applicator

noun

ap·pli·ca·tor | \ ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tər

Definition of applicator

: one that applies specifically : a device for applying a substance (such as medicine or polish)

Examples of applicator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a brush applicator, the lines deposited are fine and barely-there featherlike strokes that look natural. — Michelle Li, Teen Vogue, "Glossier’s Newest Product Brow Flick Is Here," 12 June 2019 Along with the powder, there’s a mini mirror and two different applicators. — Blake Bakkila, Good Housekeeping, "This Benefit Cosmetics Powder Foundation Solves (Almost) All of My Skin Problems," 11 June 2019 Perhaps Jenner should consider repackaging the toner in a glass medicine dropper type applicator instead. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "I Used Only Kylie Skin Products For a Whole Week. Here's My Honest Review.," 29 May 2019 The applicator really elevates your lashes to give that extra drama that everyone wants in their eyes. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Best Mascaras of All Time, According to 6 Celebrity Makeup Artists," 3 Aug. 2018 Some kits, such as the one from One Two Cosmetics, are sold with a tweezer-like applicator included ($69, onetwocosmetics.com). — Ilise Carter, WSJ, "How Magnetic Lashes Became the Biggest Thing in Beauty," 4 Jan. 2019 The new packaging includes a pump applicator, and the long-lasting, matte formula has SPF. — Allure, "The 17 Best Drugstore Foundations for All Your Coverage Needs," 6 Sep. 2018 Ardell’s popular lashes are more of a deal starting at $14 a kit, with an applicator sold separately for $4 (ardellshop.com). — Ilise Carter, WSJ, "How Magnetic Lashes Became the Biggest Thing in Beauty," 4 Jan. 2019 Lip powders can come with a wand applicator or a brush, and even in a bullet, like a traditional lipstick. — Amber Katz, SELF, "8 Lip Powders That Will Replace Your Go-To Lipstick," 26 Nov. 2018

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