For caulking use a good translucent, not clear or color. it causes the two surfaces to blend together without any stark contrast so you get away with minor imperfections in your application. I don't use tape and never have a perfect bead but it is always a good look and nothing to fret over. If you do use tape, running your finger over it will remove moist of the excess, give it a light spray before removing the tape, then run your finger over it one more time to knock it down and it will be perfect. the second swipe shouldn't make any mess because you've already removed the excess, and now you have a smooth joint if that's prefered.
Also for the OP, make sure you caulking is compatible with your surfaces, I think acrylics don't bond well to fiberglass/plastic tubs and will lift in no time. I use pure silicone whenever possible and only use the acrylics for my painters caulking.
And doors are my nemesis, I can get them fitted and installed and working but my gaps are never perfectly square and I prefer not to do doors at all. haha. My nephew is a carpenter and has taught me a couple tricks though, so there is hope.
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