The invention relates to a dispensing cap (1) for a liquid container (5) provided with an applicator means (6) fixed thereto and for insertion into an opening of the liquid container, wherein the dispensing cap (1) has a closable outlet opening (8) in its outer end located opposite the applicator means (6), which opening is connected along a channel (10) running through the dispensing cap to a feed aperture arranged in the vicinity of the applicator means, and a closing member (12) co-acting with the feed aperture. The invention likewise relates to a liquid container provided with a dispensing cap of the above described type.
