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Drugstore recommendations to save money
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items I’m taking the year off of work and traveling a lot this year, which means I want to save as much money on personal care as I can and find skincare, haircare, and personal care products that I love and can repurchase in any drugstore across the U.S. ...
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Cheaper at CVS with coupons
Drugstore Alternative is Cheaper
Worth the Investment
Cheaper at CVS with coupons
I started shopping at CVS because using their coupons and cash back system (ExtraBucks) is easy and makes their items cheaper than Target
I double cleanse my hair almost everyday so affordable shampoo is 🔑 This one is creamy, sudsy and works well.
At CVS: 12oz is $6.29
with coupons and ExtraBucks I paid $2.85
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Shampoo, 17.9 Ounces, 27.7 Ounces, 12 Ounces
Affordable conditioner that’s creamy without weighing my hair down. May actually be pushing back my next haircut, which means more money saved.
At CVS: 12oz is $6.29
with coupons and ExtraBucks I paid $2.85
Pantene Pro-V Repair & Protect Conditioner, 25.1 Ounces, 10.4 Ounces, 16 Ounces
Solid chapstick with spf that doesn’t irritate my lips and lasts forever.
Aquaphor Lip Protectant with SPF 30, 0.35 OZ
Non-irritating for my sensitive skin. I switched to this after using vanicream because it’s less expensive and comes in more travel-friendly sizes.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion, 8 Ounces, 16 Ounces
This replaced my oil and foaming double cleanse to save money and simplify my routine. If I’m wearing makeup I’ll use this and micellar water. This doesn’t freak out my sensitive and perioral dermatitis prone skin.
Garnier SkinActive Micellar Foaming Face Wash, 6.7 OZ
I had been off all actives for a while for my sensitive skin, but the % of salicylic acid in this doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin or perioral dermatitis.
Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid, 13.5 OZ
Drugstore Alternative is Cheaper
💲Money Saved: $10
This replaced my Verb ghost oil because it’s way cheaper, works on both wet or dry hair, can also be used as a heat protectant, and is so much easier to find in any drugstore.
Dove 3.3oz - $11.99
Verb Ghost Oil: 2oz - $22
Dove 10-in-1 Bond Shield Super Serum, 3.3 OZ
No fragrance, non irritating, no white cast, not sticky, and comes in a small package. Great for travel, hikes, beach, or pool.
Banana Boat Kids Sport Sunscreen Stick, SPF 50+, 0.5 OZ
💲Money Saved: $7
I had to stop myself from buying a $15 pack of workout headbands, when these are so much more affordable. I’ve owned some iteration of this scunci headband since middle school and it never fails.
Similar 5 pack from Urban Outfitt...
Scunci No Damage All Hair All Day Headwraps, Assorted, 5 CT
Worth the Investment
I use soft microfiber makeup removing cloths with micellar water instead of makeup wipes - it saves money in the long run and these don’t irritate my skin like a makeup wipes does.
Walgreens Microfiber Makeup Remover Cloths
These haven’t snapped or stretched out and somehow I’ve managed to not lose them for over a year. These don’t pull too tight on my hair and cause breakage but still hold my hair up.
Regular hair tie: 32 cents each
Invisibobble hair tie: $3.33 each
Invisibobble ORIGINAL The Traceless Hair Ring - 'Original'| holds all strands of hair together thanks to its spiral shape. - Black- (3pk)
🥒 🍃 does natural deodorant with baking soda irritate your skin too? This is my current favorite and doesn’t irritate my skin.
Dove 0% Aluminum 48-Hour Deodorant Spray, Cucumber & Green Tea, 4 OZ
Great for sensitive skin, lighter than cetaphil so better for summer/oily skin.
Vanicream Lite Lotion for Sensitive Skin Fragrance-Free, 16 OZ
The most expensive item on this list BUT way cheaper than the prescription my dermatologist custom made for my perioral dermatitis… and this works way better. I use this at night like a mask to help POD, or extra dry or irritated skin.
La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Soothing Therapeutic Multi Purpose Cream for Dry Skin, 1.35 OZ
My favorite body wash I’ve used for years. It’s never irritating, fragrance-free body wash that lasts forever.
Dr. Bronner's Magic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Bodywash - Baby Unscented - 16 fl oz
Great as an extra step for removing eye makeup, great for travel, great for dry, irritated eye balls, and for anyone who gets styes.
iVIZIA Eyelid Cleansing Wipes for Sensitive Eyelid Cleansing, 20 CT