I Tried it: 16 Cannabis-Infused Beauty and Hair Products

The beauty industry has never been one to show up late to the party — and getting on board with cannabis-infused beauty and hair products is no exception. From long-time players in the wellness game like Kiehl’s to indie brands with cult followings like Milk Makeup and even Canadian licensed producers, companies big and small are noticing the growing trend in cannabis-infused beauty products.

There are heaps of cannabis-infused items out there already from creams to serums to oils as well as mascara, shampoos and more. If you’ve been curious to try some cannabis-infused beauty products, there’s never been a better time. But the truth is, finding the right ones can be tedious, not to mention expensive.

Lucky for you, dear reader, I went ahead and tried 16 different cannabis-infused beauty and hair products, so you don’t have to. Read on to discover what worked best for me.

Mary's Nutritionals

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Mary’s Nutritionals BALANCE Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum

Hyaluronic acid serums are known to give the skin a much-needed moisture boost, but what I liked about this one from Mary’s is how it’s infused with activated hemp extract as well as peptides and vitamin B5. The three ingredients join forces to increase moisture, thus giving my skin a natural glow, and also helps improve skin texture and tones it, too. Use it for at least three weeks to see the benefits.

BALANCE Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, 126

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Cannuka

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Cannuka Hydrating Lip Balm

I’ll be honest, I’ve been a Caramax user since I was old enough to buy my own beauty products, but one lip chap that I’ve been reaching for more often is Cannuka’s hydrating lip balm. The CBD-infused balm is easily absorbed into the lips and provides relief to your chapped and inflamed skin. CBD is known to reduce swelling, so if you’ve managed to get a sunburn on your lips, this stuff can be a lifesaver. It’s also cruelty-free, all-natural and has PETA’s stamp of approval.

Hydrating Lip Balm, $12

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Gloss.ME

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Design.Me Gloss.ME Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Hair Serum

This cannabis-infused hair oil works on all hair types, but as someone with curly locks (read: frizz), I really appreciate this product. It helps make my hair more manageable on even the most humid of days — and super silky to touch too. It’s THC-free, so you’re not going to get high from working this stuff into your strands. It’s also packed with other nourishing oils including rice bran, argan and moringa seed. It’s not only vegan-friendly, but also cruelty-free, gluten-free, sulphate-free and paraben-free.

Gloss.ME Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Hair Serum, $24

Josie Maran

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Josie Maran’s Skin Dope CBD Argan Oil

This product uses argan oil as a base and is infused with 100mg of CBD, harvested in sunny California. It’s the kind of product that anyone with dry or inflamed skin will enjoy. It smells good and helps hydrate everything inch of your bod (no the outside, not inside!) from dry elbows or patches of rough skin on your knees to skin that maybe saw a bit to much sun after a weekend at the pool.

CBD Argan Oil, $103

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Leef Organics

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Leef Organics Nooks + Crannies Soap

Leef Organic’s cannabis-infused soap is a great alternative to your traditional bar soap. Each bar has 20mg of CBD extract as well as white tea, ginger, charcoal and chamomile. It calms angry skin and works on most skin types (though, like any new beauty product, try it on a small patch first). Not only is the soap itself a great find, but the packaging is plantable and has organic, non-GMO tomato seeds embedded in it.

Nooks + Crannies Soap, $29

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Upothecary

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Upothecary Sativa Shampoo

Upothecary is the apothecary arm of Up Cannabis, the Canadian licensed producer backed by the Tragically Hip. If you’re not a morning person, I guarantee the smell of this cannabis-infused shampoo will make you one… or, at the very least, coax you out of dream land and into reality as you sleepily scrub the stuff onto your scalp. It did for me. The shampoo is made in Canada and loaded with terpense including d-limonene (also found in lemons) and terpinolene (also found in parsnips), as well as sativa seed extract and sativa seed oil.

Sativa Shampoo, $15

Lldi Pekar

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Ildi Pekar CBD Night Mask

Ildi Pekar has spent over 20 years helping clients love their skin. She’s one of New York’s most favourite estheticians, and now, the Humgarian-native is dabbling in the cannabis-infused beauty world. Finally. Her line is expensive, yes, but if you’re into luxury beauty and want to try one product, make it this CBD night mask. The mask is thick — but not too thick and and is housed in a one-ounce tub. It’s got 250 mg of CBD oil per package, as well as other power-house ingredients like aloe vera juice, rose hip seed, cold-pressed primrose oil and more.

CBD Night Mask, $165

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Mary's Nutritionals

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Mary’s Nutritionals Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub

If you’re a sucker for a good scrub like I am, this is for you. Mary’s Dead Sea salt scrub is infused with hemp extract and will exfoliate all of that gross dead skin (which you can’t see, but I guarantee it’s there) from your bod and leave you feeling so smooth, you’ll find yourself stroking your own legs or arms. It also doesn’t dry out the skin (and I have very dry skin), which is awesome.

Dead Sea Salt Body Scrub, $53

Upothecary

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Upothecary Indica Conditioner

Just like smoking an indica can make the body feel heavy and relaxed, Upothecary’s cannabis-infused indica conditioner is meant to make your hair feel the same way. As I mentioned earlier, I’ve got curly hair and I was pleasantly surprised how tame this conditioner made my hair look and feel. In addition to cannabis sativa seed extract, this conditioner has chamomile, cloves, lavender and rose oil extract, so it smells earthy and delicious. It’s also made in Canada.

Indica Conditioner, $9

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Herb Essntls

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Herb Essntls Moisturizer

The entire herb Essntls collection is no frills and no fuss, but it works. Its moisturizer is a nice texture and not heavy or greasy, but still left my face looking and feeling hydrated. As the brand explains, “cannabis sativa seed oil stimulates the natural oil production your skin needs to keep hydrated and elastic,” so rather than adding a layer of moisture to your skin, it works with the skin. Magic.

Moisturizer, $79

Medterra

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Medterra CBD Rapid Cooling Cream

Okay, this isn’t necessarily a beauty product so much as it is a wellness product, but this stuff is amazing and should be worth nothing. Think of Medterra’s CBD cooling cream as the modern day version of the tiger balm you dad used to (or still does) use. The cream, which comes in two strengths (250mg CBD or 750mg CBD) can be applied anywhere you’ve got inflammation, soreness or pain.

CBD Rapid Cooling Cream, $66

Kiehls

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Kiehl’s Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate

Kiehl’s is a veteran beauty brand, so you know when it launches a cannabis-infused beauty product, it’s done its research. This lightweight face oil helps reduce redness and calm the skin. It’s lightweight and uses hemp-derived cannabis sativa seed oil in a green oregano oil base.

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Herbal Concentrate, $64

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EMERA

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EMERA Nourishing CBD Detangler Plus

Emera has been making hemp-infused hair-care products out of California since 1996. It’s detangler is the perfect addition to any beauty regime and will make brushing your hair post shower so much more pleasant. At least, it did for me. This spray-in product also protects against the heat from styling tools. If you’re curious, but not ready to commit, they sell a sample box for US $15 that comes with four of its products in a mini test size.

Nourishing CBD Detangler Plus, $33

Milk Makeup

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Milk Makeup Kush High Volume Mascara

Products like creams and oils and soaps are the most common beauty cannabis-infused beauty products on the market, but some brands are thinking outside the box. Milk’s cannabis seed oil mascara helps thicken and lengthen lashes. Currently it only comes in black (sorry to all you brown or brown/black users), but it genuinely works. I recommend two coats to really reap the thickening and lengthening benefits. Like most product on this list, Milk’s mascara is vegan-friendly as well as, paraben-, gluten-, silicone-, fragrance- and cruelty-free.

Kush High Volume Mascara, $32

Myaderm

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Myaderm CBD Blemish Cream

Prone to breakouts? I am post-period when my hormones are all over the place and this CBD blemish cream actually helps me look less like my 14-year-old prepubescent self and more like a 30-something journalist. Each 0.5 oz bottle has 100 mg of CBD and can be used as a daily moisturizer or just during the weeks where your skin is acting up.

CBD Blemish Cream, $32

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer Mini

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Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer Mini

If you’re constantly on the go, Milk’s mini collection is amazing; these things can fit into your pocket, if need be. The mini hydro grip primer glides on the skin and will reduce pores and give your skin a smooth look. It’s infused with CBD oil and works well work alone or can be layered with your favourite concealer or foundation.

Hydro Grip Primer Mini, $20

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