Abstract: A liquid dispenser and applicator (10) is provided having a reservoir (302) for holding a liquid such as a liquid foundation and having a bottleneck (308) through which the liquid may be dispensed. An applicator (304) is nestled underneath the reservoir such that the reservoir and applicator are in a vertically stacked relationship, thus permitting a compact arrangement. A detent mechanism is provided for attaching the applicator to the reservoir, the applicator being detachable from the reservoir in order to receive liquid from the spout and permit the applicator to be used to apply the liquid to a surface.

Abstract: A liquid dispenser and applicator is provided having a reservoir for holding a liquid such as a liquid foundation and having a spout through which the liquid may be dispensed. An applicator is attached to the reservoir and is detachable therefrom. The liquid maybe dispensed through the spout onto the applicator for application to a user's skin. The applicator slides into a track provided on the reservoir and is held in the track by a friction fit. A pump may be provided on the reservoir for dispensing the liquid foundation. The user may pump liquid foundation onto the applicator and remove the applicator from the reservoir and apply the liquid foundation onto the user's skin using the applicator. A lid attachable to the reservoir and enclosing the pump and applicator protects the applicator from dirt and other substances and allows the dispenser and applicator to become portable in a handbag or purse.