I really like this nail essence. I need to wash my hands a lot throughout the day so they can get quite dry. I try to put lotion on my hands regularly but sometimes I forget. As a result my poor cuticles were not happy. I could see they were pretty dry and a couple were even lifting, which is really not good for your nail. I looked for some cuticle oil and I really liked this one because of the container. It looked mess free and easy to use, and it is! You just give the tube a gentle squeeze until you see some of the product on the brush, release, and start swiping it on. It has a nice subtle, almost citrus-y scent. It’s not bad at all and the smell goes away quickly. One squeeze can be enough for all ten fingers if you’re frugal, but I usually do one small squeeze per hand. Then I rub it in and that’s it! It absorbs into my skin very quickly, within about a minute I think. I’m unfortunately not very diligent, but I’ve been trying to use it at least every couple of days after I shower when my nails beds are clean and moist. I’ve noticed some improvement; less hangnails and they don’t look so dry and shriveled anymore. Like I said, I need to be better at taking care of them, but I think this product is really helping me get there and making my nails healthier.