectance value of the location. The reflectance value for the selected hue may be generated based on image data corresponding to a skin region adjacent to the skin region. The device and method aim to reduce the appearance of undesirable skin artifacts and enhance the aesthetic appearance of the skin while limiting the need for applying a continuous la