The present invention relates to a device for applying a cosmetic composition (P), comprising: —a capsule (1) that delimits a housing (10), —an application member (6) positioned in the housing (10) and impregnated with a cosmetic composition (P), —an electric exciter (29) comprising at least two electrodes (4, 5) in contact with the application member (6) and making it possible to circulate an electric current between these two electrodes (4, 5).