Half Price Shampoo, Deodorant & Personal Care Deals at Coles & Woolworths

Updated weekly every Wednesday · March 2026

Personal care products are among the most expensive items in your weekly shop — but they also go on half price at Coles and Woolworths more often than most people realise. Shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, face moisturiser, and dental care all rotate through half-price specials throughout the year. If you time your purchases right, you can cut your personal care spending by 40–50% annually.

Which Personal Care Brands Go Half Price?

Almost every major personal care brand cycles through half-price specials at one or both supermarkets. Common brands include:

• Shampoo & conditioner: Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Tresemmé, Elvive (L'Oréal), Garnier Fructis, Dove, Schwarzkopf
• Body wash & soap: Dove, Palmolive, Dettol, Lynx, Radox, Simple
• Deodorant & antiperspirant: Rexona, Dove, Sure, Lynx, Nivea, Mitchum
• Skincare & moisturiser: Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Nivea, Vaseline, Simple, Olay
• Dental care: Colgate, Oral-B, Sensodyne, Listerine
• Feminine care: Carefree, Libra, Kotex, Tampax, Always
• Shaving & hair removal: Gillette, Schick, Veet, Nair

How Often Do Personal Care Products Go Half Price?

Most major personal care lines rotate through a half-price cycle roughly every 6–8 weeks at Coles, and similarly at Woolworths. The two supermarkets rarely run the same brand on special at the same time — they alternate deliberately to capture loyal brand shoppers.

This means if you miss a Pantene half-price at Coles this week, it may come up at Woolworths in a few weeks, or return to Coles in 6–8 weeks. The smart strategy is to stock up with 2–4 units whenever your preferred brand drops.

Best Categories to Stock Up On

Shampoo & Conditioner

Premium shampoos like Pantene ($9–$12 full price) frequently hit half-price, bringing them down to $4.50–$6. Buy 3–4 bottles at a time — they last months and there's no expiry concern for a year or two. This alone can save $50–$100 per year for a family.

Deodorant

Rexona, Dove and Nivea deodorants regularly go half-price. Full price ranges from $5–$8; half-price brings them to $2.50–$4. Stock up on 4–6 units per half-price event. Annual saving for a two-person household: $30–$60.

Body Wash

Large format body washes (500–750mL) often hit half-price. Dove, Palmolive and Radox are frequent participants. At half-price you can pay $3–$4 for a bottle that's $6–$8 normally.

Dental Care

Colgate Total and Oral-B toothpastes go half-price regularly. Electric toothbrush heads (Oral-B) also appear occasionally. These are ideal stock-up items.

Half Price Personal Care: Coles vs Woolworths

Both supermarkets run strong personal care specials, but the timing differs. Coles tends to concentrate personal care specials around mid-month, while Woolworths often rotates them in at the start of their promotion cycle. Check both stores each Wednesday when new specials drop.

Woolworths Everyday Rewards members can sometimes stack a half-price special with bonus points offers. Coles Flybuys occasionally does the same. It's worth checking the respective loyalty apps before purchasing.

Tips for Maximising Personal Care Savings

1. Know your cycle. If your shampoo brand went half-price this week, it'll likely be back in 6–8 weeks. Plan your stock accordingly.
2. Buy enough to last. 2–4 units covers you until the next cycle. Don't over-buy perishable skincare or opened products.
3. Check unit prices. A large bottle at half-price may still be cheaper than a small bottle at full price.
4. Don't brand-switch unnecessarily. Switching just to chase a deal can mean buying products you won't use.
5. Set a spending cap. It's easy to over-buy during personal care sales. Stick to products you actually use regularly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Dove go half price at Coles or Woolworths?

Dove body wash, shampoo and deodorant lines typically rotate through half-price specials every 6–10 weeks across Coles and Woolworths combined. Watch both stores to catch the best timing.

Does half-price apply to personal care at Coles Online?

Yes. All in-store half-price specials are available on Coles Online and Woolworths Online for delivery or Click & Collect.

Are there limits on how many you can buy at half price?

Sometimes. Coles and Woolworths occasionally apply a purchase limit (e.g. maximum 4 per customer) on popular personal care specials. Check the deal details if you're stocking up heavily.