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10 Items You Should Always Buy at CVS (Plus a $5 Coupon You Can Get Every Year)

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If you’ve ever set foot inside a CVS, you know that it’s more than just a place to fill prescriptions — it’s chock-full of deals on everything from makeup to munchies. But let’s be real, figuring out how to snag the best deals there can be a bit of a head-scratcher. That’s where The Krazy Coupon Lady comes in. We’re going to chat about the top items you should always buy at CVS, how to stack their coupons, and tactics for finding the best bargains on all sorts of stuff.

So, buckle up, folks, because we’re about to dive into a whole new world of CVS shopping that’s going to save your wallet big time.

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Before you start shopping, sign up for CVS ExtraCare Rewards to unlock these deals.

a person holding up a phone in a cvs

Before you buy anything at CVS, you’ll want to sign up for a free CVS ExtraCare account. ExtraCare is the CVS loyalty rewards program, and it’s how you start earning ExtraBucks (basically store credit) — one of the best things about shopping at CVS. It’s also how you’ll get exclusive coupons.

You can sign up for a CVS ExtraCare account online or through the CVS Pharmacy app (download for iOS / Android). If you already have a physical ExtraCare card, just create a digital account and link it to your email address and phone number. This makes it super easy to check out if you don’t have your ExtraCare card with you at the register.

Related: We can teach you all the best ways to coupon at CVS.

 

1. About once every other month, get free makeup at CVS.

You can count on a great makeup deal coming your way from CVS once every other month. These deals can be on products like eye pencils, mascara, or even lipstick. Look for deals on brands like Covergirl, Maybelline, and Revlon.

Stacking coupons and promotions is the key to getting better-than-free makeup. Look for CVS store coupons (found in the CVS ExtraCare Coupon Center, aka the CVS coupon machine), and combine these with ExtraCare promotions and rebate app offers.

2 Covergirl Mascaras
In-Store Deal
-$3.42$13.58(125% off)
What to buy
Buy 2, get $5 ExtraBucks
Mobile coupons needed
$4 off Covergirl Cosmetics, CVS Store Coupon
Newspaper coupons needed
2 - $4.00/1 - Covergirl Eye product from SS May 21
Price Summary
Pay $1.58, get $5 ExtraBucks
 

2. Never overpay for toothbrushes again when you use CVS coupons for Crest and Colgate.

You might already know that you should never pay a dime for toothpaste (or oral care products in general) because you can usually get them for free. But I bet you don’t know that CVS has the most opportunities to pay nothing for Crest or Colgate toothpaste.

Look for opportunities to combine a Crest coupon or Colgate coupon with an ExtraBucks promotion like “Buy 1, Get $2 in ExtraBucks” and coupons from the CVS coupon machine.

4 Oral-B Toothbrushes
In-Store Deal
$0.56$5.56(90% off)
Mobile coupons needed
$5.00/3 - Crest Toothpaste, Oral-B Manual Toothbrush, Crest/Scope/Oral-B Rinse, Oral-B/Glide Floss or Floss Picks AND/OR Fixodent (excludes trial/travel size), CVS Digital Coupon
 

3. Stack offers to get cheap (or even free) razors at CVS.

First of all, you should never buy razors at full price. The key to doing this is to wait for a sale, then pair it with a CVS store coupon and a manufacturer coupon. If you want to get really fancy, you can pair it all with an offer from one of our favorite cash-back apps like Ibotta.

We’ve seen razor brands like Skintimate, Schick, Gillette, and Venus go for as low as free with the right stacking. If you can’t get them for free, shoot for $2 or less.

3 Skintimate Razors
In-Store Deal
-$0.03$25.77(100% off)
What to buy
Spend $15, get $5 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Mobile coupons needed
$4.00/ $20.00 - Any Shaving Products, CVS Store Coupon (Select Accounts)
$4.00/1 - Schick Disposable or Skintimate Disposable Razor Pack, CVS Digital Coupon
Newspaper coupons needed
2 - $4.00/1 - Schick or Skintimate Disposable Razors from Save May 21
Price Summary
Pay $4.97, get $5 ExtraBucks
1 Gillette Razor + 1 Venus Razor
In-Store or ONLINE Deal
$3.98$20.58(81% off)
Mobile coupons needed
$3.00/1 - Gillette Razor or Blade Refill (excludes Labs, disposables, Venus Products and trial/travel size), CVS Digital Coupon
$3.00/1 - Venus Razor or Blade Refill (excludes Gillette Products, Intimate Products, Face Products, disposables, and trial/travel size), CVS Digital Coupon
Pickup: Free
Price Summary
Pay $9.98, get $6 ExtraBucks
$1.99 each
 

4. Take advantage of CVS shampoo deals for super low prices.

In order to get dirt-cheap prices on shampoo and conditioner, you’ll need to combine coupons with an ExtraBucks promotion.

Note that many P&G coupons (like coupons for Pantene) are only good for 24 hours after you print them. To avoid wasting a perfectly good coupon, wait to print it until you’re ready to head to the store.

2 Monday Haircare
In-Store Deal
$2.99$15.98(81% off)
What to buy
Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Buy 2, get $4 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Mobile coupons needed
$2.00/1 - Any Hair Care (Shampoos, Conditioners, Styling, or Treatments), CVS Store Coupon (Select Accounts)
$3.00/2 - Monday Haircare, CVS Digital Coupon
Price Summary
Pay $6.99, get $4 ExtraBucks
$1.49 each
 

5. Wait for a CVS cereal sale and then stock up for cheap!

If your family goes through cereal like mine does, then stocking up on cheap cereal is key. And I know you’re probably thinking “Grocery shopping at CVS?!” But yes, you can even save on even food products at CVS. Some of these deals can even be done without a coupon — just good ol’ fashion sales. Keep an eye out for CVS digital coupons and rebates to pair with the sales for even better savings.

2 General Mills Cereals
In-Store Deal
$1.98$13.58(85% off)
Mobile coupons needed
$1.00/2 - General Mills Cereal, CVS Digital App Coupon
Price Summary
Pay $2.98, get $1 Ibotta rebate
$0.99 each
 

 

6. Get laundry products for at least half-off at CVS.

I feel like every week you can find some form of deal on laundry products at CVS. But that doesn’t mean each week has a killer deal you should buy.

Always aim to save at least 50% on name-brand laundry products like Tide, Downy, Gain, All, and Snuggle. Occasionally, we’ll see these brands go for as low as $1 per container! P&G loves to offer rebates that you can pair with other deals, making stocking up on laundry detergent super cheap at CVS.

1 Downy + 1 Tide + 1 Tide Pods
In-Store Deal
$2.97$42.37(93% off)
What to buy
1 Downy Rinse & Refresh Odor & Residue Remover, 48 oz, $12.99 $17.79
Spend $30, get $10 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Mobile coupons needed
$3.00/1 - Downy Rinse 48 oz, CVS Digital Coupon
$3.00/1 - Tide Laundry Detergent 92 oz (excludes Tide PODS, Tide Rescue, Studio by Tide Laundry Detergent, Tide Simply Laundry Detergent, Tide Simply PODS, Tide Detergent 10 oz and trial/travel size), CVS Digital Coupon
$1.00/1 - Tide Pods 12-16 count, CVS Digital Coupon
Price Summary
Pay $24.47, get $10 ExtraBucks, $5 rebate, and $6.50 Ibotta rebate
$0.99 each / Tide Detergent, $0.02 per load/ Tide Pods, $0.08 per load
 

7. CVS nail polish deals are some of the best.

a person holding up nail polish and a coupon from cvs

CVS nail polish is one of those items I always pick up when I can get it for free. I like to stockpile them for future gift baskets or even party favors! The easiest way to grab nail polish for free is to wait for them to go on sale with an ExtraBucks promotion. The Poparazzi nail polish brand is often part of this promotion.

2 Poparazzi Nail Polishes
In-Store Deal
-$2.00$5.00(140% off)
What to buy
Buy 2, get $4 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Mobile coupons needed
$3.00/2 - Poparazzi Nail Polish, CVS Digital Coupon
Price Summary
Pay $2.00, get $4 ExtraBucks
 

8. Get Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cups for as low as $0.50 each by combining coupons and sale prices.

a person holding up dunkin k cups in a cvs

Every couple of months, Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cups go on sale for around $5.99 at CVS. When you use a $1/1 or a $1.50/1 Dunkin’ Donuts coupon, you can get a box of 10 K-cups for as low as $4.99. This is a nice price on K-cups if you don’t have a membership to Sam’s Club or Costco.

 

9. Buy gift cards at CVS when there’s an ExtraBucks promotion (and get free money).

a person holding up gift cards at cvs

When you buy CVS gift cards during certain ExtraCare promotions, you can get cash back in the form of ExtraBucks. For example, you might see a promo like “Spend $75 in gift cards, get $15 in ExtraBucks,” or “Spend $50 in gift cards, get $10 in ExtraBucks.”

Typically, the promotion only includes gift cards for certain stores/brands, but you’ll usually have a few options to choose from like Uber, Nike, The Children’s Place, Dunkin’ Donuts, etc. I like to buy gift cards during these sales to stash away for future gifts.

2 Gift Cards
In-Store Deal
2 Gift Cards
$40.00$50.00(20% off)
What to buy
2 Wayfair, JCPenney, or H&M Gift Card, $25.00
Spend $50, get $10 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Price Summary
Pay $50.00, get $10 ExtraBucks
$20 each
 

10. Find CVS deodorant deals in the spring and fall that make it cheap — or even free.

two speed stick deodorants in shopping cart

You can usually find cheap or even free deodorant from brands like Sure, Brut, Mitchum, and Speed Stick at CVS when you stack a coupon and an ExtraBucks promotion. Wait until you see a sale price you can combine with a promotion like “Buy 1, Get $1 back in ExtraBucks.” These opportunities roll around multiple months in a row during both spring and fall.

2 Degree Deodorants
In-Store Deal
2 Degree Deodorants
$0.99$19.98(95% off)
What to buy
2 Degree Unlimited Deodorant, $9.99
Buy 1 get 1 50% off
Buy 2, get $3 ExtraBucks, limit 1
Mobile coupons needed
$3.00/1 - Unlimited by Degree Antiperspirant Stick or Dry Spray product (excludes Degree Premium, Advanced Protection, Motionsense, Zero Percent or Clinical Protection products, twin packs, trial and travel sizes), CVS Digital Coupon
Price Summary
Pay $11.99, get $3 ExtraBucks and $8 Ibotta rebate
$0.49 each
 

Bonus: Get a free coupon with your CVS flu shot.

shopping cart and sign inside target

In the fall, you can earn a $5 off $20 coupon when you get a CVS flu shot. But here’s the kicker: your insurance will probably cover the cost of your flu shot, and you’ll still get the coupon, which is basically like getting $5 for free.

This offer is normally valid at standalone CVS locations and at CVS pharmacies inside Target stores.

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