a tubular container , at least partially closed at one end and having a nozzle at the other end , encloses a cylindrical valve head having an applicator brush attached to one end and a valve stem connected to the other end which extends along the axis of the container . when the applicator brush is extended to operating position , one end of the valve head seats against the inside shoulder of the nozzle , preventing liquid from leaking out . in one embodiment , in which the valve head is double - ended , a partition separates a large liquid reservoir at one end of the container from an auxiliary reservoir adjacent the nozzle . when the container is upended , the brush is retracted , engaging a valve seat in the partition , trapping liquid in the auxiliary reservoir . the disclosed embodiments include at least one liquid - pervious guide rigidly fixed inside the container wall and having a circular opening disposed to accommodate the valve stem in free moving axial relation . in a modification , the valve head is single - ended , and the partition is replaced by a second liquid - pervious guide which also accommodates the valve stem in free moving relation . in both types , the applicator may be manually actuated by a plunger which protrudes axially through the end of the container opposite the nozzle . another feature relates to liquid refilling means .