Patent ID: 7607441

Claim:
A device for packaging and applying a cosmetic product, said device comprising: a container defining an opening; an applicator including: a rod, an applicator element at a first end of the rod, and a grasping portion connected to a second end of the rod, said grasping portion including two resilient engagement elements, the applicator being configured to be attached by compressing the grasping portion, such that the two engagement elements snap onto the container so as to accommodate the applicator element in the container; and a wiper element fixed in the container in proximity to the opening, the wiper element being open at its lower end to allow the applicator element to pass through at least partially when the applicator is mounted on the container; wherein the rod is in leaktight bearing contact substantially perpendicular to a lengthwise axis of the rod on an inner surface of the wiper element thereby closing the container in a leaktight manner when the applicator is mounted on the container.