You know when something technically counts as work but it’s actually just you, a mate, a dog, and a camera in the park talking sh*t for twenty minutes while the wind ruins your audio and your dog tries to eat a bee? Yeah. That was this interview.
I hung out with one of our absolute faves — Painfully Pop Punk, aka Poppy — who also happens to be one of our LuxCBD influencers, for a chaotic and joyful catch-up about all things infused, fruity, and plant-powered. We brought Yoda along (my very vocal girly dog) and between her running into shot, sniffing everything with a pulse, and barking at invisible squirrels, it was… an experience.
And that’s what makes LuxCBD real. Real people. Real relief. Real tasty sweets. Slightly chaotic vibes. And a dog soundtrack.
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Poppy’s First Impressions: Not Just Another Snake Oil Dispenser
Poppy’s first impression of LuxCBD wasn’t some fake influencer spiel — it was genuine interest in how we’re doing things differently.
LuxCBD is:
• Vegan
• Handmade
• Third-party tested
• And absolutely not interested in selling you miracle cures or good vibes only bullshit
She got it straight away. This isn’t about slapping a weed leaf on some packaging and calling it wellness. It’s thoughtful, intentional, plant-infused care. No woo. No MLM energy. Just stuff that actually works and actually tastes good.
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Let’s Talk Flavours
We make our flavours bold. We’re not out here trying to be bland or safe. If it says sour, it’s sour but not overpowering. If it says cherry, it tastes like that deep, rich red that lives in your soul.
Here’s the full lineup:
• Pink Lemonade – Sweet but tangy. Like sipping a drink on the stairs of a house party you’re about to emotionally spiral at.
• Black Cherry – Your brooding main character moment. Purple, moody, iconic.
• Strawberry – Soft, nostalgic, the taste of friendship bracelets and emotional safety.
• Blue Raspberry – She’s loud, she’s juicy, she’s bisexual-coded and proud.
• Sicilian Lemon – The sour queen. She doesn’t come to play. She comes to bite.
• Sour Apple – Tart, green, sassy. But in a flirty way.
Poppy had her favourites, but we both agreed: lemon is the most intense. It’s the one that makes you blink twice and go, “damn, okay.” But also… reach for another.
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Packaging That Doesn’t Embarrass You
We also talked about our packaging, because let’s be real: most infused wellness products look like they were designed by a stoned 17-year-old with access to Canva.
We wanted clean, gender-neutral, sensory-friendly packaging that still looks good on your nightstand or pulled out of your tote. Something that doesn’t scream, “Hi I’m self-medicating in public!”
No leaf graphics. No tacky gradients. No “relax and chill bro” slogans.
Just minimalist, pretty-but-functional design. With labels that don’t smear if you accidentally drop it in the bath (ask me how I know).
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Would She Recommend It?
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: absolutely yes, especially if you’ve been let down by other brands or don’t want to commit to massive tubs of wellness junk that make wild claims and taste like regret.
Poppy said she’d recommend it to friends who are dealing with:
• Brain fog
• Chronic pain
• Stress naps that last four hours
• Sensory overload
• Or just want a treat that feels like a treat but has benefits
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The Starter Pack = Try Everything Without Regret
If you’re new here, the best way to dip your toes into the infused pool is with our Starter Pack. It’s built for people who want to try before they commit, or who — like us — are commitment-phobic until we’ve sampled the whole menu.
For £40, you get:
• 6 flavoured candies (30mg each, all six flavours)
• 1 big lollipop (120mg – absolutely not for beginners to take in one go)
• 1 balm sample (5ml – great for sore joints or post-meltdown tension)
• 1 tea sample (Mint or Berry – depends what’s in stock or what your energy says you need)
That’s £49 worth of product for £40 — basically a 9-piece sampler platter of all our faves.
Once you know what you like? You can level up.
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Monthly Subscriptions (So You Don’t Run Out When You Need It Most)
We’ve made subscriptions as simple and stress-free as possible, because no one needs another mental tab open.
Once you know your go-to flavour, you can sign up for:
• 30 candies/month for £20
• 60 candies/month for £35
• High-strength (60%) options also available (£49/£80 for 30/60 pieces)
After your first 3 months, You can pause, cancel, swap flavours — whatever. No weird loopholes or begging customer service to stop charging you.
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Wanna Be Like Poppy?
We don’t gatekeep the good stuff. If you love LuxCBD and want to share it — and you’ve got a little platform or community that trusts your recommendations — you can join our affiliate crew.
Here’s what you get:
• Your own 15% discount code to share
• 5% commission on every order placed using your code
• A £100 monthly gift card to pick the products you want
• Access to new product trials before they launch
• A low-key group of cool people, not #hustle influencers
Here’s what we ask in return:
• 6 stories and 3 feed posts per month (can be TikTok, Instagram, or a mix)
• Content that feels real, not salesy
• That you actually like the products (non-negotiable)
Sound good? DM us or email info@thisisluxcbd.com with a link to your socials and we’ll chat.
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Why This Interview Mattered (Even With Dog Barking in the Background)
There was a moment mid-interview when Poppy looked at me and just said, “This is actually fun.”
And that’s what we’re about. Fun. Relief. Connection. And flavoured candy that slaps.
LuxCBD was made for the misfits, the burnt-out besties, the neurodivergent babes who can’t sleep and the chronically ill girlies who are sick of products that pretend to fix them instead of just helping them exist more comfortably.
And if our interview at the park — complete with Yoda interrupting every other question — showed anything, it’s that joy and healing can exist in the same space.
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TL;DR (For My Fellow Skimmers)
• Poppy (aka Painfully Pop Punk) is one of our LuxCBD influencers.
• We filmed in the park with my girl dog Yoda yelling in the background.
• We talked flavours (lemon is the most sour), packaging, and first impressions.
• She’d absolutely recommend the brand — because it’s real and it works.
• Try everything in our £40 Starter Pack (worth £49).
• Subscriptions start at £20/month, with flexible options.
• Want to be an affiliate? 15% off code, 5% commission, £100/month in goodies — hit us up.
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Try the Starter Pack: www.thisisluxcbd.com/shop
Apply to be an affiliate: DM us or email info@thisisluxcbd.com subject: affiliate
Follow Poppy: She’s chaotic in the best way, and her content is hilarious and real.
on Substack or @painfullypoppunk on insta/tiktokOkay, love you, bye.
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