A wiper for wiping an associated cosmetic applicator, wherein the wiper has a retaining portion for securing the wiper on a cosmetic supply container, and also has at least two wiper arms, which are arranged on the container and subject the associated cosmetic applicator to wiping action. Each of the at least two wiper arms is arranged in an elastically movable manner on the retaining portion and has a shaft portion and a ring portion, which forms a wiper lip or a part thereof, wherein the extent of the ring portion in the circumferential direction is greater than the extent of the shaft portion in the circumferential direction.