a dispensing package for a cosmetic / antiperspirant / deodorant or other stick product . the dispensing package can have a tear - away seal integrally molded with the applicator end of the package barrel . the tear - away seal , or a frangible bead forming part of the tear - away structure , can contain a tab for the user to grip when removing the tear - away seal to open the product . the dispensing package can be actuated by rotating a thumb - wheel held in place by two slots in opposing sides of the package barrel . the elevator component that ejects product from the dispensing package can be molded with an unthreaded , self - tapping hole that is tapped by insertion of the actuator spindle during assembly of the dispensing package .