CVS Epic Beauty Event Sale: What to Shop
The Best Products to Shop During CVS’s Epic Beauty Event, According to Editors
As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.
If you're on a budget (and who isn't these days?), we've got news for you. Drugstore beauty retailer CVS is here to make your transition into spring easier with its Epic Beauty Event, where you can get discounts and extra savings on a wide range of beauty products. From now through March 28, you can stock up on new beauty products in the makeup, skincare, and hair categories for less — both online and in-store.
It's the perfect opportunity to refresh your favorite skincare products or to finally try the new makeup you've been eyeing — all on a budget. During the sale, you can get $10 off each week when you spend $30 until March 14. Just make sure you have an ExtraCare account by joining here, log in to your account and go to "ExtraCare Savings," and then find your desired promotion and click "Send to Card." Be sure to use your ExtraCare account or card at checkout and you've got yourself a discount.
We're talking price cuts on hundreds of products, including editor-backed picks and brands like Neutrogena, e.l.f., Mielle, Tresemme, and more. Ahead, check out our favorite Epic Beauty Event picks you won't regret purchasing.
Our Favorite CVS Epic Beauty Event Products:
- A toothpaste that's actually whitening: Colgate Optic White Advanced Teeth Whitening Toothpaste at $9
- A lipstick-meets-serum: e.l.f. Glow Reviver Slipstick at $10
- Brow lamination at home: NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue at $10
- A body wash for dry skin: Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash at $11
- For your plumpest lips: Revlon Photoready Instant Plump Serum Gloss at $13
- A setting spray for 36-hour wear: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Setting Spray at $14
- For straight or curly hair: Tresemme A-List Collection Workable Hairspray at $14
- The perfect detangler: Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave In Conditioner at $15
- For 72-hour freshness: Secret Whole Body Deodorant Spray, Lilac & Waterlily at $16
- For stubborn dark spots: Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment at $19
- An editor-favorite moisturizer: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer at $26
- A viral serum: Olay Super Serum at $41
- Kiss fine lines goodbye: Eucerin Radiant Tone Dark Spot Corrector Serum at $43
Colgate Optic White Advanced Teeth Whitening Toothpaste ($9)
Colgate is one of the premier oral care brands, and for good reason. Their almost five star-rated Teeth Whitening Toothpaste includes a formula of hydrogen peroxide (the same ingredient used by dentists), that works to remove up to five years of deep-rooted stains.
e.l.f. Glow Reviver Slipstick ($10)
You can never go wrong with a red lipstick. This bestseller from e.l.f. is the perfect lip oil meets lipstick that delivers buildable color and nourishment through hydrating ingredients like squalane and shea butter. a
NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue ($10)
No need to book a brow lamination appointment when you have the NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue. Simply brush the hair in your brows up with the tiny built-in spoolie, then comb them down to lock in your desired look. Read our editor's NYX Professional Makeup The Brow Glue review for more.
Editor Quote: "The first time I tried it, I knew within five seconds that I was going to like it. The product comes out a little 'tacky' and not watery, which made it easy to shape my brows and lift them into the perfect position. With other gels, I find they're typically more on the watery side, meaning I have to apply and then wait for them to get tacky before shaping. The NYX Brow Glue eliminates that extra step, which is great for anyone looking to shave off a few extra minutes of their beauty routine." — Renee Rodriguez, senior staff writer and social producer
Aveeno Skin Relief Fragrance-Free Body Wash ($11) If you struggle with dry skin, adding Aveeno's fragrance-free body wash is your best bet. It's made with the brand's Triple Oat® complex that's specifically formulated for sensitive skin.
Revlon Photoready Instant Plump Serum Gloss ($13)
No need to book a plastic surgeon to inject your lips when you have Revlon's Instant Plump Serum Gloss. The serum-meets-gloss is formulated with a "Fire and Ice Complex," that simultaneously heats and cools the lips for instant plumping results and favorable pigment. It even comes in other colors like brown and red to suit your mood.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Setting Spray ($14)
L'Oréal Paris's Infallible Setting Spray promises a 36-hour, long-lasting makeup wear that delivers a natural look that's skin-like and hydrated. The microfine mist feels lightweight and breathable on the skin and dries down in seconds. Grab a few of these while the event is going on.
Tresemme A-List Collection Workable Hairspray ($14)
Whether you have straight or curly hair, this hairspray is for you. While it will ensure your hair stays in place, it allows your hair to remain flexible and touchable, so you can restyle as needed. It's also complete with the brand's dual-sided nozzle, you can adjust the hold level for your hair's needs.
Mielle Pomegranate & Honey Leave In Conditioner ($15)
TK Mielle's Pomegranate & Honey Leave-In Conditioner is the perfect detangler and hydrating agent before styling your curls. The customer-favorite formula includes pomegranate seed oil, which works to enhance and soften the curl, while sealing in moisture.
Secret Whole Body Deodorant Spray, Lilac & Waterlily ($16)
Stay fresh throughout the day with the Secret Whole Body Deodorant Spray. It can be used as a traditional deodorant under your arms, as well as the underboob area, feet, and more. It delivers odor protection where you need it most and promises 72-hour freshness.
Differin Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment ($19)
Whether you're battling early signs of aging or stubborn dark spots, this Differin Adapalene Gel will do the trick. It's one of our editor's favorite products, which you can read more about in our Differin Acne Treatment review for more.
Editor Quote: "The Differin Adapalene Gel is very different from the prescription topical I was given. It's much gentler, for starters. While I still went through an adjustment period as my skin got used to the powerful vitamin A derivative — which usually causes some purging, dryness, flakiness, or slight redness — it was much more tolerable for me. The gel texture is very lightweight, and a little bit (about a pea size) is easily blended onto my entire face." — Jessica Harrington, beauty section lead
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer ($26)
You can never have enough moisturizers in your arsenal, and this hyaluronic acid-infused moisturizer is great for sensitive and normal skin alike. One editor has even used it for a decade, which you can read more about in our Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel review.
Editor Quote: "If ever I noticed a dry spot while applying makeup, I'd dot on a bit of the water gel, wait for my skin to absorb it, and continue on my merry way. It's one of the most versatile products in my arsenal, by far." — Maggie Panos, former voices senior editor
Olay Super Serum ($41)
It's the perfect time to stock up on the viral Olay Super Serum, especially if you want a skin-care product that can do it all. It contains niacinamide, vitamin C, collagen peptide, vitamin E, and AHAs to help improve tone and texture, increase hydration, and deliver gentle exfoliating and brightening benefits. Read more in our review of the Olay Super Serum.
Editor Quote: "While I can't speak to claims of firmer skin or smooth lines after just one week of use, the tone and texture of my complexion have gotten better." - Taylor Augustin, contributor
Eucerin Radiant Tone Dark Spot Corrector Serum ($43)
Facing dark spots that refuse to go away? Enters Eucerin's non-comedogenic dark spot serum. It contains hyaluronic acid with helps smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and hydrate the skin. In just two weeks, you can kiss those dark spots goodbye.
— Additional reporting by Alexandra Lykins and Naomi Parris
Anvita Reddy is former assistant editor for PS Shopping. She has a passion for products and reviews home gadgets, cookware, tech, and more. Having dealt with acne as a teenager and into adulthood, her expertise lies in beauty. At PS, she tested skin care, makeup, and hair care, plus countless other beauty products.
Alexandra Lykins is a former editorial intern at PS.
Naomi Parris is the assistant shopping editor at Popsugar, based in New York. With over eight years of experience and previous roles held on the brand's Beauty and Operations teams, she enjoys telling stories that merge fashion, beauty, and Black culture. Naomi has also lent her skillful pen to Essence Girls United, Elle, Bustle, and Elite Daily. When she's not crafting shopping roundups, high-profile features, beauty op-eds, or trend guides, you can find Naomi behind her blog "Eli-Nay," where she inspires readers through style guides, cultural pieces, and innovative content on her Instagram.
