Best CBD Oil of 2023

Last Updated on November 22, 2022

Our editors independently research the best products online to produce this list. We may receive commission on purchases made from the links below but this will never affect our product choices.

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Top 3 Best CBD Oils

1. Hempura Full-Spectrum (Editor’s Choice)
2. Fine CBD (Premium Choice)
3. CBD Asylum (Strongest Choice)

CBD oil has caused quite a buzz in recent years. This is thanks to its increasing reputation as being an effective natural remedy for numerous disorders. This oil derived from Cannabis Sativa hemp plants has been clinically proven to reduce pain and inflammation, calm anxiety and even slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. Even myself, the writer of this article can attest to these benefits, at least in terms of anxiety.

Because CBD oil is new the market, there are still very few regulations regarding what makes a high-quality product and what claims manufacturers can make. Therefore, you’ll need to be a smart shopper if you want to find the best CBD oil in the UK. With so many products to choose from, it is quite difficult to determine which brands are effective and provide value for money, and which are not.

That’s why we’ve put in the hours of research so you don’t have to, we have read hundreds of UK CBD reviews and tested multiple brands to create this list of the top CBD products for you. Read on and you can be enjoying the benefits of this wonderful substance in no time.

How We Compared CBD Oil

To find the right CBD oil we considered multiple factors, including:

• Method of extraction
• Full-spectrum/Whole plant
• Third-party lab reports

Our editorial team carefully researched and selected products that would suit a wide range of needs to take your kitchen experience to the next level. We set out this list after assessing customer reviews and evaluating pros and cons in line with the above comparison points.

Find more about our behind-the-scenes process here.

CBD Oil Reviews

Hempura Full-Spectrum (Editor’s Choice)

Hempura is one of the best CBD oil brands in the UK. We have used them a number of times personally and can attest to the quality and effectiveness of their CBD products.

Hempura’s CBD oil comes in a variety of strengths; 250mg, 500mg and 1,000mg. This is good because it enables you to build up your dosage gradually and makes the product suitable for all users.

For example, if you are a beginner to CBD oil then you can start with 10-15mg per day as recommended by Hempura. This would mean 4 drops, twice per day. You can then work your way up from there to more drops and then perhaps a higher strength CBD oil if necessary. With CBD oil a higher dose doesn’t necessarily mean more benefits, in fact, it can be the opposite. This is why it’s important to start slow.

With Hempura’s CBD oil we were impressed by the rigorous screening and selection process that goes into making every bottle. They provide third-party lab reports for each batch that they produce so you can check exactly what’s in your bottle. This means you can have full confidence in their production process and in the product itself.

As an additional benefit, their CBD oil is only made from organically-grown Cannabis sativa hemp plants that are completely free from pesticides. It is produced within the UK and subject to an ultra-filtration process, ensuring you only get the finest quality.

Finally, as a full-spectrum CBD oil, it contains a wide variety of cannabinoids for an enhanced, so-called “entourage effect”, complete with added terpenes. Overall, Hempura is an extremely safe and respected CBD oil that is a great choice for beginners and advanced users alike. Hempura also offers a broad range of other products in addition to CBD oil, such as CBD capsules.

Fine CBD (Premium Choice)

Fine CBD is quite a new entry onto our list but they are quickly making a name for themselves in the CBD industry. Positioned, as the name implies, as a high quality and premium option (though the price is similar to other, perhaps less fine CBD products).

Their product is EU made, rich in cannabinoids and all lab tested (third-party lab reports are available on their website). This is important for buyers so they check if their CBD oil is what the retailer claims it is. It comes in 3 different strengths of 500mg, 1000mg and 1500mg. We think this is a good amount of variety, as any strength below 500mg or above 1500mg is either too weak or perhaps overly strong (in taste and effects).

It uses hemp oil as the carrier oil, which from our testing gives it a strong but surprisingly pleasant flavour. It almost tasted a bit nutty and fruity, it was more interesting than some other CBD brands.

Our Experience

We gave a sample of the 500mg Fine CBD oil a try and were quite impressed. As said above it tasted good, had some cool packaging and was clearly a legitimate product.

We planned on using it for a week but our reviewer ended up continuing to use it indefinitely. This is because it really did wonders for their anxiety and helped them relax when faced with social situations or other stresses.

Finally, we liked that it was full spectrum, and contained the 0.2% THC maximum that is legally required in the UK. This is because some brands that try and remove all THC tend to end up removing some of the healing cannabinoids. With Fine CBD there is no danger of that happening but it also won’t get you high or anything like that 🙂

CBD Asylum (Strongest CBD Oil)

CBD Asylum is a British company that produces some of the strongest oils available in the UK.

For this review, we used the weakest strength at 250mg, but you can also purchase it in strengths of 500mg, 1,000mg, 1,500mg or an impressive 2,500mg depending upon your personal needs and user experience. In terms of strength, the 2500mg is the best CBD oil we found.

However, all strengths only come in the standard 10ml bottle, meaning it may be better if you go up a strength or order larger quantities if you find it’s not lasting long enough. Alternatively, you can try their CBD infused range that comes in 30 ml bottles and is available up to 10,000mg in strength.

Like some of the other high strength CBD oils around, CBD Asylum contains 0% THC. The company uses pure 100% CBD oil extracted via a CO2 process. This is then combined with pure organic virgin hemp oil and is packed full of different fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.

The benefits of taking the full-spectrum of cannabinoids are increasingly acclaimed. However, certain people and certain conditions may benefit from a pure CBD isolate. With the added full-spectrum terpenes it contains, this supercharged oil can be seen as a solution. If you’re not having much luck with your current CBD oil brand, we definitely recommend giving this a try.

Additionally, they offer three flavour varieties – fruity, peppermint and unflavoured. On the downside, some users mentioned that the unflavoured option was an issue although we didn’t find it to be particularly unpleasant. All in all, this is a powerful CBD oil that offers good value for your money.

Love CBD (Best CBD oil for Anxiety)

Love CBD is our best CBD oil for anxiety. It is extremely easy to use, and you only need one spray under your tongue for a 16mg dose of CBD. While it’s true that the price may be a little off-putting, it actually works out at the average market price once you consider the dose strength.

With as much as a whopping 2,000mg per bottle, Love CBD Oil is one of the strongest in our selection, which makes it great for both experienced users and beginners. As a full-spectrum CBD oil with the full range of cannabinoids and terpenes included, it is suited for a wide variety of uses, from relieving aches and pains to soothing anxiety. Thanks to its high strength, the chances are it could provide you with the relief that you’re looking for, no matter what your reasons for using it are.

That said, as great as this oil is, we think it would appeal to more customers if the hemp plants were organically grown and they offered some alternative flavours for beginners.

As a note, if you are interested in a full range of CBD products then Love CBD are an interesting option, they even offer cosmetics using CBD.

CBD Life (Best CBD Oil For Pain)

This oil by CBD Life is the best cannabis oil if you’re looking for rapid pain relief. It comes in a handy spray format which you simply spray under your tongue as and when you need it.

Dosing is easy. Each spray is the equivalent of 5mg CBD. For most people, three to four sprays per day sufficed for an overall feeling of enhanced wellbeing. However, if you experience frequent pain, or you are accustomed to higher doses of CBD, you may wish to take it more frequently. Habitual users noted that you might be better off upgrading to a stronger dosage or ordering several bottles if you need pain relief throughout the day.

Importantly, this CBD oil is extracted using a CO2 extraction process, ensuring high levels of purity and eliminating the need for any additives. You’ll be pleased to know this is a full-spectrum CBD oil, so you can benefit from the whole range of natural goodness and useful cannabinoids.

Unlike many of its competitors which use hemp oil, CBD Life uses medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil as a carrier oil. Not only does MCT oil contain essential omega fatty acids, but it could also help to balance your hormones, improve your energy levels, boost your immune system and help improve brain function. The benefits of MCT oil are well documented.

Biopurus UK (Best Full-Spectrum)

This offering by Biopurus is one of the purest CBD oils in the UK.

Biopurus is certified organic and CO2 extracted to ensure that there are no chemicals or any loss of effect. It makes an ideal choice if you’re looking for the very best, all-natural CBD oil to replace chemicals to combat anxiety or for pain relief. Furthermore, as it is full-spectrum, and even more importantly, a bioactive whole-plant formula, so you will benefit from all of the other essential plant molecules and nutrients for maximum efficacy.

With 500mg of CBD per 10ml, this dosage is excellent if you are going to use CBD oil for the first time, allowing you to gradually build up your dosage to the optimum level for your individual needs. Additionally, this 5% CBD oil also comes in a bigger 30ml bottle. On the other hand, if you are a habitual CBD oil consumer, you may wish to purchase a higher strength oil to achieve your desired effect.

Luckily, Biopurus CBD oil is also available in a range of higher strengths to meet your desires. However, bear in mind that due to its high quality and full-plant formula, this oil does have a fairly strong taste – which some may find unpleasant. Lastly, Biopurus is a little more expensive than many other CBD oils in the UK- but you do tend to get what you pay for. Sure, it may be somewhat pricey, but it is also one of the purest and highest quality CBD oils you can buy.

Provacan (Best Quality CBD Oil)

Provacan contains 600mg or 1200mg of CBD. It’s a highly respected brand with close links to advanced cannabis research organisations. In fact, it is one of the best quality offerings available, backed up by scientific research and a loyal customer base.

Features

If you’re new to using CBD oil, you should find this oil extremely easy to dose, with each drop containing a generous 3mg. This strength will be more than enough for most people. However, we would like to see this oil available in a wider variety of strengths. It currently only comes in 600mg or 1,200mg 10ml bottles.

Provacan has scientific research to back up their CBD oil results, as well as having a highly controlled production process to ensure the highest standards are met. There’s no need for you to worry about quality with this CBD oil. All plants are non-GMO and are cultivated in the EU, in accordance with stringent agricultural directives.

Because this company uses a CO2 extraction process, its CBD products are extremely high-quality and does not need any further additives. It also boasts full-spectrum active cannabinoids and a boosted terpene profile.

As an unflavoured raw CBD oil, it may not be to your tastes, to begin with. However, it is definitely worth a try. Many users found it was much smoother than other CBD oils, with a slightly lighter, mellower flavour.

Love Hemp E-Liquid (Best CBD Vape Oil)

This CBD e-liquid by UK-based company Love Hemp is our pick for the best CBD oil for vaping. We were impressed with the variety of flavours available, which gives you the choice of Custard Cream, Mary Jane, Blueberry Menthol & Grape flavours.

While inhalation is one of the fastest ways to feel the benefits of CBD, it may or may not be for you. Note that you cannot take this product orally or topically; it is for inhalation purposes only. Although its effects can be felt quickly, some people didn’t feel that much of a difference using the 100mg strength, so you may be better off buying the 250mg version.

That said, due to its low strength, this e-liquid from Love Hemp is the best CBD vape oil in the UK if you’re new and just getting started. However, if you habitually use CBD via inhalation, you may want a stronger product as it is quite a low amount of CBD.

Finally, we were impressed that Love Hemp uses only certified organic hemp and that they also use the full-spectrum of beneficial plant extracts so you can fully benefit from the combination of natural cannabinoid elements.

However, for such a high-quality CBD vape oil, we were a little surprised that there wasn’t too much customer feedback available online.

Vsavi Drops (Budget Friendly)

Vsavi Drops are our top budget option. This economically-priced product provides excellent value for money and would be a great choice if you’re looking to start using CBD oil, or you’re an occasional, low-strength user.

You’ll get 500mg of CBD oil in this 10ml bottle, which is an ideal amount of CBD to be starting with. However, if you’re already a habitual user, you may be better off purchasing another product in a higher concentration.

What we really like about this is the fact that the company also uses CO2 extraction under low pressure. This ensures that the end product you receive is high-quality and that no additives or artificial ingredients are required.

In addition all of the nutrients, vitamins, minerals and cannabinoids found in the hemp plant are distilled into the end product. What’s more, all of this goodness and the active ingredients are stored in a high-grade 100% organic olive oil.

This is great news as it’s not only a pure and natural ingredient, but olive oil also maintains the quality of the CBD active ingredients over a long time span. So you can enjoy this product with the confidence that it will last a long time and hold its effectiveness.

While this natural, unflavoured CBD oil may not be to everyone’s taste, we were really pleased with its multi-use aspect. You can either take it as an oral drop under the tongue, apply it topically, or warm up a small quantity between your hands and apply it on your skin as you massage yourself. On that basis, Vsavi really is an excellent starter CBD oil, allowing you to experiment without spending a lot of money upfront.

All in all, we were impressed with this CBD oil. It’s a great choice for regular users and new converts alike, at a moderate strength and a hard to beat the price.

What Is CBD Oil & How Is It Made?

CBD stands for ‘Cannabidiol’ – which is one of the active chemical compounds found within Cannabis. This compound doesn’t have any psychoactive effects, so it will not make you ‘high’ or ‘stoned’. The psychoactive effects are caused by another compound called Tetrahydrocannabinol or ‘THC’. All CBD oils in the United Kingdom must be under 0.2% THC, which is the case for every product we reviewed above.

CBD oil is made by extracting the compound from Cannabis Sativa hemp plants and then mixing it with a carrier oil to dilute the strength. This can be done cheaply by way of solvents and potentially harmful chemicals, but high-quality oils are extracted using ‘supercritical CO2 extraction’. This process involves using pressurised carbon dioxide under very cold temperatures to extract CBD while preserving its integrity and purity.

What Are The Benefits of CBD Oil?

CBD Oil is becoming more and more popular throughout the United Kingdom due to its reported health-boosting qualities. In this section, we take a look at some of the well-researched benefits of using it and what that means for the UK CBD market.

A 2006 study found that CBD is useful for the management of long-term pain and doesn’t present harmful side effects. Another study found that CBD helps to limit the pain and spasmodic episodes in those suffering from multiple sclerosis.

2. Anxiety/Depression

Anxiety and depression are extremely common disorders which can significantly impact the quality of life. These disorders are often treated with medications which can be addictive and result in unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness, weight gain and fatigue, among others.

Several studies have shown CBD oil to be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety and depression. It is believed that it interacts with the brain to affect how it reacts to serotonin – the neurotransmitter which is responsible for our moods.

A study conducted in 2011 found that CBD drastically improved the level of anxiety and upset felt during a public speaking test; while another study from 2010 concluded that it has measurable antidepressant qualities.

3. Neuroprotective Effects

Consumption of CBD is also thought to have beneficial effects for those who suffer from neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.

Research has been carried out, which suggests the use of CBD could be helpful for diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Not only can it reduce inflammation and pain, but it also appears to slow the progression of some neurological disorders. More research is required, but what has been seen so far is very promising.

How To Take CBD Oil

Generally, there are three ways that you can take CBD oil: orally, sublingually or by inhalation. We take a look at the main considerations for each method below:

If you are sensitive to the taste, you can try mixing it into drinks or food. Try adding CBD oil to your next soup maker recipe. You can also turn on your one cup kettle and add a few drops when you make your coffee or tea.

That said, no matter which way you ingest it, the oral method takes the longest time before you feel the benefits. This is because the oil has to reach your intestines before it is absorbed into your bloodstream – which can take up to 2 hours. Nevertheless, once it reaches your blood, the effects will last for a long time before wearing off. If you wish to take CBD orally then you can also look at other options such as CBD capsules and edibles which are also widely available.

2. Sublingually

Taking CBD oil ‘sublingually’ simply means that you drop the oil under your tongue, instead of swallowing it. This is a much more rapid way of absorbing CBD when compared to ingesting it. That’s because enzymes in your saliva break down the oil and accelerate its absorption into your bloodstream.

You don’t need to have drops to take CBD sublingually. Sprays will work just as well. All you need to do is lift your tongue, apply the oil and then keep it in place for 2 minutes. Generally, the effects of taking it this way are felt very quickly and will wear off after a few hours.

3. Vaping

By far, the quickest way to enjoy the benefits of CBD oil is by inhalation with a vaporiser.

This method allows the CBD to enter the bloodstream immediately, so you can enjoy the effects right away. No matter what you do, never attempt to vape standard CBD oils. These do not have the correct consistency or formulation to be vaped. You should only use specifically formulated vape oils in your vaporiser.

With that in mind, if you’re a complete newcomer to CBD oil or vaping, it is probably better if you start off with another method until you are more experienced with your dosage.

What To Look For When Choosing A CBD Oil

Because CBD oil is new to the market in the UK, it can be difficult for consumers to know what to look for when finding high-grade products. In order to find the best CBD oil you should consider the below qualities to ensure you are getting value for money:

The method of extraction is important because it significantly impacts the quality and purity of the resulting oil, which then contributes to its overall effectiveness.

By far, the most efficient method of extraction is ‘supercritical CO2 extraction’. When looking for a CBD oil that is worth your money, you should choose one which has been made using this method to ensure high quality.

2. Full-Spectrum/Whole Plant

Another feature to look for is whether or not it has been made from the whole cannabis plant. Whole plant or ‘full spectrum’ CBD oils include much more than just CBD. They also contain a wide range of beneficial compounds such as flavonoids and terpenes, which offer an extra health boost.

It should be clear on the label whether or not the CBD oil is a full-spectrum oil or not. If it isn’t, you can look on their website or contact the CBD oil manufacturer’s UK office directly.

3. Third-party Lab Reports

Good quality CBD oil manufacturers will be transparent regarding their methods. This means you should be able to view the third-party lab results for each of their products. Being able to see the results for yourself clearly means you can verify the claims made by the manufacturer, ensuring you’re getting what you expected.

The best CBD oil products will show a high concentration of CBD, accompanied by low THC levels and minimal impurities. The very fact that a company is willing to show you these lab results is encouraging, but you should take the time to look over them regardless.

Again, this information is usually on the manufacturer website, but may also be included on or inside the packaging itself.

Is CBD Oil Legal In The UK?

Yes, CBD oil is now legal in the United Kingdom – so long as it contains a THC level under 0.2%. THC is still considered to be a drug and is a controlled substance, whether it is in oil form or cannabis plants. It is illegal to possess or supply any cannabis product which is found to contain THC – unless it meets ‘exempt product’ criteria. Currently, UK CBD oil is classed as a food supplement and treated as such under British law.

Where To Buy CBD Oil in the UK

Some UK CBD products may have low active ingredient concentrations, or they may be diluted among extracts which have no real benefits. If you want to buy CBD oil in the store, it is better to go to a reputable chain and ask for advice from customer services before purchasing. Alternatively, you could buy one of our top 9 best CBD oils online from the reputable websites linked above, all of which are good quality and legal in the UK.

Conclusion

All of the UK CBD oils that we have reviewed above are high-quality choices in an increasingly crowded market. But if we had to pick an overall winner, it would have to be the Hempura Full-Spectrum.

It may be expensive for some at first glance, but the old adage “you get what you pay for” is certainly true with this product. The tried and tested formula is extremely easy to use. Having a variety of strengths at 250mg, 500mg and 1,000mg means you can customise your dosage to your liking. Additionally, the formula absorbs rapidly so you will feel the benefits quickly.

Suitable for both new and seasoned CBD oil users, we were also impressed that Hempura offers a high-quality ‘full-spectrum’ formula created using the entire cannabis plant. This ensures that you get the full range of beneficial cannabinoids and terpenes with each dose, maximising its effectiveness in relieving a variety of symptoms and disorders.

In summary, if you want to try CBD oil for any reason, we believe Hempura Full-Spectrum is truly the best CBD oil in the UK market when it comes to quality and value for money. What’s more they also offer a whole range of CBD products including CBD capsules.

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