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CVS Summer Essentials Sale 2026 — what shoppers should know
With summer comes BBQs, beach days, and long evenings with the family. CVS helps you gear up for the season with everything from sunscreen and bug spray to skincare and beach
Start Of Summer Sales
With the start of summer comes some key discounts on assorted summer gear-from sunscreen, to lotions, to insect repellent and beach toys.
This is a great time to invest in summer essentials and kick-start summer.
There are some key discounts, like buy one get one free deals, 25% off selected items, and spend $30, save $10 deals.
Sun Protection & Beach Day Essentials 🧳
Long days in the sun are great—but they also mean it's time to protect your skin. CVS offers a broad mix of discounted broad-spectrum sunscreens from trusted brands.
Plus, don’t forget the kids! You’ll find deals on beach toys, sand buckets, and other playtime staples that help keep the little ones entertained without breaking the bank.
June Skincare & Beauty
June offers huge discounts on a range of skincare and beauty items at CVS.
During this time, you can expect discounts of 25% off select items like skin cleansers, moisturizers, and a range of drugstore makeup.
It's a great time to invest in some summer skincare items, like light moisturizers, soothing gels, and light makeup items, like BB creams.
Summer Skincare & Beauty 🧴
Some of the key savings from the summer skincare and beauty sale line include discounts on high-quality sunscreen, body washes, and hydrating lotions.
For instance, CVS offers sales on dermatologist-approved La Roche-Posay items that work to protect skin during the harsh summer months.
There are also great discounts on Native Body Wash and Shea Body Butter lotion, which are both great items for people with dry skin that tends to flare up in the hot months.
For those who have spent their days lounging in the sun and need some after-sun items, like aloe vera gels, you'll find discounted after-sun items on sale during this time.
There are also 20-30% discounts on travel-size items, perfect for those going away on that well-earned holiday.
Spend $30 Get $10 Free Deal
Expect some big deals during the ExtraBux sale, which runs from June 16th to 29th.
During this time, you get a $10 discount for every $30 spent. These deals include a range of summer gear, like skin care, supplements, and sun protection for you and the whole family.
Summer First-Aid Kit 🩹
Looking to stock up on your summer first aid kit? CVS has some great summer savings on first aid kit essentials like dressings for scrapes the kids acquire running around, muscle aches from summer adventures or treatments of bug bites.
When looking for discounts on summer first aid kits, keep an eye out for bite and itch relief sprays, antiseptic sticks, along with savings on bottled water.
Bonus – CVS ExtraCare Savings 💸
While these sale periods offer opportunities for savings, there are simple ways that you can maximize your savings during and between these sale periods this summer.
Signing up for the ExtraCare program can earn you a 2% payback in rewards, along with access to more exclusive club deals. Other programs, like the CarePass program, will also give you exclusive access to perks, like shipping at no charge, that are offered even during these sale periods.
Additionally, downloading the CVS app can help you to track these rewards, and gives you access to digital coupons. It also gives you access to personalized deals, offering you even bigger savings.
