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This post is sponsored by CVS, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.

13 Hidden Gem Beauty Products Our Editors Always Snag on Their Drugstore Run

written by MCKENNA PRINGLE
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Graphics by: Aryana Johnson
Graphics by: Aryana Johnson

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

EMMA GINSBERG
Editorial & Podcast Assistant

Skin Type: Dry
Hair Type: Fine, Curly

keely geist

KEELY GEIST
Senior Social Media Editor

Skin Type: Normal
Hair Type: Curly

steph alleva cornell

STEPH ALLEVA CORNELL
Branded Content Editor

Skin Type: Dry
Hair Type: Thick, Curly

kaia grobe

KAIA GROBE
Video Content Editor

Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thin, Wavy

maddi goodwin

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

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

MEGAN KEMP
Senior Sales Manager, Brand Partnerships

Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thick, Straight

mckenna pringle

MCKENNA PRINGLE
Branded Content Editorial Assistant

Skin Type: Oily
Hair Type: Thick, Wavy

trisha sprouse

TRISHA SPROUSE
Branded Content Editor

Skin Type: Combination
Hair Type: Thick, Wavy

Epic Beauty Sale Deals for April 14-April 27

Thayers
Rose Petal Witch Hazel Toner

“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

Shop now
Olay
Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream

“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

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Starface
Earth Star Pimple Patches

“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

Shop now
eva nyc dry shampoo
Eva NYC
Freshen Up Invisible Dry Shampoo

“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

Shop now
revlon illuminance
Revlon
Illuminance Serum Tint

“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

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Maybelline
SuperStay Vinyl Ink Lip Color

“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

Shop now
hismile corrector serum
Hismile
Color Corrector Serum

“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

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revlon
One-Step Hair Dryer & Volumizer Brush

“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

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Sun Bum
Daily SPF Face Lotion

“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

Shop now
Milani baked blush
Milani
Baked Blush

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

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CeraVe
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Facial Cleanser

“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

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Neutrogena
Hydro Boost Gel Moisturizer

“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

Shop now

This post is sponsored by CVS, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.