You’ve read our article on beard balms, so you understand why you should be using ’em, but how do you decide which beard balm is best for you?
There’s a lot of options out there, and choosing between them can be difficult. Luckily, you don’t have to.
The beard balms that we reviewed
We put together this post to give you the comprehensive low down on beard balms, the differences between them and how that should guide your choice of product, so whether you’re a beard care newbie or a veteran with a beard that scares small children, you’ll be able to find exactly what you need here.
We’ve divided the list into four simple sections, to make it as easy as possible to navigate.
The Best Overall Beard Balms
We’ve scoured the four corners of the earth to find the best beard products and assemble them all in one place, and after all that work, these four beard balms come out on top. If you’re new to beard care products, or you just don’t know what to choose, any of these will suit you perfectly.
Honest Amish Beard Balm Leave-in Conditioner - Made with only Natural and Organic Ingredients - 2 Ounce Tin
Features
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Softens Coarse and Rogue Hairs
- Stops the Itch and Eliminates Beardruff
- The BEST for your beard - GUARANTEED!
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
Whether you’re looking for a balm that’s a great conditioner, has a good hold, is all natural and made right here in America, Honest Amish’s beard balm has it all.
It’s completely 100% natural and organic, and that includes the packaging, which is specifically designed to have no colorants or plastics that might leech into the product and taint your hard grown beard.
It smells really masculine, earthy and real, like you’ve just come striding out of the yard after cutting half a dozen logs into kindling, and it’s packed with over 15 active ingredients that’ll leave your beard looking sleeker and healthier than ever.
Be warned that it’s made with nut byproducts, so if you’re allergic to nuts use another of our top picks, but if you aren’t then this is simply the best beard balm out there.
Pros
Cons
- All natural, all organic, all great for your beard
- Guaranteed product. If you don’t like it, send it back
- Made in the good old USA
- Can’t use it if you’re allergic to nuts
Smooth Viking Beard Conditioner for Men, Leave-in Wax Conditioner That Softens and Soothes Itching, 2 Ounces
Features
- Tame the Untamable Beard: Say goodbye to unruly facial hair! Our leave-in beard conditioner for men is crafted to offer a sleek, groomed beard. Bask in compliments & revel in the transformation of a once untamed beard to a silky-smooth masterpiece.
- Rejuvenate with Natural Oils: Loaded with Olive, Avocado, Jojoba, Argan, and Sweet Almond Oil, this beard leave-in conditioner not only tames but also hydrates your skin. Experience a fresh, itch-free sensation after each application.
- Ultimate Beard Grooming: Combine with your beard shampoo or oil for a luxurious grooming routine. Our conditioner leaves your beard refreshingly scented, velvety soft, and gives it a healthy sheen - a luxurious experience every time.
- Well-Groomed in 3 Easy Steps: Simplicity at its finest. Take a small amount, rub between your fingers, apply gently on your beard, mustache, or goatee. Voila! Experience a cleansed, refreshed facial feel, and a beard that turns heads!
- Value Beyond Price: While others falter, Smooth Vikings delivers. Say no to bad consistency and strong chemical smells. Our conditioner promises the ideal consistency, and the genuine value that has been missing in your beard care routine
A thick and powerful balm, Smooth Viking’s beard balm is the best of our choices for men with the biggest, most rugged beards.
Solid, waxy consistency and a great hold make this perfect if your beard needs work, but even considering that, this balm is easy enough to work with that an absolute beard beginner could use it for the first time straight out of the tub.
On top of that it’s also 100% natural, and packed with ingredients that heal and nourish your beard, and potentially even help it grow even thicker! For a man who has uncompromising style, or needs the thickest balms for his thickest beard, grab a pot of this.
Pros
Cons
- Exceptional beard softening
- Fantastic holding, great for style
- All natural and healthy
- Possibly too stiff for some people. Pretty waxy
Hoot's Naturals Beard Balm, Extra Large 3.5oz Organic Beard Oil & Butter Recipe with No Added Fragrance - Leave-in Beard Softener & Conditioner, That Thickens, Strengthens & Styles Facial Hair Growth
Features
- BIGGER PACKAGE- We bring you a surprise with this MASSIVE 4oz screw top jar. The standard beard balm is 2oz.
- EARTHY HERBALS – We’ve created this great all natural and organic beard and mustache balm! New Look, same great formula.
- REMOVES THE DREADED ITCH – Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Extract join the game to keep dandruff at bay.
- All NATURAL INGREDIENTS - Condition your beard, and encourage your facial hair to grow thicker.
- MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE– If for any reason you aren’t happy, you get a 100% refund of purchase price.
Hoots is another all natural beard balm that’s the best choice if you’re looking for value for money.
Coming in a tub at almost twice the weight per dollar of other balms, this product lasts forever. Another sweet bonus is the free beard comb that you get with it, which is surprisingly good quality.
Unscented, with a good hold and the important all natural ingredients list, Hoots only falls off because I felt like I could see and feel it in my beard for a couple hours after using it, but honestly, if you’re looking for the balm that gets you the best deal for your dollar, whilst still being a great product, this is it.
Pros
Cons
- More for your money
- Comes with a good quality comb
- Unscented
- A little oily
Beard Balm - Rocky Mountain Barber - 100% Natural - Premium Wax Blend with Cedarwood Scent, Nutrient Rich Bees Wax, Jojoba, Tea Tree, Coconut Oil
Features
- Cedarwood Scent - Our Cedarwood beard balm features real cedarwood essential oil for its signature cedarwood scent.
- Convenient 2 oz tin - Our Cedarwood beard balm comes to you in a rugged 2 oz tin and fits anywhere for on the go grooming.
- Simple Ingredients - Our Cedarwood beard balm features simple ingredients so you can feel good about what you’re using on your beard.
- Crafted in Small Batches - Made in small batches to ensure you receive a beard balm made with the freshest ingredients possible.
- Made with Real Cedarwood Essential Oil - We are proud to say that our cedarwood beard balm contains actual cedarwood essential oil that will keep your beard looking and feeling great
Another American made brand, Rocky Mountain Barbers source as much of their product from local producers as possible, so it’s great if you’re a man who likes to support his local businesses.
If you’re just looking for a great balm, though, this still delivers. It smells great, with 8 essential oils that stuff this balm with beard nourishing vitamins and it’s all natural, the same as our other top four picks. The container also has a screw top lid, unlike a lot of others that just pop on and off, so you won’t ever throw this into your gym bag and come back to an unfortunate accident.
Downsides? Because it’s quite light, it doesn’t give the greatest hold. But that’s a tiny little downside, especially considering the upsides. If you aren’t set on any of our other top picks, Rocky Mountain has it down.
Pros
Cons
- All natural ingredients
- Packed with 8 essential oils
- Smells glorious
- Not the greatest hold
The Best Scented Beard Balms
Not every guy regularly wears a scent, and some of us regularly spend more time in closer proximity to other people. If this is the case, you’re obviously going to want a balm that adds a scent to your beard, so you smell fresh and masculine all throughout the day.
Honest Amish Beard Balm Leave-in Conditioner - Made with only Natural and Organic Ingredients - 2 Ounce Tin
Features
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Softens Coarse and Rogue Hairs
- Stops the Itch and Eliminates Beardruff
- The BEST for your beard - GUARANTEED!
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
Our top choice of beard balm is also our top choice of scented beard balms. With a natural, earthy scent that reminds me of being back in the woods as a kid, Honest Amish has a really pleasant organic smell.
On top of this, it’s the best beard balm we’ve seen out there. It’s great at moisturizing and treating beardruff, it’s got enough hold without being waxy or oily, and it’s completely organic and vegan safe. That’s why it’s our number one beard balm.
Pros
Cons
- All natural, all organic, all great for your beard
- Guaranteed product. If you don’t like it, send it back
- Made in the good old USA
- Cant use it if you’re allergic to nuts
Beard Balm - Rocky Mountain Barber - 100% Natural - Premium Wax Blend with Cedarwood Scent, Nutrient Rich Bees Wax, Jojoba, Tea Tree, Coconut Oil
Features
- Cedarwood Scent - Our Cedarwood beard balm features real cedarwood essential oil for its signature cedarwood scent.
- Convenient 2 oz tin - Our Cedarwood beard balm comes to you in a rugged 2 oz tin and fits anywhere for on the go grooming.
- Simple Ingredients - Our Cedarwood beard balm features simple ingredients so you can feel good about what you’re using on your beard.
- Crafted in Small Batches - Made in small batches to ensure you receive a beard balm made with the freshest ingredients possible.
- Made with Real Cedarwood Essential Oil - We are proud to say that our cedarwood beard balm contains actual cedarwood essential oil that will keep your beard looking and feeling great
Rocky Mountain Beard Balm smells of cedarwood, with a blend of eight other essential oils to top it off. Needless to say, it smells sexy as hell. I love it, and in my opinion it’s the best smelling of the beard balms we’re looking at today.
On top of that, it’s still a great beard balm, with a soft finish that’s great for moisturizing and conditioning your beard, 8 essential oils that keep your beard as healthy as possible and potentially encourage new growth, as well as being light and easy to use.
Pros
Cons
- All natural ingredients
- Packed with 8 essential oils
- Smells glorious
- Not the greatest hold
Beard Balm - Rocky Mountain Barber - 100% Natural - Premium Wax Blend with Cedarwood Scent, Nutrient Rich Bees Wax, Jojoba, Tea Tree, Coconut Oil
Features
- Cedarwood Scent - Our Cedarwood beard balm features real cedarwood essential oil for its signature cedarwood scent.
- Convenient 2 oz tin - Our Cedarwood beard balm comes to you in a rugged 2 oz tin and fits anywhere for on the go grooming.
- Simple Ingredients - Our Cedarwood beard balm features simple ingredients so you can feel good about what you’re using on your beard.
- Crafted in Small Batches - Made in small batches to ensure you receive a beard balm made with the freshest ingredients possible.
- Made with Real Cedarwood Essential Oil - We are proud to say that our cedarwood beard balm contains actual cedarwood essential oil that will keep your beard looking and feeling great
Unsurprisingly smelling of cigars, but with a vanilla blend that takes the edge off so you don’t give off the impression that you’re wearing last night’s bar clothes. Grave Before Shave cigar balm is a great beard balm for men looking for a more rugged, masculine smell that isn’t flowery in any way.
Grave Before Shave are market leaders when it comes to beard care products, so on top of a smell that makes you seem like you just hopped off a Harley, this balm is also good at everything you need a balm to be good at. Moisturising, dealing with dry skin, shaping and protecting your beard.
For the man who wants to smell like a man and nothing else, grab Grave Before Shave.
Pros
Cons
- Smells really masculine and fresh
- Great moisturizing effect
- Artwork is badass
- A little more expensive than some other balms
- Very little hold. Almost a butter
Sandalwood is a smell that’s been associated with men for years. It evokes images of old time barber shops and men in impeccable three-piece suits who clean shave every morning with an old-fashioned straight razor.
That’s why you’ll see a lot of good quality products for men with sandalwood in them, and this one is no exception. All natural essential oils, coconut oil and shea butter condition your beard, it’s got a fantastic 100% guarantee, and it’s just an overall quality product. So why isn’t it the best beard balm? Simple. It’s more expensive than the rest. But then, you get what you pay for, right?
Pros
Cons
- Really excellent moisturizing without being greasy
- Smells great
- Complete guarantee
- Smell fades relatively fast
- Expensive
The Best Unscented Beard Balms
Sometimes a man wants to walk through the day proudly rocking his own natural scent, watching women swoon and children gaze wide-eyed as he strides past, his manly musk spreading far and wide.
Or, you know, maybe that’s just me and you don’t want the scent of your beard balm interfering with your aftershave. Up to you.
Unscented beard balms are also great if you have sensitive skin. Sometimes the essential oils can cause issues, and an unscented beard balm will have few to none essential oils as ingredients, leaving your skin safe and clear.
The best beard balm we’ve found without a scent, purely because it really doesn’t have a scent.
You know what I mean. A lot of things that say that they’re scentless or unscented tend to smell neutral, having a base, clinical smell because of the ingredients in it. This really doesn’t smell of anything, so if you desperately need a beard balm with zero scent, you know what to buy.
On top of that, it’s a great beard balm by itself. There’s the usual list of all natural ingredients that give great results when it comes to moisturising and beard care, and it’s got a 100% money back guarantee, just on the off chance you hate it. (But we know you won’t.)
Pros
Cons
- 100% natural, no chemicals, nothing fake
- Helps beards to grow thicker and stronger
- 100% guarantee
- Soft, not good for shaping
GRAVE BEFORE SHAVE Cigar Blend Beard Balm (Cigar/Vanilla scent) (2 oz.)
$14.00 in stock
Features
- Tin of Beard balm
- Only the finest oils and butters that are used in all G.B.S. products.
- Helps to tame your beard
- Rich Cigar/Vanilla aroma
- deeply conditioning and protecting your manly mane
Another offering by our favorites Honest Amish, this balm has all the hallmarks and quality of their usual balms, except in a fragrance-free formula.
Of course, it’s got all natural ingredients. Of course there’s nothing added and it’s completely vegan safe. Of course it’s excellent for locking in facial moisture and dealing with beardruff. It’s everything you could ask for in a beard balm. That’s why Honest Amish are always top of our lists when it comes to beard products, and that’s why given the choice, I’d always buy one of their balms.
Pros
Cons
- All natural, all organic, all great for your beard
- Guaranteed product. If you don’t like it, send it back
- Made in the good old USA
- Can’t use it if you’re allergic to nuts
Honest Amish - PURE - Fragrance Free Beard Balm - All Natural - 2 Ounce
Features
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Relieves Itch and Helps New Growth
- All Natural and Organic Ingredients
- NO Fragrance Formula - Comes in New Box
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
You’ll notice a pattern in these reviews. Pretty much all of the beard balms we know, use and love come in scented and unscented options.
Just like the scented version of this balm reviewed above, this beard balm comes in an awesome twist top aluminum tin that keeps it locked away no matter how many times you drop it.
As for the balm itself? It’s light, and provides a little hold without being stiff or waxy, and it’s still got eight essential oils to nourish and replenish your beard, leaving it thicker and healthier than ever before.
Pros
Cons
- All natural ingredients
- Packed with 8 essential oils
- Smells glorious
- Not the greatest hold
Beard Balm - Classic Unscented - 100% Natural - Premium Wax Blend with Nutrient Rich Bees Wax, Jojoba, Coconut Oil
Features
- All Natural Ingredients - Featuring over eight oils in our blend, we are proud to say that our product is all-natural with ingredients that will leave your beard feeling and looking amazing
- Unscented – For men who aren’t interested in smelling like a strawberry or a coconut. Ideal for the man who wants his cologne or body wash to do the heavy lifting
- A Premium Beard Balm - Using only the finest ingredients sourced across North America, we made it our duty to provide you with the best beard balm on the market.
- Ultimate Styling Control - Our beard balm will give you the style and control you want without weighing down or leaving your beard feeling greasy or oily. Shape up and start your day right.
- Fits Anywhere - Our all-aluminum canister means this beard balm it tough enough that you can bring it with you anywhere and not have to worry about it accidentally opening or being damaged.
More expensive than the rest of our options, Gentleman’s premium balm is a solid product that does everything a good beard balm should do, with the added bonus of being unscented so you can use it with any other scent you might desire.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t do enough to differentiate itself. Whilst it’s a good product, with a great list of ingredients and a nice finish and feel on the face, it’s more expensive, without really being better. Feel free to grab it, but I’d go for the Honest Amish myself.
Pros
Cons
- Really excellent moisturizing without being greasy
- Smells great
- Complete guarantee
- Smell fades relatively fast
- Expensive
The Best Fully Organic Beard Balms
Caring for a beard is hard, and it’s harder still when you’re covering your face with harmful additives and other chemicals.
Luckily for you and me, there’s a whole bunch of fully organic beard balms out there, so you don’t have to feel bad about caring for your beard.
The Gentlemen's Premium Beard Balm - Fragrance Free - Leave-in Conditioner & Softener - All Natural - Styles, Strengthens, Thickens & Softens Promoting Healthier Beard & Mustache Growth
Features
| Part Number | NA |
| Is Adult Product | |
| Size | Large |
If you’re in the market for an all-natural, fully organic beard balm, ArtNaturals beard balm is the single best option out there.
It’s thick enough to deliver a great hold without being overly firm or waxy, like a lot of other balms, and it’s got a great set of ingredients that will keep your face smooth and skin clear and healthy.
On top of being a great balm that moisturizes with mango butter, jojoba oil and argan oil, it keeps to ArtNatural’s 100% all natural commitment, plus it smells great, unlike some other fully organic beard products we’ve seen, which inevitably leave you smelling like the back of a hippy’s van. Instead, you’ll smell just like fresh cut oranges, so you’ll be turning heads everywhere you go.
Pros
Cons
- Every ingredient 100% natural
- Contains vitamins A and C for beard growth
- Smells like fresh citrus
- Doesn’t fully deal with beard itch
Smooth Viking Beard Conditioner for Men, Leave-in Wax Conditioner That Softens and Soothes Itching, 2 Ounces
Features
- Tame the Untamable Beard: Say goodbye to unruly facial hair! Our leave-in beard conditioner for men is crafted to offer a sleek, groomed beard. Bask in compliments & revel in the transformation of a once untamed beard to a silky-smooth masterpiece.
- Rejuvenate with Natural Oils: Loaded with Olive, Avocado, Jojoba, Argan, and Sweet Almond Oil, this beard leave-in conditioner not only tames but also hydrates your skin. Experience a fresh, itch-free sensation after each application.
- Ultimate Beard Grooming: Combine with your beard shampoo or oil for a luxurious grooming routine. Our conditioner leaves your beard refreshingly scented, velvety soft, and gives it a healthy sheen - a luxurious experience every time.
- Well-Groomed in 3 Easy Steps: Simplicity at its finest. Take a small amount, rub between your fingers, apply gently on your beard, mustache, or goatee. Voila! Experience a cleansed, refreshed facial feel, and a beard that turns heads!
- Value Beyond Price: While others falter, Smooth Vikings delivers. Say no to bad consistency and strong chemical smells. Our conditioner promises the ideal consistency, and the genuine value that has been missing in your beard care routine
The best all natural beard balm for hold and style, Smooth Viking is our choice of organic beard balm for men with thick, rugged beards. If you’re legitimately sporting a beard that would make a viking proud, then Smooth Viking, with its mix of shea butter, safflower, sweet almond, jojoba and argan oils, is the best balm for controlling that beast.
But don’t be turned off by this. Even men with younger, less bristly beards are gonna find use out of this balm, because its formula is great for softening and moisturizing any beard, no matter the style. If you want an organic beard with the maximum hold possible, grab yourself some Smooth Viking.
Pros
Cons
- Exceptional beard softening
- Fantastic holding, great for style
- All natural and healthy
- Possibly too stiff for some people. Pretty waxy
Hoot's Naturals Beard Balm, Extra Large 3.5oz Organic Beard Oil & Butter Recipe with No Added Fragrance - Leave-in Beard Softener & Conditioner, That Thickens, Strengthens & Styles Facial Hair Growth
Features
- BIGGER PACKAGE- We bring you a surprise with this MASSIVE 4oz screw top jar. The standard beard balm is 2oz.
- EARTHY HERBALS – We’ve created this great all natural and organic beard and mustache balm! New Look, same great formula.
- REMOVES THE DREADED ITCH – Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Extract join the game to keep dandruff at bay.
- All NATURAL INGREDIENTS - Condition your beard, and encourage your facial hair to grow thicker.
- MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE– If for any reason you aren’t happy, you get a 100% refund of purchase price.
There’s a reason Hoots beard balm is one of our overall top picks as well as being one of our organic beard balm picks. It’s just a great balm that treats your beard really well, despite the fact that it’s made entirely of organic ingredients. A lot of products skimp on quality, or are just ridiculously expensive, but Hoots beard balm does none of this.
In fact, it’s actually really good value for money, as well as being unscented, which for a completely natural balm is really impressive. Plus it comes with a beard comb, just in case you don’t already have one.
Pros
Cons
- More for your money
- Comes with a good quality comb
- Unscented
- A little oily
Honest Amish Beard Balm Leave-in Conditioner - Made with only Natural and Organic Ingredients - 2 Ounce Tin
Features
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Softens Coarse and Rogue Hairs
- Stops the Itch and Eliminates Beardruff
- The BEST for your beard - GUARANTEED!
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
Honest Amish is our favorite beard balm, and luckily for everyone out there, its also completely organic, on top of being an awesome balm.
As soon as you put it on, you know it’s all natural because it smells all natural. Real woodsy and green, like you’ve just buried your face in a handful of autumn leaves. But, like, manly, testosterone filled leaves.
As well as being organic, Honest Amish just make great products. This balm is really damn good at moisturizing, with a base of argan, avocado, pumpkin and grapeseed oils, so if you’ve got beardruff it’ll kill it dead. You can buy with confidence, knowing that no matter what your beard needs, Honest Amish has it covered.
Pros
Cons
- All natural, all organic, all great for your beard
- Guaranteed product. If you don’t like it, send it back
- Made in the good old USA
- Can’t use it if you’re allergic to nuts
Our Top Pics
THE BEST BEARD BALM
Honest Amish Beard Balm Leave-in Conditioner - Made with only Natural and Organic Ingredients - 2 Ounce Tin
Features
- Hand Crafted in the USA
- Softens Coarse and Rogue Hairs
- Stops the Itch and Eliminates Beardruff
- The BEST for your beard - GUARANTEED!
- The Most Trusted Brand for Beards in the World
We love this beard balm, it’s made from 100% natural products. The scent is fantastic, earthy yet almost sweet in smell.
It does everything you expect of a beard balm.
THE SECOND BEST BEARD BALM
Smooth Viking Beard Conditioner for Men, Leave-in Wax Conditioner That Softens and Soothes Itching, 2 Ounces
Features
- Tame the Untamable Beard: Say goodbye to unruly facial hair! Our leave-in beard conditioner for men is crafted to offer a sleek, groomed beard. Bask in compliments & revel in the transformation of a once untamed beard to a silky-smooth masterpiece.
- Rejuvenate with Natural Oils: Loaded with Olive, Avocado, Jojoba, Argan, and Sweet Almond Oil, this beard leave-in conditioner not only tames but also hydrates your skin. Experience a fresh, itch-free sensation after each application.
- Ultimate Beard Grooming: Combine with your beard shampoo or oil for a luxurious grooming routine. Our conditioner leaves your beard refreshingly scented, velvety soft, and gives it a healthy sheen - a luxurious experience every time.
- Well-Groomed in 3 Easy Steps: Simplicity at its finest. Take a small amount, rub between your fingers, apply gently on your beard, mustache, or goatee. Voila! Experience a cleansed, refreshed facial feel, and a beard that turns heads!
- Value Beyond Price: While others falter, Smooth Vikings delivers. Say no to bad consistency and strong chemical smells. Our conditioner promises the ideal consistency, and the genuine value that has been missing in your beard care routine
This is our close second, it’s a very waxy beard balm so really good for shaping your mustache.
It’s also unscented, which means if you mix your beard balm and beard oil together like I do before applying, you won’t effect the beard oils scent.
THE BEST VEGAN BEARD BALM
Hoot's Naturals Beard Balm, Extra Large 3.5oz Organic Beard Oil & Butter Recipe with No Added Fragrance - Leave-in Beard Softener & Conditioner, That Thickens, Strengthens & Styles Facial Hair Growth
Features
- BIGGER PACKAGE- We bring you a surprise with this MASSIVE 4oz screw top jar. The standard beard balm is 2oz.
- EARTHY HERBALS – We’ve created this great all natural and organic beard and mustache balm! New Look, same great formula.
- REMOVES THE DREADED ITCH – Jojoba Oil and Rosemary Extract join the game to keep dandruff at bay.
- All NATURAL INGREDIENTS - Condition your beard, and encourage your facial hair to grow thicker.
- MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE– If for any reason you aren’t happy, you get a 100% refund of purchase price.
The final beard balm in our top picks is Hoots natural beard balm. This is perhaps one of the only vegan friendly beard balms we’ve come across.
The ingredients used are top notch and the tin size is bulky so you get more for your money.