Try wiping with a rag in paint thinner... Then if not working sand it. With gel stain you apply wait a minute or so than wipe off for thinner coats. You keep applying like that til you achieve your desired shade.

Thank you roarah I'll give that a try.

Was the gel stain oil-based or water-based? I'd try paint thinner suggested above (specifically, mineral spirits on a rag), and if that doesn't work then sand the cabinet front.

It is oil-based. I have mineral spirits; I'll give it a try this weekend.

Sorry I meant mineral spirits. I have brain fog this winter...

So I tried the mineral spirits (right) and citristrip (left). I decided to go with citristrip to start all over. My almost final product is down below. It needs to dry. Then, I'll apply a clear satin finishing coat. Thanks everyone!!

Looking nice. I like the stripped door too, with the darkened grain and the soft brown all over. Is that what the original color was, or was it more orange?

It was more golden

Wanted to share my final product.

WOW! That looks great. I love the stacked stone wall too. Honestly when I first saw your vanity I wasn't sure. But it looks great with all the other finishing touches :)

General finishes has an easy to use gel stain.

great job! Love the tile.

Very nice!

Congratulations on a job well done. Looks great. Love the colors.