As a Mom to a very talkative and energetic 2-year old, I love my me time, y’all. And it doesn’t have to be fancy. Shoot, a trip to CVS alone is considered a vacation to me. It happens often considering I’ve got a 3 CVS locations in a 10-mile radius. So when the fine folks at CVS/Pharmacy reached out wanting to do a little collaboration, I was like “Definitelyyyy!”
I’ve done this before. Do you remember? Like before, I was gifted a $50 gift card to buy whatever I wanted. Easy enough, right? I wanted to see if I could get hair, makeup and skincare products that totaled up to $50. Basically, I wanted to get the most bang for my buck. Let’s see how how I did…
Before Shea Moisture landed at CVS stores, I never really found brands that were fitting to my hair texture and styles. Shea Moisture, of course, has changed the game and I’m so happy that CVS carries them. And sooo, I scooped up two of their most loved products, their Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo and the matching Conditioner.
Scootin’ on over to the cosmetics, I knew that I needed a mascara and I’ve been hearing great things about Rimmel’s Wonder’Lash Mascara with Argan Oil. I’ll save my review for a Mascara Monday post but so far, so good. I’ve always had faaaabulous experiences with Rimmel mascaras so it’s no shocker that this one turned out to be pretty stellar.
I also grabbed a NYX eyeliner in Sunrise Blue and one of their Mega Shine Lip Glosses in Natural.
I always forget that NYX is at CVS stores! I’m tellin’ y’all…if you’re looking for fantastic and affordable cosmetics, NYX is it! And apparently I’m not the only one that feels this way because the particular NYX display that I was looking at was ransacked. Dang. But in addition to grabbing some cosmetics, I was in the market for some makeup remover so I grabbed NUANCE Salma Hayek’s Makeup Remover…
You know I love this brand, right? I mean check this out. And this. Aaaand this. Sold exclusively at CVS, this brand has captured my heart and hasn’t let go. In fact, last month I repurchased the face powder for the 4th time. I go hard. I knew I was getting close to my $50 limit and I really wanted a nail polish. Of course I didn’t reeeeally need one (says no nail polish lover ever) but I did need a crystal nail file. I grabbed one from Beauty 360.
With my goodies and coupons and, I made it to the front to see if I was able to spend under $50. Aaaaand…
Dang it. $51.80. But what you didn’t see is that 2-minute ordeal I made the nice man at CVS do once I realized I forgot to give him my $2 ExtraBucks.
That, my friends, took my total back down to $49.80. Heyyyyy! I did it! And you can too because I’m giving away a $50 gift card to CVS!
Giveaway Details
- Only US residents are eligible.
- Must submit via Raffecopter.
- Giveaway ends March 7th.
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FTC Disclosure: I received a $50 gift card to purchase the items in this post.
I really need a new foundation, so I would buy a liquid and a powder
Shea Moisture curl smoothie for #JuicyJax
Shea Moisture JBCO line
i would buy suave shampoo and conditioner
I would buy allergy medicine for my son.
face wash, contact solution, body wash
Shea Moisture products! I’ve been dying to try them.
I would buy Degree deodorant
I would stock up on NYX and MUA!
That’s a hard one buuuuut I need that crystal nail file! I’ve switched over to using them and I do have a small but no case. Genius and I needs it. So I’d scoop that up then go from there lol!
I know, right? I couldn’t believe that I found one with a small case!
I’d buy hair products & makeup supplies.
I might get some whitening strips for my teeth. Those things are expensive!
I’d buy all the Shea Moisture body oil and moisturizer. Oh and probably some NYX lippies. Believe me I’d have no problem spending the entire $50!
Silicone hair shine hair products!!! Then I”d go cray getting so many other things, too!!!
Although CVS jacks up the prices of makeup at their stores, the discounts and extra bucks make it worthwhile to shop there. Yesterday, they had B1G150%off on Maybelline so I scored Dream Wonder powder and Master Glaze concealer for a total of $7.68 using $5 off a $15 purchase and $3 in Extrabucks, yay! Love getting a deal 🙂 Loved your haul too – all that for <$50!
Oh woooow! You really racked up! And yeah, I agree that oftentimes these drugstores raise the prices but then give you the opportunity to bring them back down with their sales, coupons and rewards programs. You will save some money but yep, they’ll make you work for it!
I would buy Shea Moisture kid products for my toddler and then makeup for me. Gotta get some more NYX products and of course some nail polishes. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! I love CVS!
Some new lipstick and some Hershey’s Kisses, then whatever else is on my household shopping list.
I would go straight to the NYX display for the Moisture Matte lipsticks and then on to Nuance Salma Hayek skincare display for the Daily Resurfacing Pads. I like going to CVS more than Sephora! lol
If I won, the first thing I am buying is Easter candy and decorations 🙂
I would buy lotion for my dry winter skin.
The first thing I’m buying is children’s Claritin for my grandsons.
First thing I’m buying are hair products.
The first thing I would buy would be Dove beauty bars.
Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”
Thanks for the chance to win!
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First thing I’m buying is something from shea moisture’s body line. Love the hair products but have yet to try the body products
First thing I’m getting is body cream for my super dry skin.
I LIVE in my CVS! Nice beauty buys for your 50 bucks :).
It’s funny you said a trip to CVS is like a vacation. I had a moment like that a few weeks back. I sat in the parking lot after getting what I needed and just chilled until I was ready to go. Hmm if I won, I’d pick up some of my favorite neutrogena items and nail stuff.
id buy white strips
I would get makeup and laundry detergant.
The first thing I am buying is some Mascara and nail polishes.
First thing is Not Your Mother’s Kinky Moves hair cream!
I would buy some lotion and hair spray!
I want to try that new Rimmel mascara!
I would get some new makeup-mascara, powder, and lipgloss. If I had money left I’d get some essential things like toothpaste, mouthwash, and diapers.
I would buy some nail polish first.
Nail polish. Then lippies. 😀
As much as I love my beauty stuff, the first thing I would get is some gummy bears. I love them so much
I would load up on Shea moisture products!
Snacks and skin care products
The first thing I am going to buy is some shampoo that is for getting rid of build up and residue. and the next thing I will buy is mascara. I just bought some mascara, used it twice and it is clumping like nobody’s business lol
I would buy lots of new nail polish, spring colors!
Girl I went to CVS yest to get a prescription and was in there for AN HOUR looking at makeup. SO MANY awesome deals and I had $5 off! I’d buy up some more Milani with the GC, tho. Love me some Milani!
I was in there for an hour, too!!! Just strolling around…
The first thing that I would buy is some new foundation.
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some milani matte lipsticks
A good flat iron!
Diapers for my son would be the first thing!!
You know you’re a mama when…LOL! Story of my life. 🙂
The first thing i would buy would definitely be nail polish & make-up 🙂
I am buying makeup! Mascara and eyeliner!
I’d Buy Mascara First!
I’d buy something Milani. I’ve never tried them before. Maybe a bas of chips too. They’re my ultimate weakness
Mmmm…chiiiips!
I love how much you got for $50. Be sure you sign up for emails from CVS because they send percent off or dollar off coupons almost every week. I combine them and get the best deals there.
I’m buying makeup, nail polish and snacks.
I would start with some of the new goodies all the drugstore brands have been putting out lately!
I’m checking out the new matte lippies from Milani first!
Supplements and nail polish would be the first things I buy.
I love shopping at CVS! My local store is usually the first to have all of the new collections and the sales coupons and extra care bucks really make a difference. I didn’t even realize CVS carries Shea Moisture now but I’ll definitely be on the lookout for their products. I’ve heard so many good things about them
I would buy a milani brow kit and starbucks doubleshot first.
I would buy vitamins and NYX lip butters
I would be buying shampoo and deodorant
I would buy Neutrogena foaming face wash, a Milani lippie and, Simple micellar water. I love CVS. Their rewards program is great. I can’t help but to go to the beauty section.
i would buy some NYX stuff
I would buy NYX makup. I just love CVS <3
Definitely Shea Moisture hair & skin products. I love the African Black Soap.
Some makeup probably
The first thing I’d buy is shampoo.
I would buy vitamins!
Some spring nail polish!
Moisturizer!
I would buy some Essie nail polish and then I’d buy some Loreal eye liner!
Vitamins.
Nuance, I’m just getting on board with this line and I like it.
Nail Polish.
I’d head right towards the Baby Section and stock up on Johnsons Baby Lotions and Shampoos, then wet wipes and diapers! If any was left I’d buy myself China Glaze nail polish (50 Shades Line if they have it!!), bronzer, and body spray 🙂 Thanks so much for the chance!!
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I would stock up on lipsticks and mascara!!!!!!
first thing is the NYX voltage lipsticks!
Hair products! I would head straight for Dove’s Quench Absolute line.
I’d buy nail products – trying to grow mine out.
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thank you
The first thing I’m buying is some nice shampoo.
That’s a very generous giveaway. I’m loving the look of the Raw Shea Butter shampoo and conditioners. They look very kind and gentle to hair.
I want to try that Nuance makeup remover
I would probably get skin care products! The more I have the happier I am 🙂
I would love to find a new skin care routine. Its one of my news years resolutions to take better care of my skin as its ageing and so dry during these winter months. I do not like the one I am using, so I really want to find a new one that really helps!
First thing I’d like to pick up are some of the new Milani Matte lipsticks and some of the CVS brand “Clinique dupe” skin care items!
I would look for some new Nail polish!
The naunce spray oil….I love it
im going to buy a razor
I would buy shampoo and conditioner and dental floss.
Ooh, good question! I’d check out the beauty aisles to see what kind of awesome sales are happening that week, and go with whatever good deals caught my eye!
I would check out the new stuff first thing!
girl I stay using my reward bucks in CVS. I haven’t been makeup shopping in a while, but before I go I always look for coupons.
I would love to try some of the Shea moisture products!
I would check sales, first. Then let our teen pick out some make-up.
i would buy new make up
I would buy a new blow dryer. Mine is on it’s last leg but I keep putting off spending money on a new one.
I Would hand the card to my mother, she and my sisters would spend well at CVS!
So I’m not the only mama who escapes to the drugstore for a little alone time?! HAHA You got some great items!
Nail polish would be my first purchase.
–––––––––––– definitely hope i can find the limited edition maybelline color tattoos from the rebel bloom collection . if not , i’ll most likely spend it on some nyx goodies .
thank you for the chance ! 🙂
––– nicole o.
I love Extra Care bucks 😀 I wish our Drugstore had the newer NYX products, our CVS doesn’t bring in new NYX. Love the Shea Moisture line.
I’m either going to get some of the limited edition Color Tattoos and/or the new Shea Moisture products, I keep seeing around.
diapers
I would get lotion for my first purchase.
First, I am buying Loreal Mascara at CVS.
I would love some makeup I need some new eye liner.
I would buy body lotion and nail polish.
The first thing I would buy is the NYX lip cremes that look so good in the reviews and swatches.
I would buy mascara and eye shadow.
I’d get some mascara first.
Thanks for the nice giveaway.
The first thing id but would be nyx intense butter gloss- I’ve heard great things!
I’m buying finger nail polish and candy.
Nail polishes and candy.
Candy or makeup?
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SUNSCREEN!
Toliet tissue for sure
Diapers! And then some chocolate! 🙂
Ohh that file looks like my Sephora one which I adore!
One of the items I would get first, is to try a BB cream or something similar and some chocolate for the family.
First thing: WINE! Then haircolor.
All new make-up that would be awesome!
I would buy Nail Polish
I would buy some Vitamins
I would buy hair products.
I go search out all the sales tags and clearance items!! 😉
I would buy hair care products.
I LOVE the mascara!!
The Nuance cream cleanser and the AM/PM moisturizer
Nail polish!
Nivea olive oil and lemon lip balm — I’m addicted!!
I need to pick up some more eucerin body lotion, crest toothpaste, burts bees lip balm, and some contact solution.
I would use it to stock up on basics like shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc. for my daughter who lives away at college.
Lip gloss and hair accessories
new makeup!
I don’t wear makeup, but I would stock up on lotions!
I should tell my girlfriend about this. She loves beauty products, and I love a good price.
I would buy Charmin ultra soft toilet paper.
I would head for the hair care aisle. My hair need some love.
make up and conditioner!
How fun! Yes, getting away to CVS w=can be a total vacation when you’re a mom haha!
The first thng I would buy is vitamins!
ellen beck on the form
That’s awesome! I love that you can buy so many great brands for so little money at CVS!
I am buying bb cream!
CVS really does carry some great beauty products. It’s so convenient too!
I want to buy some household items like toilet paper and trash bags, and probably some makeup too!
I’d get Organix shampoo!
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Something to get rid of the dry skin on my face!
I’d buy some special eczema lotion for my sons!
I am buying liquid detergent.
Good job on getting Extra Care Bucks! I so need to try these Shea butter products!
I think the first thing I would buy would be some diapers for my son.
I would buy some nail polish I never have any mydaughter keeps stealing it from me
Nyx has been doing really well with theirs Cosmetics. I’ve heard about the Shea Moisture Brand but have never tried it
The first thing I would buy with a $50 CVS gift card is more of my current fav Essie nail polishes!
I never think to shop at CVS for beauty supplies. Thanks for the reminder
I would buy some makeup. I could use some.
more makeup, mostly eyeliner and lipstick
I really like CVS but don’t tend to go as much, I need to change that!
I love NYX! I wasn’t aware they sold it at CVS. I’ll have to go check it out!
NYX is one of my favorite and affordable makeup brands right now! I also want to get that file and case from CVS so thanks from a fellow beauty blogger.
I love getting new make up! At CVS $50 bucks goes a long way!
Candy…I love candy.
I’d buy hair products and a few toiletries
Thanks for the chance
I really need some Aquaphor lotion! My skin is so dry from this rough winter we are having, I could really use it!
CVS is such a great store. I love finding goodies there! Great Giveaway!
You certainly got some great products! Going to have to check out the shampoo and conditioner I have never heard of it before and I could really use something more moisturizing.
$50 at CVS? I’d stock up on vitamins. They always have a great buy 1 get 1 free at CVS and I could get a good amount for that!
Love CVS!! I hope I win! I would buy some Milani Matte lippies!
The first thing I would buy would be Carmex in the jar.
Crest whitestrips!
Purex Crystals!! They had a great sale on them last week! I love the way they make my clothes smell!
Probably shampoo and paper towels.
I’ll be buying ALL the milani things!
I so would stock up on medicines and first aid supplies.
Looks like lots of great products. I would mix medical and some beauty.
I would stock up on shampoo/toothpaste deals.
I would probably go straight for Burts Bees products and stock up. Or get a new bed for my dog.
-Emerald
I’m going to buy new eye shadows milani lipstick in espresso bronze and luckily my store demographic sell Shea moisture products!! Yess!
First thing I am buying is shampoo and conditioner then heading to get some BB cream and new lipstick for spring!
That shea butter shampoo and conditioner looks like something I really need to try. Though I’d probably stock up on lip balms first.
I could so use a special trip to CVS for some ME goodies! I need new make-up badly!
OMG CVS is my favorite vacation spot too! I love “I love cucumbers, carrots”, etc, and always the eyelash section. 😀
The first thing that I would buy is a new flat iron.
Honestly the first thing I would pick up is some Nair. Seriously, I have to keep stock of this stuff or I quickly turn into a furry legged monster! You shopped like a boss though so maybe I’d just copy your purchase list!
hair ties! hah i know it sounds silly but i can never find any!
I would buy food and gift cards.
I’m buying shampoo!
I would probably go straight for Burts Bees products,For mom.
With $50 to spend at CVS, the FIRST thing I’m buying is makeup 🙂
I love love love Shea Moisture
The first thing I am buying is my hair color which I buy every time I go to CVS
The first thing I would buy is definitely a MOISTURIZING body butter. Winter is drying me out so bad!
I would get Shea Moisture s&c! I’m almost out 🙂
Rimmel is one of my favorite brands. I also love that shea moisture product!
Skincare first, tabloids second!
shea moisture shampoo and conditioner
some new colors of Sensationail gel polish. CVS is the only local store that carries it
If I had the $50 , I would buy my favorite Cover Girl makeup, Ready Set Gorgeous.
You did really well! Love your choices!
of course cosmetics 🙂
I would probably stock up on some new makeup and nail polish perfect for spring!
Wow!! Nice job I wish we had a CVS here!
I love the shampoo and conditioner and I def need new ones to look for
SheaMoisture is such an awesome line! You got some great deals!
An extra $50 to spend would be wonderful. I would definitely stock up on Burt’s Bees 🙂
When I go to CVS, I definitely stock up on makeup and nail polish, and I always look through the seasonal section for fun gifts.
I would stock up on my daughters favorite shampoo.
i would buy cosmetics products like lip gloss, mascara. Alpa
The first thing I would buy is foundation.
This first thing I would be getting is mascara. I need a new tube. I have had mine for almost a year (I don’t wear it often, but enough that it is almost empty and I know I should be replacing it way more often than once a year!).
I don’t have a CVS here but I loved shopping there when I lived in NY. I even had the card and actually still do. 🙂
I’m buying eyeliner, mouthwash and Glide floss!
candy and nail polish!
I’d buy new facial cleansers!
A Conditioner that works. Pantene Moisturizing changed their formula when they changed the color on their bottles and it doesn’t work half as good anymore. Their product has flopped and Im at a loss as to what to buy now
I need a non fogging shower mirror…didn’t know I needed one until due to freak circumstances, I ended up showering at a friends house. Those are remarkable!
I am buying me some new blush!!! I haven’t bought myself any new makeup in forever! This would all be for me this time! New mascara would be good too! haha
I’d get some new hair care products! I need some help for my thinning hair!
I love Rimmel Mascaras too, can’t wait to see your review on this new one!
The first thing I would buy is allergy meds. They aren’t exciting, but they sure make life better. 🙂
Household items that are needed and maybe a little something for myself dont do it often but could use some makeup
I would buy food for my kids
Makeup!
The first thing I’m buying is a big bag of treats for my doggy!
covergirl outlast lip color!
I would buy some haircolor and shampoo
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Easy! Some body wash. Because I am running out. WELP.
I’d probably buy some hair dye. I’ve been meaning to get some lately.
paper towels 🙁 boring i know, but we always need them (RC name is realia mazing)
Make up!!! I desperately need new make up! lol
I would get some of the miss manga mascara that you reviewed on youtube!
That, and maybe stock up on some toilet paper (super boring, but nesessary.)
I would buy makeup.
the first thing I am getting is mascara and false eye lashes and eye lash glue!!!
I would get some gel eyeliner and look at the nail tips!
The first thing I would get is some lipstick!
I would buy a rich body cream. This cold winter has been murder on my skin.
If I won the first thing I would buy is the best body lotion they have. My skin is so horribly dry.
I’d probably buy make-up.
I would love to stock up on treseme
I would buy mascara, mine is almost empty.
I WOULD PROBABLY BUY DIAPERS FIRST 🙂
I’d need to buy body lotion but I’d probably buy mascara first.
I would definitely buy mascara!
I would get nail polish.
I would stock up on make up, deodorant and shampoo and conditioner.
New mascara …and then everything I need for at-home pedicures and manicures.
I would get a brow product!
I would definitely buy some of my Shea Moisture faves from their new JBCO collection, since I also have some $2/1 coupons! LoL I’d also buy myself a new nail polish and lippie in bright colors perfect for Spring!
Hmmm. Choices, choices! First my strategy would be look for BOGO50 sale items such as Maybelline (the Spring lippies and creme eyeshadows are so pretty!), then pick up Fergie’s new blushes. I haven’t tried Shea Moisture product so I might buy a shampoo + conditioner suited for my dry and curly hair. I also have earned 5 extra bucks recently so I can afford to purchase slightly over 50 bucks but will cost me a little less, I hope!
Since I pretty much have bought every new for spring 2015 item I wanted, I’d probably just find some more lipsticks!! You can never have enough lipsticks
I want to try and pick up some of the new spring 2015 items!
I would like to try a bunch of different, foundations, bb and cc creams. So many to choose from. I’d love to get a few of them and compare them all at once. Oh and some nude lipsticks.
Would definitely try some Shea Moisture and Nuance. CVS has a nice selection of cruelty free products!
I’ve been curious about the Yes to Coconuts line.
I would buy skin cleanser.
Anything NYX. Or Wetnwild or Milani. I just love those brands and can never get the hubby to let me even go in a CVS or Walgreens so if I had a chance I’m all over the place.
Lol, I just came back from CVS. I was there on Thursday, too. In total, I probably spent over $90 in the past week.
AND I WOULD KILL TO GET 50 MORE!!! Pls 🙂 🙂 🙂
I need to stock up on shampoo and whitestrips and pads. Not gonna lie.
I am also running out of Maybelline eyebrow pencils and Physicians Formula eye booster eyeliners.
I was also looking for a cool-toned dark powder to use as a contour.
Thanks for letting us enter! <3
I would love a little me time at CVS!
This would totally make you day
The first thing I’m buying at CVS is the new Rimmel lip gloss/liquid lipstick things with two sides. I forget what it’s called though.
Nail polish!! 🙂 Always the first thing I go look at in CVS.
I would love to buy some NYX products!
The first thing I’m buying are Veet products. Summer is coming.
I would buy some new Revlon lipstick!
I have been wanting to try out a particular shade of the Revlon Colorstay Ultimate Suede lipstick so most likely that would be the first thing in my cart!
I would Nexxus shampoo and conditioner b/c it’s my fav!
I would buy some spring color lipsticks and chocolates.
Kiss Nail Art.
The first thing I’d buy is vitamins. But after that I’d treat myself to some nail polish!
I would purchase some loreal and milani makeup products I’ve been eyeing.
I would love to get some Simple face cleanser and makeup wipes. I also want to try out the new Neutrogena eyeshadows!
I just bought a few items at CVS. I would to buy Physicians Formula new foundation it’s pink with a gold Bow. Adorable pkging. I have the concealer. I also love the Nyx, MilanI, and WNW.
i need some great shampoo–thank——
first thing i would by are the nuance time-release retinol capsules! …and a couple more of the milani bella eye shadows 🙂
This would be terrific
I would try the Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless.
I would first buy some type of deep conditioning hair product.
I’m buying the new L’Oreal Infallible Pro Matte foundation
Gotta love CVS! Always a sucker for nail polish, so I’d head there first!
The first thing would be eye shadow!
I’m almost out of shampoo and conditioner so that would be the first thing, but always nail polish too!
want to try that mascara!
I am all about the cosmetics puffs and wedges when it comes to cvs.
I’m buying nail polish!
Definitely some perfume
Some of the new makeup that has come out for this spring!
I would buy some new Spring makeup.
I would buy shampoo and conditioner.
shampoo, conditioner, and razor blades!!
The first thing I am going to buy is MAKE-UP…and then maybe something for my husband. 🙂
I would get shampoo and conditioner.
It would have to be nail polish!
could use for every day products, like soap, shampoo, ect…
Mascara, nail polish, and some Shea Moisture products. I want to try the new Jamaican Black Castor Oil line.
Baby oil gel & Shea moisture products
Shea Moisture and nail stuff
I need some moisturizer, nail polish, cosmetic sponges and the list goes on and on
I would definitely buy some hair products!
New mascara. Mine is pretty old and really needs to be replaced.
I would buy something for my grandson’s birthday.
I would buy some hairspray and eyeliner first.
That shampoo and conditioner sound wonderful. I would definitely head toward the nail isle and stock up! I would love some new polishes for spring!
I would buy candy.
Ineed new Organix shampoo.
Melanie Montgomery
The Organix shampoo and conditioner is something I would love to try.I also like the nail polish at CVS because you can have a little more variety less expensively. rene chartier
I would look for the best deals in the makeup/health care isles!
I’d get some nail polish. 🙂 Love all the selection they have.