CVS Best Deals & Freebies: October 11-18

Hey CVS shoppers!

This week’s ad (valid through October 18) is loaded with freebies, moneymakers, and big savings on beauty, household essentials, and everyday must-haves.

I’ve rounded up at least 15 standout deals with step-by-step breakdowns—including original prices, quantities, ExtraBucks rewards, and final out-of-pocket costs—so you can score maximum savings.

Don’t forget to clip those digital coupons in the CVS app before you shop!

Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow

  • Original price: $4.79 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: Free + $0.42 moneymaker for both.
  • ExtraBucks: $6.
  • Out of pocket: $5.58.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadows at $4.79 each (total $9.58 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $4 off Maybelline CVS app digital coupon.
    • Pay $5.58 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $6 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Roll the ExtraBucks into your next transaction for even more savings.

Colgate Optic Stainfighter Toothpaste

  • Original price: $3.99 each (regularly $4.99–$5.29).
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $0.98 for both ($0.49 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $5.
  • Out of pocket: $5.98.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Colgate Optic Stainfighter Toothpastes at $3.99 each (total $7.98 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $2 off 1 Colgate digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $5.98 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $5 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Submit your receipt to Ibotta or Fetch for any additional rebates if available.

Crest 3D White Toothpaste

  • Original price: $4.99 each (regularly $5.79–$6.29).
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $1.98 for both ($0.99 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $5.
  • Out of pocket: $6.98.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Crest 3D White Toothpastes at $4.99 each (total $9.98 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $3 off 2 Crest digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $6.98 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $5 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Check for printable coupons on Crest’s site for extra stacking potential.

Tide Liquid Laundry Detergent, Gain Flings, and Dawn PowerSuds Dish Soap Bundle

  • Original price: $12.99 for Tide, $12.99 for Gain, $5.99 for Dawn.
  • How many items to get: Buy 1 of each (3 items total).
  • Final total price: $13.97 for all three.
  • ExtraBucks: $10.
  • Out of pocket: $23.97.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 1 Tide (73-84oz), 1 Gain Flings (42-count), and 1 Dawn (17.4oz) to reach $31.97 before coupons.
    • Clip and apply $3 off Tide, $3 off Gain, and $2 off Dawn digital coupons from the CVS app (total $8 off).
    • Pay $23.97 out of pocket at checkout (triggers spend $30 get $10 ExtraBucks promo).
    • Receive $10 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Use the ExtraBucks on future purchases to maximize value.

Degree Cool Rush Deodorant

  • Original price: $5.79 each (regularly $6.49).
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $1.69 for both ($0.845 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $4.
  • Out of pocket: $5.69.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Degree Cool Rush Deodorants at $5.79 each, which qualify for buy 1 get 1 50% off (total $8.69 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $3 off 2 Degree digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $5.69 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $4 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Confirm coupon attachment in the app before heading to the store.

Purex 4-in-1 Liquid Laundry Detergent

  • Original price: $17.49 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2 (150oz each).
  • Final total price: $13.98 for both (after Ibotta rebate).
  • ExtraBucks: $4.
  • Out of pocket: $19.98 (before rebate).
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Purex 4-in-1 Liquid Laundry Detergents at $9.99 each on sale (total $19.98).
    • No coupons needed for this base deal.
    • Pay $19.98 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $4 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Submit receipt to Ibotta for $2 cash back (limit 1), bringing final to $13.98.

Scott Paper Products

  • Original price: $9.99 each (bath tissue or paper towels).
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $13.98 for both ($6.99 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $5.
  • Out of pocket: $18.98.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Scott Paper products at $9.99 each (total $19.98 before coupons; store must apply 98% rule for promo).
    • Clip and apply the $1 off Scott digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $18.98 out of pocket at checkout (triggers spend $20 get $5 ExtraBucks).
    • Receive $5 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Stock up if you have multiple coupons available.

Garnier Fructis Haircare Products

  • Original price: $4.99 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $3 for both ($1.50 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $3.
  • Out of pocket: $6.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioners at 2 for $9 sale price.
    • Clip and apply the $3 off 2 Garnier Fructis digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $6 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $3 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Pair with other haircare deals for a bigger haul.

L’Oreal Elvive Haircare Products

  • Original price: $6.19 each (regularly $5.99).
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $5.38 for both ($2.69 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $4.
  • Out of pocket: $9.38.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 L’Oreal Elvive shampoo or conditioners at $6.19 each (total $12.38 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $3 off 2 L’Oreal Elvive digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $9.38 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $4 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Verify prices in-store as they may vary.

Gillette Foamy Shave Foam

  • Original price: $3.59 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $1.38 for both ($0.69 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $4.
  • Out of pocket: $5.38.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Gillette Foamy Shave Foams (regular or sensitive) at $3.59 each, qualifying for buy 1 get 1 50% off (total $5.38).
    • No coupons needed for this deal.
    • Pay $5.38 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $4 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Great for stacking with other men’s care items.

Nivea Body Wash

  • Original price: $5.99 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $3.99 for both ($1.995 each).
  • ExtraBucks: None.
  • Out of pocket: $3.99.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Nivea Body Washes (men or women) at $5.99 each, qualifying for buy 1 get 1 free (total $5.99 before coupon).
    • Clip and apply the $2 off 1 Nivea digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $3.99 out of pocket at checkout.
    • No ExtraBucks, but submit to Ibotta if eligible for extra cash back.
    • Cheapest options are the men’s varieties.

Polident Cleansers (30ct)

  • Original price: $3.59 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $2.18 for both ($1.09 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $5.
  • Out of pocket: $7.18.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Polident Cleansers (30ct) at $3.59 each (total $7.18).
    • No coupons needed.
    • Pay $7.18 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $5 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Ideal for denture users looking for easy savings.

General Mills Cereal

  • Original price: $6.99 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2 (8-9oz boxes).
  • Final total price: $1.98 for both ($0.99 each after rebate).
  • ExtraBucks: None.
  • Out of pocket: $2.98 (before rebate).
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 General Mills Cereals at $1.99 each on sale (total $3.98 before coupon).
    • Clip and apply the $1 off 2 General Mills digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $2.98 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Submit receipt to Ibotta for $1 cash back (limit 2 boxes).
    • Final after rebate is a steal for breakfast staples.

Nexxus Color Assure Haircare

  • Original price: $11.99 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 3.
  • Final total price: $8.97 for all three ($2.99 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $10.
  • Out of pocket: $18.97.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 3 Nexxus Color Assure Haircare products at $8.99 each on sale (total $26.97 before coupons).
    • Clip and apply the $8 off 2 Nexxus digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $18.97 out of pocket at checkout (triggers spend $25 get $10 ExtraBucks if adjusted).
    • Receive $10 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Perfect for color-treated hair maintenance.

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Mono Eye Shadow

  • Original price: $6.99 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $4.98 for both ($2.49 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $6.
  • Out of pocket: $10.98.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Mono Eye Shadows at $6.99 each (total $13.98 before coupon).
    • Clip and apply the $3 off L’Oreal CVS app digital coupon.
    • Pay $10.98 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $6 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Mix and match shades for variety.

Dove Shampoo or Conditioner (Unadvertised)

  • Original price: $6.29 each.
  • How many items to get: Buy 2.
  • Final total price: $4.58 for both ($2.29 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $4.
  • Out of pocket: $8.58.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Dove shampoo or conditioners at $6.29 each (total $12.58 before coupon).
    • Clip and apply the $4 off 2 hair care digital coupon from the CVS app.
    • Pay $8.58 out of pocket at checkout.
    • Receive $4 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Scan in-store to confirm the unadvertised promo.

Burt’s Bees Lip Care Products (Unadvertised)

  • Original price: $5.79 each for lip repair; $4.49 for lip balm.
  • How many items to get: Buy 3 (e.g., 2 lip repair + 1 lip balm).
  • Final total price: $11.70 for all three ($3.90 each).
  • ExtraBucks: $5.
  • Out of pocket: $16.70.
  • Step-by-step breakdown:
    • Select 2 Burt’s Bees lip repair at $5.79 each and 1 flavored lip balm at $4.49 (total $16.07 to meet $15 spend).
    • No coupons needed.
    • Pay $16.70 out of pocket at checkout (triggers spend $15 get $5 ExtraBucks).
    • Receive $5 ExtraBucks reward printed on your receipt.
    • Great natural option for winter lip care.

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