A cosmetics and cosmetic implement germicidal device is provided, having a
main housing and an implement support for receiving cosmetics/implements.
The support may be a tray or one or more shelves or receptacles. At least
one first ultraviolet (UV) bulb is mounted inside the main housing facing
the implement support. The UV bulb substantially irradiates a first side
of the inner drawer and any cosmetics or implements placed upon the inner
drawer. It is preferred to provide UV bulbs on opposite sides of a
light-transmissible inner drawer as well as a reflective material inside
the main housing so that no portion of any cosmetics or implements remain
un-irradiated after use. A single UV bulb that travels or scans may be
provided on either side of the drawer, or a number of stationary UV bulbs
may be provided, or the implement support may move with respect to the
bulbs.