Review: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish

I literally used to get a manicure (and a pedicure every other time) every 2 weeks at a salon because I discovered Shellac and OPI Gel nail polish, which is guaranteed to last 2 to 3 weeks.  After doing this for about a year, my nails became weak and brittle, so I decided to take a hiatus from the salon and polish my nails at home.

I use different brands of nail polish, from name brands to drugstore brands, but I've ruled out that Sally Hansen Insta-Dri is one of my top 3 favorites!

Color: Mint Sprint

Pros:

• Inexpensive (You can buy a bottle for under $5 here!)
• Easy-to-use applicator
• Only 1 layer of application is needed
• Dries within 60 seconds (The packaging says 30 seconds, but I would wait a whole minute)
• Base and top coats are also available (You can use the top coat on top of regular nail polish for a quick and efficient dry time!)
• Lasts about 3-4 days without chipping

Cons:

• The polish itself is pretty thick
• Since the brush is on the thicker side, it's harder to control precision in small corners
• There isn't a wide selection of colors (yet)

Rating: 4/5

How To: Hydrate Your Face, Get a Dewy Glow, AND Set Your Makeup

I absolutely love the "dewy glow" look and feeling after I receive a cleansing facial from Saks Fifth Avenue Spa (3rd floor of Saks in Tyson's Galleria) or Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa. (I switch between the two because my skin therapist esthetician at Saks goes out of town frequently) One of the many things I learned from her in order to obtain the aforementioned dewy glow was to use a facial mists (also called hydration mists) to keep your face looking hydrated and refreshed... but it also doubles as a makeup setter! I'm a sucker for 2-in-1 products, and after discovering this, I've been using it everyday for the past few years as a pick-me-up, even when I'm not wearing makeup.

Although there are several different brands of facial mists that you can choose from, I prefer the drugstore brands because they're old school mists that have been around for ages, they're both under $10, and are readily available at Ulta, Sephora, or your local drugstore. Since I use facial mist everyday as a beauty essential, I go through them quite often, so it's definitely more cost-efficient than to purchase a high-end brand.

La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water

Evian Brumisatuer Mineral Water

**I use this personally!

  

The Right Way to Use a Facial Mist:

1. Hold the nozzle approximately 5 to 6 inches away from your face.
2. Let it sit for about 60 seconds, and then lightly blot off excess with a tissue.

Tips and Tricks to Misting:

1. After cleansing your face, give your skin a mist and put on your moisturizer immediately afterward, without blotting it dry to lock moisture in.
2. To obtain the "baby skin" look, you should lightly mist after every layer of makeup. Pretty much, it's: Mist, moisturize, mist, primer, mist, makeup, mist. Be careful to not get overly generous with the mist so your skin won't look dripping wet between layers, or your makeup will be prone to smudging!
3. After putting on your makeup, (Wait for your mascara to dry!) just spray the facial mist on your face as the last step of our routine to obtain the "dewy glow" look rather than a powdery complexion.