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Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Swatch and Review

Has anyone else had some warmer temps this week? After 2 weeks of single digit temps I can’t tell you how stoked I was to have 2 days above 50 degrees! I actually turned the air on today. *gasp* I know right! Granted I’m in Tennessee so we don’t often get really bad winters, but we almost never see 50 degree days in January either. I’m just going to enjoy it while I can. Today I have 16 new reformulated shades from the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri line. These are said to be one coat cremes that are dry to the touch in about 60 seconds. I’ve also heard they stamp well; so I put them to the test. Ready to take a look?

Sally Hansen Instra-Dri


These polishes are marketed as one coat coverage dry in about 60 seconds, so I was testing for those 2 claims. They are also often said to stamp well so I tested how they stamped over black and white.


Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Racing Rose 263
Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Racing Rose

Racing Horse is best described as a soft baby pink creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 80 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped nicely over black and white.

Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Racing Rose 263 Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Racing Rose 263

Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Peach Buzz 343
Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Peach Buzz 343

Peach Buzz is best described as a bright peach creme with added gold shimmer. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 80 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white.

Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Peach Buzz 343 Sally Hansen Instra-Dri Peach Buzz 343

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri White on Time 113
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri White on Time 113

White on Time is best described as a bright white creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 80 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped nicely over black.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri White on Time 113 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri White on Time 113

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Silver Stallion 563
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Silver Stallion 563

Silver Stallion is best described as a metallic silver creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Silver Stallion 563 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Silver Stallion 563

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Buff and Tumble 203
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Buff and Tumble

Buff and Tumble is best described as a soft neutral tan with peach undertones. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped nicely.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Buff and Tumble Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Buff and Tumble Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Buff and Tumble

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Watermelon Wizz 313 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Watermelon Wizz

Watermelon Wizz is best described as a bright fuchsia pink creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white. Isn’t this color just gorgeous too? 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Watermelon Wizz Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Watermelon Wizz Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Watermelon Wizz

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Champagne Supernova 123
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Champagne Supernova

Champagne Supernova is best described as a champagne ivory creme with slight yellow undertones. This one was a bit on the streaky side so neded a second coat for smooth application. Stamped nicely over black. 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Champagne Supernova Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Champagne Supernova Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Champagne Supernova

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Let’s Jam 363
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Let’s Jam 363

Let’s Jam is best described as a bright cherry red creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white. 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Let’s Jam 363 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Let’s Jam 363 Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Let’s Jam 363

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Just in Wine 423
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Just in Wine

Just in Wine is best described as a medium burgundy wine creme. Went on streaky so it needed a second coat for smooth finish. Dry to the touch in about 60-90 seconds. My swatches show 2 coats over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over white.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Just in Wine Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Just in Wine Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Just in Wine

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Heather Hustle 453
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Heather Hustle

Heather Hustle is best described as a soft lavender lilac creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped nicely over black and white. 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Heather Hustle Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Heather Hustle Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Heather Hustle

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Thyme is Money 523
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Thyme is Money

Thyme is Money is best described as a pale sage green creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Thyme is Money Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Thyme is Money Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Thyme is Money

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal to The Metal 253
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal to The Metal

Petal to the Metal is best described as a metallic dusty rose creme. This finish is not my favorite, but it did cover in one coat. Dry to the touch in about 60-90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamps fairly well.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal to The Metal Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal to The Metal Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Petal to The Metal

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Va-Va Violet 443
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Va-Va Violet

Va-Va-Violet is best described as a violet berry purple creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. This one really didn’t stamp very well, it had a slightly thinner consistency than the others.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Va-Va Violet Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Va-Va Violet

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Go For Gold 153
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Go For Gold

Go for Gold is best described as a medium yellow gold metallic polish. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Go For Gold Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Go For Gold Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Go For Gold

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Midnight Drive 493
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Midnight Drive

Midnight Drive is best described as a dark navy blue shimmer polish. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped nicely over white. 

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Midnight Drive Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Midnight Drive Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Midnight Drive

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Taupe To Go 163
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Taupe To Go

Taupe to Go is best described as a medium warm toned brown taupe creme. Applied nicely with one medium coat. It was dry to the touch in about 60 – 90 seconds. My swatches show 1 coat over a ridge filling base coat then topped with glossy top coat. Stamped beautifully over black and white.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Taupe To Go Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Taupe To Go Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Taupe To Go

Overall I would definitely recommend these. I did use a slightly thicker coat than I normally would, but that’s still very reasonable for these cremes. Two of the shades I was not able to get full coverage in one coat, Champagne Supernova and Just in Wine but they covered nicely in 2 coats. I found that they all stamped nicely with the exception of Va-Va-Violet which seemed a bit thin for stamping. Regardless you really can’t go wrong with one coat cremes that stamp for about $4.99 each.

You can find Sally Hansen polishes in most major drug stores nationwide.



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Until next time, stay polished!

  • Tracey

    Wow! You have been busy and stunning swatches. There are some very pretty colours in this collection. I can only wish for warmer weather. Cold and snowy here x

  • I love these, such pretty shades!!!!

  • Allison @neversaydiebeauty

    Wow, what a great collection! And what a lot of work for you to swatch them all! I am very impressed with these shades. In fact, there are at least 5 that I would love. Next Extrabucks coupon at CVS, I will choose at least one of them to try. Over 50 degrees and pouring rain here outside of Boston, weird.

  • Wow Gorgeous collection. How awesome they stamp so beautifully ! Your swatches are just flawless

  • I like a few of these!

  • They look like they stamp really well!

  • Kristi Vasquez

    Wow, I’m loving how well they stamp! I need to pick these up!

  • marciaf

    I only have Miracle Gel which I love. Maybe next time I’ll try an Insta-Dri since these colors are so beautiful.

  • You did a great job with these. I am definitely going to stamp with them. I am surprised your box didn’t arrive mangled like mine. lol

  • Your swatches are perfection. I love your nail shape.

  • I was quite a fan of Sally Hansen in the past but haven’t gotten anything new from them in ages! It’s great to see how well some of these stamp!

  • It’s been so warm here lately, almost like spring.

  • Jen Sky Walker

    Peach Buzz it totally my kind of colour, so I’m glad to hear it dries quickly and can be used to stamp!

  • Your 50 degrees will freeze me still lol. Gorgeous collection

  • I’d love some cooler weather. We don’t really get seasons here lol! These are stunning!

  • Oh my gosh, these are awesome! I so need to pick up a bunch. Excellent swatches and info!

  • We had 2 days this past week that were in the high 70s, it was a nice break from the freezing cold, this is not normal for the South! It’s a bit cold again this week but not as bad, I’ll live. The Insta-Dri line is fabulous, I still use the ones I got years ago.

  • Ehmkay Nails

    Wow thank you for stamping them all! I can’t believe how well the lighter colors show up over black!

  • Holy cow! I cannot believe how well these applied and stamped… I’m super intrigued to try mine now!

  • LittleNuclearReactor

    Wow! Such an amazingly thorough review and demo! I’m thrilled with how well they swatched and stamped! I think I’ll need to add at least one or two to my collection.

  • Yvette Price

    Lovely Swatches, I love that they stamp!!!

  • Kadambari Kaarthic

    Such a visual delight this post is ..Gorgeous shades

  • Okay, so now I think I need Peach Buzz and a Buff and Tumble for the spring!

  • Stacie Wacie

    Yeah, weather’s been crazy in Florida, too. The extreme lows killed pretty much everything in my garden! I can’t believe how this collection stamped! I’m thinking of getting into stamping but I want stuff I can buy IRL, and these are perfect!

  • Angelina Ross

    Love the swatches! What kind of stamper did you use? I tried using my Pueen plate and stamper. I also tried my Born Pretty jelly stamper and nothing!