Intro | An Overview | Quality and Effectiveness | Cost | Variety | Customer Service | Verdict
CBD supplements are a growing industry in the United States (no pun intended), and more and more people are trying out different products to get relief from stress, to improve their sleep, or to even ease some soreness after their workout. But with so many products on the market, it can be really difficult to discern which ones are legitimate and which ones are just straight scams.
FOCL (pronounced “focal”) is one of the newer competitors to venture into this field, and they’re making quite a stir. From CBD gummies to drops, as well as topicals and capsules, FOCL offers CBD for pretty much any use you can think of.
But how well does it work? Is FOCL going to become the focal point of CBD sales for the near future, or do they miss the mark completely?
We’ll talk about everything you need to know in this in-depth review.
Who Is FOCL?
FOCL is a wellness brand that focuses on CBD products.
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive compound in cannabis that has been shown to help with a number of mental and physical ailments. Many people use CBD for stress relief, sleep disturbances, pain relief, and mental focus.
FOCL offers products that are specifically targeted at some of these concerns. For instance, their FOCL night capsules are made specifically for those who are having trouble sleeping, whereas the FOCL relief cream is a topical made purely with pain relief in mind.
However, they also offer gummies and drops that have more of a holistic purpose, claiming to help with multiple different concerns that you might have to support overall wellness.
What makes FOCL stand out from most other CBD brands is that they blend modern science with ancient medicine. In other words, their CBD products contain hemp-derived CBD as well as some plant botanicals and adaptogens that have been used for centuries.
Their goal is to make you feel your best without having to worry about harmful chemicals messing with your body.
FOCL: An Overview
FOCL is a fairly new CBD company, however they’ve earned themselves a pretty stellar reputation already. This might have to do with some of their better qualities:
Pros:
- All of their products are vegan, sustainable, and cruelty-free. They don’t contain any GMOs, and all their products are third-party lab tested to ensure safety. In short, these are high-quality CBD gummies, drops, capsules, and topicals.
- If you know you like a given product, FOCL lets you subscribe and save 10% with a monthly subscription.
- The brand owns its own organic hemp farm, so you always have a good idea of where your CBD is coming from.
- Customer service is excellent.
- Their loyalty program rewards you for making purchases.
As with any company, not everything can be perfect. Here are some disadvantages associated with FOCL:
Cons:
- While it’s not necessarily higher than competitors, FOCL’s CBD products are expensive. Plus, shipping is not included, so be ready to pay an extra $6 per order.
- Their product line is fairly limited, as there aren’t too many products to choose from. Not to mention, they only offer broad-spectrum CBD rather than the often preferred full-spectrum alternative.
That’s the rundown, but let’s talk more in-depth about each one of these attributes so you can decide if FOCL is worth it.
- All of their products are vegan, sustainable, and cruelty-free. They don’t contain any GMOs, and all their products are third-party lab tested to ensure safety. In short, these are high-quality CBD gummies, drops, capsules, and topicals.
- If you know you like a given product, FOCL lets you subscribe and save 10% with a monthly subscription.
- The brand owns its own organic hemp farm, so you always have a good idea of where your CBD is coming from.
- Customer service is excellent.
- Their loyalty program rewards you for making purchases.
- While it’s not necessarily higher than competitors, FOCL’s CBD products are expensive. Plus, shipping is not included, so be ready to pay an extra $6 per order.
- Their product line is fairly limited, as there aren’t too many products to choose from. Not to mention, they only offer broad-spectrum CBD rather than the often preferred full-spectrum alternative.
Quality and Effectiveness
High-quality CBD has been shown to be effective at bringing relief to a number of health conditions. Plus, it can help with stress and physical tension, as well as help you sleep.
The good news is that FOCL’s CBD products get the job done very well.
We tried FOCL’s CBD gummies, drops, as well as their topical creams. While we loved every one of these products, our favorite was the gummies. For one, they taste great — we barely noticed any hemp flavor, and they tasted just like candy despite having just two grams of added sugar.
The orange cream flavor was particularly tasty, and it’s different from the usual flavor that competitors usually offer. We wish you could buy packs of just a singular flavor rather than being forced to get a multipack with all of their flavors combined.
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For the oil tincture, we tried their natural flavor and found that it worked really well for easing tension. While it’s not an exact science, we did feel that using the oil was able to make us focus and relax while doing work. Next time, however, we’d probably try a different flavor, as the natural flavor was slightly unpleasant and “earthy.”
As for the topical cream, we used it specifically for elbow soreness related to tennis elbow. While it didn’t make the pain go away entirely, it did seem to bring some relief during flare-ups. It also provides a nice cooling sensation that just feels nice regardless, and it has a fresh and minty scent that is pleasant to the senses.
Something to keep in mind is that FOCL uses broad-spectrum CBD, which means it does not contain any THC. While we found them to be effective, many people do claim that full-spectrum CBD, which contains trace amounts of THC, is more effective.
If you want a full-spectrum product, you’ll want to look elsewhere.
Cost
While CBD offers plenty of benefits for your mind and body, it’s no secret that it doesn’t bring too many benefits to your wallet, and FOCL doesn’t necessarily break the mold as far as pricing goes.
A one-time purchase of a 30-pack of gummies will run you $39, which doesn’t include another $6.60 for shipping. At $45, that’s a bit higher than competitors for a similar product. And while FOCL’s line is high quality, you may not notice much of a difference between them and other brands when it comes to the wellness effects you feel.
One benefit is that they allow you to subscribe to receive monthly shipments. Not only does this ensure you won’t run out of your favorite product, but the subscription also lets you save 10% on each order. Plus, you can cancel at any time.
Another advantage of FOCL is that they offer a 60-day money-back guarantee. So if you don’t love their product, you can get a full refund within about two months of purchase.
We like to see this, as it means they have confidence in their product.
Finally, FOCL has a loyalty program where you can earn four points for every dollar spent. Rack up 500 points, and you can get yourself a $5 reward on your next purchase. While it’s not much, it’s a nice gesture for continued support. Plus, you can earn points by signing up for newsletters or leaving product reviews without ever needing to spend another dime.
Variety
FOCL has pretty much everything you need, but we do wish there were a little bit more variety. While they offer plenty of flavors in their line of oils, they only offer a single flavor pack of their gummies.
Plus, if you want one of their targeted products for focus or sleep, you only have the option to use capsules. There are no fruit chew or oil tincture options in either of these lines.
With that said, if you’re just trying to find relief from soreness or get a little extra relaxation in your day, you’re probably not too concerned about multiple flavors anyway. FOCL’s options are functional enough to get the job done.
Customer Service
Another aspect of FOCL that we found to be impressive was their customer service. Not only were they responsive and friendly when we reached out to ask them some general questions, but they were also really helpful at pointing us to resources on their website and blog that might address some other questions we might have.
You may not even need to use their customer service, though, as their website is visually pleasing and easy to navigate.
Additionally, we found that they were really communicative throughout the order and shipping process so we always knew where our products were as they were en route to the office.
Who Should Use FOCL?
If you’re wary of using CBD for the first time, FOCL is a really great place for you to start for a few reasons. For one, their broad-spectrum products don’t contain any THC. And while the amounts in full-spectrum still aren’t enough to elicit psychoactive effects even at massive doses, you can use these products with ease of mind knowing that they’re THC-free.
Also, their money-back guarantee offers you a little bit of insurance in the case that you don’t love your product. If you find out that CBD just isn’t right for you, you can get a refund with relative ease.
However, FOCL can be used by anyone who is just looking to gain some extra comfort in their day-to-day life. Even those who are CBD connoisseurs might make the switch after seeing FOCL’s subscribe and save model.
FOCL: In Review
FOCL is a wellness brand that focuses on providing high-quality CBD products blended with ancient botanical medicine. The end result is a company with an effective line of albeit limited products that are effective at bringing relief.
FOCL’s main benefits fall in line with the quality of both their products and customer service. We really loved every one of the products that we tried, and we loved our interaction with customer service when we reached out. Products came on time, were pleasing to use, and lasted as long as we’d hoped.
With that said, the pricing is a bit out of reach for most people. While CBD is expensive in general, FOCL does seem to be a bit higher priced compared to competitors. And since you can only get broad-spectrum products, some people may feel they aren’t getting what they pay for.
All in all, FOCL is a high-quality CBD brand that offers tasty, effective products that really feel like they work. Combined with great customer service and a subscribe and save option to alleviate the financial burden, FOCL looks like a worthy competitor in a fairly saturated CBD market.
Sources:
Cannabidiol as a Potential Treatment for Anxiety Disorders | NCBI
Is Cannabidiol a Safe and Effective Sleep Aid? | Sleep Foundation
CBD for Arthritis Pain: What You Should Know | Arthritis Foundation
Full-Spectrum CBD Oil: What Is It and How It Does Works? | The Center for Advancing Health
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