Honest Fab CBD Review: Pros & Cons (Mar. 2023)

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Wisconsin’s Fab CBD offers an impressive variety of CBD products with several innovative formulas and many flavors. I tested out its CBD and CBG oil, gummies, and multi-cannabinoid capsules, which had noticeable beneficial effects and a pleasant taste.

Summary

Fab is an all-around solid brand that stands out most for its tinctures and multi-cannabinoid softgels. The products I tested worked well and tasted great.

Fab CBD Overview

Fab CBD was founded in 2017 with the goal of creating straightforward CBD products. The company is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It uses organically grown hemp, solvent-free CO2 extraction, and sends its products for independent testing.

Fab CBD sells varying flavors and potencies of CBD and CBG oil, gummies, topicals, dog treats, and CBD-free powdered “superfood”  supplements, so there’s something here for everyone.

The company is committed to giving back to the community by donating time and money to various charities including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, One Tree Planted, and Charlie Rocket’s Dream Machine. 

Fab CBD Product Lineup

Fab CBD has a straightforward product line featuring varying flavors and potencies of CBD oil tinctures, softgels, gummies, topical products, and pet options. 

For this review, I tried out the 2400 mg CBD oil, CBG oil, PM gummies, and complete cannabinoid softgels.

CBD Oil

Fab CBD offers full-spectrum CBD and CBG/CBD oils in multiple flavors.

Full-Spectrum CBD Oil 

The cornerstone of Fab CBD is its full-spectrum tinctures.

There are five flavors to choose from: natural, citrus, mint, vanilla, and berry, and four strengths of 300mg, 600mg, 1200mg, or 2400mg. Thanks to this impressive flavor variety, this tincture made it to my list of the best CBD oils of 2023. 

The terpene levels in these oils are also impressive, with 12 different terpenes listed on the third-party tests.

My experience: The tincture has a nice mint flavor that’s not too strong. As for the effects, I felt relaxed and calm. This tincture is about as strong as similar CBD oils from other top-tier brands.

CBD+CBG Oil

FAB’s CBD+CBG oil contains 2400 mg of CBD and CBG (1200 mg of CBD and 1200mg of CBG at a 1:1 ratio). It comes in three flavors: natural, citrus, and mint, and I like that this is a full-spectrum, high-potency product that’s also affordable.

My experience: The mild citrus taste is pleasant. I took 1 ml (80 mg) in the morning and noticed the effects in about 40 minutes, feeling more upbeat and energetic.

Complete Cannabinoid Softgels

These unique full-spectrum softgels contain equal amounts of CBD and three minor cannabinoids: CBC, CBN, and CBG. You get 3.75 mg of each for a total of 15 mg per capsule, plus smaller amounts of other minor cannabinoids and terpenes.

We’re fans of these softgels because they maximize the benefits of multiple cannabinoids in one convenient product.

My experience: I took 5 softgels during the day after a meal. The effects kicked in about 60 minutes later and I felt calmer, more energetic, and my mood improved. The effects lasted for a few hours.

CBD Gummies 

Fab has three types of gummies: anytime, nighttime, and delta-9 THC.

CBD Gummies-Nighttime

Fab CBD Nighttime gummies are made to be used at night for sleep support. They’re Acai flavored and contain 12.5 mg of broad-spectrum CBD with a total of 60 servings per bottle. 

We’re also fans of the added, research-backed sleep ingredients melatonin, l-theanine, GABA, 5-HTP, and ashwagandha to support the effects of CBD. But I’d like to see higher minor cannabinoid levels. 

My experience: I took two gummies before bed, fell asleep faster, and slept well. The gummies tasted delicious, making it hard to stick only to two.

CBD Gummies-Anytime

Fab CBD Anytime Gummies are fruit-flavored and contain 25 mg of pure CBD isolate per gummy and 30 servings per bottle, which is pretty average in terms of value. 

I appreciate this simple yet versatile product that allows any type of user to easily supplement CBD into their day.

Delta-9 Gummies

These legal THC gummies contain 5 mg of delta-9 THC and 5 mg CBD for a total of 10 mg. You can choose from melon and guava flavors.

CBD Topicals

In terms of topical products, Fab has a skincare CBD cream and salve for pain relief.

CBD Cream

This cream is designed for skincare and is made with 600 mg of full-spectrum CBD. It also includes other standard skin ingredients including cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, cinnamon, and chamomile. 

CBD Salve

This salve is designed to help with sore muscles and joints. It contains 1000-3000 mg of full-spectrum CBD and other ingredients that may help soothe pain and inflammation, including jojoba oil, menthol, rosemary oil, ginger oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, and peppermint oil. 

I like the high CBD potency the minor cannabinoid levels are a bit low for a full-spectrum product.

CBD Dog Treats

FAB CBD’s dog treats provide 3 mg of each with apple or peanut butter flavor, and are free of wheat, soy, corn, and dairy. They also contain other calming ingredients like passionflower and chamomile. 

My only complaint is that I don’t know how many treats there are per bag.

Green Superfoods

This hemp and CBD-free product is a nutritionally dense powdered supplement that contains 30 servings of over 80 micro-nutrients. 

Both flavors are gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly, dairy-free, soy-free, and non-GMO, and have an exhaustive ingredients list including flaxseed, beets, raspberries, cranberries, strawberries, wheatgrass, alfalfa, kale, turmeric, and ginger root to name a few. 

Price & Value

The easiest way to compare the value of CBD products is to divide the total cost by the amount of CBD. For example, if you have a 1500 mg CBD oil that costs $100, its price per milligram (mg) of CBD would be 100/1500 = $0.07. 

You also have to consider that the prices vary by product type.

Here’s the breakdown of Fab CBD’s prices:

• CBD oil: $0.05- $0.13 per mg
• Capsules: $0.09 per mg
• Gummies: $0.07-$0.11 per mg
• Topicals: $0.05-$0.08 per mg 

Most of these prices are slightly cheaper than average, although the topical products are relatively inexpensive. Overall, you’re getting above-average value from Fab.

Hemp Source and Production Process

Fab CBD uses organically grown hemp sourced from Colorado. Regarding the extraction process, it does use supercritical CO2 extraction, which is one of the most common and effective methods of CBD extraction.

But it would be nice to get a little more information.

Third-Party Testing

Fab CBD orders independent third-party laboratory testing from Massachusetts’ ProVerde Labs, one of the most reputable cannabis testing labs in the country.

It checks for contaminants like heavy metals, pesticides, yeast, mold, and cannabinoid and terpene levels. The lab results can be found under each product description or on the Fab CBD website under the Lab Reports tab.  

Third-Party Test Results

I always look at third-party lab test results to confirm that CBD companies sell safe, accurate, and effective products. Specifically, I check for:

• The levels of CBD, which should be within 10% of the label (3)
• The levels of minor cannabinoids like CBG and CBC
• The levels of THC
• Whether the CBD type (full, broad-spectrum, or isolate) is accurate
• Whether there are any contaminants

I added three third-party test reports for Fab’s CBD oil, cream, and nighttime gummies above. Here’s what I found:

• The 1200 mg CBD oil contained 1341 mg of CBD, which is 11.8% more. The tests also showed significant levels of many terpenes, which is a good sign.
• The 600 mg CBD cream contained about 697.41 mg, which is 16.2% higher.
• The 12.5 mg CBD nighttime gummies contained 11.9 mg, which is about 4% less. However, the tests show only a small amount of one non-CBD cannabinoid, which is a weak result for a broad-spectrum product.

Overall, these results are pretty good and I like that the tests are up-to-date and include terpene potency. But there is room for improvement.

Shipping & Returns

As far as I can tell, Fab CBD ships to the United States and internationally but it wasn’t clear if it was worldwide to every country. Shipping costs are determined by the weight and price of your total checkout, with standard shipping taking an estimated 5-7 business days. 

There is a 30-day money-back guarantee but return shipping costs are not refundable. They will pay for return shipping if the reason is a mistake of Fab CBD (eg. receiving an incorrect or broken item), and no returns can be accepted without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). 

Customer Service & Reputation

Fab CBD is a customer service-focused company and is involved with several charities including Make a Wish Foundation, One Tree Planted, and Charlie Rocket’s Dream Machine. 

As per online reviews — Fab CBD has a five-star rating with over 2,000 reviews on its website and a handful of positive reviews on the independent review site Trustpilot. 

All in all, Fab CBD is a great brand, even if it’s not quite as well-known as top-tier CBD companies.

My Verdict: Solid Brand With Some Room to Improve

There’s a lot to like about Fab CBD. It works with a highly reputable third-party lab and has a straightforward line of effective products.

We’re also fans of its product variety, multi-cannabinoid capsules, and full-spectrum CBD oils, plus the fact that it contributes to charitable causes.

But there is room to improve. Some full-spectrum products contain low amounts of minor cannabinoids and I’d like to see more detailed product labels and descriptions. For example, the dog treats don’t list the total amount of CBD in the whole bag.