reusable but it cannot do everything a disposable q tip can do [SEP] i like idea of using less single use items these reusable q tips have different ends for different tasks the tips feel secure on the stick i tried pulling them off and i could not so that is a good safety feature due to the material i cannot use these with acetone nail polish remover and that is what i like to use q tips for also these are not absorbent so that is another downfall unfortunately i will not be relying solely on these lastswab disposable q tips are still more versatile but at least i can decrease the usage of them in combination with the lastswab i wished these swabs came in a carrying case the product description mentioned a plastic case i did see ones with a case but that is a different product i was not expecting to receive a case with this set anyway based on the sellers photos