Live resin is made by freezing freshly harvested cannabis to preserve the plant’s natural terpenes and cannabinoids, resulting in full-spectrum oil with rich flavor and stronger effects. Distillate, on the other hand, is made by stripping the plant down to just THC or CBD, often losing the natural flavors and entourage effect. Live resin delivers a truer-to-plant experience, while distillate focuses more on potency but lacks the full range of compounds.