Abstract: A cosmetic compact comprises a cover member having front and rear side edges. The cover member has a flat top surface and a recessed bottom surface having a lowered periphery with a downwardly projecting front extension and a first adjacent front opening. A base member has front and rear side edges, a flat bottom surface and a recessed horizontal top surface with a raised periphery. The raised periphery has a front slot with a second adjacent front opening. The base member has in its top surface an elongated recess spaced from the remaining portion of the top surface which communicates with the second adjacent opening. A hinge secures the rear edges of the cover and base members together. The front slot receives the front extension and the second adjacent opening meets the first adjacent opening to form a combined larger opening when the two members are closed, thereby closing the compact.