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The Best Beard Oils for a Suave and Polished Look

By Cator Sparks on December 11, 2018

These beard balms, conditioners, and oils will leave you with an enviably coiffed beard.

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Beards need love too. We see many a man who just cuts ties with his razor for a month and lets his facial hair flow. The result can look more man mane than Hemingway. Besides keeping it trimmed and combed, beard oil is the number one magic ingredient to keep your whiskers shiny, your skin supple, and your hair smelling good. While beard oil is a must year round, it is especially helpful in the winter months when icy conditions (and overheated offices) can cause a beard to get brittle and the skin to dry out. Nobody wants to see beard dandruff on your new tartan tie. Think of it as a leave-in conditioner for your fur muzzle.

Related: The Quintessential Beard Grooming Guide, According to Blind Barber

The category has expanded wildly over the last couple of years to include not only oils but beard conditioners as well, so we have selected our top ten favorite beard oils that we have tried, tested, and approved. Just put a couple of drops in your hands after a shower and rub through your beard. If you have grown a proper Paul Bunyan, invest in a beard comb too, and take it with you on date night. No one wants to be seen with a man with an unruly mane.

 
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V76 Beard Oil

Developed by Vaughn, one of the grooming worlds most respected stylists, this quality product includes saw palmetto oil which soothes the skin as well as safflower oil to prevent dryness.

To buy: $19; amazon.com

Courtesy Beardbrand

Gold Line Beard Oil Collection

If you really want to indulge, order this trio to test out Beardbrands assortment made with fine natural oils including amber, oud, and tobacco. These go on very light and don’t leave your beard feeling greasy.

To buy: $110; beardbrand.com

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Proraso Beard Oil

Founded in 1908, this legendary Italian brand knows a thing or two about men’s grooming. Their beard oil is packed with Omega-3 and Omega-6 rich walnut oil as well as avocado and macadamia nut oils for sheen. Plus the cedar smell is A+.

To buy: $16; amazon.com

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Gentlemen’s Beard Oil

If you don’t enjoy smelling like the woods or a peppermint factory, this oil has no scent whatsoever. The vitamin-E and evening primrose oils leave your beard feeling soft and smooth.

To buy: $19; amazon.com

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Dr. Harris Beard Oil

For two centuries Dr. Harris has been grooming the dandy’s of London and is currently the chemist for the Prince of Wales. This royal oil is made with abyssinian oil, jojoba oil, and enriched with vitamin E to nourish the beard and keep your skin in tiptop shape. Plus it has their citrusy Windsor fragrance mixed in so you really could blend in at Buckingham.

To buy: $23; amazon.com

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Cremo Reserved Blend

Created by a former model (they know skincare!) using high-quality argan and jojoba oils, this is a great product to not only condition your beard but also relieve itchiness and dryness. Plus the mix of bourbon, vetiver, and oak give the oil a country house kind of scent.

To buy: $29; amazon.com

Courtesy Billy Jealousy

Billy Jealousy Devils Delight

A best seller from American-made Billy Jealousy, the sweet almond, avocado, and sunflower oils moisturize and strengthen your beard as well as sooth the skin underneath. Plus the black pepper scent gives it a little kick.

To buy: $24; billyjealousy.com

Courtesy Little Barn Apothecary

Little Barn Vetiver + Juniper Beard Oil

Founded in 2015, this Atlanta based company is owned by two bearded gents. The lightweight oil is made for all skin types and absorbs deep into the hair. Plus the added peppermint oil offers a cool/refreshing feeling.

To buy: $16; littlebarnapothocary.com

Courtesy Port Products

Ports Conditioning Beard Absolute

Don’t call it beard oil! This award winning beard conditioner is not just good for the beard but your entire face. The argan and grapeseed oils balance the skin and tame unruly hairs as well as moisturize without clogging pores. Australian sandalwood and bergamot provide a subtle Brawny Man scent.

To buy: $20; portproducts.com

 

Courtesy Tom Ford

Tom Ford Beard Oil

Mr. Ford provides his guys with a high-end nourishing oil that conditions the beard. The beard oil is available in three of Fords best-known, private-blend scents including Oud Wood, Neroli Portifino, and Tobacco Vanille. Naturally, he also has a tortoiseshell comb to groom your beard to sultry perfection.

To buy: $52; tomford.com

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