Lipstick Container with Detachable Applicator

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for holding a lipstick column and a lipstick applicator in a common protected container to allow them to be conveniently accessed with one retrieval motion. The apparatus is comprised of a base and cover that contain a retractable lipstick column and a separately detachable lipstick applicator. The lipstick column is contained in a first portion of the base and the lipstick applicator is contained in a second portion of the base.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A lipstick dispenser which includes:
 a base which holds a lipstick column by way of a system for extending and retracting said lipstick column, a cover for said lipstick column which releasably attaches to said base, and a lipstick applicator which releasably attaches to said base opposite from the cover, said applicator containing a tip located within said base for the purpose of applying lipstick or other material.   
     
     
         2 . A lipstick dispenser according to  claim 1  in which the lipstick applicator tip is a brush. 
     
     
         3 . A lipstick dispenser according to  claim 1  in which the lipstick applicator tip is a sponge. 
     
     
         4 . A lipstick dispenser according to  claim 1  in which the lipstick applicator tip is a spatula. 
     
     
         5 . A dispenser according to  claim 1  in which the material being dispensed is lipstick, gloss, balm, emollient or any other material suitable for applying to lips.