SALLY HANSEN INSTA DRI MATTE METALLIC COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVEIW

Sally Hansen have added to the Insta Dri range with some new shimmery metallic shades that dry to a cool matte finish.

I have the 7 new Sally Hansen Insta Dri Matte Metallics, that were released in Australia, to review for you today :)



GOLD RUSH 

Gold Rush is a metallic yellow gold nail polish shade with ultra fine pink and green shimmers scattered throughout it.


ROSE FLUSH

Rose Flush is a metallic peachy nude nail polish shade with ultra fine pink and gold shimmers scattered throughout it.


SMOKEY SILVER

Smokey Silver is a metallic silver nail polish shade with ultra fine silver, teal and purple shimmers scattered throughout it.


SMOLDERING TEAL

Smoldering Teal is a metallic teal nail polish shade with ultra fine blue and green shimmers scattered throughout it.


VIOLET VELVET

Violet Velvet is a metallic blurple nail polish shade with ultra fine pink and purple shimmers scattered throughout it.


BURNISHED WINE

Burnished Wine is a metallic brown nail polish shade with a red-gold shimmery flash, and ultra fine holographic particles scattered throughout it.


MOLTEN MAUVE

Molten Mauve is a metallic red nail polish shade with a brighter red shimmer scattered throughout it.

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Sally Hansen have these Insta Dri polishes labelled as 
"1 stroke. 1 coat. [And] Dry in 60 seconds."

Although the formulas are good, I disagree that they are all opaque in one coat - I mean most of them are definitely shimmery and pigmented enough for a quick and easy out-the-door mani, but I think they all need at least two coats (as seen in my swatches) to really bring out the gorgeous shimmer and for a nice and flawless manicure.

As with all matte polishes, these dry super fast, so it is important to work quickly when applying them. The amazing wide brush these Insta Dri polishes have, perfectly contours to the nail for smooth and easy application, in a single swipe; which makes application super quick, and prevents the appearance of brush strokes. 
I also definitely recommend wearing a coat of base coat (especially if you have ridges / textured nails), just to ensure the polish looks nice and smooth when it dries down to the matte finish.

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As much as I enjoy the cool velvet matte effect the polishes in this collection have, I just had to see how these would look with a coat of shiny top coat...

Wow! Look at that shimmer!
I have to say, I think I personally prefer the way the gorgeous shimmers in these polishes are enhanced with shiny top coat! So pretty!!

Do you prefer these polishes with or without top coat?
Leave a comment below -

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RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)

The Sally Hansen Insta Dri range is available at Priceline, Chemist Warehouse and Select Pharmacies nationally (Australia). 
For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663.

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*Disclaimer: I purchased these products from Chemist Warehouse with my own money. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thank you for taking the time to read this review!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask :)
Have a fabulous day,

Doni x

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SALLY HANSEN INSTA DRI X CRAYOLA METALLIC GLAM ROCK COLLECTION - SWATCHES & REVIEW

Sally Hansen have collaborated with Crayola again to create specially designed nail polish shades inspired by the amazing metallic Crayola crayon colours we all know and love. 

The limited-edition Sally Hansen x Crayola Insta Dri range pairs bright colours with metallic finishes for shades that go beyond the usual silver and gold, to keep us right on the metallic beauty trend. 


I have all 12 polishes from the limited-edition collection to review for you today :)



RAZZMIC BERRY

Razzmic Berry is a violet purple nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


SHIMMERING BLUSH

Shimmering Blush is a raspberry pink-red nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


BIG DIP O'RUBY

Big Dip O'Ruby is a brick red nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


BITTERSWEET SHIMMER

Bittersweet Shimmer is an apple red-orange nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


ALLOY ORANGE

Alloy Orange is a pumkin orange nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


METALLIC SUNBURST

Metallic Sunburst is a yellow gold nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


SHEEN GREEN

Sheen Green is a green nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


METALLIC SEAWEED

Metallic Seaweed is a teal green nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


B'DAZZLED BLUE

B'Dazzled Blue is an indigo blue nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


SONIC SILVER

Sonic Silver is a grey-led silver nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


DEEP SPACE SPARKLE

Deep Space Sparkle is a gunmetal nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 


BLAST OFF BRONZE

Blast Off Bronze is a chocolate brown nail polish shade with silver metallic shimmer scattered throughout it. 

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This collection is SUPER cool - I'm a sucker for metallic nail polish! 

The formula of the polishes in this collection are pure perfection! All 12 polishes are super easy to apply and effortlessly glide onto the nail, just like butter. They are not streaky or patchy and self-level SO well.
They are ALL SUPER pigmented, cover amazingly well and build up to full opacity nice and easily in ONE THIN COAT!!! That's right, ONE COAT!

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Sally Hansen have their Insta Dri polishes labelled as "1 stroke. 1 coat. [And] Dry in 60 seconds." These polishes have an amazing wide brush that contours perfectly to the nail for smooth and easy application, which I love. They are also really good quality nail polishes and dry super fast. They are definitely pigmented and considered opaque enough for a quick and easy out-the-door mani, but I would personally add a second coat for a flawless manicure (and my OCD). 

I love that Sally Hansen has collaborated with Crayola and that the Insta Dri range has made a comeback here in Australia, after being discontinued years ago.I cannot wait for the Sally Hansen Insta Dri range to expand further - I am especially excited to get my hands on the newly released Sally Hansen x Jelly Belly collection!

Have you tried the Insta Dri range yet?
What are your thoughts?
Leave a comment below - 

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RRP: $8.95 each (AUD)

The Sally Hansen Insta Dri range is available at Priceline, Chemist Warehouse and Select Pharmacies nationally (Australia). 
For details on retail stockists please call 1800 812 663.

*This limited-edition collection was released earlier this year, so you might struggle to find them in store - you may get lucky and find them on clearance at Chemist Warehouse (like I did) or on online nail polish de-stash pages. Happy Hunting!

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**Disclaimer: I purchased these products from Chemist Warehouse with my own money. All opinions expressed in this Blog post are mine based on what I have experienced through trialling these products.

Thank you for taking the time to read this review!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask :)
Wishing you a fabulous 2020! Happy New Year!!!

Doni x

Follow me on Instagram for more swatches & nail art - @donsnailobsession