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Ulta Welcomes Cannuka, Its First-Ever CBD Skin-Care Brand

The five products combine the healing powers of cannabidiol and manuka honey.
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CBD may be short for cannabidiol, but at this point, it might as well stand for "can't be dodged" — that's how ubiquitous the hemp derivative has become in both self care and skin care recently. But despite how many brands now make products infused with the high-free cannabis component, you may be surprised to learn that one of the most popular beauty retailers in the U.S., Ulta, hasn't carried a CBD-based brand. That is, until now.

Cannuka, which was already available from retailers like Neiman Marcus and Free People, just became Ulta's first-ever CBD skin-care brand. If you're not yet familiar with Cannuka, that may be because it's relatively new. Founder Michael Bumgarner, who, according to the brand's own site, has made it his mission to legitimize the cannabis industry and increase awareness about the "powerful anti-inflammatory and pain-reducing properties of CBD," worked with his dermatologist wife, Kelly, to create a small but thoughtfully crafted line of products for face and body.

What sets Cannuka apart from other CBD beauty brands is hinted at in the name — it's actually a portmanteau of cannabidiol and manuka, the kind of honey that's sourced from bees that pollinate manuka trees and revered for its antioxidant and antibacterial properties. "The two natural ingredients provide a daily treatment that both calms and heals lips and skin, including the face, elbows, cuticles, and anywhere else there’s dryness or inflammation," according to the brand.

All five of the Cannuka's products, ranging for $9 to $58, will be sold at Ulta, both in-store and at ulta.com (with the exception of 15 stores in three states: South Dakota, Nebraska, and Idaho). Here's what you need to know about them.

CBD Calming Eye Balm
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Cool upon application, this silky balms warms as you tap it onto the skin around your eyes. In addition to the two signature ingredients, it also includes vitamin E, rose hip oil, and grapeseed oil to address fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles. (Shop Now)

CBD Hydrating Lip Balm
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Already boasting a five-star rating on Ulta's site, this lip balm promises to repair not only the top layer of skin on the lips but also the collagen under the surface. (Shop Now)

CBD Healing Skin Balm
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This is Cannuka's all-purpose product for both face and body. They suggest putting it on everything from zits to elbows to see a noticeable difference — a direct result of the moisturizing formula's anti-inflammatory properties. (Shop Now)

CBD Cleansing Body Bar
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In addition to manuka honey and CBD, this hand-cut, gentle cleansing bar features coconut, olive, tea tree, and even black pepper oils to get skin soft and clean. (Shop Now)

CBD Nourishing Body Cream
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More of an all-over moisturizer than the Healing Skin Balm, this body cream gets an extra hydrating boost from hyaluronic acid. (Shop Now)


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