Makeup 3d printing

The Mink, World’s First 3D Makeup Printer, Available for Pre-Order

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The revolutionary device is finally coming to market.

By Kaleigh Fasanella

June 18, 2019

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Beauty and technology are currently colliding more than ever before — The Mink, the world's first-ever 3D portable makeup printer, is proof of that. Now, with just a press of a button, you can create your own cosmetics from images, right in the comfort of your own home, your car, a Starbucks...wherever you fancy.

The Mink (a portmanteau for "makeup" and "ink") printer isn't a completely new concept, though. CEO and co-founder Grace Choi and her team debuted the Mink printer concept in 2014 at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, and since then, have worked meticulously to refine every detail and get it to their standards.

The idea itself initially stemmed from our generation's obsession with all things digital. "Beauty content continues to move to digital and away from traditional TV and print," says Choi in a press release sent to Allure. "Users are turning to these images for inspiration, creating an opportunity to leverage image color data and transform them into physical makeup — I am thrilled to finally be sharing the Mink experience with everyone."

Grace Choi, co-founder of the Mink 3D Printer

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The "experience" is truly just as easy as it sounds, too. You simply download the Mink app and import any image you want — whether it be from the Web, your camera roll, or Instagram — and then choose to print either the entire image or one single color. Once you've made your decision, you simply insert a Mink makeup sheet into the printer's tray and hit send to print. Bada bing, bada boom. After a cool 15 seconds, your makeup is officially ready to apply on a light and portable square sheet, making this a really convenient way to create a touch-up kit on the go or to pack some color cosmetics when traveling. Another notable detail worth writing home about: It has the ability to print an impressive 16.7 million colors, so you can more or less create any makeup shade imaginable — again, with just a push of a button.

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Is the Mink going to revolutionize how we see, use, and buy makeup? While our estimated guess is yes, we'll just have to wait and see. With eye shadow palettes getting more and more elaborate with packaging and price, a makeup printer that can create any color you imagine on a light-as-air piece of paper. You can even print a grid or quad of colors to maximize the space on each piece of paper (which comes in matte as well as multiple, shimmery finishes). Choi says that the shelf life of the printed pigments can last you about two weeks when kept covered in its original plastic film, which comes in handy so they don't smudge anywhere either. It's a similar concept to photos being printed on cakes but with makeup.

Mink 3D Makeup Printer - The Pros And Cons As It Becomes An At-Home Reality

2019's big beauty question: would you print your make-up?

Sounds ridiculous right? Not necessarily. In fact, the world's first at-home 3D make-up printer, Mink, just made it a reality.

First debuted back in 2014 by CEO and co-founder Grace Choi at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, the fledgling company have since refined the concept to create a fully workable 3D make-up printer, or Mink, for short.

'Beauty content continues to move to digital and away from traditional TV and print,' Choi explained in a Mink press release. 'Users are turning to these images for inspiration, creating an opportunity to leverage image colour data and transform them into physical make-up — I am thrilled to finally be sharing the Mink experience with everyone.'

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Is this the beginning of a Black Mirror episode in which our Instagram-based beauty obsession goes horribly wrong? Again, not necessarily. Although 3D printing your make-up might seem like one tech addition too many, the entire process is actually extremely simple.

As per any tech development in 2019, you start by downloading the Mink app. Next, import any image you like - a screenshot from Instagram, a Google image, even a selfie from your own camera roll - then choose between printing the whole image or a specific colour from it.

Lastly, insert a Mink make-up sheet like you would a piece of paper in a regular printer and click 'Send to print'.

Wait a mere 15 seconds and your image of choice will be printed, this time in make-up rather than ink. Think of it like your favourite eyeshadow palette but on a paper thin sheet, rather than a swanky plastic case. You can then wipe off and apply wherever necessary.

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With the ability to print a whopping 16.7 million different colours, 3D printing your foundation colour match or that specific green eyeshadow Winnie Harlow just wore might have become easier than ever.

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So should we be chucking out our Muji make-up stack ASAP? Maybe not. At $395 ($295 if you pre-order now) Mink doesn't exactly fall into the 'affordable' category, and we're sensing there might be a few other downsides we're optimistically ignoring.

Bring on the pros and cons list!

Pro:

‘The idea of replicating your much-loved, long-lost and discontinued shade of make-up, or creating a bespoke shade to match your colouring or match a shadow, blush or lipstick that you’ve just fallen in love with on Instagram fills me with beauty joy. ' Katy Young, Group Beauty Director

Con:

'With endless dupes and knock offs of beauty products available, will 3D printing become yet another way to perpetuate fakery?' George Driver, Digital Beauty Editor

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Pro:

'I'm forever trying to find a foundation shade that perfectly matches my skin tone. If being able to colour match a photo of myself means I never have to trek to a make-up counter again then I'm all for it.' Daisy Murray, Digital Writer

Con:

‘I’m a sucker for good textures and easy application and the jury is still out as to how well these will transfer on skin.’ Katy Young, Group Beauty Director

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Pro:

'Sustainability wise, printing your make-up instead of buying plastic packaging-heavy eyeshadow palettes delivered in mountains of bubble wrap makes a lot of sense.' George Driver, Digital Beauty Editor

Con:

'Although this sounds novel, I would worry about quality control. And ingredients, how is everything kept stable when it is essentially an ink cartridge? As fun as it sounds, it strikes me as gimmicky.' Jennifer George, Beauty Editor

How beauty brands use 3D printing・Cults

Women are ready to diet and exercise every day because they want to look great for themselves and others. And this idea underlies the demand for cosmetics. Girls follow new trends and are in a hurry to try all the magic tools that promise them excellent results in the shortest possible time. One of these innovations is 3D printing, which has already proven itself in medicine and other areas of life. And since she is suited to helping people with their health problems, chances are good that she will be able to show amazing results in the beauty industry as well. After all, it is always about not only appearance, but also about self-esteem and improving the quality of life. Well, speaking of the latter, by spending some time researching owl paper reviews, you will also improve your life and find more free time to do what you love. No wonder cosmetic brands have started using 3D printing to meet the needs of their customers.

You may know that cosmetic testing is a stumbling block for many brands, especially now that many people are refusing to use products that have been tested on animals. Thus, they must either turn a blind eye to this fact, or find innovative ways to test their cosmetics without harming animals and nature. And that's when 3D printing comes to the rescue, as it can create printed skin with epidermis and dermis. Some beauty brands such as Chanel and L'Oréal have long used printed skin to test their products and reduce testing costs. People hope that this technology will contribute to the development of an individual approach to the creation of cosmetics.

The modern pace of life leaves no room for "slow movement". Women are used to drinking coffee on the go, shopping online and learning new languages in traffic, but when it comes to makeup, applying it in a hurry can be a challenge. Manufacturers have created a portable device for applying foundation directly to the skin, so you don't have to spend a lot of time on it. More precisely, the built-in mechanism scans your face, determines its contours and skin tone. The printer then creates three layers of makeup - primer, foundation and color makeup. The great news is that it only takes you about a minute, so you have plenty of time to read the proessaywriting review or do other things.

Who hasn't dreamed of doing the necessary make-up in 15 seconds? If you love makeup, then you would like to get a personal touch. A combination of makeup and mascara will help you achieve what you want. If you're a green person and try to avoid plastic whenever possible, you'll be happy to be able to print your makeup on thin paper. The device itself is called Mink, and you can control it through a special application. For example, you can take a photo and print either the whole image or just the right color. And voila, in less than a minute you have an entire palette of printed makeup. It includes eye shadow, powder, blush, etc.

While many companies continue to advertise "unique" mascaras that add incredible volume to your lashes, others are already using innovation and 3D printing to enhance their products. So, the world famous cosmetic brand Chanel uses 3D printing in its mascara brush. This technology helps create a brand new brush that delivers smooth and even application. Plus, you don't have to dip the brush into the mascara over and over again. This is the first real change since the beginning of 1900s, when the world saw the first mascara wand. If you can't afford this "revolutionary" brush but want to give it a try, you can check out edubirdie's reviews to develop a plan for how to tackle this challenge.

The modern world has its own requirements, and individualization is one of the biggest trends. Everyone wants to get something unique and well-chosen. And 3D printing has taken a huge step forward in these matters. So, the brand new MaskiD face mask allows you to meet the needs of your skin and cope with various problems. A special self-named application will become your main assistant. You must scan your face or take a selfie so that the program identifies your main problems and makes recommendations. In this way, the printed mask will be created specifically for your needs.

This problem is not life-threatening, but it can reduce your self-confidence, especially when interacting with the opposite sex. Therefore, many companies are working on creating a tool that can solve this problem. And while many celebrities feel great about being brave, many people continue to resort to hair transplants. However, this is not a permanent solution to the problem, as people must be treated with Propecia for life, and new hair will continue to fall out. Thus, they will have to undergo a huge number of operations and spend a considerable amount on donor hair. And 3D printing can become a safety ring. Researchers have discovered a method to "print" stem cells. If conventional transplantation is limited by the number of hair follicles a donor has, then the possibilities are endless.

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Panasonic's 3D printed makeup and smart mirror

Panasonic's 3D printed makeup

Panasonic, a world-famous company, decided to take a break from its core business and try its hand at beauty products. Of course, the organization's experience in the development of high-tech electronic devices is reflected in the new project, which resulted in something completely unique. At the beginning of this year, the Japanese already impressed the world with their vision of the makeup of the future, which will help shape 3D technology, and last week they showed an improved version of a fantastic product. The innovative development is called Panasonic smart-mirror and fully corresponds to its name. A smart mirror can scan the user's face and select the optimal 3D printing makeup.

The concept of a smart mirror is as follows: thanks to the 3D scanning technique, the device collects all the data about your face, including the slightest bumps, moles, age spots, etc. Based on the information received, the mirror determines the optimal type of makeup specifically for you, and then uses 3D printing to create the so-called "individual card" - a thin sheet of cosmetics applied to the face like a temporary tattoo. Just imagine - no more fussing with foundation, concealer, blush and powder of different shades to get an even skin tone. Just a couple of minutes at the smart mirror, and 3D printing makeup is ready to be applied.

What is interesting about 3D printing makeup

Of course, there were opponents to this idea, but in today's article we will focus on the advantages of the technique and consider the prospects declared by the developers. The world saw a new version of the smart mirror at the CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) global exhibition of advanced technologies in Japan. 3D printing function has been added to the improved version for direct reproduction of the make-up. In order not to miss a single detail in the user's appearance, the device is equipped with the most accurate sensors and high-resolution cameras that can recognize, scan and analyze a person's face, location of spots or any skin defects.

Naturally, such an advanced device cannot be imagined without the visualization option. Any choice of the user, be it the type of makeup, the shape of the eyebrows, a new hairstyle or even a beard, will be clearly demonstrated, allowing you to see yourself in a new image. The developers have provided a special training course that explains the basics of working with a mirror to the user and helps to master 3D printed makeup.
Yes, about makeup. It is the “cosmetic” 3D printer integrated into the device that is the main highlight of this project. As the creators explain, such "additive cosmetics" is a very thin film applied to the skin.

3D technologies in make-up

High-quality masking of defects, make-up at the same time preserves the natural look of the skin. Agree, a good decision. The company hopes that this technique will also be useful in the medical field for the visual removal of scars and other traces of trauma or surgery.
Today, the smart mirror is at the prototype stage and Panasonic does not intend to release the project outside the domestic market yet. The developers plan to solve several important problems and bring the device to perfection. Ironically, the main problem with the device is 3D-printed makeup - it takes a matter of minutes to reproduce it, but it takes quite a long time to adapt the cosmetics to the face.

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Therefore, there is no information about the possible date for the smart mirror to go on sale.
In general, Panasonic is not the first to aim at the introduction of 3D printing in such an unusual industry. Several large organizations are already using additive techniques to create unique cosmetics and simplify the process of applying makeup. In particular, the Swedish company Foreo is developing a MODA cosmetic 3D printer, and the well-known company L’Oreal is interested in the possibilities of 3D bioprinting for creating artificial skin tissues.

Makeup 3d printing

The Mink, World’s First 3D Makeup Printer, Available for Pre-Order

Mink 3D Makeup Printer - The Pros And Cons As It Becomes An At-Home Reality

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How beauty brands use 3D printing・Cults

Panasonic's 3D printed makeup and smart mirror

Panasonic's 3D printed makeup

What is interesting about 3D printing makeup

3D technologies in make-up

3D printing makeup: video

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