As gals who live by balling on a budget, we swear by one thing: “Expensive” and “luxurious” are not synonymous. There’s nothing in this life that hits quite like finding a $20 product that delivers the same results as the $60 one collecting dust on your wishlist. There are tons of beauty products out there with plush textures, glowy finishes, fresh scents, and high-quality formulas that won’t make you dread your next credit card statement—you just need to know where (and when) to look. Our favorite time of the year to stock up on the goods? The CVS Epic Beauty Sale.
During the sale, you can earn ExtraBucks Rewards and save on beauty and personal care purchases throughout March. It’s the perfect excuse to restock your everyday essentials, finally try that product you’ve been eyeing, or build a routine that feels indulgent for a fraction of the cost. Plus, you can shop our editors’ picks in-store or have them delivered straight to your door. Here are the under-$40 finds worth adding to your cart ASAP:
Skincare
CVS has every skincare staple you could ever truly need. From hydrating moisturizers to acne treatments and more, you can grab everything you need for post-facial-at-the-spa skin at a price point you can genuinely afford.
Lightweight and ultra-refreshing, this moisturizer delivers bouncy, glass-skin hydration. It pioneered the lightweight, oil-free “water gel” texture and uses high concentrations of hyaluronic acid to plump the skin.
This editor-favorite oil delivers deep, non-greasy nourishment to improve the look of scars and uneven tone. It offers the same vitamin-rich results as high-end botanical body oils that often cost triple the price.
Designed to visibly even tone and boost radiance, this dark spot serum gives you that post-facial glow for a fraction of what you’d pay at a med spa.
Widely considered a prestige formula in a drugstore jar, this decadent cream mirrors the antioxidant tech of a legendary $200 French night cream. It repairs the skin’s barrier while you sleep for a visibly refined complexion by morning.
One swipe of this micellar cleanser melts away makeup, SPF, and the day’s chaos—no harsh scrubbing required.
Overnight blemish patches work while you sleep to flatten the look of breakouts by morning. Clearer-looking skin with minimal effort? Need that.
Makeup
The number of times we’ve gone to grab just a few products from a high-end makeup counter and actually shivered at the total cost… We can’t even talk about it. So, CVS has become a go-to for everyday products that both us and our bank accounts can rely on.
This formula swaps heavy finishes for a radiant, “skin-like” glow that mimics the most iconic $50 designer concealers. It provides medium coverage and a soft-focus effect that keeps your undereyes looking bright and refreshed.
With juicy color and a glossy finish, the slipstick glides on like a high-end balm-meets-lipstick hybrid. It offers that same “melting” balm texture with high shine and a sheer wash of color for a fraction of the price.
Expect a subtle tingle and a lot of shine from this plumping gloss that rivals your favorite department store version. It’s fuller-looking lips for a dramatically lower price.
This cheek and lip duo has a weightless, “blurred” matte finish that mimics the diffused look of high-end cream blushes.
Ultra-shiny and cushiony, this jelly gloss delivers a glassy finish that looks far more expensive and harder to achieve than it actually is.
Centering on hypochlorous acid to calm redness and clarify stressed skin, this mist is functionally identical to the viral “rescue spray” found in every off-duty model’s bag.
Hair
Lucky for us, CVS carries haircare products suited for any and all hair types. From shampoo and conditioner to volumizing spray and gels, these products will have your hair care routine on lock without needing to settle for salon price points.
Achieving a sleek, flyaway-free bun is effortless with this targeted wax stick. It provides the same polished, long-lasting hold as the prestige balms celebrity stylists use for the clean girl aesthetic.
Flexible hold meets red-carpet staying power with this hairspray that keeps styles in place without the crunchy stiffness.
This leave-in conditioner makes curls feel salon-level soft, hydrated, shiny, and defined all in one step.
Infused with glycolic acid to seal the hair cuticle, this shampoo delivers a high-wattage “glass hair” finish. You’ll get the same light-reflective, silky results as a notorious $300 Parisian salon treatment right from your own shower.
Smoother, sleeker strands start with a sulfate-free conditioner that tames frizz and boosts shine all while protecting your color.
Strong hold and definition come together in this curl activator gel-cream, enhancing texture while keeping curls soft.
Personal Care
In the market for a body wash that brightens and soothes your skin, or a nail polish that won’t chip within two hours of applying it? CVS has it all—and at amazing price points, obviously.
This plush gel creates a decadent lather that wraps the skin in a sophisticated, sun-warmed vanilla. Plus, its gourmand depth makes it a dead ringer to the iconic Brazilian scents found in high-end beauty stores.
This velvety lotion floods dry skin with moisture and a spa-like aroma. It’s a sophisticated alternative to boutique body butters, leaving a healthy, subtle sheen that makes daily hydration feel like a ritual.
A brighter smile feels instantly elevated, and the whitening toothpaste delivers noticeable results without a pricey treatment.
This glossy nail polish delivers that ultra-shiny, salon-quality finish that looks straight out of a manicure appointment.
McKenna Pringle, Branded Content Editoral Assistant
As the Branded Content Editorial Assistant, McKenna collaborates with our sales team by creating both written and social media content, collecting and analyzing performance data to report back to our partners, and assisting our editors with their everyday tasks to ensure a smooth and productive process.
This post is sponsored by CVS, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
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