Little Miss Mary Jane has come a long way… from taboo to legalization… to making her way into everything from mascara to lip-gloss. All beauty products on the market use CBD: the calming, anti-inflammatory, and (perhaps most importantly) non-psychoactive component of the plant. The most recent incarnation of this much-hyped herb comes with a luxurious touch, and a price point to match.
SAINT JANE LUXURY SERUM ($125) is easily at the head of the class in terms of presentation, with some of the most luxe packaging the market has seen to date. The black glass bottle stamped with a golden plate is too striking to hide way in the medicine cabinet. This little beauty’s insides match its outsides with 500 mg of full spectrum CBD, and an impressive list of botanicals that include Frankincense, Rosehip Seed Extract and Seabuckthorn.
ILDIPEKAR TISSUE REPAIR SERUM ($148) comes from celebrity facialist Ildi Pekar. The Hungarian native features a roster with the likes models Miranda Kerr and Lindsay Ellingson, and is known as the ‘skin whisperer.’ Pekar’s formula suspends 250 mg of CBD in a blend that includes aloe, sugar cane and orange and lemon oils. She recommends that you shake the bottle before using, and apply with the help of a micro-needling device for deeper penetration.
Advocates swear this serum delivers the tightest, smoothest skin they’ve ever seen… and some even attest to sleeping more soundly thanks to the calming effects of CBD.
LORD JONES ROYAL OIL ($100) comes in decidedly less fancy packaging, but don’t let that deter you. It features a full 1,000 mg of CBD suspended only in Grapeseed oil. This simple formula means it can be used for skin care, ingested directly as a tincture, or used as an additive for beverages. The purity of this product does mean that it comes with the distinct herbal aroma of a chill ass party. Something to keep in mind and perhaps help you decide where and when to use it.
The recent legalization of (medicinal and recreational) marijuana in several states substantially increased demand for pure CBD, and the market responded with predictable price spikes for this proven and highly effective anti-inflammatory ingredient. But before you run out and plunk a portion of your paycheck down for one of these items, consider what else is in them. Highly reactive skins should stick to the purest formulas, while those in search of a little extra… everything might consider the fancier blends. The price points for all three products seem to fluctuate based on packaging costs and celebrity status, and even then the difference isn’t staggering.
