4 Bath and Beauty Products That Are Cheaper at Walmart Than Dollar Tree

Dollar Tree has so many great products available for discounted prices to make sure they can pass the savings on to you. While they have a wonderful selection of bath and beauty products available for a bargain, they sometimes do not match up to other retailers — namely Walmart. 

If you are a savvy shopper, then you know that Walmart is often the place to go when you need anything and everything for your home. This includes personal care products, which can sometimes be found at a lower cost than if you had done your shopping at Dollar Tree.

You might be seeking out more ways to stretch your shopping budget, so it is important to know which stores to go for specific products that ultimately lead to significant savings you are looking for.

While Dollar Tree can be a smart pick for single-use or smaller items, Walmart usually has better value for larger sizes or bulk purchases. Being strategic about the different stores you spend money in can help maximize savings without sacrificing quality.

Here are four bath and beauty products that are cheaper at Walmart than Dollar Tree.

On the other hand, here are eight bath and beauty products that are cheaper at Dollar Tree than Walmart.

• Price at Dollar Tree: $1.25 for a 100-count bag
• Price at Walmart: $1.06 for a 100-count bag

Not only do you get the same amount of cotton balls for less money by shopping at Walmart; you also get “jumbo sized” ones meaning you get more cotton all around for cheaper than you would have if you had purchased them at Dollar Tree.

“Walmart offers bulk packs of cotton balls for around $1.98, which are more cost-effective than Dollar Tree’s smaller packs priced at $1.25. If you use cotton balls frequently, buying in bulk at Walmart is a better option,” said Naomi Doswell, founder of Beautiful Features and a beauty specialist passionate about helping consumers find the best value in their beauty and bath products.

• Price at Dollar Tree: $1.25 for a 5-count pack
• Price at Walmart: $1.06 for a 5-count pack

Walmart’s selection of razor blades offers a better deal compared to Dollar Tree’s smaller packs. The retail giant even has deals on multipacks.

As an example, Doswell highlighted how customers who shop at Walmart can get a 10-pack of twin-blade razors for about $3.88 whereas Dollar Tree’s packs that typically contain fewer razors at $1.25.

Shopping smart means knowing where to find the best deals and whether you’re stocking up on bath essentials or beauty must-haves, which you know you can find at Walmart.

• Price at Dollar Tree: $1.25 for a 15.2 ounces
• Price at Walmart: $3.12 for an 18 ounces

Sure, a bottle of Zest Simply Ocean Wave Body Wash can easily be picked up at Dollar Tree for $1.25, but you can get more bang for your buck by picking up a Suave Essentials Sweet Pea and Violet Body Wash at Walmart, according to Doswell.

“At Walmart, you can find a variety of body washes, including their Great Value brand, for around $3 to $4,” explained Doswell. “Dollar Tree’s offerings, while affordable at $1.25, are often smaller and less economical in the long run. Walmart’s larger bottles provide more product for your money.”

• Price at Dollar Tree: $1.25 for an 18 ounces
• Price at Walmart: $2.84 for a 12.5 ounces

When you purchase the Equate Dry Scalp 2 in 1 Dandruff Shampoo Plus Conditioner at Walmart, you are stretching your budget by getting two products for the price of one. Dollar Tree, by comparison, might have a bigger bottle in the VO5 Extra Body Volumizing Shampoo, though that is only shampoo, no condition included.

“Walmart offers larger sizes of shampoo and conditioner for as low as $2.98, providing better value than the smaller $1.25 bottles at Dollar Tree,” Doswell said, pointing out that brands like Suave and VO5 are often available in more substantial sizes, “making Walmart the better choice for frequent users.”

^{*Prices are accurate as of Aug. 26, 2024.}