These are OK, but I expected the square sponge tip to be stiffer so that there would be more control when cleaning up errant polish. It's so squishy that it's harder to get a clean swipe. Then the pointed tip at the other end helps a bit, but it isn't very absorbent. I don't know, maybe it's just getting the knack of using these. I'll try them again and report back to update my review if I find I'm able to use them more effectively. I just have trouble being real neat when polishing my nails, so I thought these might really do the trick. Oh well.