Hi skoolbuzmom--I looked it over and I don't see one, but the brush and container of mascara are packaged separately. The container of mascara has a screw on lid, so since it's new no air should have gotten in to dry it out. Whoever wins will be the first to open it and put the brush/wand in. Also I just received it 2 weeks ago in a beauty box from Walmart that contains new products that are out on the market. Hope that helps, I have gotten my share of dried up mascara.