I Spent $15 at Dollar Tree and Got This — Target Would've Charged Me $60
Never underestimate the power of $15 carefully spent at Dollar Tree. This is just enough money to pick up toiletries like deodorant and body scrub, beauty essentials and sweet treats without overspending past the limit. Take the same amount to Target and you’ll wind up spending nearly $60 on similar products. (Yes, really.)
A $15 mini shopping spree at Dollar Tree comes out to $13.75 for the eight products listed below. The cost of their Target equivalents amounted to $58.53 and might cost even more if you shop other name brands.
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Check out the haul and see these eight amazing items you can snag on the cheap at Dollar Tree.
1. Home Decor Fresh Linen-Scented Candle
Price: $5
Home Decor’s fresh linen-scented candle is the most expensive Dollar Tree item in this roundup, but it’s still a little cheaper compared to Target’s Threshold brand. A 10-ounce fresh linen and sea salt candle typically costs $7.
2. European Cookies Lemon-Flavored Shortbread
Price: $1.25
Treat yourself (or a friend) to a box of European Cookies lemon-flavored shortbread.
Dollar Tree shoppers compliment these cookies for their refreshing taste, but they're worth searching for at your nearest location for their price tag alone. The closest comparison Target carries is a package of Lorna Doone shortbread cookies for $6.99.
3. L.A. Colors Mascara
Price: $1.25
L.A. Colors mascara has an irresistible assortment of shades and brushes, all priced at $1.25.
Virtually all mascara brands promising big or defining eyelashes cost more than $1.25 at Target. One of the least expensive brands is Wet ‘n Wild, with its volume waterproof mascara priced for $3.29. That’s more than double the price of L.A. Colors.
4. L.A. Colors Shea Butter Lip Balm
Price: $1.25
You can find variations of butter lip balm at Dollar Tree and Target, but the L.A. Colors shea butter lip balm will always cost less than anything in Target’s inventory. A close comparison, essence Juicy Bomb glossy butter balm, retails for $4.49 online.
5. Pastel Flexible-Bristle Hairbrushes
Price: $1.25
If you’re a fan of the Wet Brush brand but don’t love how most of their full-size hairbrushes cost $10 or more at Target, good news.
You can find near-duplicate versions of pastel flexible-bristle hairbrushes for a fraction of the price at Dollar Tree.
6. Spa Luxury Scented Body Scrub
Price: $1.25
Spa Luxury scented body scrubs bear a similar resemblance to Dove’s line of exfoliating scrubs, but shoppers pay as much as $7.99 for the name brand. In comparison it's only $1.25 for Spa Luxury’s cherry blossom, vanilla and lovestruck fragrances.
7. XtraCare Hydrating Cleansing Gel
Price: $1.25
The packaging for the highly well-reviewed XtraCare hydrating cleansing gel compares it to Neutrogena Hydro Boost. FYI: this cleanser costs $10.89 at Target, which puts nearly $10 back in your wallet.
8. Power Stick Brazilian Mist Body Spray for Her, 3.5 oz.
Price: $1.25
As deodorant and body spray continue spiking in price, savvy shoppers are heading to Dollar Tree to pick up Power Stick Brazilian Mist Body Spray for Her. This 3.5-ounce body spray works to ensure fresh all-day scent and costs a lot less than the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa 68 that it mimics. Sourcing the real deal in the wild at Target will run you $39 or more!
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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