LastSwab® Reusable Cotton Swabs for Gentle and Eco-Friendly Beauty Routines - The Sustainable Alternative to Single-Use Q Tips - Zero Waste & Easy to Clean - Comes with a Convenient Travel Case Holder

This reusable "cotton swab" is a pretty nifty and eco-friendly alternative to traditional Q-tips, especially if you’re trying to reduce waste or in a bind while still satisfying that post-shower ear-cleaning urge (since even though it says not to use it on your ears, we all know that everyone is going to). It's overall pretty functional, and well priced, for a silicone-like solution. The included storage case is compact and convenient for travel, though I do wish it locked closed a bit more securely, but that's just a nitpick, not an overall concern. The swab itself feels sturdy and well-made, I even flexed it a little and pulled on the ends and they held up fine so far. The one I got came with two different ends, one that’s more pointed and one that’s rounded like a traditional Q-tip, which was a nice surprise since that wasn’t super clear from the images. The dimples on the swab do a decent job picking up wax and providing that light scratching sensation people tend to seek, though it’s not quite a full replacement for traditional swabs if that’s your everyday habit. Still, it cleans well under running water with soap, dries easily, and is soft enough to not feel uncomfortable in the ear. All in all, it’s a clever tool that’s especially useful for travel or to have on-hand in a bind between more thorough cleanings. Would definitely recommend if you know what you’re getting, and are aiming for an easy and space saving travel solution!

It's been very useful for me, and I've had it for over a month already. I still have some wooden cotton q-tips on hand in case I really need them, but the reusable ones have been great so far!

I like that it's about the same size as a q-tip, and it does seem to work, for the most part. But the feel of it isn't quite the same as a regular q-tip, and since the tip isn't made from cotton, it doesn't seem to absorb moisture quite as well. I think it will take some getting used to, but it's definitely less wasteful.

Great for travel and easy to clean. I have hearing aids so clean ears are super important.

I was super excited about this product but it really doesn’t replace a cotton swab. The best way to describe what it does is that it smears it, whereas a cotton swab would lift it away. I don’t use it....

I love the idea of having less impact on the environment. I use cotton swabs every day for my makeup, the ones with a paper shaft not plastic for obvious reasons. Was really in love with the idea of a reusable one! IT DID NOT WORK. At all. Seemed to be made of a rubber like material. Too smooth and non absorbent. I use them, among other things to put a clean edge to my eyeliner and all this did was smear it, it didn't pick anything up. Couldn't use it for cleaning, even ears, all it does is smear things around. Very disappointed!!!

From reviews here and on youtube, I knew this wasn't absorbing. I bought it with intention to stop using disposable Q-tips, and to drape a thin piece of absorbant cotton (a dish towel, or Moroccoan style bath/beach towel) and use in ears. It has worked flawlessly for me. I hold the cotton and Q-tip a bit below base of the head of the Q-tip so as not to go too deep in the ear. The stem seems sturdy, ut I've only had it about a month or two; using it daily. I like to travel light, so for me, the case is massive for the size of the Q-tip;when I travel with it, I intend to house it in something else.

I was excited to find this product to reduce my use of disposable cotton swabs. However, the swab is very flimsy and broke after my 3rd use.