Jars, tubes and gels we have actually rubbed in, judged on the things a label never tells you: milligrams per jar against jar size, how the texture absorbs, how strong the scent is and what it costs per milligram.
Four jars and one gel, ranked on strength, texture and price.
FOCL Deep Relief Cooling CBD Cream 1000mg
1000mg in a $39 jar with a light cooling finish and a texture that sinks in rather than sitting on the skin. The best balance of strength and price here.
1000mg in a one-ounce tube is a very different product from 1000mg spread across three ounces.
Cream or Gel
Creams are richer and stay put longer. Gels spread thin and dry fast, which suits use before getting dressed.
Mind the Scent
Menthol and camphor carry a strong smell. Some people want exactly that, others cannot stand it.
Open the COA
Topicals should have a batch report too. Ours are all from brands that publish one.
CBD Topicals FAQ
Will a CBD cream make me feel high?
No. Topicals are applied to the skin and are not absorbed into the bloodstream the way an edible is, and CBD itself is non-intoxicating.
How often can I reapply?
Follow the label. Most brands suggest clean, dry skin and reapplying as needed through the day.
Can a topical cause a positive drug test?
Full spectrum topicals contain trace THC. Skin application makes a positive result unlikely, but no product can guarantee it either way.
Which is the strongest?
The EMPE USA jar is the most concentrated here; FOCL Deep Relief is the best strength-to-price balance.
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