<p>It’s no exaggeration to say the right beard conditioner can be a game changer, transforming the untamed whiskers dominating your face into a <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/g38253997/best-moisturizer-for-sensitive-skin/” target=”_blank”>soft, silky mass</a> any significant other will want to run their hands through for hours on end. Beard conditioners aim to please. They’re for you, your skin (still your body’s largest organ, FYI), and your partner. And to help you conquer this new world, we corralled 12 of the best products, all of which will make the process of <a href=”https://www.esquire.com/style/grooming/a27547425/best-mens-skincare-routine/” target=”_blank”>softening yourself</a> up as easy as possible. </p>”/>
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Polished Gentleman Beard Growth Shampoo and Conditioner Set
best beard conditioner duo
Polished Gentleman Beard Growth Shampoo and Conditioner Set
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Pros
Cleanses, hydrates, and moisturizes
Prevents beard itch and dandruff
All-natural ingredients
Cons
Sells out quickly
The only thing better than finding the perfect conditioning product for your untamed facial mane? Finding the perfect shampoo in the process. Polished Gentleman sells a set of the two to make your search that much easier, especially if you’re looking for a conditioner that emphasizes hydration and will leave your beard feeling soft and smooth. It gently yet thoroughly cleanses the beard and skin underneath, removing dirt, oil, and buildup, and helps stimulate beard follicles, promoting a thicker, fuller, and healthier beard.
Hair Type
Thin beards
Benefits
Promotes growth
Ingredients
Honey, shea butter, tea tree, cocoa butter, aloe vera
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Burt’s Bees Conditioning Beard Balm
best affordable beard conditioner
Burt’s Bees Conditioning Beard Balm
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Pros
Easy to apply
Natural ingredients
Fresh woodsy scent
Cons
Some buyers say it’s a little oily
With hemp, aloe, and other botanical ingredients, Burt’s Bees has an easy beard balm that softens up your hair in seconds. Did we mention it’s also dermatologist approved? Oh, and another thing, this tin is super easy to pack and use on the go—bring it to the office, on the airplane, wherever.
A newer power player in the world of grooming, Bevel has a beard conditioner that’s entirely affordable and very effective. This 2-in-1 pomade is just the right consistency, doesn’t leave a residue, and has detangling properties. Use this product to condition and prep your beard without leaving behind excess residue.
We’re not going to say something is great unless it’s actually great.
Every product in Esquire’s roundups is carefully curated by our fashion and e-commerce teams. When it comes to beard conditioners, you can rest assured that we’re hand-selecting styles that we’ve personally tested, tried, and loved, along with styles that the rest of our stylish colleagues here at Esquire endorse for their own wear.
We’ve had to go through alot of trial and error, and these beard conditioners are the ones that are simply the best. Every pick on this list (and our other lists!) comes from years of wearing different things, seeing what we love and what we don’t, and going from there. No two tastes are the same, and no two men are the same. Your proverbial mileage may vary. But if you’re looking for the right place to start, with advice from folks who care (possibly too much!) about this sort of stuff, this is the place to be.