Systems, devices, and methods for dispensing and applying substances

An apparatus, comprising:

• a container defining an internal volume that is configured to contain a substance;
• and
• a dispenser coupled to the container, the dispenser including:
• a dispenser cap coupled to a first axial end of the container, the dispenser cap including a plurality of dispensing openings defined therethrough;
• a platform disposed within the container and configured to extrude the substance through the plurality of dispensing openings;
• an advancement mechanism disposed within the container and configured to advance the platform;
• and
• an actuator coupled to a second axial end of the container, the actuator configured to be actuated to cause the advancement mechanism to advance the platform.

A method for dispensing a substance through an apparatus that comprises a body defining a receptacle, a cap removably coupled to a first axial end of the body, a container removably disposable within the receptacle and defining an internal volume containing a substance, and a dispenser including (1) a dispenser cap coupled to a first axial end of the container proximate to the first axial end of the body and defining at least one dispensing opening therethrough, and (2) a dispensing mechanism configured to be selectively actuated to dispense the substance through the at least one dispensing opening, the method comprising:

• exposing the dispenser cap to an external environment responsive to removal of the cap from the first axial end of the body;
• responsive to actuation of the dispensing mechanism, causing a predetermined amount of the substance to be dispensed through the at least one dispensing opening onto an outer surface of the dispenser cap;
• responsive to the outer surface of the dispenser cap contacting an external surface, applying at least a portion of the predetermined amount of the substance on the external surface;
• and
• isolating the dispenser cap from the external environment responsive to replacement of the cap on the first axial end.

A method for dispensing a substance through an apparatus that comprises a body defining a receptacle, a cap removably coupled to a first axial end of the body, a container removably disposable within the receptacle and defining an internal volume containing a substance, and a dispenser including (1) a dispenser cap coupled to a first axial end of the container proximate to the first axial end of the body and defining at least one dispensing opening therethrough, and (2) a dispensing mechanism configured to be selectively actuated to dispense the substance through the at least one dispensing opening, the method comprising:

• exposing the dispenser cap to an external environment responsive to removal of the cap from the first axial end of the body;
• responsive to the cap being coupled to the dispensing mechanism proximate to a second axial end of the body opposite the first axial end and being rotated by a predetermined amount, causing actuation of the actuating mechanism to cause a predetermined amount of the substance to be dispensed through the at least one dispensing opening onto an outer surface of the dispenser cap;
• responsive to the outer surface of the dispenser cap contacting an external surface, applying at least a portion of the predetermined amount of the substance on the external surface;
• and
• isolating the dispenser cap from the external environment responsive to replacement of the cap on the first axial end.