Spreads easily with the applicator. A thin layer is put on the skin and left for 5- 10 minutes. The product is not washed off with water, but removed with a magnet block and a piece of paper. The products comes off easily removing impurities leaving the minerals behind in the skin. Fine lines disappear instantly. Can test by doing the one side of the face and compare with the other side of the face. The skin improves with repeated use; once a week. My skin looks better now than ever