One of these is engineered to stop bleeding. The other is engineered to wipe a counter.
A small wad of toilet paper or tissue on a shaving nick is the universal symbol of being late and underprepared. It "works" because eventually all small bleeds clot on their own. But it takes 5–15 minutes and creates a mess.
It also re-opens the cut when you peel it off. Often you start bleeding again, and you reach for another piece of toilet paper, and the cycle repeats.
The fix: A $9.89 tin of styptic powder takes the entire problem off the table. One application closes the cut in seconds. No paper bits. No re-opening. No mirror selfie inspection before your meeting.