a lip applicator generally relating to the application of a variety of products , including lipstick , lip gloss , lip balm , or any such beauty aid , to one &# 39 ; s lips . the lip applicator disclosed herein may be held during use , but is adapted for upright placement on a table - top or other flat surface during non - use . the lip applicator disclosed herein facilitates the facile , rapid , and reliable application a lip product , and may be of particular import in those settings requiring the repeated or frequent application of a beauty aid to one or more people &# 39 ; s lips , such as the set of a motion picture or theatrical performance .