I saw Earnest with a pointed Q-Tip in a vid so I went on a quest and found these. They don't have the loose wound cotton to leave fibers. Work great!
https://www.amazon.com/Pangda-Applicator-Cardboard-Handles-Pointed/dp/B076M461Z7/ref=sr_1_45_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1535344690&sr=8-45-spons&keywords=precision+tip+cotton+swabs&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Pangda-Applicator-Cardboard-Handles-Pointed/dp/B076M461Z7/ref=sr_1_45_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1535344690&sr=8-45-spons&keywords=precision+tip+cotton+swabs&psc=1