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Product Goal:
To make the process of removing makeup with micellar water
just as fast and convenient as removing makeup with wipes.
Makeup Wipes vs. Micellar Water
Makeup Wipes:
BAD for you and the environment.
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Contain drying agents, fragrances, chemical preservatives, and alcohol.
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Can lead to skin irritation and dryness
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Made of non-biodegradable materials; plastics, synthetic fibers, polyester, polypropylene, or rayon, and take 100 years to decompose
Micellar Water:
GOOD for you and the environment.
Micellar water is a gentle skin cleanser that contains micelles which are tiny clusters of molecules. These micelles grab onto oil, dirt, and makeup to remove them and hydrate skin.
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Cleanses & removes makeup
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Gentle on sensitive skin
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Many uses per bottle
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Dermatologist recommended
Why do people still use makeup wipes?
I surveyed a group of 50+ women to find out.
What do you currently use to remove makeup?
Micellar Water: 77%
Makeup Wipes: 19%
Other: 4%
Based on your knowledge, which do you believe is better for your skin?
Micellar Water: 69%
Makeup Wipes: 19%
No Opinion: 12%
What do you find more convenient for traveling?
Micellar Water: 30%
Makeup Wipes: 70%
Other: >1%
"Makeup wipes are so fast and convenient for a busy lifestyle."
"Micellar water sucks for traveling, I have to buy a smaller bottle that leaks,
and pack the cotton rounds separately."
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The drawing board:
Exploring different ways for micellar water and cotton rounds to be stored and dispensed together.
*Click to enlarge sketches
The final form:
Ideating different forms, shapes, & styles.
Making it aesthetically pleasing to the consumer.
How it works:
The user grabs a cotton round, and presses it down on the top disk.
When pressed down,
water fills the disk cavity.
A compression spring pushes the disk back up, and water is pushed out through the perforated disk, soaking the cotton round.
A check valve prevents any spilling by only allowing the water to flow in one direction.
Twist off cap
Water cavity: 3.5oz
Cotton round holder
Magnet locking system
Ready For Travel.
Snap the two containers together in seconds.
At Home.
The dispenser sits on your bathroom counter neatly in its base.
On the Go.
The dispenser sits on the bathroom counter ready to use without its base.
Physical Models:
Sketch model:
Materials & Processes:
​Used to determine size/scale and basic shape
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Blue foam
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Cardboard
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Tape
Functional model:
Materials & Processes:
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MDF Base cut with band saw and hole saw
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Plastic containers cut and glued together
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Rubbed to cover connection point
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Compression spring & found plastic disk
Final model:
Materials & Processes:
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CNC Machined Walnut base
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Resin printed clear water container
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SLS printed lid & cotton round container
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Compression spring to push cotton rounds up
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Soap dispenser mechanism glued to 3d print
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Magnets added for quick connection
Programs Used:
