The invention relates to a cosmetics container for a liquid or pasty cosmetic product, a cosmetics application system and a use of a locking device. The cosmetics container includes a storage container and a closure cap. The storage container has at least one removal opening; and a closure cap for opening and closing this removal opening. The closure cap can be detachably locked on the storage container in its closing position using a locking device. The locking device functions between the closure cap and the storage container. The locking device includes at least one clip lever that is disposed on the outside of the closure cap. The clip lever may be pivotably mounted with a hinge, and may include a latching arm pointing away from the hinge and a pressing arm pointing in the opposite direction away from the hinge. The latching arm may be configured with at least one latching member that is capable of engaging in a positive fir with a corresponding latching member formed on the storage container such that this positive fit can be released again by manually applying a pressing force onto the pressing arm.