<p>A nail polish applicator (10) comprising an applicator body (14) for housing a reservoir (18) containing nail polish fluid, a brush assembly (24) in operative fluid communication with the reservoir, and a means (100) for encouraging positive flow of the nail polish fluid from the reservoir (18) to the brush assembly. A removable cap (12) arranged to engage the brush assembly so as to seal the brush assembly from the atmosphere is also provided.</p>