Abstract: A compact for holding a cosmetic composition under substantially air tight conditions when in the closed position, comprising a base having a compartment with side walls for storing the cosmetic composition, and threaded engaging means on the outer peripheral surface of the side walls, a cover having threaded engaging means on the inner surface thereof, capable of mating with the threaded engaging means on the outer peripheral surface of the compartment side walls to close the compact, a sealing means between the inner surface of the cover means and the top peripheral surface of the compartment side walls which provides substantially air-tight conditions when the compact is in the closed position, a cosmetic product dispensing means fitted on top of the cosmetic composition stored in the compartment of the base means, having a plurality of aperatures which permit the cosmetic composition to be released through the aperatures upon application of pressure to the dispensing means.