soft to the face but they have flaws [SEP] update i was sent a refundat least one of my silicone applicators is not sealed properly it is like a piece of plastic wrap that completely comes off on one side of the applicator leaving a very sticky side they do not seem to be sealed properly because another one also has the same issue but i did not pull the clear wrap away but the edges of the plastic wrap are larger than the oval silicone applicator i think they should all be one piece i do not think they will last longi like them for applying lotion and they are very soft and soothing to my face