This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.
What are the products that you use every single day? For most of us body care products are at the top of that list. Everything from soap and body wash to shaving needs and lotions keep us clean and keep our skin healthy. With everyday use, we can go through a lot of body care products (especially if you have a big family!) While we all have our favorite brand names, they can be pricey. That’s where Dollar General is stepping in with their own line of DG body products.
I headed to Dollar General to look for a few of the things we use most often and picked up both the national brands and the DG version of each. I was actually surprised to see how many varieties Dollar General had available. They fit a lot of options in a little space. While browsing the shelves I made sure to get the corresponding DG product for each national brand so I could see how Dollar General stacks up against the competition.
My husband is the bar soap user in the family, so he was the first one to test out DG White Beauty Bar vs. the Dove Beauty Bar. After showering with each he found no difference at all between the two bars. What WAS different is that the DG Body brand was less than HALF the price of the Dove! ($1.50 vs. $3.50).
It was then my turn to try the body wash, which is what I use in the shower. I compared the DG Moisturizing Body Wash to the Olay Ultra Moisture Body Wash -both with shea butter. There was again a price difference of $2.50 vs. $4.00, but just like my husband with the soap, I couldn’t tell the difference between the two.
Next it was on to the lotions and I tried the Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair (Fragrance Free) and the DG Body Fragrance Free Lotion. I have to say that I really liked both of these lotions! Unfortunately I haven’t been able to put it to the test yet over several days, but so far they are both great. These two had a huge price difference with only $1 for the DG Body brand vs. $3.50 for the Vaseline.
My last comparison was between the Aquaphor Healing Ointment and DG Body Advanced Healing Ointment. The one thing I found lacking here was that the DG brand doesn’t include Glycerin, which I find to be helpful for my really dry skin. And again, the Aquaphor was twice the price of the DG brand.
All in all I am pleasantly surprised by how good all of the DG Body products are! Being able to get the quality of products we need at a fraction of the price is a big win in my book!
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Yolanda @ SeeingItTheirWay says
I must admit I am usually a brand snob when it come to personal care items. You make me want to try the DG brand next shopping day.
mary says
What a great way to save money and still get the same quality. I love it. I will have to check it out
Sandy Weinstein says
i have used some of their products b4 and they were just as good. when i buy off brand label products, i compare the ingredients list.
Christie says
Beauty product costs seem to be on the rise! I love that DG offers great alternatives with good prices
Ann Bacciaglia says
The Dollar General sounds liek a great store. I will have to see if there is a location close to me. These look like great products.
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I love Dollar General and we’ve been shopping there since I was a kid. I love that I can run in and grab what I need and not worry about having to roam all over a giant store. I can’t say that I have ever been disappointed with any DG branded product.
Nicole Escat says
These is really cool and Thank you for shoeing these to us 🙂 These really looks good 🙂
Crystal says
I love the Dollar General. I pass 2 of them on my way to and from work each day. If there is something I need, like toilet paper, I will stop by the Dollar General rather than going to Walmart. I love the fact that I can get in and out quickly. I like check out all of their clearance stuff too. I’ve found some great deals in their clearance aisle!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
I always thought Dollar General carried national brands but maybe stocked overstock or seasonal things. Their quality always seems good!
Tracey says
This is so cool! Thanks for testing these out for us and showing how we can save but not sacrifice quality!
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
Sounds like an awesome way to save some money and not compromise on quality! I need to make a trip over there.
Liz Mays says
These sound like perfect alternative so you can we can all do some cost cutting this year. These savings will make a big difference.
Pam says
We use a lot of the Dollar General brands! I can’t really tell the difference.
MELISASource says
I’m not surprised by this at all. It’s been my experience that house brands are generally just as good as the expensive stuff. I’ll have to head over to Dollar General.
Catherine S says
These all look like great products. They just opened a Dollar General down the street from me. I need to go and check them out.