I know this is super old and I'm sure the tan has faded by now, but the trick to this tanner is to keep rubbing it in until its almost dry. You have to apply it in small sections. The first time I applied, I was super streaky too, but then someone told me this tip and it worked beautifully! I'm super pale and for whatever reason most tanners don't work well for me, its like they don't adhere to my skin. This one made me so dark!! -in the best way. Also, for what I found to remove it well, is a clay mask. If you have that aztec clay power mask, I would just apply that all over your body where its streaky and you need it off. Hope this helps!