(57) A process for filling a container (20) with a dose of compact powder (26) for cosmetic
usage comprises the steps of:
-- positioning said container (20) inside a complementary seat (22) of a die (23);
-- covering with an intermediate mask (24) the zones of said container (20) which
are not to be filled and/or which must not come into contact with said powder, with
said mask (24) being provided with an opening (25) which, together with a seat (21)
provided in the container (20) defines an empty room into which the desired dose can
be added of powder (26) suitable for being compacted;
-- charging said dose of powder (26) to said empty room;
-- compacting said powder dose (26) inside said seat (21) by means of a punch (27)
mounted on a counter-die (28); and
-- withdrawing the container (20) from its seat (22).
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