Abstract: A lipstick tube including a hollow cylindrical base, a lipstick holder disposed in the base, a cap longer than the distance between the top of the protruding element and the top of a lipstick in the lipstick holder covering the lipstick holder, and a protruding element affixed to the lipstick holder and moving together with the lipstick holder relative to the base, the protruding element protruding radially from the holder for engaging the cap in a closed orientation.

Abstract: A container for a powdered cosmetic including a container body defining a reservoir for receiving loose powder, a strainer defining a powder collection surface, of smaller size than the container body, covering the reservoir, and a lid adapted and configured to define a powder receiving volume between the strainer and the lid, and at least one aperture around the powder collection surface for powder to fall from the strainer into the reservoir. Preferably, the strainer further includes at least one upstanding ridge for at least partially cleaning a brush or sponge applicator.