10 Bougie Things You Can Buy at Costco

Costco is a shopping giant synonymous with wholesale and bulk items. But shopping in-person also has perks and could unlock the true value of your membership, with samples and limited deals available only in-store.

Because Costco is such a large chain, it has more spending power and can stock the best products in its stores. From fancy alcohol to the most delicious produce, electronics, jewelry, and more, you might be surprised at all the bougie things you can buy at Costco.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $24.99

This vegan-certified, reef-friendly, SPF 50 favorite retails for $24 elsewhere. Costco has an almost 2-for-1 deal: a 2-pack of the same product for $24.99. 

This cream soothes your skin and provides continued protection from the sun—a thick, indulgent experience available for a deal at Costco.

Price: $99.99

Juicers are great for making nutrient-packed morning beverages, cocktails, and mocktails, and for adding juice to various recipes. 

Having fresh juice regularly is much more cost-efficient when you have a home juicer. But good home juicers can be hard to find and even harder to clean.

Ninja’s easy-to-clean NeverClog Cold Press Juicer is available for just $99.99 on Costco’s website, while Target offers the same juicer for $129.99.

Price: $179.99

The infamous Tory Burch Ines Leather Slide Sandal is a staple for many iconic outfits. (Celebrities love it too, not just regular people.) 

These quintessential warm-weather sandals are available in tan, ivory, or black for $179.99. The same shoes retail for $248 on the Tory Burch website.

Price: $9.97

Volition’s Getaway Glow Gradual Tan Firming Serum is described as “sunshine in a bottle.” It helps to build a natural-looking facial tan and has peptides for firmness. (You know, since you constantly apply sunscreen but still want a sun-kissed glow.) 

The serum is said to help balance your skin’s microbiome and reduce the appearance of fine lines.

You can grab this highly sought-after serum for as much as $46 at other retailers or $9.97 for the same amount (1 ounce) at Costco.

Price: $34.99

Most stores stock 12-packs of Premier Protein PLUS Energy and Immune Support Shakes, and most 18-packs are at least $10 more than Costco’s $34.99 option, which makes them less than $2 each.

This product has 30 grams of protein and is the tastiest on the market, considering the nutrition it packs. Costco stocks the 18-pack in chocolate peanut butter, cafe latte, and vanilla.

Price: $699.99

Costco sells Casper, the cult-fave, first-of-its-kind mattress-in-a-box. The Casper Cooling Select 12" Hybrid Medium Firm Mattress available at Costco is very similar to the Dream Hybrid Mattress on the Casper website. 

However, that one regularly comes with a price tag of $1,875. While the models are slightly different, the Costco mattress delivers the same comfort for less than half the price.

Price: $21.98

Sol De Janeiro is known for introducing the hydrating, skin-tightening Brazilian Cream to the market, inspiring countless dupes. This includes the knockoff by Nutrius, Costco’s skincare brand. 

Nutrius’ Brazilian Body Butter Cream comes in multiple scents. The two-pack of lotion at Costco features the original formula (cocoa butter) and Berry Bliss.

Compared to Sol De Janeiro’s whopping $48 ($6/ounce) price tag, Costco’s less than $2 per ounce price point is a serious bargain. The products produce the same hydrating results, allowing your skin to feel (and smell) amazing.

Price: $249.99

Did you ever think you could get caviar at a bulk store for “cheap”? Costco carries several types of caviar, making the dish more accessible. Plaza Osetra Farmed Bulgarian Sturgeon Caviar is available for delivery only. 

At $249.99 for a 3-pack of 2oz containers, it is $41.67 per ounce. Comparable caviar can be found online for $120 per ounce.

Price: $19.97

Dear Dahlia’s Paradise Dream Velvet Lip Mousse retails for $31 before tax. At Costco, you can grab two full-sized lip mousses for $19.97. 

The non-drying formula will keep your lips feeling hydrated with a matte finish. Plus, it’s vegan and comes in colors Ballet + Teddy or Seduction + October.

Price: $29.99

It can be difficult to hydrate in the summer, especially as we age. Liquid IV can help you replenish nutrients and minerals after exercise, and ten packs are available for $15 at most stores nationwide. 

Costco carries bulk packs of 30 electrolyte drink mixes for just $29.99. This makes the hydration packs $1 each, a saving any way you shake it.

Though big box stores can level up your anxiety, they can also level up your savings. And stores like Costco are full of fun surprises. 

Find out what day your local Costco stocks their store and head in early to see what might be fresh off the pallets. Often, you'll find smaller shipments of items that aren’t available online.