Cosmetic article with retractable applicator

A cosmetic item comprising:

• a reservoir configured to contain a liquid or semi-liquid cosmetic product;
• a guide tube extending according to a longitudinal direction in the reservoir;
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• an applicator movably mounted in longitudinal translation in the guide tube between a retracted position in which the applicator is contained entirely or partially in the guide tube and a deployed position in which a portion of the applicator which is contained in the guide tube in the retracted position comes out from one end of the guide tube;
• the applicator including a smooth longitudinal first portion, and a second portion having a surface configured to retain the cosmetic product;
• the guide tube having a constant inner cross-section;
• the first portion of the applicator having a constant and identical cross-section, except for a functional clearance, to the cross-section of the guide tube;
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• the guide tube including, proximate to the end, at least one aperture enabling the passage of the cosmetic product from the reservoir towards the applicator;
• a sleeve within which the reservoir is formed, the reservoir being movably mounted in longitudinal translation in the sleeve between a stowed position and an extended position.