Most regular nail polishes take at least one or two hours to dry completely, and all-natural, formaldehyde-free formulas can take up to five hours, which means if you’re looking to avoid smears and smudges (not to mention dreaded pillow marks), you’re going to need to commit to being hands-free for a chunk of your day. And, if you’re like me and tend to paint your nails close to bedtime, battling pillow marks the following day is practically inevitable.

While there are plenty of nail drying drops and topcoats that work to accelerate the dry time, they’re not exactly foolproof and, in my experience, often lead to premature chipping due to the hardening properties these product usually contain. Plus, adding a top coat to freshly polished nails is just another step that wastes even more time. Fortunately, there are plenty of color quick-drying formulas that can help you cut down drying time significantly so you can live your life without worrying about destroying your DIY manicure. Scroll through below to check out some of our favorite quick-dry nail polish formulas to try out for yourself.

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