You have already mentioned a thumb snot wipe area, but as well as that speaking a spectacle wearer another large wiping area is need on the wrist / back of hand to help wipe glasses when riding.
my motorbike gloves have got a rubber visor wiper, like a tiny car windscreen wiper, on the thumb
my motorbike gloves have got a rubber visor wiper, like a tiny car windscreen wiper, on the thumb