The CBD industry started thriving after CBD was legalized in 2018. Hundreds of companies ventured into the business, trying to create the perfect CBD-infused products. These products introduced versatile ways for people to incorporate CBD into their daily routine and improve their overall health.
What to Consider When Choosing CBD Oil
If you want to reap all CBD benefits, you need to buy a quality product. The market is flooded with products that offer different potency, purity levels, and tastes. Even though we’ve narrowed down the choice for you, it’s always beneficial to know what you’re looking for. So let’s starts with the basics.
Potency
The most crucial factor to consider when choosing CBD oil is its potency. On our list, you’ll find products that offer as little as 175mg CBD but also oils whose CBD concentration goes well beyond 3,000mg. If you’re a beginner, you should naturally start with the smaller concentration and gradually increase it. However, keep in mind that there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” solution; make sure to monitor your body and adjust the dose accordingly.
Full Spectrum vs. Broad Spectrum
This is another thing you need to weigh on. Full-spectrum CBD oils contain amounts of all components of cannabis. This means that it will also have traces of THC. Legally, these products are required to have less than 0.3% concentration of THC. On the other hand, broad-spectrum CBD is THC-free. It might contain small amounts of the cannabis plant components, though.
Taste
From natural to citrus and vanilla, there’s a broad range of tastes CBD oil manufacturers offers. When choosing the best product for you, consider the taste in which you enjoy the most. This will make the CBD intake more enjoyable.
The Best CBD Oils for 2021
We selected the top brands and their star CBD oils and tinctures. We tested each product for potency, taste, and effects and explored the companies’ manufacturing process and third-party lab testing. Additionally, we put together a compact guide to choosing the best CBD oil according to your needs.
Ojai Energetics
“Ojai Energetics is an eco-friendly, community-driven company offering CBD-rich hemp oil products made from organic ingredients. It was the first CBD Public Benefit Corporation.” The company uses a unique process to encapsulate the full-spectrum CBD oil in nanobubbles of water, promoting instant absorption. This formula increases the amount of CBD the body can use by up to 20 times.
Full Spectrum Hemp Elixir
Taste — Acerola Cherry
Strength — 250mg
Price — $74.95
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — Yes
The CBD Elixir is an organic and water-soluble product that provides fast-acting benefits. It takes about 30 seconds to feel the effects, thanks to their patented formula and advanced delivery system. The elixir is enriched with organic ingredients, including acerola cherry, which gives it a sweet and sour taste. In addition, the elixir has a dark yellow color because the phytonutrients and chlorophyll are contained in the product.
JustCBD
JustCBD has been around since 2017. The company has secured its spot among the top CBD brands in its relatively short lifespan by offering a comprehensive product range, including innovative items you can’t find anywhere else. Plus, almost every product comes in various flavors, shapes, potencies, and sizes, so everyone has something. In addition, JustCBD goes above and beyond to be transparent about what each product contains and its manufacturing process.
Hemp Seed Oil
Taste — Hemp
Strength — 50mg-5,000mg
Price — from £8.82
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — No
The JustCBD hemp seed oil combines the benefits of hemp seed and CBD. Derived from the hemp plant seeds, the tincture is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, the tincture has the herbaceous hemp flavor, so it’s great for those who love its rich, sharp taste. After two-week testing, we can say we loved how fast-acting the tincture is. Beyond providing pain relief and relaxation, we’ve noticed a brighter skin complexion after a week’s use.
Full Circle Hemp
“Full Circle Hemp is set up to provide turnkey solutions for the production of final products including tincture, soft gel capsules, packaging materials, and much more.” The company was established in 2015 and today is one of the top CBD brands. You can choose from a range of carrier oils available including organic certified hemp seed oil and coconut-derived MCT. All products are third-party lab tested, ISO90001 certified and manufactured using Good Manufacturing Practices.
15% Full-Spectrum CBD Oil Drops
Taste — Natural, peppermint, lemon
Strength — 1,500
Price — €75
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — Yes
The signature full-spectrum CBD oil drops are manufactured with premium hemp. It contains 1,500mg of CBD and a range of cannabinoids and terpenes. The oil is refined to provide a soluble product with a more even consistency and stronger effects. The 15% CBD oil is an amazing mid-range CBD oil that can help you improve your sleep cycle and relax when needed. Additionally, the product is available in natural, lemon, and peppermint flavor. I tried and loved the naturally flavored oil but if you don’t like the natural hemp taste, go with one of the flavored options.
Healthy Roots Hemp
Healthy Roots Hemp is a woman-owned brand that manufactures its products in a family-owned production facility. From cultivation to shelf, the Healthy Roots Hemp’s team stays on top of the process ensuring each product adheres to the highest quality standards. The company’s representative shared that their “Master Manufacturing Records, Batch Manufacturing Records and Standard Operating Procedures are some of the most useful tools for our product quality and standards. We keep records of everything from equipment calibration to Ingredient supplier verifications just to make sure that our products have everything the labels state.”
Citrus Hemp CBD Isolate Tincture
Taste — Citrus
Strength — 3,000mg
Price — $120
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — Yes
The Healthy Rots Citrus isolate CBD tincture includes 3,000mg pure CBD. It’s a potent product with 0% THC. It gives a wide range of health benefits and the zesty taste is great. I found it to work best as a sleeping aid as it prolonged my sleeping hours and it gave me energy in the morning.
Farmer and Chemist
Farmer & Chemist’s products are some of the finest and most effective on the market. “Farmer & Chemist CBD is created by pharmacists for you to have the perfect and helpful experience while getting you comfortable and ready to get back out there!” said the representative of Farmer & Chemist whom we communicated with to learn what makes the brand distinctive.
Lickety Split Cara-Melt Advanced Emulsion Tincture
Taste — Caramel
Strength — 250mg
Price — $89.99
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — Yes
Lickety Split Cara Melt will become your sleeping partner fast. The advanced emulsion does wonder when it comes to relieving anxiety symptoms and treating insomnia. It delivers the best effects when taken orally. Enriched with glycerin and quillaja extract, the emulsion tastes like caramel and has a deep golden color.
House of Wise
House of Wise is a newly-founded CBD brand. It seems it took a pandemic for Amanda, the founder, to realize how beneficial CBD is when it comes to achieving calmness, focus, better sleep, and, of course, better sex drive. She wanted to share her experience with other women and empower them to “take control of their sleep, sex, stress, and wealth.”
Sleep Drops
Taste — Orange-Ginger
Strength — 3,500mg
Price — $85
Independent lab results — Yes
Vegan — Yes
The House of Wise Sleep drops containing 25mg of full-spectrum CBD and 5mg of melatonin per drop to promote sound sleep. Its natural orange-ginger flavor is excellent. It’s fresh and zesty with a hint of sweetness. The product is very potent, so you shouldn’t take more than one serving a day. In our experience, one drop is more than enough to get that good night’s sleep.
Green River Botanicals
Green River Botanicals is a CBD brand that comes from a small family-owned farm in North Carolina. The company became the first hemp manufacturer to get a Certified Organic label in the state. “All of our tinctures are formulated using certified organic ingredients. The base is a blend of MCT oil and in-house grew hemp oil extract. For our flavored products, we use organic essential oils (sourced from various plants)”, the company’s representative reveals.
Full Spectrum Chai
Taste — A spice mixture
Strength — 50mg/ml
Price — starts at $20/4ml dram
Independent lab results — Available on the website
Vegan — Yes
The Chai oil tincture contains a few spices like cinnamon, clove, and cardamom that give the product an exotic taste. The flavor is certainly not for everyone, but if you’re a cinnamon lover, chances are you’ll love this product. It’s perfect for winter days. Available in 4 ml dram, 10 ml, and 30 ml bottles, Chai is reasonably priced. The bottles of 10 ml and 30 ml cost $50 and $110, respectively. The 4 ml dram costs $20, which might be pricey. That said, it’s a great option if you want to test the product.
Nu-X CBD
The Nu-X CBD tinctures are the perfect blend of top-quality, USA-sourced, hemp-derived CBD. Its versatile product range is vegan, fully organic, and curated with a non-GMO MCT base. The brand is reputable and praisd for its top-grade products.
Mango CBD Tincture
Taste — Mango
Strength — 250 mg/16.5 ml
Price — $9.99
Independent lab results — Available on the website
Vegan — Yes
Perfect for the on-the-go, the 16.5 ml mango-infused CBD tincture is great for daily use. The package is convenient and easy to carry around, not to jump your daily CBD dose wherever you are. Both the taste and the effects of the tincture are very relaxing and you’ll love it for everyday use, especially when overly stressed. Mango CBD Tincture costs $9.99, which is on the pricier side compared to some alternatives. However, our review showed that it provides great value for money.
Cannafyl
Cannafyl shares its unique manufacturing process which starts with third-party testing of the raw ingredients and continues with the formulation in a GMP-compliant facility. The company’s representative revealed that there are three things that make the brand stand out from its competitors: “Higher cannabinoid potency achieved through our solubility process, condition-specific results achieved through our added proprietary blend of botanical extracts, and transparency through 3rd party lab testing of all ingredients used in our products.”
Relief Full Spectrum CBD
Taste — Orange
Strength — 500mg/1,000mg/1,500mg/2,500
Price — Starts at $35.97
Independent lab results — Available on website
Vegan — Yes
Cannafyl Relief is designed to help you start your day in the right way and help with inflammation and pain. Its orange flavor will give you the much-needed morning freshness. What we did notice is that Relief works great on calming the nerves and managing back pain. You can choose from four different strengths — 500mg,1,000mg,1,500mg, and 2,500. The price range is $35.97—$199.95 depending on the strength and size (15 ml or 30 ml) you choose.
PureKana
PureKana is a reputable brand that uses proprietary formulas to manufacture high-quality products. The company uses organic hemp grown in Kentucky. Additionally, they employ CO2 extraction to get the beneficial molecules from the plant. The entire product range of PureKana is vegan and the company prides itself on using all-natural and delicious ingredients.
Vanilla CBD Oil
Taste — Vanilla
Strength — 300mg/600mg/1,000mg/
Price — Starts at $54
Independent lab results — Available on website
Vegan — Yes
If you’re enjoying the vanilla taste, this oil will be perfect for you. Flavored with natural vanilla extract, the Vanilla CBD oil has a sweet and pleasant taste which allows it to diversify its use. The full-spectrum oil promotes a calm and balanced feeling. Besides trying the oil orally, we tested it topically. We were pleased to learn it successfully targets specific body areas. Specifically, we tried it for joint pain and noticed fast relief.
Alpinols
Formed with the goal of making top-quality CBD accessible to everyone, Alpinols has created a versatile product range for achieving a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. “Trust, research, innovation, quality, and transparency are the most important values for us”, shares the company’s representative. Alpinols boasts over 15 years of experience in cultivating cannabis and a fascinating 25 years in organic farming. Today, this is the number-one Swiss CBD brand.
Alpinols Aqua
Taste — Natural
Strength — 175mg
Price — 39.90 € (approximately $48.54)
Independent lab results — Available on website
Vegan — Yes
The water-soluble drops contain 0.7mg CBD per drop. This is the perfect product if you like to make your CBD intake versatile. The drops have watery consistency and are white in color. They can be easily mixed with food or drink. When we tried it, the water became cloudy, and the taste was slightly bitter. You can also add the drops to other drinks.
Leafwell Botanicals
Leafwell Botanicals is a top CBD brand known for using only organic ingredients grown and harvested in Colorado. “All of our products are carefully formulated by our in-house team of experts with better for you, natural ingredients (no “natural flavors”) that serve a specific purpose. We take transparency very seriously and openly make all of our lab testing available on our website”, reveals the company’s representative.
If you love the taste of orange, you’ll adore the Full Spectrum Orange CBD Oil Tincture. It tastes fantastic, and it’s very potent. Only one dropper is enough to feel relaxed and calmer. We’ve also noticed that the tincture helps sharpen your mind and stay focused.
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