The Best CBD Oils in 2023 (Reviewed and Compared)

When talking about CBD products that come with many different cannabinoids and terpenes…

Literally, all Receptra Naturals’ products make it to the top of the list.

Compared to other options on the list, tinctures from Receptra Naturals contain:

• A wider spectrum of both cannabinoids and terpenes, and;
• Higher concentrations of most cannabinoids and terpenes.

As a full-spectrum CBD oil, any oil from Receptra Naturals is king. Their hemp extract has the same biochemical composition as the hemp flower it’s made from. It’s as close to nature as it gets.

The “Serious Relief” Tincture gets you at least 0.16mg of minor cannabinoids and terpenes for every 1mg of CBD.

This number is even higher with the other formulations: “Serious Rest” and “Seriously Relax”. The former gets you 0.38mg of other cannabinoids and terpenes for every 1mg of CBD. The latter gets you 0.55mg of other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes for every 1mg of CBD.

And with Receptra, you know that these minor cannabinoids and terpenes come from the same plant as the CBD.

Why does this matter?

A lot of brands bolster their CBD products with isolated cannabinoids and terpenes.

However:

The synergistic effects between:

• CBD,
• other cannabinoids,
• terpenes, and,
• flavonoids,

are most prevalent when they’re extracted from the same plant. Besides, the hemp plant contains hundreds of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids.

While adding isolated cannabinoids or terpenes to a CBD product is better than keeping the product CBD-only…

Such a product can never rival a true full-plant extract in quality. A true full-plant extract like Receptra Naturals CBD oil contains hundreds of:

• cannabinoids,
• terpenes, and,
• flavonoids.

Besides a high concentration of CBD, this tincture has high concentrations of:

• other cannabinoids like THC, CBC, CBG, and;
• terpenes like linalool, limonene, caryophyllene…

…all which come with unique beneficial effects.

But these are only the cannabinoids and terpenes that laboratories test for. Receptra Naturals uses cold-ethanol extraction. Cold-ethanol extraction is the most effective method for extracting hemp-compounds. It’s likely that this tincture contains hundreds of cannabinoids and terpenes.

Receptra Naturals tinctures are more effective than other tinctures, when comparing equal doses. How is this possible? When the tested cannabinoid- and terpene-profile is like other high-quality brands? It’s because their tinctures contain significantly more (untested) hemp compounds. Compounds that improve the effectiveness of CBD.

The best part?

Even when you take into account the sophisticated production processes such a quality tincture needs …

Receptra Naturals tinctures are highly affordable.

A single dollar will get you 15.5mg of CBD (average: 14.57mg), and 2.5mg of tested minor cannabinoids and terpenes (average: 3.1mg). The tested minor cannabinoids and terpenes are slightly lower than the average. But you have to keep in mind that these minor cannabinoids and terpenes come from the exact same plant as the CBD.

Plus, you have to keep in mind that laboratories only test for 12 different cannabinoids and 20 different terpenes.

As explained:

This tincture probably contains more cannabinoids and terpenes than shown on the lab-test report.

Even though this tincture has the best cannabinoid- and terpene-profile of all options on the list…

It’s still more affordable than the average product.

The level of transparency that comes from Receptra Naturals is also at the highest level.

Scanning the QR-code on the product, you can look up your Receptra Naturals tincture’s certificate of analysis.

With this report, you have third-party-verified proof that your product is completely clean from:

• Heavy metals;
• Pesticides, and;
• Residual solvents.

This is the highest level of transparency you can expect from a CBD brand.

And you can try the product for 30 days without risking your money. Receptra Naturals products come with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

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NuLeaf Naturals is another US-, Colorado-based CBD products manufacturer.

They only sell full-spectrum hemp extracts.

With a full-spectrum-ratio of 0.13, for every 1mg of CBD, you get 0.13mg of other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes, including:

• THC (0.14%);
• CBG (0.18%);
• CBC (0.26%), and;
• Terpenes like beta-caryophyllene and alpha-humulene (0.25%).

While its cannabinoid-profile isn’t as good as the Receptra Naturals tinctures or Charlotte’s Web Original Formula…

It’s still better than almost all other CBD products that we’ve reviewed.

This oil is made from organically grown hemp and contains nothing but hemp. It’s the purest,  simplest, and most natural option on the list. Even the carrier oil, which is organic virgin hemp seed oil, is a hemp-based carrier oil.

Unless you buy their biggest bottle that contains 6000mg of CBD…

When we look at how much CBD and hemp-extract you get per dollar, this product is more expensive than the average.

When you get the 900mg bottle and use our coupon code, a single dollar gets you 11.36mg CBD and 1.5mg minor cannabinoids. The averages for all reviewed CBD oils/tinctures are:

• 14.57mg CBD per dollar, and,
• 3.1mg minor cannabinoids + terpenes per dollar.

You can see this is oil is a bit more expensive than the average.

When comparing prices, keep in mind that NuLeaf Naturals is a trustworthy and highly-rated brand.

Their oil has received over 20.000 customer reviews over the past 5 years with an average rating of 4.9/5 points. These reviews confirm that NuLeaf Naturals sells a great quality oil. But also offers great customer service.

Like all products on the list, it’s lab-tested for the most critical contaminants:

• 200 different pesticides;
• Heavy metals, and;
• Mycotoxins.

If you get this oil you can rest assured that it’s a clean product that works.

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True full-spectrum CBD products generally are expensive.

Here’s why:

The hemp plant that serves as the basis of a full-spectrum CBD product needs to have:

• a wide variety of cannabinoids and terpenes, and;
• high concentrations of all these different cannabinoids and terpenes.

On top of this, mostly the flower parts of the hemp plant have to be used in the extraction process.

This means that industrial hemp strains don’t make good candidates. They have inferior cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles. And you now know that true full-spectrum CBD products have amazing cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles.

This also means that:

• stems,
• stalks, and,
• leaves,

should only form a small part of the hemp-mass that’s used for the extraction.

The flower parts contain more beneficial compounds than the stalks, stems, and leaves.

But this also means that a full-spectrum CBD product NEEDS to come from:

• a pesticide-free hemp plant,
• cultivated in contaminant-free soil.

Let me explain.

To keep all cannabinoids and terpenes inside a CBD product, you can’t filter it much.

Filtering leads to loss of cannabinoids and terpenes. And thus most heavily filtered CBD products can’t be ‘full-spectrum’.

The downside of this limited filtering process is:

You’re also limited with filtering out contaminants.

While heavily filtered CBD products can use any type of hemp as their source…

A high-quality and full-spectrum CBD product NEEDS to come from a clean source.

All these factors make full-spectrum CBD products the most expensive type of product.

Well, R+R Medicinals proves it’s possible to have full-spectrum CBD oil for a very modest price.

In fact:

This is not only the most affordable full-spectrum option on the list …

It’s the most affordable one in general, period.

If you get their strongest bottle of 2500mg, a single dollar gets you:

• 25.7mg of CBD, and,
• 3mg of minor cannabinoids and terpenes.

When it comes to CBD per one dollar, this is almost double the average in both cases.

Combine this superb price/quality ratio with the highest possible transparency level:

Full lab-test reports are available on their website for every batch of oil they produce…

And you’ll quickly understand why we rate this oil as the best value for money option on the list.

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By now you can start seeing the commonalities between CBD products that we rate as ‘best’.

• They’re truly full-spectrum and come with amazing cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles, and;
• Come from highly transparent brands that value quality control.

Charlotte’s Web Original Formula is a full-spectrum product of the highest order. For every 1mg of CBD, you get 0.19mg of minor hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes, including:

• THC;
• CBC;
• CBG, and;
• Terpenes.

Like Receptra Naturals tinctures, this product is made with the ethanol extraction method. Ethanol extraction is the best method for extracting especially volatile compounds like monoterpenes.

Keeping all other variables the same, including:

• the hemp strain, and,
• the plant-parts used in the extraction,

ethanol-extracted CBD products make for the best full-spectrum products. Because they contain the widest variety of hemp-derived compounds in the highest concentrations.

Keep in mind that Charlotte’s Web sells different types of oils, but only one of them is ethanol-extracted:

The “Original Formula”.

But that’s not all that this product has going for it…

Charlotte’s Web is one of the few CBD brands that FULLY control the whole production process:

From planting the seed in clean fertile soil to the final drops of oil that end up under your tongue…

Any Charlotte’s Web product is subject to 20 (!) different quality control tests before it reaches you.

The results of the most important ones are publicly available on their website.

Another benefit related to the fact that they control the whole production process:

You’ll always get the exact same product.

Let me explain.

Most brands use many different hemp strains from various farmers to produce a batch of CBD oil.

And while the CBD content of these products is usually consistent…

The cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles can differ widely between batches. And even between different bottles from the same batch.

Why does this matter?

If the cannabinoid-profile differs every batch, you may experience different effects every batch.

With Charlotte’s Web, you never have to worry about inconsistencies in effects.

You’ll get a similar cannabinoid-profile every batch. They always use the same hemp strain for their products: the “Charlotte’s Web” hemp strain.

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If you’re looking for a product that has a stronger sedative effect than regular CBD products…

CBDfx Calming Tincture could be a good option for you.

This product is a combination of two cannabinoids:

• CBD, and;
• CBN.

Many of the health benefits of CBN and CBD overlap.

The main difference in effects is that CBN is a stronger sedative. Thus it has better potential benefits for insomnia and sleep disorders.

This product should also contain a terpene-complex. But there’s no lab-test to show any terpenes. So we take these types of statements with a big grain of salt.

This product doesn’t contain THC but does contain at least one other cannabinoid (CBN). So we categorize it as ‘broad-spectrum’. But other than CBN, this product doesn’t contain minor cannabinoids at detectable levels.

Value-wise, you get a good amount of CBD per dollar. A single dollar gets you 14.28mg of CBD and 2.5mg of minor cannabinoids and terpenes (mostly CBN). Both value metrics are right around the average.

Now:

CBDfx tests all of its products for potency and contaminants.

You can find the test reports on their website on each product page.

CBDfx also was one of the few brands that provided a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

You just had to send your product back to them and pay for shipping costs.

But this recently changed and they removed this satisfaction guarantee officially. Based on reports, it’s still possible to get a refund if you’re not satisfied with the product. But the guarantee is officially gone.

The bottom line:

If you’re looking for a product with a stronger sedative effect than the average, get this product.

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Although full-spectrum hemp-extracts are best for potency…

If you don’t want to ingest ANY THC because of potential drug tests for example…

These types of products are out.

Full-spectrum CBD products always contain some THC.

So what to do if you want a THC-free CBD oil, but still want more hemp-derived compounds that synergize with CBD?

You get CBD oil from Joy Organics.

Let me explain.

This broad-spectrum product doesn’t contain as many cannabinoids and terpenes as full-spectrum products. But compared to other THC-free broad-spectrum products, it contains a lot.

This oil contains 5.02% of CBD and 0.21% of CBG. And if you get a flavored version of the oil, you get a good amount of terpenes as well. Just keep in mind that these aren’t hemp-derived terpenes. They come from the flavorings andthuse may not act synergistically to CBD.

Important to mention:

When we checked the lab-test reports of different batches, we saw differing cannabinoid profiles. The most recent lab-test reports don’t even show a terpene test. This product doesn’t have the most consistent cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles.

Joy Organics is a transparent company. hey have lab-test reports publicly available for all their products and production batches.

Yet, we would like to see better consistency when it comes to cannabinoids and terpenes. The CBD-content may be consistent. But if every batch has different compounds, you can still experience varying effects.

That said, when it comes to THC-free broad-spectrum oils, this is still the best one you can get.

Other important things to know about this brand:

• There’s a ‘USDA Organic certified’ version of the oil;
• There’s a 30-day happiness guarantee, but it only includes a partial refund, and;
• 1000+ customers rated Joy Organics with 5/5 stars on product quality customer service.

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This Populum oil is the best-tasting oil I’ve ever tried. Period.

They mix their hemp-extract with orange oil. The result is a very fresh-tasting oil, that you’ll look forward to taking daily.

Of course, if only the flavor was good, Populum wouldn’t deserve a spot on this list.

For a brand to be considered for this list, first, it needs to have proof that:

• It’s 100% free of contaminants like pesticides, heavy metals, and other toxins;
• It indeed has the amount of CBD that the seller says it has.

And then it also needs to be:

• Potent enough to produce the beneficial effects associated with CBD, with regular doses.

Well, Populum is a full-spectrum oil that contains a wide spectrum of cannabinoids and terpenes.

When we look at the CBD-percentage, it’s one of the weakest options on the list…

But it has a relatively high full-spectrum ratio of 0.22, which means that for every 1mg of CBD, you get 0.22mg of other hemp-derived cannabinoids and terpenes. Just keep in mind that having a high full-spectrum ratio is much easier when you have a low CBD-percentage.

Populum is also one of the most transparent CBD brands. Every product comes with a QR-code that links to a third-party lab-test report.

They provide third-party lab-test reports on a batch-by-batch basis and the best part:

You know exactly what the biochemical composition of your specific bottle is. You also have proof that your bottle is completely free of toxins and residual solvents.

When it comes to value, this is the most expensive option on the list. A single dollar only gets you 6.98mg of CBD and 8.5mg of hemp extract. This is way below the average…

So if you decide to go for this oil, make sure to use our 20% discount code: “herbonaut“.

If you’ve tried CBD oil before, you know how bitter a potent hemp-extract can taste …

And you might truly appreciate the amazing taste of this product.

Populum managed to make one of the few full-plant-extract oils that taste really well.

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cbdMD tincture is another good THC-free, broad-spectrum option on the list.

Although in low concentrations, at least it does contain some minor cannabinoids, like:

• CBG(0.03%);
• CBN (0.01%), and
• Hemp-derived terpenes, mainly limonene (0.08%).

Compared to other broad-spectrum oils, this one has fewer minor cannabinoids and terpenes. Yet, it has a slightly better variety of cannabinoids.

Value-wise, this product is right around the average. One dollar gets you 15mg of CBD and 0.5mg of minor cannabinoids and terpenes.

cbdMD is one of few publicly-traded companies on the list (Charlotte’s Web being the other one). This means that the company is subjected to more scrutiny and audits than a regular CBD company.

And when you check the standards of cbdMD it becomes clear that quality control and transparency are important.

cbdMD products are the only products that come with a THC-free guarantee. This is unlike the majority of so-called ‘THC-free’ CBD brands. Most of them warn that their products shouldn’t be used when you’re regularly subjected to drug tests. cbdMD guarantees that all their products are THC-free.

If you really insist on getting a THC-free product, this may be your best risk-free option. Also because it comes with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.

Also, every product comes with a QR-code that’s linked to a third-party lab-test report. Inside this report, you’ll have written proof that your product is free from THC and contaminants.

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While a decade ago, some parts of Europe were more progressive with cannabis- and hemp products than the U.S…

Currently, the highest quality CBD products are produced in the U.S.

U.S. federal legislation enabled cultivation of hemp plants with amazing cannabinoid- and terpene-profiles.

The European Union has made it more difficult for CBD producers. The EU only allows certain hemp strains to be used for CBD products.

The options of European CBD brands are more limited. And until now I never saw a European CBD oil with a cannabinoid-profile as good as the best CBD oils in the U.S.

But this all changed after I learned about and reviewed Flowerside Full Spectrum CBD oil.

This oil has an even better cannabinoid-profile than the best CBD oils in the U.S.

For every 1mg of CBD you get close to 1mg of other synergistic cannabinoids, including CBG, CBD-V. And the best part:

• High levels of CBD-A.

Why does this matter?

CBD-A is a cannabinoid that potentiates the effects of CBD. Based on science and our experience, a mix of CBD and CBD-A works best for CBD products.

And Flowerside CBD oil contains very high concentrations of CBD-A (1.93%).

The price of this oil is a bit high compared to some cheaper oils in Europe. But when you compare cannabinoid-profiles, you’ll see none of them come even close to the quality of this one.

This brand also is highly transparent and publishes lab-test reports on a batch-by-batch basis.

When it comes to European CBD oils, this is currently the best you can get. I can safely say this oil is even higher quality than most oils in the U.S.

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When it comes to UK CBD hemp oils there are almost just as many options as in the U.S.

But if we’re talking about transparent CBD brands that prove they have:

• Contaminant-free products;
• With a wide variety of cannabinoids in high concentrations…

There are only a few of those in the UK.

One of them is Provacan.

Their products are made from organically certified EU hemp plants.

All their products are tested by different third-party laboratories for:

• Potency (cannabinoid-content), and;
• Contaminants like heavy metals, fungi, and pesticides.

Some of their oils are highly potent and contain up to 25% (!) of CBD.

All their oils are full-spectrum and come with additional cannabinoids like CBG and CBC.

They also carry loads of other products, among them, CBD isolate powder, which is the purest form of CBD…

And is significantly more affordable than the average CBD product. I don’t recommend using isolate powders as a standalone product. But you can use them to make your favorite oil even more potent.

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If you’re looking for CBD vape oil, it’s critical, that you get a product that is specifically produced for vaping.

Edible CBD products are not suited for vaping.

One of the few trustworthy CBD vape oil suppliers, CBDfx is an American CBD vape oil producer.

They’re one of the few CBD vape oil suppliers that provide full lab analysis for their vape oil.

And when you check the results, you can see it’s 100% free of:

• Pesticides;
• Yeast and bacteria;
• Harmful residual solvents like Hexane.

This alone makes CBDfx CBD vape oil deserve a spot in our list:

You minimize health risks with this oil.

You might be thinking:

That’s great, but what about the effects?

Compared to edible options, it’s less potent if you look at the CBD you get per dollar.

It doesn’t have other cannabinoids than CBD. But the good part is that some CBDfx vape oils have high concentrations of terpenes. Terpenes also give the most natural taste to vape oil.

Just realize that terpenes can’t make up for the lack of cannabinoids.

Currently, there are no true full-spectrum CBD vape oils on the market.

If you want to use CBD in the most effective way, you should get an ingestible, full-spectrum product. Like the ones mentioned above.

That said…

CBDfx CBD vape oil can be an excellent option for instant and discreet relief. Especially in times where you don’t have access to your edible oil.

CBD vape oil can have instant effects (within 5-15 minutes, for edible CBD products this is 1-2 hours).

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For a more extensive list of our current best options to vape CBD, check out our list of:

• Best CBD Vape Oils

As people experience the benefits of CBD, dog owners, wonder if it could be useful for their dogs.

There are no scientific studies that show any benefits associated with CBD in relation to ‘dog conditions’. But anecdotal evidence is plenty.

Now, what makes a CBD product for dogs unique compared to one made for humans?

Besides different dosing methods, not much.

Recommended dosages for dogs are lower than for humans and the dropper or strength of the oil reflects exactly that.

A high-quality CBD product for dogs is very similar to products made for humans.

It’s extracted from the same hemp plants, with the same methods. The distillation process, however, can differ. That’s because dogs don’t care that much about taste. The end-product for a dog doesn’t need to be a well-tasting oil.

But if you want the same potential benefits for your dog as for yourself, we recommend getting a hemp oil that’s:

• Full-spectrum;
• Made from organically cultivated hemp, and;
• Comes from a producer that’s transparent and shows results of third-party lab-test reports.

The one we currently like the most and ticks all the boxes that I’ve just mentioned is the oil from LolaHemp.

LolaHemp is highly transparent about their manufacturing process, but more importantly:

Sells a hemp oil that’s packed with cannabinoids and is very easy to dose for dogs.

If you’re looking for a product that has a big chance to be effective for your dog, look no further.

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