Top 7 Budget Tampons 2026

What we love

• You want the smoothest, most familiar applicator
• You are reassured by no detectable PFAS in testing
• You want a low price and wide availability
• You are not focused on organic fibers

Worth knowing

• You want organic or 100% cotton
• You want full material disclosure
• You want to avoid rayon and plastic applicators

What we love

• You want a clean, affordable option from a mainstream brand
• You value OEKO-TEX testing and no detectable PFAS
• You want a full light to super plus range
• You prefer a compact plastic applicator

Worth knowing

• You want organic or 100% cotton fibers
• You want to avoid plastic applicators
• You want published heavy-metal numbers

What we love

• You want an organic cotton core from a popular brand
• You like the slim applicator and leak-lock design
• You react to fragrance
• You want a budget-friendly organic option

Worth knowing

• You want a published PFAS test
• You want to avoid plastic applicators
• You want the strongest lab evidence

What we love

• You want 100% organic cotton with no detectable PFAS
• You like the option of a slim plant based applicator
• You react to fragrance
• You want a trusted drugstore brand going cleaner

Worth knowing

• You want fully chlorine free processing
• You want a named GOTS certification
• You need a full absorbency range

What we love

• You want 100% cotton with no detectable PFAS at a fair price
• You need a full light to super plus range
• You react to fragrance or synthetic fibers
• You are fine with a plastic applicator

Worth knowing

• You specifically want certified organic cotton
• You want to avoid plastic applicators
• You want published heavy-metal numbers

What we love

• You want an organic cotton core free of fragrance and chlorine
• You like a plant based applicator
• You support a mission driven brand
• You want no detectable PFAS

Worth knowing

• You require a named GOTS certification
• You need light or super plus options
• You want the lowest price

What we love

• You want GOTS certified organic cotton from a widely stocked brand
• You like a plant based applicator over cardboard or plastic
• You want no added fragrance or chlorine bleaching
• You are switching a household to cleaner products

Worth knowing

• You need a light or super plus absorbency option
• You want published heavy-metal results
• You want the cheapest option