an applicator , and in particular a lip applicator , for applying a cosmetic onto the skin , comprising a preferably elongate applicator body extending along a longitudinal applicator axis and a bristle - free jacket surface surrounding it which serves , at least in some sections , for applying and distributing the cosmetic on the skin , wherein the applicator body has several wings , characterized in that the wings distally each have a freely projecting end and the wings are , in their entirety , preferably disposed along an annular line and the wings form between them a mass storage unit .