$3.29 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- FOR FIRST AID AND DAILY CARE: Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are your trusted companion for first aid, hygiene, and gentle cleaning when you need extra protection
- TREATED TO HELP PROTECT COTTON AGAINST GERMS: Our Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are specially treated to help keep cotton clean and fresh, these super soft swabs make caring for cuts, scrapes, and minor wounds easier
- THICK, FRESH, AND RELIABLE: Our thick cotton swabs stay fresh longer, giving you peace of mind when cleaning sensitive skin or applying ointments and creams
- HYGIENIC CARE FOR DELICATE NEEDS: Q-tips 100% cotton swabs provide a soft, gentle touch with a hygienic shield, perfect for your baby’s sensitive skin or tending to minor scrapes. Trust Q-tips Hygiene Shield cotton swabs for clean, careful care where it matters most
- FOR MAKEUP & BEAUTY TOUCH-UPS: Perfect for makeup removal, fixing smudges, mascara mishaps, and nail touch-ups, Q-tips cotton swabs help you achieve flawless results with precision and care
- COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY: Q-tips cares for the planet, our cotton swabs come in packaging with clear recycling guidance, helping you make eco-conscious choices
Description
Introducing Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs, the ultimate first aid and beauty companions. With the softest tip at each end treated to help protect cotton from germs, our Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are here to help you navigate every slip, trip and stumble. Our swabs are light and portable so you can carry them on-the-go. Perfect for when you’re in a pinch, these Q-tips Cotton Swabs provide a gentle touch you can always count on. From cuts, scrapes and everything in between, Q-tips Hygiene Shield Cotton Swabs are the ultimate first aid kit essential for gently and hygienically applying ointment to help treat and soothe minor injuries.
The “Q” stands for “Quality,” something we’ve stood by since we were founded by Leo Gerstenzang in 1923. Today, Q-tips is the leading cotton swab brand and has been trusted for superior softness, versatility and unmatched quality for more than 100 years. At Q-tips, we care not only for you but also for the environment. Our Q-tips products are eco-warriors; all of our packaging includes information on what components are recyclable. It's a win-win for you and Mother Earth!
The “Q” stands for “Quality,” something we’ve stood by since we were founded by Leo Gerstenzang in 1923. Today, Q-tips is the leading cotton swab brand and has been trusted for superior softness, versatility and unmatched quality for more than 100 years. At Q-tips, we care not only for you but also for the environment. Our Q-tips products are eco-warriors; all of our packaging includes information on what components are recyclable. It's a win-win for you and Mother Earth!
Disposability: Do not flush
Package Quantity: 1
Number of units per package: 300
TCIN: 87043650
UPC: 305210179004
Item Number (DPCI): 052-14-0006
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Allergens & Warnings:
WARNING: DO NOT INSERTSWAB INTO EAR CANAL. ENTERING THE EAR CANAL COULD CAUSE INJURY. IFUSED TO CLEAN EARS, STROKESWAB GENTLY AROUND THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE EAR ONLY. KEEPOUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.54 inches length x 4.31 inches width x 8.66 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.32 pounds
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: What specifically are the anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents?
submitted by Peilan - 1 year ago
A: Hi Peilan, our antimicrobial processing aid consists of Tricolosan and Methocel. We hope this information is helpful!
submitted byQTipExpert - 1 year agoBrand expert
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quality: 4 out of 5
value: 4 out of 5
75% would recommend
12 recommendations
Q tips are affordable, versatile, and indispensabl
5 out of 5 stars
nathans122_8235 - 12 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Customers consistently highlight Q-tips as an essential beauty tool, far beyond their outdated reputation as “ear swabs.” In fact, many reviewers mention that they never use them in their ears at all. Instead, Q-tips have earned their spot as a must-have in makeup bags and on vanities for their precision, softness, and reliability. One of the most common praises is how tightly the cotton is wound. Unlike cheaper brands that shed or leave fibers behind, Q-tips hold their shape, making them perfect for delicate work. Makeup users rely on them to fix eyeliner mistakes, clean up mascara smudges, or sharpen lipstick edges with impressive accuracy. Paired with a drop of makeup remover, they act like mini erasers, correcting small flaws without ruining an entire look. Beyond corrections, customers note their usefulness for blending eyeshadow in tiny areas or applying subtle highlights to the inner corners of the eyes. The swabs are sturdy yet soft, giving just the right amount of control.
The clean up sticks!
5 out of 5 stars
marieelenab_8434 - 13 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Thse qtips are comfortable to clean noses and ears .They are great to makw eyeliner smokey .They are also gentle to use with mskeup remover to remove liner!
Use them for years
4 out of 5 stars
sarahb679_224 - 13 days ago
originally posted on influenster.com
I still use these for makeup. occasionally cleaning some areas in my ears. These are solid. I like the fact there is no scent. The package takes me a while to use all of it
Worth it!!!!
5 out of 5 stars
taylorw618_5129 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Compact and easy to travel with. Most definitely worth the money, they’ve lasted so long i’m not even sure of the last time I bought them! No scent and soft in the ear canals.
Simple and effective
5 out of 5 stars
car_old_1510 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Q-tips are just one of those things I always have at home. I use them for everything, ears, fixing eyeliner, cleaning little corners, and they always hold up.
Versatile
5 out of 5 stars
lillyb0529_8533 - 1 month ago
originally posted on influenster.com
I like the nonscented ones. I use them for every thing the texture is good for makeup wound cleaning and ear cleaning. The package makes them easy to get to.
easy to use
5 out of 5 stars
breannac141_175 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
these are typically scent free! the texture of these make getting makeup off so easy along with putting it on other people! these are so effective and the value of these is so affordable! the packaging is also very easy to open!
Multipurpose for sure
5 out of 5 stars
christinao146_9899 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
I love Q-tips. I use them for all sorts of things! They're great for art projects and making leaves, they're great for touching up make up and fixing nails, I also use them for applying medicine to cuts and things.
The quality and effectiveness of this product goes
5 out of 5 stars
heathers1097_3486 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
This product is safe, clean, and one of the best qualities to use. I recommend this product to friends and family. You should give it a try as well.
If you already love Q-Tips but want an added layer
5 out of 5 stars
amberl372_7239 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Q-Tips Antimicrobial Cotton Swabs are a smart upgrade from the classic version. They have the same soft, cushioned cotton tips we all expect, but with the added benefit of an antimicrobial agent in the paper sticks. That extra layer of protection gives me more confidence when using them for personal care and small household tasks. I use them for makeup touch-ups, cleaning around nails, and tidying up small spaces like keyboards. The cotton is tightly wound and doesn’t easily unravel, which makes them reliable.
Qtips
4 out of 5 stars
jenniferwbd78_8768 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
My family loves Q-tips. They really clean ears and do much more. The smooth cotton is soft on the skin. You get a lot in the package, and they last quite a while.
The Gold Standard of Cotton Swabs
5 out of 5 stars
stephanies718_7321 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Q-tips have the perfect texture — soft, plush cotton that feels gentle yet stays firmly in place, making them ideal for both beauty and household use. They have no noticeable scent, which I love because it keeps them versatile for everything from makeup touch-ups to first aid. The classic packaging is sturdy and easy to open, with enough swabs to last a long time. For the price, the value is unbeatable — you truly get premium quality at an affordable cost. In terms of effectiveness, they’re unmatched: precise for detail work, absorbent for cleaning, and durable so they don’t bend easily. Q-tips are a tried-and-true essential that I’ll always repurchase.
Best swabs on the market
5 out of 5 stars
jessicame58c_5682 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Best cotton swabs out there. Great packaging, value for your money, effective, and overall the best swabs out there. Great for makeup removal as well. Highly recommended
Antimicrobial coated for added hygiene.
5 out of 5 stars
cdevannmc_3033 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Q-tips Cotton Swabs offer soft, durable tips perfect for grooming, cleaning, and makeup use, though they can bend under heavy pressure…………..
Clean & Smart Buy
5 out of 5 stars
jedijules_2715 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Q-TIPS Anti-Microbial swabs are just like the regular ones but cleaner. The box is sturdy, easy to reseal, and keeps things sanitary. The swabs are soft, don’t unravel, and feel like high quality cotton. They’re supposed to help stop bacteria from growing on them (you won’t notice it, but it’s good to know right? lol). They’re great for cleaning makeup mistakes, ears, keyboards or anything else that needs to stay clean. It’s made with real cotton and paper sticks, so they’re eco-friendlier too, thats a plus! Only con: they don’t clearly list the anti-microbial ingredient, which might bug some sensitive skin folks. Slightly more expensive than regular Q-TIPS, but still great to use. It’s also easy to toss in a bag or keep by the sink
Quality
5 out of 5 stars
llandele_9590 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
These Q-tips are high quality and incredibly versatile. The cotton tips are tightly wound, and the stick is sturdy enough not to bend or break. I use them for personal hygiene, detailing electronics, applying ointments, and even art projects. A true multi-purpose tool!
Great for so many uses!
3 out of 5 stars
andriannas1_1265 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
Love this multi-use product that could be used for personal things to cleaning around in small areas and anywhere in between so this is a must have!
Always buy this brand!
5 out of 5 stars
emilyb1161_1348 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
This is the only brand I’ve ever used. The product has not changed to me. Value is great. Packaging could probably improve a little, but over all it’s effective. The cotton texture doesn’t come off easy like the off-brand kind. There is no scent.
Very comfortable and easy.
5 out of 5 stars
hayleighj2_7702 - 2 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
There’s something incredibly satisfying about the texture of a Q-tip. The soft cotton at the tip feels smooth and pillowy, like a tiny cloud perfectly rolled for precision. It’s not rough or scratchy—instead, it glides gently across skin or inside the ear with just the right amount of firmness beneath the fluff. The balance between softness and structure makes it perfect for everything from makeup touch-ups to gentle cleaning. You can feel how tightly the cotton is wound, giving it a neat, consistent surface that doesn’t fall apart or leave fuzz behind. Whether dry or slightly damp, it keeps its shape and texture beautifully. It’s so light and comforting to the touch that using one can feel oddly calming, like a tiny spa moment in the middle of your routine. It’s simple, but surprisingly perfect
Great product
5 out of 5 stars
teeque_6650 - 3 months ago
originally posted on influenster.com
One of my all time products that I use for various reasons. Great value for your money. Long lasting. Everyone uses it in the home. Gentle and effective.