Our Best Rated Beard Oil in 2019

 

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Come winter, your facial topiary will start yearning for some love, and there’s nothing better than the best beard oil to keep it in pristine condition.

Beard Oils have become a necessity as beards have gone mainstream.

They nourish unruly hair strands, keep them organized, keep your skin from itching and keep your beard from smelling like previous night’s leftover lasagna.

Goes without saying if you nurture secret dreams of looking like ‘Tormund Giantsbane,’ then consistent grooming is a must.

But, not all is hunky-dory in the wide world of men’s grooming products.

Beard oils are dime-a-dozen.

Most of them are terribly overpriced for the ingredients they contain. Others are guilty of table-dressing their product labels.

As always, we’re here to make your life easier. So, we’ve handpicked the best beard oils in 2019 just for you.

Here you go.

 

#1 – Bossman Beard Oil Jelly

A product picture of our #1 rated oil for beards which is Bossman Beard Oil Jelly

As gimmicky as it sounded when it was first announced, Bossman’s beard oil jelly is easier to apply even if you have a thick, year-long beard.

You’ll know what that means if you’ve ever struggled with overly runny beard oils that have to be slathered on the beard.

The consistency is thicker than regular beard oil. But not thick enough for it to solidify.

Think of it like a thick body lotion that coats your beard evenly.

Bossman claims that it helps in the absorption of the ingredients. Hell, it seems to work.

The jelly has a blend of carrier oils and essential oils that hydrate and nourish both beard and skin.

There’s:

  • Avocado and Sunflower seed for softening the beard
  • castor seed helps cure itchiness
  • Shea and Cocoa seed butters hydrate
  • Beeswax provides a tiny bit of hold that helps in styling

The oil gel softens wiry curly beards and will tame runaway strays that make your beard look unkempt.

It’s available in five scents. We particularly liked the gold version with a hint of citrus under the top notes.

That’s not to say that the other versions aren’t good. All of them have a gentle woodsy aroma with distinct notes of:

  • sandalwood
  • cedar
  • geranium
  • patchouli
  • frankincense
  • bourbon
  • and lavender

Not the least bit overpowering. Just lingering for a few hours before starting to dissipate.

Unlike most brands of beard oils, which are 2 oz. bottles, the Bossman Beard Oil Jelly comes in a 4 oz. bottle, which is excellent value.

If this is your first outing to shop for the best beard oil, look no further.

You can’t go wrong with this one.

Pros

  • Beard oil gel with a thicker consistency
  • Easier to apply even on thick, lush beards
  • Not messy like runny beard oils
  • Blend of carrier and essential oils
  • Softens beard strands, tames runaway hair
  • Reduces beard itch
  • Helps keep beard hydrated
  • A mild, earthy aroma
  • 4 oz. bottle for the same price as the competition

 

Cons

  • None

#2 – Viking Revolution Beard Oil Conditioner

A product picture of the Viking Revolution Oil 3-Pack

Viking Revolution is one of the best brands in the men’s grooming space. This is their beard oil conditioner that softens and moisturizes tough beards.

It doesn’t come with fancy ingredients and hyped-up promises like, ‘This will help you grow your beard faster.’

Instead, it’s a very simple but effective blend of carrier and essential oils.

Forming the base of the conditioner is:

  • Moroccan argan oil, which is one of the most effective leave-in conditioners for hair
  • Cold-pressed jojoba oil, which gives your beard a natural sheen.

These are then blended with mild essential oils to give your beard a refreshing aroma that stays all day.

There’s sandalwood, pine, cedar, and sage oil versions. And there’s even an unscented version as well.

If you’re unsure about which aroma works best for you, Viking Revolution has a pack of three, which is very reasonably priced.

Try it out, and we’re sure you won’t regret it.

Pros

  • One of the best men’s grooming brands
  • Blend of two carrier oils and essential oils
  • 100% pure and organic ingredients
  • Moroccan Argan Oil and Jojoba oil
  • Multiple essential oils in different scents
  • Pack of three at a budget price

 

Cons

  • May not be the best of picks if you have beard dandruff

#3 – Honest Amish – Classic Beard Oil

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Honest Amish’s Classic Beard Oil continues to outsell a lot of newer, fancier brands. That’s because it works phenomenally well for all beard types.
African, Caucasian, Asian, irrespective of your type of beard, this will hydrate, nourish, and soften it.
It also helps control flakes or the dreaded ‘beardruff.’
It’s available in different aromatic flavors, as well.

However, it’s the blend of carrier oils that separates it from the competition.

There are 14 organic oils in this one. You heard that right.

Here’s the complete list.

  • Extra virgin pumpkin seed
  • Avocado
  • Kukui Nut
  • Argan Nut
  • Sweet almond
  • Jojoba
  • Apricot Kernel
  • Star Anise
  • Peppermint
  • Cedarwood
  • Clove Bud
  • Pink grapefruit
  • Cinnamon leaf
  • Bulgarian Lavender

That’s 7 carrier oils crammed to the brim with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential fatty
acids.

This blend more than suffices for 99% of the beard problems men have. And it’s topped off with a mix of 7 essential oils, making it a mild but refreshing aromatic bouquet.
Never overwhelming, which is incredible considering the sheer amount of ingredients that it has.
If you are looking for a tried, tested, and classic beard oil recipe, here you go.

 

Pros

  • One of the oldest men’s grooming brands
  • Classic beard oil recipe that has remained popular for years
  • Blend of 7 carrier oils and 7 essential oils
  • Softens, hydrates, nourishes and tames
  • Variety of scents in one

 

Cons

  • No Beeswax. So if you are looking for a hint of styling, our #1 pick will be a better choice
  • Some people find the scent too strong. That’s subjective, though

 

#4 – Kentucky 51 Beard Oil

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Many times, we’ve ordered the best beard oil based on our perception of the aromatic ingredients listed on the product label.

But it turned out to be something else entirely.

Has this ever happened to you?

With the Kentucky 51 beard oil, there’s no guesswork involved.
All their flavors smell woodsy and ‘manly’ if that’s the right way to describe it.

The notes are strong, bold, and earthy.
And thankfully, it doesn’t stick to your beard all day and dissipates in a few hours with just a hint of the aroma left by evening.

Perfect for everyday use.

If you hate floral, sweet fragrance on your beard, this is the perfect choice for you.

The base carrier oils are Apricot Kernel, which is rich in natural Vitamin A, and Jojoba Golden which is rich in Vitamin E, and also gives the oil a little bit of holding power.

You can rest assured that this will soften the beard and keep it shiny all day.

Oh, we almost forgot to mention that this is out budget-priced pick. You can get a 4 oz. bottle at the price of a 2 oz. one.

Try it out.

 

Pros

  • A woodsy, earthy aroma
  • ‘The Manly’ smell as described by the manufacturer
  • Perfect for everyday use
  • Blend of carrier oils that are rich in Vitamin A and E
  • Keeps your beard soft and shiny

 

Cons

  • Not the best option if you prefer a faint, floral scent

 

#5 – Mountaineer Brand Beard Oil

Product image of the beard oil made by Mountaineer Brand

Handcrafted in West Virginia, this beard oil from Mountaineer brand takes you to the pine and spruce laden Appalachian Mountains of America.

The classic scented version has a quintessential outdoorsy aroma. Fresh, crisp, and natural. More recently, they’ve added other lighter aromas like citrus and spice to their collection.

Mountaineer prefers to keep things simple. There are just three base oils in their recipe.

  • Grapeseed oil
  • Almond oil
  • Castor seed oil

Almond is the nourishing ingredient that gives the beard a natural sheen, grape seed hydrates, and helps tame rogue strands, whereas castor helps prevent dandruff. Anecdotal reviews also mention

that it may help promote hair growth. Though we’d take that claim with a pinch of salt.

This is very beneficial for someone who gets allergies with multiple oil blends.

Also, it’s cheaper than all the other best beard oils on this list. But that’s not to take away anything from the quality.

It’s a proven brand with a broad customer base and has had consistently good reviews.

Pros

  • Handmade in the USA
  • 100% organic ingredients
  • Blend of 3 base oils
  • Grapeseed, castor and almond oils
  • Helps nourish the beard, tames rogue strands, prevents dandruff
  • Essential oils with a natural aroma

 

Cons

  • No beeswax for styling

 

Beard Oil Buying Guide

 

How to select the best beard oil

 

Growing a beard is easy. Growing one that looks like you aren’t a derelict takes some effort, though.

You have to nourish, hydrate, and keep flakes in check.

And you’ve got to rinse and repeat, every single day until you chop it down.

Beard oils will get half the work done. They will soften coarse beard hair, hydrate, and soothe the skin underneath, and they will also keep it organized while you’re out for work or college.

But at a time when there are hundreds of brands of beard oils, how do you pick the right one?
Here’s a brief buying guide to help you with your selection.

 

Read the ingredient list

 

Beard Oils are typically, a blend of carrier oils extracted from nuts and seeds and essential oils added for aroma.

Jojoba and Argan oils are the most commonly used carrier oils bases. The advantage of these oils is they’re non-comedogenic and work very well for tough, wiry hair strands, which best describes the hard and coarse beard hair.

More recently, sweet almond, pumpkin seed, kukui nut, and avocado oils are also being used extensively.

Some brands may add as many as 6-7 carrier oils as Honest Amish does. Looks impressive on the product label.

However, not all of them may suit your skin.
So, if this is the first time you are using beard oil, we recommend you stick to a basic formula with no more than three carrier oils.

Do a patch test in a small, inconspicuous area to ensure it doesn’t trigger allergies.

Along with the carrier oils, pay close attention to the essential oils in the recipe.

Essential oils aren’t too gentle on sensitive skin. So you might want to pick one with just one or two essential oils, to begin with.
Or pick an unscented version if that works better.

 

What’s the problem you’re facing?

 

Men’s beard woes are often as unique as their beards.
Here are some common scenarios, along with probable solutions:

Problem #1: Extremely itchy for the first few weeks when growing it out

Solution: Look for beard oils with castor and Jojoba oils. This will soften the skin underneath and keep the flakes in check. Jojoba has an uncanny resemblance to sebum, the skin’s natural oil produced by our sebaceous gland.

 

Problem #2: Beard looks coarse and rough

Solution: Any good quality beard oil will help soften it. Moroccan Argan oil adds luster to rough hair.
Sunflower seed oil nourishes and keeps it hydrated.

 

Problem #3: Rogue, flyaway hair strands

Solution: Moroccan Argan oil, Sweet almond, Shea Butter, and Cocoa Butter will soften it. Sweet almond is crammed to the brim with monosaturated fats and Vitamin E.

 

Problem #4: Styling without applying mousse or other products

Solution: Go for a beard oil gel. It has a thicker consistency and contains a hint of beeswax to keep your beard styled all day.

 

Check the aroma

 

It would be fair to say that a lot of men end up disappointed with their beard grooming products because of the fragrance.

It’s such an underrated aspect of an oil or a balm. You expect it to smell bold and earthy. Instead, it is light and flowery. And suddenly, you dread wearing it to work every day.

A simple workaround is to go with an unscented product. But if you like a hint of freshness on the beard (who doesn’t?), then read the product description. Not the label.

How does the manufacturer describe the aroma?

Manufacturers offer different flavors of their best beard oil formulas and describe each one based on the type of smell it has.

Don’t just go by the essential oils listed on the product label. Because the top, dominating notes can be entirely different from what’s mentioned.

 

Size vs. Price

 

The price of beard oil can range from $10 for a 1oz. bottle to $40 for a 2 oz. one.

However, the upper end is a criminal waste of your hard-earned money.

$10-$20 for a 2 oz. bottle is the sweet spot. That’s the range that we have based our selections on.

 

Other features

 

Once you have checked all the important characteristics of the oil, check for additional features like the consistency of the oil.

Is it too runny? You’ll have a tough time applying and styling the beard.

Is it too thick? Why not get the best beard balm instead?

Oil has to be just the right consistency. If you prefer something thicker, the Bossman Beard Oil Jelly is an option.

Does it come with a dropper?

Is it shipped in a dark amber bottle?

Does the aroma dissipate after a while, or does it linger all day?

 

Closing thoughts

 

That’s it bearded Vikings.
We hope that you enjoyed reading through our recommendations for the best beard oil.

If you have anything to add to this, do write to us and we’ll get right back to you.

 

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