This post is sponsored by CVS, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
"An integral part of womanhood is having that handful of beauty products you absolutely live and die by. Your holy grails, if you will. You know, the ones that have never left your routine since the day you first used them. Tossing them into your cart is always a no-brainer, and you simply feel incomplete without them on deck at all times. Of course, trying out different products is always fun, too—discovering a new go-to that you know you’ll be using for the long haul elicits such an unmatched feeling of exhilaration.
Our editors recently got to talking about some of their own personal hidden gem products that they never pass up, from makeup to skincare and even oral care must-haves. And what do they all have in common? They can all be found at CVS, and they all happen to be a part of their annual Epic Beauty Sale. From now to April 27, in addition to many discounts and BOGO offers, you can get up to $100 in ExtraBucks each week when you shop with your ExtraCare card. This means you can earn money to spend in-store on anything you’d like simply by buying your favorite beauty products. Trust us, you definitely don’t want to sleep on these amazing deals, so be sure to sign up (it’s completely free, BTW) and get to shopping ASAP.
Here are just a few of the drugstore items our editors swear by that you should consider picking up if you’re in search of a new holy grail yourself:
Meet Our Editors
ALBANY HAYES
Sales & Operations Associate
Skin Type: Oily
Hair Type: Thick, Coarse
EMMA GINSBERG
Editorial & Podcast Assistant
Skin Type: Dry
Hair Type: Fine, Curly
KEELY GEIST
Senior Social Media Editor
Skin Type: Normal
Hair Type: Curly
STEPH ALLEVA CORNELL
Branded Content Editor
Skin Type: Dry
Hair Type: Thick, Curly
KAIA GROBE
Video Content Editor
Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thin, Wavy
MADDI GOODWIN
Account Manager
Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thin, Curly
ALLY PAGAR-WOLF
Chief of Sales
Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Fine, Straight
BELLA GIL
Editorial Fashion Assistant
Skin Type: Oily
Hair Type: Thick, Wavy
ROBERTA CORREIA
Editor-in-Chief, The Everymom
Skin Type: Sensitive
Hair Type: Thick, Curly
MEGAN KEMP
Senior Sales Manager, Brand Partnerships
Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thick, Straight
MCKENNA PRINGLE
Branded Content Editorial Assistant
Skin Type: Oily
Hair Type: Thick, Wavy
TRISHA SPROUSE
Branded Content Editor
Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thick, Wavy
Epic Beauty Sale Deals for April 14-April 27
Thayers
“I’ve used this gentle Witch Hazel toner for years! I have rosacea so when I find a product that works with my sensitive skin, I stick to it, in this case for decades.”
– Roberta Correia, Editor-in-Chief, The Everymom
Spend $20, get $3 in ExtraBucks
Olay
“I’m obsessed with this moisturizer, mostly because of how thick and hydrating it is—it’s perfect for the colder months or if you have consistently dry skin.”
-Emma Ginsberg, Editorial & Podcast Assistant
Buy 2, get $8 in ExtraBucks
Starface
“Not only do these acne patches get rid of any white heads and reduce redness within just a couple of hours of wearing, but they also serve as a fun and unexpected accessory when I wear them out and about for some quick errands. They definitely add that cool-girl feeling to my self care routine—a must buy for sure!”
– McKenna Pringle, Branded Content Editorial Assistant
Buy 2, get $5 in ExtraBucks
Eva NYC
“I’ve tried almost every dry shampoo out there, and this is the one I always return to. Not only does it keep my hair non-oily for days on end, but it gives volume like no other. ”
-Bella Gil, Editorial Fashion Assistant
Spend $30, get $10 in ExtraBucks
Revlon
“I am obsessed with how glowy this makes my skin. It’s lightweight and buildable, and I love that it pulls double-duty as skincare with ingredients like Vitamin C & E.”
– Trisha Sprouse, Branded Content Editor
Buy 2, get $5 in ExtraBucks
Maybelline
“This is one of my all-time beauty obsessions, and for good reason! I collect shades from this collection like Pokémon cards. Each shade is a must-have, effortlessly complementing every skin tone and lip shape. Plus, its long-lasting formula is as reliable as it gets— I’ve dove into messy meals without a second thought and my lip color stays put!”
– Albany Hayes, Sales & Operations Associate
Spend $15, get $5 in ExtraBucks
Hismile
“They say a smile is your best accessory, so I’ve made it a mission to make mine as sparkling white as possible! When I’m looking for a quick fix before a night out, I’ll always reach for the Hismile Color Correcting Serum to instantly brighten my teeth and conceal yellow stains. The best part? You only need 30 seconds for a quick brush to see a difference!”
– Maddi Goodwin, Account Manager
Buy 1, get $10 in ExtraBucks
revlon
“Anytime I’m in a rush for a quick blowout, this is my go-to. It smoothes my thick curls into windswept waves in about 30 minutes.”
-Steph Alleva Cornell, Branded Content Editor
Buy 1, Get $20 in ExtraBucks
Sun Bum
“As someone who has very fair skin and a prior melanoma diagnosis, I take my sun safety very seriously. I religiously add Sun Bum’s SPF based lotion as a base layer before makeup even in the winter.”
-Ally Pagar-Wolf, Chief of Sales
Spend $20, get $5 in ExtraBucks
Milani
“This blush gives my cheeks a cute pop of color with just the right amount of shimmer to help my skin look dewy!”
-Kaia Grobe, Video Content Editor
Buy 2, get $5 in ExtraBucks
CeraVe
“I use a prescription Retin-A product which can leave my skin susceptible to dryness. This NO-SOAP cleanser was not only recommended by my aesthetician, but I have been using it for probably 15 years now. Cannot go wrong and does NOT dry your face out!”
– Megan Kemp, Senior Sales Manager
Spend $30, get $10 in ExtraBucks
Neutrogena
“I love switching from an intense cream moisturizer to a water-based moisturizer for the summer when I don’t need something as heavy on my skin. This one from Neutrogena is perfect for those hot, sticky days when you want to wear as little on your face as possible: it’s light while still leaving your skin super hydrated.”
– Keely Geist, Senior Social Media Editor
Buy 2, get $5 in ExtraBucks
This post is sponsored by CVS, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.