Cosmetic case and applicator

A combination container and applicator in which said container is substantially rectangular and comprises a top component and a bottom component, said top and bottom components being hinged along one side and being lockingly engaged to each other through releasable latch means, said container being divided into a pair of compartments by a wall transverse to said hinged side, the first said compartment being defined by walls on each of its sides to form a closed compartment for containing a substance to be dispensed by said applicator, the second said compartment being defined by three walls and being open at the end opposite said transverse dividing wall, said applicator being substantially rectangular and dimensioned to fit snugly within said second compartment and having a handle with a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of said handle being integrally attached to said applicator and having engaging means which lockingly engage with cooperating engaging means associated with said second compartment and the proximal end of said handle extending through the open end of said second compartment, whereby turning said extending proximal end of said handle relative to said second compartment will release said latch means and open said container.