System and method for changing a cosmetic formulation attribute

A system for changing a cosmetic formulation attribute of a cosmetic formulation disposed on a substrate, the system comprising:

• a cosmetic formulation, wherein the cosmetic formulation includes a water-swellable polymer configured to expand upon exposure to water;
• a cosmetic formulation applicator configured to apply the cosmetic formulation to at least a portion of the substrate;
• a detector configured to detect the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate;
• an additive applicator configured to apply water to the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate, thereby swelling the cosmetic formulation;
• and
• a controller operatively coupled to the detector, the cosmetic formulation applicator and the additive applicator, wherein the controller includes logic that, when executed by the controller, is configured to cause the system to perform operations including:
• selectively applying, with the cosmetic applicator, the cosmetic formulation to the substrate based upon the cosmetic formulation attribute;
• detecting, with the detector, the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate;
• and
• selectively applying, with the additive applicator, water to the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate to change the cosmetic formulation attribute of the cosmetic formulation.

A method of changing an attribute of a cosmetic formulation disposed on a substrate, the method comprising:

• applying, with a cosmetic formulation applicator, the cosmetic formulation to the substrate based upon a cosmetic formulation attribute, wherein the cosmetic formulation includes a polymer configured to crosslink upon exposure to an additive, thereby contracting the cosmetic formulation;
• detecting, with a detector, the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate;
• and
• applying, with an additive applicator, the additive to the cosmetic formulation disposed on the substrate to change the cosmetic formulation attribute of the cosmetic formulation.