Best CVS Deals

Best CVS Deals for the week of 1/18/26 – 1/24/26

If you are looking for he best CVS deals to save money on household essentials, personal care, and vitamins so you can spend more on the high-quality ingredients you love, you are in the right place.

Each week, we scour the CVS weekly ad to find the absolute best “stacking” opportunities. CVS is arguably the best pharmacy for couponing because they allow us to combine manufacturer coupons, CVS store coupons (often called CRTs), and ExtraBucks rewards. When the stars align, we often get toothpaste, shampoo, and snacks for pennies—or even completely free.

How to Read This List: Below, you will find a breakdown of the top deals for the current week. We’ve done the math for you.

• Buy: The exact items you need to pick up.
• Use: Which digital or paper coupons to clip.
• Pay: What you will pay at the register.
• Get Back: The ExtraBucks rewards you will earn for future purchases.
• Final Price: The true cost after factoring in rewards.

It is officially thyme to save. Let’s get into the deals!

Olipop Soda (12 oz)

• Cost: ~$3.29 (varies by store)
• Use: Sign Up for WeStock and get 100% back with rebate app offer
• Bottom Line: FREE after rebate.

Rael Beauty Miracle Patches (4 ct)

• Price: Sale Price $3.50 (Reg. $6.99)
• Pay at Register: $3.50
• Get Back: $3.00 ExtraBucks (Limit 1)
• Bottom Line: $0.50 (Not quite free, but very close!)

Crest Toothpaste (Select Varieties)

• Deal: Buy 2 @ $5.00 each = $10.00
• Use: $4.00 off 2 Digital Coupon (in CVS App)
• Pay at Register: $6.00
• Get Back: $5.00 ExtraBucks (for buying 2)
• Bottom Line: $1.00 for 2 (or $0.50 each)

Colgate Optic White Toothpaste

• Deal: Buy 2 @ $3.99 each = $7.98
• Use: $3.00 off 2 Digital Coupon (in CVS App )
• Pay at Register: $4.98
• Get Back: $4.00 ExtraBucks (Select varieties)
• Bottom Line: $0.98 for 2 (or $0.49 each)

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Maybelline Single Eyeshadow:

• Buy 2 @ $4.79 = $9.58
• Use Mystery Coupon (Printing at RedBox/App for some users) + $3 Digital
• Get Back $5 ExtraBucks
• Cost: Approx $0.79 each

Raw Sugar Bar Soap:

• Buy 2 @ $3.49 = $6.98
• Get Back $5 ExtraBucks
• Cost: $0.99 each

General Mills Cereal (Select):

• $1.99 Sale Price
• $1.00/2 (in CVS App)
• Cost: $1.49 each

A Beginner’s Guide to Shopping at CVS

If you are new to couponing at CVS, the “lingo” can sometimes feel like a foreign language. However, once you understand the basic framework, it is one of the most rewarding stores to shop at. Here is a quick guide to help you stay grounded in your savings strategy.

What are ExtraBucks (ECB)?

Think of ExtraBucks as “CVS Money.” It is a reward printed at the bottom of your receipt (or sent to your digital account) immediately after you purchase a qualifying item. For example, if a deal says “Buy 2, Get $5 ExtraBucks,” you will receive a coupon worth $5 off your next shopping trip as soon as you pay.

• Pro Tip: You can use ExtraBucks to pay for other deals! This is called “rolling” your rewards. Ideally, you want to pay with the ExtraBucks you earned last week to keep your out-of-pocket cost near zero.

The Magic of “Stacking”

The secret to the deals listed above is stacking. CVS allows you to use one Manufacturer Coupon (MFR) and one Store Coupon (CVS Coupon) per item.

• Manufacturer Coupons: These come from the Sunday newspaper inserts or the CVS app (labeled “MFR”).
• Store Coupons (CRTs): These are “Cash Register Tapes” or personalized coupons found in the CVS app or printed at the RedBox kiosk in-store. They usually look like “$3 off $12 Cosmetics.”
• The Math: If you have a $3 off $12 Cosmetics store coupon and a $2 Manufacturer coupon for mascara, you can use both on the same item.

The 98% Rule

CVS has a famously helpful policy known among couponers as the “98% Rule.” If a deal requires you to “Spend $20 to get $5 ExtraBucks,” you do not actually have to hit $20.00 exactly. As long as your total reaches 98% of the requirement (which would be $19.60), the ExtraBucks will still print. This allows you to use coupons without stressing over a few cents.

Using the CVS App

To get the deals I list on Grounded in Thyme, you absolutely need the CVS Pharmacy app. Before you head to the store:

1. Log in and link your ExtraCare card.
2. Go to “Deals & Rewards.”
3. Click the + (plus) sign next to every digital coupon mentioned in my list. This sends the coupon to your card so it applies automatically at checkout.

Disclaimer: Deals and inventory may vary by region. Always check your local weekly ad and the specific coupons in your account, as personalized store coupons vary from user to user.

Check out our Frugal & Free Category for more great deals and weekly updates for the Best CVS Deals.

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