Colorado Botanicals Review
Medically reviewed by |Written by |Last Updated:
- Leafreport's mission is to provide accurate, objective, and valuable content for CBD, which is why we're transparent about our review process and how we rate products and brands. We may receive compensation. Here’s how we make money.
- Our review is consumer-focused only and we do not check or take a stand regarding medical effects.
- Statements regarding CBD products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
- Please advise your physician prior to each use of CBD.
The Bottom Line
Transparency & Accuracy
Colorado Botanicals was founded in response to a family member’s cancer diagnosis. The company was created to provide people with the benefits of CBD through high quality, eco-friendly products. Although there is little information about the team members, the company’s mission is to be transparent with their customers through strict manufacturing processes and providing the third party lab reports on each and every product. When assessing their product’s lab reports, we found that the majority are extremely accurate for CBD levels, staying under 10% variance. However, they do not have results of contaminant testing.
Hemp Quality
All of Colorado Botanicals’ CBD is derived from hemp grown on licensed Colorado hemp farms using strict organic farming practices. They test their soil often as well as the raw ingredients and final products. Their manufacturing facilities follow GMP regulations. Their CBD is CO2 extracted and broad spectrum.
Customer Experience
We received excellent and speedy customer service using their instant chat option on their website. They have a product finder quiz to help customers determine what products are best suited for them and shopping/checking out is easy and intuitive.
Variety of Products
Colorado Botanicals has a handful of different product options including topicals, tinctures, edibles, capsules, and pet tinctures. Plus, there are several potency options within their tincture category.
Price & Discounts
There are discounts for subscribing to your order which is shipped at an interval of your choosing. There are also additional discounts for some populations such as first responders, teachers, and police officers. Their prices are competitive in the field. The majority of their products are priced at $0.10 per mg of CBD, which means they are in alignment with other fairly priced brands. To learn more about how we compare prices for CBD, look at our pricing report.
| Pros: | Cons: |
|
|
Colorado Botanicals Specs
| 📍Hemp Source: | United States |
| 🥽Extract Method: | CO2 |
| ✈️Shipping: | Canada |
| ⮐Money Back Guarantee: |  |
| 🎖Military Veteran Discount: | |
| 🚩Established: | 2017 |
Methodology
Data Collection and Rating
In our review process, we receive CBD products directly from the brand to personally review ourselves, so we can give you an accurate idea of the packaging, potency, taste, smell, feel, and overall experience of each product. We also discuss the company’s shipping and returns policy.
Another important step we take is reviewing each individual product for details such as the certificate of analysis to assess the CBD level and CBD variance, THC level, and contaminants.
We take all factors into account and give each CBD brand and each CBD product a score for each parameter.
All of the information we collect is generated into a concise, easy to read review and put into our extensive database. Keep in mind, our reviews are never intended to substitute or act as medical advice.
Product DataBase
Our database collects key information for each product, including CBD product prices, potencies, third-party lab test results, flavors, additional ingredients, hemp quality, extract types, product variety, and more.
We then use all of this combined data to give each brand and product a standardized rating out of five points.
Brand Review Process
There are many factors we consider when we review the quality, integrity and products of a CBD brand. We rate each brand on several factors including:
- Transparency & accuracy. It is important that a CBD brand is forthcoming with who makes up their team, their mission, manufacturing process, and lab reports. Also, we look for the accuracy of the CBD and THC levels in the products’ lab reports.
- Hemp quality. Hemp quality can be a deciding factor between a good CBD brand and a great CBD brand. We look for organic and sustainable farming methods with attention to detail in each manufacturing step.
- The variety of products they offer. We like to see several CBD product types and flavors.
- Customer service. It is essential that each CBD company has multiple ways to connect to customer service to ask questions. We look for speedy and complete responses.
- Price and discounts. Competitive pricing is an important aspect of being a top-rated CBD brand. We also look for discount options and ways to save on your order.
Market Reports
Another way Leafreport stands out from other CBD review websites is our evidence-based market reports. For each one, we purchase different types of CBD products and send them for independent lab testing to check whether their levels of CBD and other cannabinoids match the label.
Information Updates
Writers and editors conduct our reviews and our database on an annual basis but continually make updates throughout the year. We maintain frequent contact with brands and highlight any changes in offerings.
The Review Team
Our review team is made up of a wide chain of qualified CBD review writers, some with medical degrees, some with statistics backgrounds, others with ample experience in the CBD arena. Each and every one of our CBD reviews are approved by our medical reviewer before being published on our website to ensure all information is accurate.
Conflicts of Interest
While Leafreport does have partnerships with many of the reviewed brands, we manage potential conflicts of interest by maintaining a wall between our content and business operations. This wall is designed to prevent our writers and the review process from being influenced or impacted by our business partnerships. This way, all reviews can provide an unbiased review that serves the interests of our users.
About the Company
Colorado Botanicals was created after the founder’s grandmother was diagnosed with cancer. After months and months of research into how CBD works, the benefits, and what goes into making high quality hemp products, Colorado Botanicals was formed in 2017. They are focused on providing transparency to their customers and partnering with only the best in the field to provide CBD products that meet high standards. Their process includes multiple quality control steps throughout manufacturing. Their mission includes being open and honest with their customers, and providing CBD products they are proud of.
Aside from the background story about why the company was started, there is no further information about the founder, or the other members of the Colorado Botanicals CBD team. It is unclear if chemists, scientists, health professionals, or CBD experts are involved in the growing, formulation and production process.
There is an extensive FAQ page on the Colorado Botanical”s website that discusses uses for CBD, how to use CBD, background information about the company and CBD in general. Their Help page is where you can find answers to shipping questions, buying and returns, and more. Their product pages are filled with detailed information about the type of CBD, how to use the product, price, and third party lab reports. They do not list product ingredients.
Contacting customer service is possible by email, phone, and through their instant chat message box. They also list their headquarters which is in Los Angeles California.
Colorado Botanical’s third party tests all of their products and has a QR code on each product. The QR code will bring you to the raw product lab assessment. All product third party reports are available on the product page. We accessed the third party lab reports for the 10mg Gummies. The report showed there is 10.56mg of CBD per gummy, which is 0.56mg more than listed leading to a CBD variance of 6%. This is below the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC and the gummies were not tested for contaminants.
Manufacturing Process
Colorado Botanicals has a strict growing process with farms located in Colorado. They ensure the soil and surrounding environment is free from contaminants before growing their hemp. This is important because hemp is very absorbent and any toxins in the air or soil can be easily stored in the plant and be passed on to the final product. This process is known as Phytoremediation. They also continually test the soil, avoid using any chemicals or pesticides, and practice organic growing methods. Plus, their farms are licensed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Their manufacturing facilities follow Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and hold a ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certification demonstrated that their facility provides consistent product outcomes and adhere to strict quality standards.
All of their raw ingredients are first tested in house for purity and potency as well as third party tested by independent labs. Each batch of their products are third party tested and the lab reports are made available online on their website.
To extract CBD, they use a CO2 extraction method which is regarded as the gold standard in the industry as it is both clean and efficient. Their final CBD extracts are broad spectrum which contains terpenes and other cannabinoids, promoting the entourage effect.
Colorado Botanicals CBD Tinctures Overview
There are three CBD tincture options with 300mg, 750mg, 1500mg or 3000mg of broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD per bottle. Bottles contain 30ml. The flavor options offered are peppermint and unflavored.
Colorado Botanicals CBD Tinctures Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1500 mg | 50 mg/ml | $109.99 | $0.07 | |
3000 mg | 100 mg/ml | $199.99 | $0.07 | |
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $59.99 | $0.08 |
Learn more by reading our Best CBD Oil buying guide.
Colorado Botanicals Softgels Overview
Colorado Botanicals has two softgel options: 10mg or 25mg of broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD per softgel. Both options are packaged with 30 softgels per bottle. Their product page does not indicate what the softgels are made from.
Learn more by reading our Best CBD Softgels buying guide.
Colorado Botanicals Topicals Overview
Topical CBD products from Colorado Botanicals include two salves and a muscle rub. They are made with broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD and blended with all natural plant oils and extracts. Potencies range from 200mg to 500mg per bottle.
Colorado Botanicals Topicals Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
200 mg | 3.33 mg/ml | $29.99 | $0.15 | |
400 mg | 4 mg/ml | $39.99 | $0.1 | |
500 mg | 8.33 mg/ml | $49.99 | $0.1 |
Learn more by reading our Best CBD Creams buying guide.
Colorado Botanicals CBD Edibles Overview
The edible CBD options from Colorado Botanicals include two gummy products. The potency options are 10mg or 25mg of broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD per gummy. Both options are vegan friendly and are sold in packages of 30 gummies.
Learn more by reading our Best CBD Gummies buying guide.
Colorado Botanicals Pet Products Overview
The pet product offered by Colorado Botanicals is a 750mg, broad spectrum, CO2 extracted CBD tincture.
Colorado Botanicals Pet Products Products
Product | CBD Amount | Potency | Price | Price mg/CBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
750 mg | 25 mg/ml | $59.99 | $0.08 |
Learn more by reading our Best CBD Oil for Pets buying guide.
Colorado Botanicals Discounts, Coupons, and Bundles
You can save 10% to 15% when subscribing. This means, your order will auto-ship at an interval of your choosing. They are currently putting together a loyalty program which will allow you to collect points for each purchase. At this time, it is not yet available, They do not offer any samples at this time. Lastly, there is an Appreciation Program for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, first responders, and school teachers and professors. Through this program, these groups of people can obtain discount codes for purchases. The company does not disclose the discount amount.
Buying Experience
The buying experience on Colorado Botanical’s website is straightforward. If you know what products you are looking for, you can find them in their categorized shop tab and add them to your cart. For people who are unsure of what products to purchase, there is a product finder quiz to assist in selecting the best products for each individual.
To check out, you can create an account, or checkout as a guest. A billing address, shipping address and form of payment are the last requirements. Shipping is free, and they offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Their free shipping option will get you your products in 4 to 5 days, however they offer priority shipping which will get you your product in 1 to 3 days, and overnight shipping for $25. We received our products in 3 days in a brown cardboard box which was discreetly packaged.
We contacted customer service via the instant messaging chat box to ask about shipping times. They answered us within minutes and provided a comprehensive answer along with more information about shipping in general. They were polite and comprehensive
Products Reviewed
CBD Tinctures review
We received two CBD Tinctures: the 300mg bottle and the 1500mg bottle. Both are packaged in a cardboard box with an amber glass bottle with dropper lid inside. The label lists the amount of CBD per container (300mg; 1500mg), flavor (unflavored), type of CBD (broad spectrum, CO2 extracted), ingredients, and how to use the product. These oils are made with organic MCT oil and are intended to be taken orally by dropping 1ml under your tongue. Keep in mind, we have not verified these claims.
We accessed the third party lab reports on the product page. For the 300mg tincture, the lab report showed there was 312.9mg of CBD per bottle, which is 12.9mg more than listed leading to a CBD variance of 4%. This is below the 10% acceptable variance. For the 1500mg tincture, the lab report showed there was 1574.70mg of CBD per bottle, which is 74.7mg more than listed calculating to a CBD variance of 5%. This is below the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC in either product and neither were tested for contaminants.
The oil itself is clear and odorless. It has a thin consistency, similar to water, and drops easily from the dropper, which has lines on it to measure out your dose. The taste is herbal and has a rich terpene undertone.
CBD Gummies review
The CBD Gummies we received come in a glass tub. The label lists the amount of CBD per gummy (10mg), type of CBD (CO2 extracted, broad spectrum CBD), number of gummies (30), ingredients, and instructions for use. The gummies are vegan, non-GMO, and kosher. They are strawberry flavored and made with raw sugar from beets, pectin, apple juice and natural fruit colors and flavors. The directions are to take 1 to 2 gummies per day. Keep in mind, we have not verified these claims.
We accessed the third party lab reports on the product page and matched up the batch number. The report showed there is 10.56mg of CBD per gummy, which is 0.56mg more than listed leading to a CBD variance of 6%. This is below the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC and the gummies were not tested for contaminants.
The gummies are small, red dollops. They are very soft. They have a delicious strawberry smell and taste and are not chewy, but exhibit a soft texture.
CBD Softgels review
The CBD softgels we received come in a cardboard box with an amber glass bottle inside equipped with a child proof lid. The label lists the amount of CBD per softgel (10mg), type of CBD (CO2 extracted, broad spectrum CBD), number of softgels (30), ingredients, and instructions for use. The softgels are made with MCT oil and they do not reveal what the softgel is made from. Therefore, this product may or may not be vegan. The directions for use are to take 2 to 4 softgels per day with a meal. Keep in mind, we have not verified these claims.
We accessed the third party lab reports on the product page and matched up the batch number. The report showed there is 10.40mg of CBD per gummy, which is 0.40mg more than listed leading to a CBD variance of 4%. This is below the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC and the softgels were not tested for contaminants.
The softgels are a light yellow in color and firm to the touch. There is no smell or taste.
Muscle Rub review
The Muscle Rub comes in a plastic tube with a pump top. The label lists the amount of CBD per bottle (400mg), type of CBD (CO2 extracted, broad spectrum CBD ), size (100ml), ingredients, and instructions for use. The rub is made with shea butter, aloe, argan and other natural ingredients. The directions are to apply topically to affected areas as needed. Keep in mind, we have not verified these claims.
We accessed the third party lab reports on the product page and matched up the batch number. The report showed there is 455mg of CBD per bottle, which is 55mg more than listed leading to a CBD variance of 14%. This is above the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC and the balm was not tested for contaminants.
The rub is a light yellow in color and exhibits a medium thin consistency. It has a very light smell that is nondescript. It leaves a slight residue on the skin after being applied.
Rejuvenate Cream review
The Rejuvenate Cream comes in an amber, glass tube. The label lists the amount of CBD per tub (200mg), type of CBD (CO2 extracted, broad spectrum CBD), size (2oz), ingredients, and instructions for use. The cream is made with aloe, avocado fruit oil, jojoba oil, neem, and herbal extracts. The directions are to apply topically to affected areas as needed. Keep in mind, we have not verified these claims.
We accessed the third party lab reports on the product page and matched up the batch number. The report showed there is 384.75mg of CBD per bottle, which is 185.74mg more than listed. This calculates out to a CBD variance of 93%. This is above the 10% acceptable variance. There was no detectable THC and the cream was not tested for contaminants.
The cream is a bright white in color and exhibited a whipped creamy texture. It has almost no smell. When applied, it absorbs easily and leaves a soft finish on the skin.
