Best Instant Dry Nail Polishes Updated May 2025

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Best Instant Dry Nail Polishes
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Hurry Plum, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Durability
Ease of application

9.9

1
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Hurry Plum, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Durability
Ease of application

9.8

2

9.8

OPI RapiDry Dry and Dash | Opaque Soft Red Crème Quick Dry Nail Polish | Vegan, Smudge Proof, Fast Drying
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Durability
Ease of application
Coverage

9.8

2
OPI RapiDry Dry and Dash | Opaque Soft Red Crème Quick Dry Nail Polish | Vegan, Smudge Proof, Fast Drying
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Durability
Ease of application
Coverage

9.7

3

9.7

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clearly Quick, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Functionality
Polish shine
Ease of application
Value for money

9.7

3
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clearly Quick, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Functionality
Polish shine
Ease of application
Value for money

9.5

4

9.5

GAOY Sheer Light Pink Gel Nail Polish, 16ml Jelly Milky White Peach Translucent Color 1352 UV Light Cure Gel Polish for Nail Ar...
Color
Quality
Ease of application
Polish quality
Longevity

9.5

4
GAOY Sheer Light Pink Gel Nail Polish, 16ml Jelly Milky White Peach Translucent Color 1352 UV Light Cure Gel Polish for Nail Ar...
Color
Quality
Ease of application
Polish quality
Longevity

9.4

5

9.4

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover™, Nail Treatment, Fast Drying, Contains Aloe and Chamomile
Works well
Cuticle remover
Ease of use
Softens cuticles
Look
Longevity

9.4

5
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover™, Nail Treatment, Fast Drying, Contains Aloe and Chamomile
Works well
Cuticle remover
Ease of use
Softens cuticles
Look
Longevity

9.3

6

9.3

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clear Top Coat, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Value for money
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Nail polish

9.3

6
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clear Top Coat, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Value for money
Shine
Durability
Ease of application
Nail polish

9.1

7

9.1

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish Set (Pack of 10)
Dries quickly
Polish quality

9.1

7
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish Set (Pack of 10)
Dries quickly
Polish quality

9.0

8

9.0

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Augmented Red-ality, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Shiny Red Nail Polish
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Longevity
Value for money
Ease of application

9.0

8
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Augmented Red-ality, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Shiny Red Nail Polish
Color
Dries quickly
Polish quality
Longevity
Value for money
Ease of application

8.9

9

8.9

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Glos-sea, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Blue Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Durability
Polish quality

8.9

9
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Glos-sea, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Blue Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Durability
Polish quality

8.7

10

8.7

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Triple Thread, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Color
Dries quickly
Longevity

8.7

10
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Triple Thread, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Color
Dries quickly
Longevity

Our Top Choice

9.9

1

9.9

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Hurry Plum, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Durability
Ease of application

9.9

1
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri, Hurry Plum, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Opaque, Creme Pink Nail Polish
Dries quickly
Shine
Durability
Ease of application