I have used it with wet and dry skin. I recommend using it on wet skin as said in the directions. The product will cleanse and exfoliate better on wet skin.

I wet my hands before I apply the product which seems to work well. Sometimes I add a bit more moisture as I distribute it on my face however I don't think you want to dilute the product too much because I would think that it would lessen the potency.

I would say only on wet skin, leave on for 2 minutes then rinse.

Add to wet skin, just like the other.

I usually wet my skin down a little before applying. I am not sure if that is what you are supposed to do but it's how I have been using it and it works great!

i applied a thin layer to freshly washed skin. I patted off most of the moisture, but it still had a little dewiness to it.

The packaging states to apply it to damp skin. I apply it as directed and my skin comes out smooth after using it. From my opinion, I would worry that if you put it on dry skin directly it would be too aggressive as I find it already irritating when applied to damp skin. I suppose you can give it a try and find out what works best for you.

apply to wet/damp skin, but suggest you save your money rather than order this one.

The instructions say to put on clean dry skin.

I do both, depending on how flaky and/or irritated my skin is. You get a better scrub if you apply it to dry skin; however, if your skin's sensitive, applying it to damp skin's better. The directions recommend applying it in the shower, since your pores are open, but you can get the same effect by splashing warm water on your face before scrubbing.

If you have a Sephora store close to you just go in and ask an associate to make you a sample of both the regular ExfoliKate and the Gentle version. If you've already purchased one and don't think it suites you they are great about helping you return products that have been opened and used if your skin doesn't respond well to it.

I always start with the gentler version of any exfoliating product because its better to be gentle vs. harsh. If you are unable to go into a Sephora store to talk to a specialist directly, I would suggest ordering the gentle version and trying it out. If you see results, still with it! Sephora has a great return/exchange policy, so if it doesn't work - upgrade to normal.

Hope this helps!

if you are real sensitive I would say to buy a less expensive product than this one if you can't use the regular version. I found the regular worth the money, but not the sensitive version. try yes to carrots exfoliator for similar experience to the gentle kate, but much less money.

I would recommend using the ExfoliKate Gentle if you have a eczema, psoriasis, rosacea or any other sensitive skin condition. The regular ExfoliKate is intensive and should be massaged onto the skin and left on for 30 seconds and used once a week. When your skin gets more used to the product, you can leave it on up to 2 minutes. It does have glycolic acid and cinnamon oil, so it is normal to have a flush to the skin right after because of increased blood circulation. One does not work better than the other, you just have to use the one that is more appropriate for your skin.

I think you should def use the gentle first. I have combo/oily acne prone skin thats not sensitive at all and the regular was a bit harsh on my skin. Its not that it leaves you red or anything but it did purge my skin alot and make me breakout. The gentle is much nicer and still effective. I dont breakout on this one. Good luck

You should not use the regular ExfoliKate if your skin's even slightly sensitive. The enzyme level is too high for sensitive skin, and will just burn the skin and exacerbate your acne.

Gentle exfoliates just as well as the regular, though it's slightly less effective as a peel. However, if you use the ExfoliKate Gentle a couple of times a week, you'll get the same results. And it's cheaper!

I would first ry the Gentle exfoliating treatment if your skin is sensitive. I have sensitive skin and am acne prone and this stuff is very good at keeping my pores clear. I think my skin looks healthier since I started using it.

After my FIRST use, I truly felt like a film of dead skin cells had been cleared away. I use it in the evening, and after washing it all off my skin feels like I just used toner. In the morning my face looks very clear, as though I had been drinking tons of water and just exercised. I really recommend you purchase the gentle Exfolikate. I use mine about twice per week, for about 6 weeks now. I only use a lima bean size amount, and I can't tell that my tube is any lighter than when I first opened the box. It's even less expensive than the regular, for the same amount of product!

Given your sensitive skin I recommend the gentle version. I find it MORE effective than the regular. I can understand why you'd assume the full-strength one is better and more effective, but it wasn' t so for me. Also, the regular one hurt my normally gasoline-proof face. This one has a tingling sensation, but as long as you wash it off no later than the 2-minute mark you'll be fine and you'll get great results.

Less gritty and has a spa smell...

No the scent is lighter, and the consistency is thinner so it does not radically "sand" your skin while you smooth it on, like the other formula.

Exfolikate Gentle has a citrusy/minty scent. It is less gritty than the regular because it is meant for sensitive skin. As for the price, I'm not sure why it's less expensive and am not complaining either. =)

I find the smell of the Gentle Exfol to be 'spicy' or 'eucalypty', just like regular Kate. The gentleness may come from smaller, finer granules. Works well. Cost difference? Who knows. Same size/amt as regular.

same fragrance but inefective at best.

It is not as spicey a smell and it doesn't tingle as much. But, it works just as well as the regular. I tried the regular in a sample pack. I bought the gentle only because it was cheaper and I've been very happy.