The present invention relates to an applicator for applying a cosmetic product to the eyelashes and/or eyebrows, having an applicator member with: • a core (10) made of thermoplastic material, • spikes (12,16) moulded with the core, of which at least some are multiple, the multiple spikes having at least two branches extending in divergent directions away from the core, these branches connecting to one and the same base or having bases contiguous or close to each other, • a support (21) having two metal branches (20) twisted around the core (10).