CVS Ad 8/16: Best Sales & Deals

CVS deals and coupons
Here are the best deals I spotted in the CVS ad for August 16 - 22, 2015.  

If you're new to shopping at CVS, go here to learn the couponing rules at the chain!  Also, be sure to snag a free Extra Care card from your cashier when you head into the store.

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Best deals in the 8/16 CVS ad


  • Colgate Optic White Mouthwash -- on sale 2 bottles for $6, with $3 back in Extra Bucks when you buy two.  So buy two and use two $2 off coupons from the 7/26 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $2 out of pocket for both bottles, and then you'll receive $3 back in Extra Bucks.  So both bottles are FREE, plus $1 profit on your transaction!
  • Almay Cosmetics -- on BOGO 50% off sale.  No prices listed in ad, but my store sells the Almay Softies Eye Shadow for $5.29 each or so.  So buy two for a pre-coupon price of $7.94, then use two $4 off coupons from the 8/9 Smartsource insert.  Both are FREE!
  • Propel Water -- on sale for $1.25 per bottle, with $1.25 back in Extra Bucks.  So free!
  • Bic Pens -- on sale for 99 cents per bag.  Buy two bags for a pre-coupon price of $1.98, then use the $1 off coupon from the 8/2 Smartsource insert.  Your new price drops to 98 cents for both bags, or just 49 cents apiece.
  • Arizona Tea -- on sale for 50 cents per can.
  • Dial Bar Soap or Complete Hand Wash -- on sale 2 for $4, with $1 back in Extra Bucks.  Use this $2 off 2 coupon (be sure to scroll down, since there are several Dial coupons on this page) and pay $2 out of pocket, then get your $1 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price is $1 for 2, or 50 cents apiece!
  • SkinnyGirl Sparklers -- on sale for 50 cents per bottle.
  • Caliber Pencils -- 10-count packs on sale for $1.59, with $1 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price drops to just 59 cents!
  • Glue Sticks -- 6-count packs on sale for $1.59, with $1 back in Extra Bucks.  So also 59 cents for this!
  • Wet N Wild -- cosmetics on sale for 99 cents apiece (normally priced at $1.99.)
  • Irish Spring Signature For Men Body Wash -- on sale 2 bottles for $8, with $2 back in Extra Bucks when you buy two.  So buy two, then use two $2 off coupons from the 7/26 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $4 out of pocket, then get your $2 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price falls to $2 for two bottles, or a buck apiece.
  • Smucker's Preserves -- on sale for $1.99 per jar.  Use the 35 cents off coupon from the 8/2 Red Plum insert (this was a regional coupon, so not everyone will have received it) and then you'll pay a final price of $1.64 instead!
  • CVS Toothbrushes -- 3-count packs priced at $2.99, with $1 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price falls to $1.99!
  • Splenda -- on sale for $2.99 per box.  Use this $1 off coupon and pay $1.99 for yours.
  • Tide Simply Clean & Fresh -- 40 oz bottles on sale for $2.94 each.  Use the 50 cents off coupon from the 8/16 Smartsource insert and get yours for just $2.44.  Limit 6 bottles per customer.
  • Finish Dishwasher Detergent Tabs -- 25 to 60-count boxes on sale for $5 each, with $10 back in Extra Bucks when you spend $30 or more.  Buy six boxes for a pre-coupon price of $30, then use six of this 55 cents off coupon (sort by Household to find it fast.)  That takes $3.30 off your price, so you'll pay $26.70 out of pocket, then get your $10 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price is $16.70 for all six boxes, or just $2.78 apiece!
  • Boost Multipacks -- on sale for $6.99 each.  Use the $3 off coupon from the 7/12 Smartsource, and snag yours for $3.99 instead.
  • Ensure Multipacks -- on sale for $7.99 each, with $3 back in Extra Bucks when you buy two or more.  So buy two for a pre-coupon price of $15.98, then use this $3 off 2 coupon (registration required.)  You'll pay $12.98 out of pocket for both, and then you'll get your $3 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price is like paying $9.98 for both multi-packs, or just $4.99 apiece!
  • Starbucks K-Cups -- 10-count boxes on sale for $6.99 apiece.  Use the $2 off coupon from the 7/12 Smartsource insert, and your new price falls to $4.99 instead.
  • Huggies Diapers -- on sale for $10 per jumbo pack, with $5 back in Extra Bucks when you buy two or more.  So buy two jumbo packs for $20, then use two $1.50 off coupons from the 8/16 Smartsource insert.  You'll pay $17 out of pocket, and then you'll get your $5 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price falls to $12 for both jumbo packs, or just $6 apiece!
  • Charmin Ultra Soft Toilet Paper -- 16-count packs of double rolls (so like 32 regular rolls) on sale for $9.99 each, with $5 back in Extra Bucks when you spend $20 or more.  Buy two packs for a pre-coupon price of $19.98 (your Extra Bucks will still trigger), then use the $1 off 2 coupon from the 7/26 P&G insert.  You'll pay $18.98 out of pocket, then receive your $5 back in Extra Bucks.  So your final price falls to $13.98, or $6.99 per pack!
  • Gold Emblem abound Snack, Grocery, or Beverage Items -- Spend $20, get $5 back in Extra Bucks.  No prices listed in ad, but go hereto print assorted Gold Emblem coupons that will get you an even better deal!

You can see the complete ad for the week over on i heart cvs right now. Let me know if I missed any great deals, and I will add them to the recap.  Note that all Extra Bucks deals are limit one per Extra Care card unless otherwise noted.

Need more coupons to take advantage of these deals?  Check out my how-to guide to getting coupons without spending tons of $$$.  Or look at my free coupon database to help track down other brands you need!

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