By: Jeffrey James Keyes

While facial hair has been in season for some time now, many need some assistance with that new-ish quarantine beard. Maintaining a quality beard does not take a tremendous amount of work, with a few strong products you can let the oils, lotions, and conditioners do the work. Be sure to properly wash your face and beard and prep your beard and the area around before doing any shaving or trimming. Be sure to introduce quality oils and lotion into your routine and keep it sanitized and free of residual germs from any of those viruses going around. With a little TLC, you can train your beard to look clean and sharp at any length. Here is a selection of products and steps to help you enjoy “Movember”.

SCRUB

Nivea

Exfoliating Face Scrub

niveausa.com

$10.99

Need to prime? Clear out anything unwanted or excess with Nivea Exfoliating Face Scrub. The scrub, which includes aloe vera and pro-vitamin B5, cleanses and protects the skin from drying out. Optimal to incorporate into the morning routine, the scrub can remove dead skin and protect your skin’s natural barrier, getting you ready to allow just the right amount of sun onto your skin.

WASH

Malin+Goetz

Grapefruit Face Cleanser

malinandgoetz.com

$32

Malin+Goetz is an apothecary launched by Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz in New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood in 2004. The focus of their brand is easy-to-use, gentle treatments helping to cleanse and restore pH balance without harsh ingredients, irritants, or unnecessary detergents, colorants, and synthetic fragrances. Their foaming cleansing gel is gentle on the beard and whole face. This perfect blend of natural grapefruit extract with amino acid-based cleansing agents work to purify and hydrate pH balance to the skin.

 PREP

Aidan Gill for Men

Shave Oil

aidangillformen.com

$25.00

When Aidan Gil, the infamous Irish barber based out of “the Big Easy” came out with a line of grooming products, we leaned into it. The Aidan Gill For Men’s Pre-Shave oil, was formulated by Aidan, and is used daily in the Barbershops to ensure the most comfortable and close shave. Apply this lightly scented blend of essential oils to clean wet skin prior to the application of shaving cream and you will be able to keep everything clean, safe, and looking great.

LATHER

Jack Black

Beard Lube Conditioning Shave with Jojoba & Eucalyptus

getjackblack.com

$35

If you are looking for a dynamite all-in-one product Jack Black’s Beard Lube Conditioning Shave with Jojoba & Eucalyptus should be considered a go-to. The translucent formula does the heavy lifting as a pre-shave oil, shave cream, and even an after-shave conditioner to soften facial hair for a painless shave. In addition to jojoba & eucalyptus, the lube includes macadamia nut oil, heather, menthol, peppermint, and a variety of other subtle ingredients. Leave the product on for about sixty seconds before shaving. When finished, rinse with cold water. You will thank us later.

Eufora

HERO for Men

Exceptional Shave

eufora.net

$23

 Eufora, offering clean, quality beauty products since 1997. Eufora formulations harness the power of more than 100 unique plant and flower extracts, essential oils, vitamins, and natural aromas for their products. While the company is known for their fantastic line of hair care products, the ultimate 3-in-1 pH balanced shave solution is a fantastic product to help you to shave away any excess or unnecessary hair to make your beard look good and stand out. The non-foaming formula is the perfect choice because it allows you to essentially “mark out” detail easily on your cheeks and neck.

TREAT

Jack Black

Jack Black Beard Oil

getjackblack.com

$26

This exclusive blend of certified organic natural oils, potent antioxidants and vitamins protect skin from the damaging effects of free radicals and environmental pollutants.  Key ingredients like Vitamin E, Kalahari melon oil and Marula oil, work to counteract free-radical damage, soften facial hair and smooth skin underneath. Keep your beard healthy.

Billy Jealousy

CBD Beard Bundle

billyjealousy.com

$90

Billy Jealousy has a new CBD line to soothe beard ailments with an infusion of 420 mg of CBD. The full line includes Their CBD Beard Bundle includes CBD Beard Oil (2 oz.), CBD Beard Balm (2 oz.), and a CBD Leave-In Conditioner (3 oz.). Billy Jealousy’s CBD Beard Oil will nourish and reinvigorate moisture to even the driest beard, while the Billy Jealousy CBD Beard Balm additionally calms irritated skin while helping hair to retain moisture. Need to take it to the roots? Billy Jealousy’s CBD Leave-In Conditioner goes deep, providing a light hold for healthy hair and a manageable beard. The company’s CBD is derived from select hemp that is cultivated in the USA. It is lab tested to ensure purity, potency, and free of THC.

Bulldog

Bulldog Skincare for Men Original Beard Balm

bulldogskincare.com

$9.99

This fast absorbing beard balm will not leave you looking like an oil slick. Bulldog’s Original Beard Balm is specially formulated for the thick hair found on the face and will leave your beard healthy and conditioned. Soothing and nourishing, it helps to reduce any itchy sensation you may experience under your beard.

SHAVE & TRIM

Bulldog

Bulldog Skincare for Men Original Bamboo Razor

bulldogskincare.com

$14.99

Fun fact: over two billion plastic razors are sent to the landfills each year in the United States. Bulldog, a skincare company launched by Simon Duffy and Rhodri Ferrier in 2006, takes pride in trying to eliminate the problem. Their Bamboo Razor is making strides to help protect the environment while offering men the shave they deserve. Each razor, built ethically with fully recycled packaging made from recycled stock and environmentally friendly inks features five tempered steel blades and a lubricating strip of aloe, designed to provide a comfortable shave. The handle, designed with a natural bamboo handle, will fit well in your hand, and help to lower your overall environmental impact.

Remington

Virtually Indestructible Haircut & Beard Trimmer

remingtonproducts.com

$34.99

Why settle for a mediocre trimmer when you not only have a high-quality trimmer, but an entire 15-piece kit for a reasonable price? Remington’s Virtually Indestructible Haircut & Beard Trimmer comes with a lifetime warranty, which you will not need as it’s designed in a heavy-duty polycarbonate shell to withstand drops, knocks, and falls. The trimmer includes removable precision ground blades that can be washed, nine combs from 1.5-25mm, a premium beard brush, another styling comb, and a nice storage pouch. Chances are, you will like the trimmer so much you will want to also order the Virtually Indestructible Nose & Ear Trimmer as well. 

FINISH

RICH By Rick Ross

Luxury Beard Oil

richbyrickross.com

$17.99

Grammy-nominated rapper & entrepreneur Rick Ross launched a fantastic skincare line a few years back. The standout in the line, Luxury Beard Oil, is a beard oil that will make you feel like you are on top of the charts. Rejuvenate your beard with ingredients like jojoba seed oil, olive fruit oil, and grape seed oil and get a closer look to see how your hair will start to glow. Who knows, it might just inspire you to put out a hit.

MVRCK by MITCH

Skin + Beard Lotion

paulmitchell.com

$6.50

Discover the art of uncommon barbering with MVRCK by MITCH (from the good people at Paul Mitchell). MVRCK Skin + Beard Lotion will shape and tame coarse beard hair, from light stubble to full grown and everything in between. Lather a little in your beard and feel an almost immediate sense of control and additional moisture. The rich, hydrating formula contains barley seed extract to moisturize the face, skin beneath the beard, and your gorgeous facial hair so you can go out into the world.

SANITIZE

Safe Hair

Hair Instant Cleansing Spray

safehair.com.br

$14.99

Safe Hair: Instant Cleansing Spray is a new antimicrobial hand sanitizer collection that will help shield the hair from bacteria, germs, and Coronavirus. Safe Hair launched this first-of-its-kind solution specifically formulated to disinfect your hair and beard to banish coronavirus, germs, and bacteria by 99.9%. The three main ingredients in the spray include melaleuca, lemongrass, and aloe vera. To sanitize even more, bring your Safe Hair Shampoo into the shower with you and scrub any bacteria and Coronavirus you might be carrying with you down the drain.