Face Mints Strain: Effects, Flavor, Terpenes and Lineage

By James Buddsey · Updated November 4, 2026

Face Mints is a slightly indica-leaning hybrid cannabis strain bred from Face Off OG and Kush Mints, known for a sharp mint and citrus flavor and a heavy, relaxing high. Leafly lists it under the name Mint Face Off and credits Cresco Labs, while SeedFinder records a Seed Junky Genetics cut built from Animal Face and Kush Mints. Reported THC runs from about 20% to the high 20s, and most users describe it as a sleepy evening strain.

Face Mints Strain at a Glance

Where Face Mints Comes From

Face Mints sits at the junction of two well-known modern lines: Face Off OG, a potent OG Kush descendant, and Kush Mints, the Bubba Kush and Animal Mints cross that spread the minty flavor across West Coast menus. Leafly files it as Mint Face Off, with Face Mints and Face Off Mints as alternate names, and lists the parents as Face Off OG and Kush Mints. AllBud lists the same two parents and describes it as about 60% indica.

The breeder is less clear. Leafly credits Cresco Labs with the original. SeedFinder, however, carries a Seed Junky Genetics entry called Animal Face x Kush Mints #11 that it also labels Face Mints. Animal Face is itself a Face Off OG cross, so both versions share Face Off OG and Kush Mints genetics, but the exact recipe differs. It is possible that two separate cuts circulate under one name, and we could not confirm which came first.

For shoppers the practical upshot is simple: most Face Mints on shelves will taste minty and gassy and hit hard, but potency and sweetness can shift from grower to grower.

Face Mints Effects: What It Feels Like

Leafly reviewers tag Face Mints relaxed far more than anything else, followed by happy, euphoric and sleepy, with plenty of mentions of hunger. AllBud describes a fast, heavy onset: a rush of hazy, almost psychedelic euphoria in the head paired with a body melt that pins you to the couch. Several AllBud reviewers say it pushed them toward sleep, and one Pennsylvania medical patient noted that batches with more myrcene felt noticeably more sedating.

This is a strain for the end of the day. A small amount may feel giggly and pleasantly heavy; a larger one is likely to end the evening. Because some batches test near the top of the potency range, newer consumers should start with a single puff and wait.

Face Mints Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor

Mint is the headline. Leafly reviewers most often taste mint and pepper, followed by earthy, pungent, diesel and menthol notes. AllBud describes a sweet and sour orange flavor with a spicy, minty exhale and an aroma of sharp mint and sour citrus over heavy gas.

Leafly’s terpene data lists beta-caryophyllene first, then limonene and myrcene. That lines up with what people taste: caryophyllene brings the pepper, limonene the citrus, and myrcene the earthy depth. AllBud describes the buds as fat, rounded and olive green with amber pistils.

• Beta-caryophyllene: peppery and spicy, also found in black pepper and cloves
• Limonene: bright citrus, also found in lemon and orange peel
• Myrcene: earthy, musky and herbal, also found in mango and hops

Terpene levels vary from grower to grower and batch to batch, so check the lab label on the package. Learn more in our guide to cannabis terpenes.

Side Effects and How to Use Face Mints

Dry mouth is the most common complaint on Leafly, followed by dry eyes and occasional dizziness. The bigger issue for many people is how sedating it can be: plan to stay put after using it, and do not drive or schedule anything important.

If you are new to Face Mints, start with one small inhalation or 2.5 mg in an edible and wait before taking more; see our dosing guide.

Do People Use Face Mints for Medical Reasons?

Leafly reviewers most often mention anxiety, stress, pain, low mood and insomnia when explaining why they choose Face Mints. AllBud lists chronic pain, depression, headaches, migraines and stress. These are personal reports, not clinical evidence, and anyone considering cannabis for a health condition should talk to a clinician.

These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.

Strains Like Face Mints

• Kush Mints: the parent behind its mint flavor
• Face Off OG: the OG parent behind its weight and gas
• Animal Face: the parent of the Seed Junky version
• Animal Mints: part of Kush Mints’ own background
• Gelato Mints: another minty, relaxing modern hybrid
• Cake Face: another Face Off OG-family cross

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Where to Buy Face Mints

Dispensary menus change every week, and Face Mints may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Seattle, browse Seattle dispensaries and check the menus at stores like A Greener Today South Seattle and Lux Pot Shop Belltown. In Bend, browse Bend dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Plantae Bend and Green Cross Cannabis Emporium Bend. You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.

Face Mints FAQ

For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.