Sturdy & Keeps its “Precision Point”, even when wet
Bought these and some more compostables ones at the same time, since my local grocery stores have all been out for months. These are definitely the highest-quality ones I’ve used. The tip is nicely pointed, and stays decently firm even when wet. The flat rounded end also keeps shape/firmness when wet. Some brands lose the “point” you need for detail work once wet, or the cotton seems to unravel or come apart, but these do not have that problem. I use these for crafts, as well as for cosmetics—they’re especially great for cleaning up manicures (I’ve used with acetone when doing gel polish, and have gotten some color on my cuticles), and for refining lines when using ‘stays darn near forever’ liquid lipsticks (the kind that generally don’t budge unless you use oil-based or proprietary removers)—I dab the tip into the remover and am able to perfect any little bit of lip color that’s outside where I need it to be. If you really need your cotton swab to keep its “precision” tip, especially if using water, oil, solvents, or any other liquid on the cotton, this is absolutely the one I’d recommend Read more
