The application pertains to a system (10) for applying a fluid, comprising a packet (12) containing a fluid, the packet comprising first and second opposing packet sides (38) defining therebetween a sealed space (40) containing the fluid; a frangible area configured to rupture upon compressing the packet to release the fluid from the packet; and a collapsibility feature enabling the first packet side of the packet to invert from a convex position to a concave position upon compressing the packet so that the formerly sealed space is substantially completely collapsed; and an applicator device (14) comprising: a handle (16) having a proximal end and a distal end, the handle comprising a receptacle (18) at the proximal end of the handle, the receptacle configured to receive the packet of the fluid and facilitate expulsion of the fluid from the packet; a base (22) disposed at the distal end of the handle and configured to direct flow of the released fluid and including a distal opening; and an applicator pad (26) configured to be coupled to the base, in fluid communication with an interior portion of the receptacle via the distal opening of the base.