Cosmetic Applicator Assembly

1) A cosmetic applicator assembly, the applicator assembly comprising:

• a handle body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, a largest width or diameter of from 0.4 inches to 1.25 inches, and an exterior surface, wherein the handle body is comprised of a handle body material;
• an elevated feature disposed along the exterior surface and extending from 0.007 inches to 0.020 inches above the exterior surface, wherein:
• the elevated feature comprises an elevated feature material,
• the elevated feature material has a kinetic coefficient of friction of greater than or equal to 0.55 and a hardness of less than or equal to Shore A 70, and
• the elevated feature material has a hardness that is less than the hardness of the handle body material;
• and
• a cosmetic applicator coupled to the distal end of the handle body and constructed to apply a cosmetic.