Think you know all the best buys to make at Dollar Tree to save money? Your shopping list might be missing a few of the discount retailer’s hidden gems!
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How did we determine some of the best items to buy at Dollar Tree? Our criteria included keeping the price of every item under $10 and seeking top-reviewed items across various departments. We ended up with 13 items — and many of these buys are just as good as, if not better than, name brands.
ValuHealth Non-Drowsy Daytime Cold & Flu Softgels
Price: $1.25
Generic medication, like cold and flu relievers and aspirin, is safe to use to treat aches and pains — these medications must be regulated by the FDA and contain the same ingredients as name brands.
With that in mind, consider stocking up on a few boxes of ValuHealth daytime cold and flu softgels ahead of cold and flu season. Each 10-count box of non-drowsy softgels works to relieve fevers, headaches and sore throats. Many Dollar Tree shoppers commented it works just as well as more expensive brands.
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B Pure Body Lotion
Price: $1.25
In a five-star review, Gonzo66 called B Pure’s body lotion “a red bottle dupe for Olay” and praised it as being just as good as, if not better than, the name brand.
According to our online sleuthing, the Olay product referenced is Olay’s nourishing + hyaluronic acid lotion pump. A single bottle retails for $10.49 at Target.
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Adult Matte Claw Hair Clips
Price: $1.25
Looking for a high-quality claw hair clip? Add a few of these clips to your shopping cart. They come highly recommended by shoppers for being big enough to hold up a lot of hair and strong enough not to break easily.
Guru Nanda Dual Floss Picks
Price: $1.25
Keep your gums healthy without breaking the bank when you buy Guru Nanda dual floss picks. Each bag comes loaded with 60 picks designed not to easily shred or break, which comes out to spending about two cents per pick.
Colgate Icy Blast Whitening Toothpaste Gel and Mouthwash
Price: $1.25
Not only does Colgate’s 2-in-1 icy blast toothpaste and mouthwash have rave reviews from shoppers, but it costs a lot less to buy at Dollar Tree. The same brand and 4.6-ounce sizing sold at Target retails for $4.99.
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Inc Forma Ballpoint Pens
Price: $1.25 for five
Whether you need some pens for work or for a back-to-school shopping list, you can’t go wrong picking up a five-count bag of Inc Forma ballpoint pens. Positive reviews from shoppers highlight how smoothly the pens write and how easy they are to grip when writing for hours.
Glittery Number Candles
Price: $1.25
Of the many incredible bargains available in Dollar Tree’s party supply department, don’t neglect their glittery number candles. These stylish candles are great to add to cakes and sweet treats celebrating all sorts of milestones, from birthdays to graduations.
“I purchased these candles yesterday and chose 2024 for a bachelorette party. The candles are high quality and beautiful,” wrote ART therHAPPY.
Sour Patch Kids Soft and Chewy Candy
Price: $1.25
Dollar Tree remains the undisputed go-to destination for cheap movie theater candy. While you can’t go wrong with virtually any of their sweet offerings, we’re adding Sour Patch Kids to this list, thanks to its overall affordability. It’s 25 cents cheaper than if you bought it at Five Below.
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Cooking Concepts Tin Muffin Pan
Price: $1.25
Should you buy your next six-cup muffin pan at Dollar Tree or Walmart? Do it at Dollar Tree — and consider buying two instead of one.
A single six-cup muffin pan from Walmart’s Mainstays brand costs $2.77. For that price, shoppers can get two Cooking Concepts pans and end up with an even dozen muffins.
Crafter’s Square Aluminum Crochet Hooks
Price: $1.25
With 19 five-star reviews, it’s safe to say Crafter’s Square aluminum crochet hooks are among one of the best Dollar tree buys you can make for under $10.
These hooks are made with ergonomic handles for comfort during prolonged crocheting use and come in 4.5 mm, 5.0 mm and 5.5 mm sizes. Shoppers praise the hook’s comfortable handle and the price, which is a lot cheaper than name brands sold at Michaels.
Crafters Square Fine Glitter Shakers
Price: $1.25
Crafter’s Square fine glitter shakers come in packs of five — which is already a good deal. But it’s an even better deal if you consider the quality of the glitter inside each vial.
“I was delighted to see that the glitter is more like fine flakes, not dusty glitter,” wrote Glitterforever in a five-star review.
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Prang Tempera Paints
Price: $1.25
We added Prang tempera paints to this roundup after reading a comment from shopper JustGG1956, who praised these paints as affordable alternatives to expensive brands for doing seasonal crafts with kids.
Each 8-ounce paint bottle comes ready to use in an assortment of colors — including blue, green, magenta, violet and more.
Watercolor Pad
Price: $3
At $3 for a 24-sheet pad, the watercolor pad is the most expensive item on this roundup. It’s also a tougher item to find at Dollar Tree since it’s available for in-store purchase only.
But it’s well worth the money spent if you find it in stock. Several shoppers left five-star reviews praising the quality and texture of the heavyweight paper, especially for beginners experimenting with watercolors.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are accurate as of Aug. 8, 2025, and are subject to change.
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