The present invention relates to a tube head (1) for provision and application of a liquid, the tube head (1) comprising a spout (3) with an opening (5) for dispensing the liquid in the form of drops, wherein an applicator (4) is provided, the applicator (4) being attached to the spout (3) and extending in the longitudinal direction of the spout (3), wherein the applicator (4) comprises receiving means (16) for receiving the liquid dispensed by the spout (3) and wherein a gap (17) is provided between the receiving means (16) and the opening (5) of the spout (3) in the longitudinal direction. The invention furthermore relates to a tube (30) with such a tube head (1). Gap sizes may differ for different tube heads and tubes, respectively.