A device for applying a substance may include: a receptacle for containing the substance, the receptacle including an opening at a top end; a wiper member engaged in part in the opening and including a collar extending beyond the top end of the receptacle, the collar including an outer peripheral surface; and an applicator including: an applicator element; a handle; and a stem connecting the applicator element to the handle, the handle including a tubular mounting skirt configured to be fastened on the receptacle for closing the receptacle, the mounting skirt being monolithic with the stem, the mounting skirt coming into sealing contact with the peripheral surface of the collar when the receptacle and the applicator are in a closed position.