This cotton wool is very quick absorbent and soft, which is why I use it on the daily with my facial toner, and also when I need to remove nail polish, it is the GO TO product. The roll comes in handy because you can decide how much you would like to use, not little and not a lot, just the right size. And comes my favorite part: It does not fall apart like other cotton wool brands. Will purchase it again and again! love, love it