Works well, SO SMELLY. [SEP] I read the reviews and saw people said the monomer smelled, but meh, whatever, this sort of thing usually does so no big deal right? It smells. A lot. It made my whole home smell. You can smell it when you open the zip bag containing the fully sealed bottle! So really, if you are sensitive to smells or live in a home with someone who is, this probably isn't the product for you. And if you do get it, ventilation is a must.<br /><br />Yes, it is hard to get the right mix if you are a beginner. That's part of the skill involved, not a reflection of the product. It was my first time doing my own acrylic nails and I think it's easier to use than gel (it's not as sticky and all over the place) but yes, it will take practice. I did get a set of serviceable nails out of it so I'm happy. I will probably look for another monomer once I run out of this one, as the smell is just unbearable, but I like the powder (powder has no smell).