the opening is slightly smaller than the rim around the top of the kitchen sink so that it sits comfortably to the counter top. and then arrive at your own unique opinion and decision, or do you approach it full of the juice of all you have soaked up about it? why did i make the decisions to get me to this place and do i even want to be here? a little bit of water left on the skin is ideal because it will pick up the cream or gel better than a dry face. 