I've been growing my beard for a few months now and it has reached that awkward long stage that makes it looks unruly. Despite trying to keep my beard trimmed, I fear I'm looking more like a hobo than a hot lumberjack. Just as I was thinking of shaving off my beard and starting afresh, a friend mentioned beard oil.
As a fan of all things old fashioned, I was intrigued by beard oil. The name conjures images of men in union suits and top hats applying a potion to their facial hair. After a little research all I have to say is I can't believe I haven't used beard oil sooner! Like a conditioner for facial hair, beard oil promises not only to help smooth my whiskers, it'll leave a lean-in-and-smell-me scent on them too. Talk about a win-win!
TOP ROW:
- BRO: Beard Rejuvenating Oil from Amazon ($14.00) I just ordered this beard oil and it should be arriving today. I'll report back on how my beard and face react to it. I was drawn in by the promise that one of the ingredients, apricot kernel oil, contains vitamins A, C and E. Oh, and it smells like Patchouli. I'm embracing my inner hippie.
- Burroughs Beard Oil from Prospector Co. ($28) This woodsy-scented concoction contains kukui, jojoba, argan and grapeseed oils.
- Red Hook Beard Oil from Brooklyn Grooming ($29) From Brooklyn, the land of hipsters with beards, and made with organic sesame and hempseed oils, this face tonic smells like "Bay Rum with hints of Cardamom and Citrus."
SECOND ROW:
- Tree Ranger Beard Oil from BeardBrand ($24.99) Embrace your inner lumberjack with this eucalyptus, cedarwood and pinewood scented oil.
- Wild Man Stud Tonic from Wild Rose ($13.99) Good for face and beard, the Stud Tonic contains the same age fighting oils as the brand's feminine Renewal Serum, only with a more manly scent.
- Simply Great Beard Oil from etsy seller BeardOil ($19.95) Handcrafted in Massachusetts, with olive, hazelnut, almond, rosemary and wheat germ oils.
THIRD ROW:
- Stingray Bay Beard and Moustache Gloss from Amazon ($16.80) This wax contains pure plant and essential oils, including bay, rosemary, cedarwood and lime.
- Portland General Store Old Fashioned Beard Oil from West Coast Shaving ($68) Made with jojoba, hempseed, and marula oil, they call it a "cologne for the beard," with hints of tobacco and floral scents.
- Professor Fuzzworthy's Beard Care Gloss and Conditioner from Amazon ($16.98) This Australian brand wins for name alone! The herby/woody scented soft wax is made from "Leatherwood honey from the rainforest, certified organic olive oil, and certified organic and bio dynamic Tasmanian herbs."
BOTTOM ROW:
- Carpenter Beard Oil from Dream Beard ($15) The scent is described as "wooded heaven." Rawr.
- DUDE No. 1 Beard Oil from MCMC Fragrances ($65) This 100% natural oil from Brooklyn-based boutique fragrance brand MCMC is infused with Virginia cedarwood, green coriander and pink peppercorn.
- Beard Oil from Honest Concoctions ($15) Handmade in Columbus, Ohio, this beard softening oil is made with grapeseed oil, eucalyptus Essential Oil, bergamout Essential Oil and clove Essential Oil. You may have to resist taking a swig out of the bottle.
MORE BEARD OIL POSTS AROUND THE WEB
- Best Beard Oils to Tame Your Beard from Men's Journal
- What Is Beard Oil and Why Do You Need It? from Cocktails & Cologne
- How to Apply Beard Oil from Can You Handlebar
- Your Beard Needs Oil from Esquire
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