I’ve been reading comments from people upset because their %-off coupons are only deducting a fraction of the expected deduction. From what I understand, since February 1, the CVS registers are programmed to apply the %-off coupons to whatever amount remains after all manufacturer coupons, CVS store coupons, and Extrabucks are applied. I can confirm this sad news. I made it a point to ask the cashier to scan my 30%-off Any L’Oreal Product and 40%-off Garnier Face Product coupons before scanning any other coupons. I had $35.05 in regular-priced L’Oreal face products and $13.98 in regular-priced Garnier face products. After the cashier scanned my manufacturer and CVS Red Machine coupons and totaled the order, the 30% L’Oreal had only deducted $3.32 and the Garnier 40% coupon had only deducted $0.51. Even worse, once I paid for the pre-tax balance of the transaction with Extrabucks and the cashier totaled the order again, both %-off coupons were kicked out completely. I made sure I did not use Beauty Club or force-printed Extrabucks to pay. So it’s true (at least for now). We can hope it’s a coding error that will be fixed, but it’s possibly intentional and here to stay.
Nevertheless, I had a great trip. As with all coupon-policy noose-tightening, we will learn to adjust. For perspective, just think about how much we would be paying if we did not use any coupons or if we lived in a location where coupons and deeply-discounted promotions are a rarity. We are still very, very lucky.
As always, cashback rebates vary (in kind and value) by account. Some offers may no longer be available to activate, and some print-at-home coupons may no longer be available to print.
Happy shopping!
ONE ARM & HAMMER LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT, on sale $1.99 (reg. $6.99)
Used one $1/1 Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent printable coupon or 2/4 SS
NET PRICE: $0.99!
Note: Only the liquids are on sale at CVS. I didn’t even see any pods or scent boosters.
TWO SCHICK QUATTRO YOU DISPOSABLE RAZORS, 4-CT, on sale $9.99 BOGO 50% ($14.98)
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying $15 Schick Disposable Razors (Limit 1)
Used one $3/$12 any shaving needs CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $3/1 Schick Disposable Razor Pack printable coupon
Price at Register: $5.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.98 (49 cents each)!
ONE SCHICK QUATTRO TITANIUM REFILL (4 + 2 BONUS PACK), reg. $14.99
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying one Schick system razor or refill (limit 1)
Used one $4/1 Schick razor refill CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $4/1 Schick Hydro or Quattro Titanium Razor or Refill printable coupon
Price at Register: $6.99, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $1.99!
Note: The Quattro Titanium system razor price is $11.99. I would have had a $1 profit on that item, but I have the system razor and wanted the refill to give with the razor as a gift for a nephew who will be visiting in March.
ONE COLGATE 360 MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH, on sale $3.99 (reg. $5.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Select Colgate manual toothbrush 1 ct (Limit 2)
Used one $1/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush CVS printable coupon (no longer available)
Used one $1/1 Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush 2/4 SS)
Price at Register: $1.99, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 moneymaker!
TWO ALMAY LIQUID LIP BALM, reg. $6.29
Get $4 Extrabucks when you buy $12 Almay Cosmetics (limit 6)
Used two $4/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, 1/21 SS (EXPIRES 2/4)
Used one $3/2 any Cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $1.58 but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.42 Moneymaker!
TWO MAYBELLINE EXPERT WEAR EYESHADOW, reg. $3.59
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two ANY Maybelline (limit 1)
Used one $2 any Maybelline CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone this week)
Used two $1/1 Maybelline NY Shadow or Brow Product 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.18, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $1.82 Moneymaker!
ONE REVLON ILLUMINANCE CREME SHADOW, reg. $7.79
ONE REVLON MASCARA, reg. $8.99
Get $4 Extrabucks when you spend $12 on Revlon (limit 6)
Used one Buy One Revlon Eye Cosmetics, Get One Mascara Free 1/21 SS (exp 2/14)
Price at Register: $7.79, but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $3.79 ($1.90 each)!
ONE L’OREAL REVITALIST BRIGHT REVEAL CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
ONE L’OREAL AGE PERFECT CREAM CLEANSER, reg. $7.19
THREE L’OREAL CLAY CLEANSER, reg. $6.79
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oréal Pure Clay Skin Care cleansers or mask
Get $2 cashback from ibottafor one L’Oreal Facial product
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $30 on L’Oreal Facial Care (limit 1)
Used two $2/1 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care printable coupons (no longer available)
Used three $2/1 L’Oreal Cleanser Product 2/4 RP
Used one 30% off L’Oreal products CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $6/$24 Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some) *Applied to L’Oreal and Garnier
Used one $10/$35 L’Oreal Facial Product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $9.05 but received $10 Extrabucks and $4 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $4.95 Moneymaker!
Note: The 30% off coupon initially deducted $3.23 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $4.29 off the five L’Oreal facial products), so the 30% L’Oreal coupon applied to the $10.76 that remained after the $10/$35 CVS coupon, the five $2/1 MQs, and the$4.29 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 30% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.
TWO GARNIER SKINACTIVE WIPES, reg. $6.99
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two Garnier Skinactive (excl. masks) (limit 1)
Used one $7/2 Garnier Skincare CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one 40% off any Garnier Facial CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $2/1 Garnier Skinactive Cleanser 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $2.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $2.02 Moneymaker
Note: The 40% off coupon initially deducted $0.51 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $1.71 off the two Garnier Wipes), so the 40% Garnier coupon applied to the $1.27 that remained after the $7/2 CVS coupon, the two $2/1 MQs, and the$1.71 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 40% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.
TWO GARNIER FRUCTIS SHAMPOO, 12-12.5oz, on sale 2/$7 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks for buying two Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, treatment, or styling 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.00, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $1.00 (50 cents each)!
ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE CONDITIONING TREATMENT, (5.1 oz tube), on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $6.99)
ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE SHAMPOO, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.29)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS ADVANCED MOUSSE, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.49)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS HAIR SPRAY, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.39)
Get $0.50 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner
Get $1.00 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Treatment
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any shampoo
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any conditioner
Get $0.25 cashback fromibotta for any receipt
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 select L’Oreal Advanced or Elvive Hair Care (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 L’Oreal Elvive or Hair Expert Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment Product 1/21 RP
Used two $2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Product printable coupon or 1/21 RP
Used one $3/$10 any L‘Oreal Hair Care CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $5, but received $5 Extrabucks and $2.25 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.25 Moneymaker!
I also will earn $9 in Beauty Club Extrabucks from this trip, so an extra $9 is factored into the final.
Retail Value: $164.66
Net price paid (not including tax): $13.72 Profit
Savings Rate: 108.3%
I had a great trip to CVS today! I was a little bit concerned due to a few horror stories from visitors about their experiences with the changes in the CVS coupon policy, but my trip had no issues at all. I split this trip into two transactions so I could use the Extra Bucks from the first transaction to pay for the second one.
With things slowing down now that Christmas is nearly here, I decided to help fill the day with some posts to reminisce on coupon deals past. Isn’t that what the holidays are about…memories? Also, make sure you claim your 
With things slowing down now that Christmas is nearly here, I decided to help fill the day with some posts to reminisce on coupon deals past. Isn’t that what the holidays are about…memories? Also, make sure you claim your 
I had a nice little trip to CVS on Thanksgiving morning. Unfortunately, I’m just getting the trip written up now. Stephanie went with me and we both have a CVS card. That’s why you see some of these deals done twice.
Remember our friend Monica? For about five years, she split the duties with me over at Couponaholic, but eventually she ditched the deal-hunting and went back to the regular workforce. She used to have some amazing trips. Below is one example. Back in July 2015, she headed to Target and loaded up on items and made OVER $12 PROFIT too. So…if you were wondering what couponing looked like in the good old days, this was it…all the time! The complete original write up is below, but keep in mind that the coupons listed below are (obviously) no longer available and Target policies have changed a lot since this great trip. Enjoy!
