This all comes down to what you are using it for.
Dabs?
Use the larger end to soak up all the leftover wax, then use the pointed tip to tidy up the banger
Makeup?
The larger end can be used to put on makeup, while the sharper end can be used to remove it. See some makeup videos here.
Cleaning?
Much like Q-Tips, but without the extra fuzz left behind. Just get in the crevises and tidy it up