Best-Selling Topicals in California
Aug 2026
Overview
Topicals ranks #8 in California category sales with $1-2.5M in estimated sales, while 3:1 Cbd:thc [15ml] (135mg Cbd/45mg Thc) Releaf Balm from Papa & Barkley leads product rankings.
Topicals rankings for California combine category sales context with the latest product leader snapshot for Aug 2026.
- Top Product: 3:1 Cbd:thc [15ml] (135mg Cbd/45mg Thc) Releaf Balm
- Top Brand: Papa & Barkley
Best Sellers
Best-Selling Topicals ProductsAug 2026
| Rank | Product | Brand | Units | MoM | Rank Change | Aug 2026 | Jul 2026 | Jun 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | ![3:1 Cbd:thc [15ml] (135mg Cbd/45mg Thc) Releaf Balm](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fcatsy.975%2F07a5aadc378bff6b0c9115b4b9b76590.jpg&w=96&q=75){kind=small} | Papa & Barkley | N/A | N/A | N/A | #1 | #1 | #1 |
| #2 | ![3:1 Cbd:thc [50ml] (450mg Cbd/150mg Thc) Releaf Balm](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fcatsy.975%2F7fd61d1ce706be8b69f4971719d69c43.jpg&w=96&q=75){kind=small} | Papa & Barkley | N/A | N/A | N/A | #2 | #3 | #3 |
| #3 | ![1:3 Cbd:thc [60ml] (100mg Cbd/300mg Thc) Releaf Body Oil](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fcatsy.975%2F76ba11f865978918baeffb72617050cc.jpg&w=96&q=75){kind=small} | Papa & Barkley | N/A | N/A | N/A | #3 | #2 | #2 |
| #4 |  | Buddies | N/A | N/A | N/A | #4 | #4 | #4 |
| #5 | ![Plain Jane [5ml] Lip Balm](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdata-item-images.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fsuccess%2Fd08b0cddf53c0a21db5fb611d8401a13&w=96&q=75){kind=small} | High Gorgeous | N/A | N/A | N/A | #5 | #5 | #5 |
Top Brands
Topicals Brand LeadersAug 2026
Top Topicals brands in California: Papa & Barkley, Mary'S Medicinals, Buddies.
Category View
Category PerformanceAug 2026
Pre-Rolls were the standout mover, jumping 6.2% year over year to reach 18.2% share and narrowing the gap with the two dominant segments. Flower still leads at 31.8% but slid 1.7%, while Vapes grew 2.5% to 31.0%, making the top of the category leaderboard tighter than in almost any other state. Edibles and Concentrates each gained roughly 2.5%, holding 12.1% and 6.9% share respectively. STIIIZY continues to anchor multiple categories. At the margins, Accessories fell 12.0% and Topicals declined sharply, pointing to consumers consolidating spending around core consumption formats.
| Category | Sales | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1Vapes | $50M+ | $22.36 | 3.0% |
| #2Flower | $50M+ | $28.65 | 4.2% |
| #3Pre-Rolls | $50M+ | $13.88 | 3.2% |
| #4Edibles | $35-50M | $11.15 | 3.6% |
| #5Concentrates | $25-35M | $18.86 | 2.2% |
| #6Oral | $5-10M | $27.36 | 4.9% |
| #7Accessories | $2.5-5M | $10.1 | 9.4% |
| #8TopicalsSelected | $1-2.5M | $28.63 | 8.4% |
| #9Other | $250-500K | $36.29 | 22.1% |
| #10Home-Grow | <$250K | $22.87 | 10.4% |
| #11Cbd | <$250K | $9.55 | 137.9% |
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