This is a compensated review from BlogHer and Walgreens.
Thanks to Blogher and Walgreens, I was given the opportunity to try some of the Walgreens Brand Health and Wellness Products. I headed straight to the sunscreen products, because in my family we can never have enough sun protection and I wanted to stock up on sun screen for my track tream. We’re going to attempt to end the season with no sunburns. The Kansas sun and wind can be brutal this time of year so I chose three products that will help block the damaging rays of the sun and help keep our skin moisturized.
The Walgreens Brand products are located on the shelf next to their name brand counter parts so it is easy to compare the ingredients and price. I purchased the following ingredients to try out on my family and track team:
Walgreens Sunscreen Lotion 50spf, very water resistant- I bought two 3 ounce tubes for $5.00. These tubes will live in our vehicles for a quick cover up before heading out in the sun. We wore them today as we ran outside and so far, no complaints.
Walgreens continuous Spray Sport 50spf- These were on special buy one 6 ounce bottle for $7.99 get one free which is a great savings. I’ll use this sunscreen on my track team to keep them protected during our practices and meets. I love that it’s water and sweat resistant which means I can spray it on my team and they can run, jump and throw as hard as they want without losing the protection when they are dripping with sweat. The continuous spray application makes it easy to apply in a rush. Since most of my athletes rush from one event to the next, this will come in handy.
Walgreens Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen 100+spf- $9.99 I’m eager to try this product on my own children since I gave birth to four very pale skinned children. It’s dermatologist recommended, contains anti-oxidants and is oil free. I’ll start my kids with this product and hopefully avoid sunburns this spring as they run out to play in sun. I tried this product today and I like it a lot. It’s not as thick as most sunscreens, it doesn’t feel tacky but leaves the skin with a shimmer and soft texture and a little goes a long way which means this tube should get me through track season just fine.
I’m happy to be using these products to help prevent sunburns on my kids and athletes. All the Walgreens Brand products are recommended by the Walgreens pharmacists and have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. I think the price and quality of the products are great for a family needing the best product at a good value.
And now for the GIVEAWAY!!!!
Blogher is giving away a $100 gift card so you can try these products for yourself. Here’s the deets on the giveaway:
To enter the contest tell me if you’ve tried any of the Walgreens brand products and if so, how they compared to their name brand counterparts.
Giveaway dates are March 14th – April 13th
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This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older.
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I buy the liquid gel ibuprofen and it is just as good
I haven’t tried any of the Walgreen’s branded products, but I am interested in trying them.
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/holud/status/58133330696224768
Love the sunscreen works as well as if not better than any I have tried.
http://twitter.com/#!/dddiva/status/58137744177774596
I’ve used both the Walgreens A Thru Z Select Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement Tablet and Walgreens Immune Support Plus Probiotics Dietary Supplement Capsules, and I can’t tell any difference from the name brand alternatives!
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/guettel78/status/58142106555920386
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I have been using their walzyr all day allergy tablets for a long time and they are as effective as any name brand out there!
ardy22 at earthlink dot net
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I use several Walgreens products-they work as well as the name brand counterparts, but don’t cost as much!
dwellenstein at cox dot net
I love to shop at Walgreen’s. They have great deals and their photo processing is the best I’ve found and I’ve tried most of the local stores.
Walgreen’s brands are just as good, if not better in some instances, as name brand items.
I had gastric bypass and my B-12 is always low… I really need this! Always buying the generic brand and I don’t see it as much different…
I use many, many, many of Walgreens brand products. Their sudafed is works the same, Ibuprofen, vitamins, disinfectant spray (do not spray on anything black because it has some bleach in it) their peroxide is a staple in our house.
abstractrose(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would like to try the Walgreens supplements –I think that supplements are an important part of staying healthy. I have tried Walgreen’s cleaning products and thought they were great.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
I have used the Ibuprofen and it is just as good as name brand.
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i haven’t used the walgreens brand products before, but i am willing to try and see if i like them as much as the name brand products that i use!
I have been using Walgreens multivitamins. I’d like to try their sunscreen.
I always use the Walgreens brand ibuprofen and it is just as good as the brand names and so much cheaper.
Tweet – http://twitter.com/willitara/status/58244908456222720
I’ve tried several of the Walgreens brand products and haven’t found any significant differences between them and their name brand counterparts. And the savings are excellent.
Thanks for the giveaway…”Wal-itin D” allergy meds compares favorably with the name brand product !
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Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/brianpiero/status/58255709724352513
We have tried Walgreens Oral Relief Sore Throat Spray in Cherry Flavor and it is every bit as good as Chloraseptic (which we also love). Why pay more when you can get the same quality for less?
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I have tried Walgreens brand of cough drops, and they did the job at a lesser cost!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I have tried several Walgreens brand products and like that they’re effective and love that the prices are so much lower than their counterparts.
I have tried several Walgreens brand items including cough drops and bandages and they work just as well as name brands.
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always use the Walgreens brand if I can – it’s the same as far as I can tell! the ibuprofen and allergy medicine are staples for me
I use many of their products like their equivalent ibeprofent (aspirin) works well, costs a lot less.
I use walgreens brand all the time and are know different work just as good I use their ibuprofen and so many others! Great giveaway thank you so much!
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Yes, we only use the Walgreens allergy tablets, and they work just as good as Benadryl.
we use the Walgreens allergy tablets and multi-vitamins
I have tried the Walgreen’s heating pad and it was awesome! I think it’s even nicer than the other brands
I take Walgreen’s multiple vitamins and they are very comparable to Centrum…and at a better price!
Thank you.
If you need it…Walgreen’s has it.
Walgreen’s has all I want.
I have. I really like the Waldryl/Benadryl. Works great!
They have great products and awesome prices!
Love it when the new Sunday ad comes out! I know, I’m lamesauce!