Q-Tips Cotton Swabs - 375ct
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Guests are saying
The recent reviews highlight a significant decline in the quality of this product, with many guests expressing disappointment over the flimsy sticks and inconsistent cotton coverage. While some guests still appreciate the versatility of Q-tips for various tasks, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction due to the product's inability to maintain its previous standards. Guests are now considering alternative brands, indicating a need for improvement in quality to regain their loyalty.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.6 out of 5 stars with 5488 reviews
quality: 4.13 out of 5
value: 4.11 out of 5
79% would recommend
100 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
23 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Drop in QUALITY
I have always used Qtip swabs I am 73 and loved them. BUT.... the quality of the swab stick now is FLIMSY! I cannot use it in the many ways I used to. Even after showering and wiping out ears the swab folds in half. EXTREMELY disappointed in the DROP IN QUALITY. Go back and fix the swabs to their original strength.
1 out of 5 stars
21 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Horrible
Horrible. You know it's bad when you are online a review about cotton swabs! I am not sure what has happened to the quality of Qtips swabs but this ain't it. Barely any cotton the sticks. These swabs look mal-nutritioned. At this point, you are just gearing yourself for a lawsuit when someone injures themselves with a poorly manufactured swab. Using these sticks is tantamount to shoving something sharp around your ear canal.
1 out of 5 stars
17 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Terrible quality.
Quality has exponentially dipped over the years. Bends like rubber. Used to be a loyal customer.
2 out of 5 stars
17 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Not what they used to be. How disappointing.
I have been buying and using this brand of cotton swab For most of my life, I am 56. The last couple of times that I’ve purchased I’ve noticed the stick isn’t as thick or stable as it used to be. I confirmed this when I found a travel case of them that I had. Now, I may as well save some money and buy the cheaper brands, as that is what these have become. Very disappointed. Why all of a sudden would you change them now? How much money are you saving by disappointing your consumers??
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 September, 2026Verified purchase
Must buy!
Good quality, sticks are very sturdy. I use to like the UP & UP version of these but the UP & UP stick quality went down hill after the last year!
1 out of 5 stars
11 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Lost quality
I only by Q-tip brand q-tips and these are NOT the same. The quality has gone down and I notice! The sticks bend and there is less cotton in the tips. Please fix or I will seek another brand.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 September, 2026Verified purchase
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The BEST!
1 out of 5 stars
3 September, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Q-Tips brand isn’t what they used to be.
Used to be a product that I only bought name brand because the other brands were cheap and the sticks were flimsy. Now I don’t think it even matters. Might as well buy the cheap ones because Q-Tip brand has joined them in producing crap products. Should have written this review sooner or emailed the company years ago. It’s boon happening for far too long.
2 out of 5 stars
25 August, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Poor quality
I have always used this brand but am very disappointed with the quality. Unfortunately I have had way to many that have no cotton on it. It seems to be getting worse. I typically buy the 750 ct, but will most likely change brands.
1 out of 5 stars
23 August, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Quality decline
I am writing to express my disappointment in your product. The quality of the product - Q-tip- is horrible. I cannot use a Q-tip without it bending, and the cotton tip is smaller. I have used your brand (original cardboard kind) my whole life because they were good quality until now. I understand companies are cutting back to save money (despite price not going down) but this will cause me to now try another brand. Very disappointed and dissatisfied in your product.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
21 August, 2026Verified purchase
No longer a brand you can trust
I’ve used stop brand for years, but will no longer. They must have had a ‘cost savings’ and changed the strength. They are now very flimsy and bend in half when trying to use them.
1 out of 5 stars
20 August, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Quality Reduced
The swabs in my latest box of Q-tips are NOT like the nearly 100 or more boxes I've purchased before! The cotton tip has shrunk significantly! The Q-tip is no longer soft and comforting! The swab feels painful like any generic plastic stick brand. I plan on pointing this out to anyone else who'll listen. Why pay for the Q-tip name anymore when there is no value in it?
1 out of 5 stars
14 August, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
One sided
I bought 2 boxes . One side has cotton the other is literally a sharp object. How can 3 boxes be like this?
1 out of 5 stars
7 August, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Somethings wrong, quality and material is gone
I decided to purchase again even though the last pkg I bought was horrible, (sticks breaking or easily bending while cleaning ears, 50% of pkg had missing cotton on ends or very minimal) I just figured I got a bad batch and since I've been dedicated to only using Qtip Brand for 10+ years. Well, the 2nd pkg was basically the same quality and same flaws. So I have come to conclusion this isn't a bad batch or batches, this clearly screams this brand has decided to cut back on quality and material. I even went out on the web to see if other buyers noticed a change and there are so many complaints matching the same concerns I have addressed. I will not be buying Qtip brand anymore until I hear they have addressed this issues. Id be better off buying equate or up & up.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
11 July, 2026Verified purchase
The aturdy q-tip resurfaces .
For a couple of years now q-tip brand swans were not useful. They would bend when you tried to use them and the cotton on the end would unravel as you swirl the too. I tried other brands over the last year to see if I could get one that had the strength like the old ones. I ended up trying a-tip brand once again and was pleasantly surprised the box I got had q-tips very much like the ones of yesterday. A great thing.
3 out of 5 stars
2 July, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
So so
You have gotten cheap in production…qtips are flimsy, not as they were…won’t be buying again… cheapen the product and charge more…no thanks
5 out of 5 stars
1 July, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Perfect for EVERYTHING
We have used these cute little cotton sticks for over seven decades and continue to love them.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 July, 2026Verified purchase
Disappointing Change
Changed for the worse, the sticks now bend. I specifically buy Qtip brand because the sticks would never bend while using, and now they bend just like generic brands. Disappointing. I may as well buy generic now and save the money if I'm getting lower quality.
1 out of 5 stars
22 June, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
Cheaply made - no different than generic
sticks are not what they used to be. Manufacturers know what I'm talking about. the cardboard bends too easy and comes apart when just a little wet. Not a premium product at a premium price.
1 out of 5 stars
16 June, 2026
originally posted on q-tips
WHAT Happened???
I’ve used QTips for over 73 years, and I would’ve never considered any other brand because QTip was a quality product without compromise. Even during the pandemic, the quality remained unchanged. Unfortunately it seems corporate greed has finally seeped into the familiar blue box! As I recently began using a new box, I was truly shocked to realize that the cotton sticks were so flimsy that they no longer maintained their rigidity even under the slightest pressure!!! Obviously you have a novice brand manager that doesn’t have any idea what product specifications have made QTips a venerable favorite in households like ours for generations! I am EXTREMELY disappointed in the decline of this product and will begin looking for alternative brands. I am laughably “brand loyal”, but your attempt to save money by compromising the product has sent this loyal consumer looking for alternative brands.