Review (5/5): I apply it differently...
I've really had difficulty using it as intended, but I'm chronically uncoordinated and I won't blame the product. For now, at least, I've had excellent results using the brush to take the gel from the actual applicator and apply it that way. The brown was too dark for me, so I ordered the light coffee which is fine. Using the brush, it goes on quite smoothly and, then, can be tidied with the spiral tool. It looks good, too!