The nail polish remover pot is a pretty clever concept, reducing the need for cotton pads or balls. You simply stick your finger into the hole in the sponge and twist until the polish is removed. For toenail polish, you could use the sponge in the cap to remove. For this, I do prefer using a cotton pad to really get into the edges of your nail for more thorough removal. It does come with an extra sponge, which is nice. Overall, the remover worked better than I thought it would. My only issue with this is that the smell is really strong,so I recommend using this near a window or an area that is well ventilated.