The average beard man can’t live without beard balm. On this page, find out which one suits your beard best.
Von Sander - The Beardmen 
A beard balm actually has two functions: it is a conditioner that moisturises your beard hairs and the underlying skin as well as a product for styling your beard hairs and looking good. A beard balm is becoming increasingly popular because its thick consistency means you don’t need to apply beard balm as often as beard oil.
Curious about the best beard balm of 2023? The Beard Man has it figured out for you.
Buying best beard balm: which balm suits my beard?
Anyone who knows the Beard Man a little knows that it doesn’t just give recommendations. There is no best beard balm; in fact, the question is what is a good beard balm for your beard? To find out which beard balm is best for your beard, we look at the ingredients in the balm.
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The Beardman only recommends products with natural ingredients. We avoid products with synthetic ingredients because they can cause dry underlying skin, when you want to moisturise it.
Lard Beard Balm
Suitable for any beard
The Reuzel Beard Balm comes from Dutch soil and developed by Schorem Haarsnijder en Babier in Rotterdam. Reuzel Beard Balm is contains both jojoba oil and shea butter, making it suitable for any beard. Read more..
- Easy to apply
- Not too greasy
- Natural ingredients
- Gives a nice shine
- Good hold
- mild fragrance
- with only 35 ml you’ll be through it quickly
Mr Bear Family beard balm
For and healthy shine
This beard balm from Mr Bear Family is perfect for men with a thin beard. This beard balm contains shea butter and beeswax which gives the beard a fuller appearance. As well as making the beard nice and soft. Read more..
- Perfect for a thin beard
- Long-lasting shape
- Natural ingredients
- Gives a healthy shine
- Wax-like substance
- Easy to wash out
- Fresh citrus scent (not for everyone)
- Reasonably expensive
Guardenza Beard Balm
Best-selling beard balms
The Guardenza Beard Balm is the best beard balm for bearded men who love a masculine scent. This Guardenza Beard Balm is full of natural oils with scents like sandalwood and bergamot. This was one of the best-selling beard balms of 2023.
- For every beard
- Masculine scents
- Natural oils
- Light hold
- Wax-like substance
- Smell is not for everyone
Proraso Beard Balm
for short beards
Proraso is a well-known brand in the world of beard products. This Beard Balm from Italian brand proraso is light and the best beard balm for short beards. The fresh scent comes from lime with a hint of mint. Read more..
- Beard short
- Fresh scent
- Good conditioner
- Light and easy to wash
- Reasonably affordable
- Tricky to style
Men’s Master Premium Beard Balm
ideal for longer beards
Men’s Master beard balm works really well for a long beard or with thicker hair growth. With the firm and natural oils like shea butter, coconut, beeswax and cocoa butter, this balm has a strong hold that will keep your beard groomed all day. It is a premium brand though that you have to pay a bit more money for. Read more..
Think this beard balm is a bit too expensive? Then consider the ”Layrite – Concentrated Beard Oil”. This beard balm has good hold for a long beard and is half the price.
- Perfect for long beards
- Strong hold
- Natural ingredients
- Fresh scent of lemongrass
- Reasonably priced
- Less suitable for a short beard
Schorem Beard Balm Wood & Spice Lard
best choice for dry skin and beard dandruff
This beard balm from Reuzel is the best choice if you suffer from dry skin, flakes or beard dandruff. Thanks to natural fats like argan oil, this Reuzel is a perfect conditioner for dry beard hair and the skin underneath. This conditioning balm is exactly what you need when you suffer from limited beard growth due to dry skin. This Reuzel balm and conditioner provides the perfect condition for your beard hairs to grow faster. Read moree..
- Perfect for dry skin
- Medium hold
- Natural ingredients
- Promotes thicker hair growth
- Masculine scent
- Small jar of 35 ml
Seven Potions Beard Balm
Plant-based ingredients only
Many beard balms use animal products such as beeswax. Want to avoid using animal products? Then choose this vegan beard balm with 100% natural ingredients and 100% animal-tested. This Seven Potions Beard Balm also works well against an itchy beard! Read more..
- Vegan
- Medium hold
- Easy to wash out
- Soft beard as a result
- Delicious fragrance
- Small jar of 35 ml
The Barberstation Beard Balm
Ideal for split ends or a tough beard
Suffering from split ends, a hard beard or a partner complaining about stinging beard hairs? The Barberstation Beard Balm is good beard balm that makes the beard nice and soft. Want a soft beard? Then give this beard balm a try. Read more..
- Restores split ends
- Perfect for soft beard
- Medium hold
- Argan oil and essential oil
- Cares for underlying skin
- Reasonably priced
Best beard balms at a glance 2023
Below is a list of the best beard balms according to the Beard Man of 2023:
What is beard balm?
As mentioned in the introduction: a beard balm has two functions. First, it has a grooming function similar to that of a beard conditioner. Moisturising your beard hair and skin is incredibly important for good grooming. Secondly, you need a balm to shape your beard hairs and look good.
What is the difference between beard balm and oil?
There are now so many different beard products on the market, but do you need them all? This is a question that The Beard Man gets regularly. No, is the answer. It depends on personal preferences and the type of beard you have. But when do you use a beard balm and when a beard oil?
Both products are very similar: they moisturise your beard and the skin underneath. The difference is in the consistency: a balm has a thicker consistency that makes it easier to style your beard hairs. A beard oil it only a conditioning effect.
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You could use a beard oil before bed and a balm in the morning after showering. Want to buy both products at once? Then consider a grooming kit.
For whom is a balm best suited?
A balm is particularly used by men with a long beard. In a sense, it is a product for all beard lengths, but for men with stubble or a very short beard, there are too few beard hairs to model it.
Perfect for a fuller beard!
Did you know. Do you have a thin beard or a ‘patchy beard’ as they say so nicely? Then choose a beard balm with shea butter. This will give your beard a fuller look. Our favourite beard balm with shea butter is this beard balm from Woodland.
Especially in the winter months, many men suffer from a dry beard: this is when beard oil works best!
How to use beard balm?
To maintain your beard properly, it is important to moisturise the beard and the skin underneath. As you know by now, balms help with this, but how exactly do you apply a beard balm? Apply beard balm in the morning after showering.
- Dry your beard hairs with a clean towel
- Use the back of your thumb to scrape a little balm from the tin.
- Rub the balm between your palms and spread it on your fingers
- Massage it into your beard hairs and the skin underneath
- Style your beard as desired
Conclusion: which beard balm to choose?
The Reuzel Beard Balm from Rotterdam-based Schorem Hair Cutter & Barber came out top in the test. Not only does this beard balm smell good, it also conditions the hair and is excellent for styling your beard or moustache. There is also a Wood & Spice variant from the same brand, but this has a scent you really have to love.
If you have a long beard, I recommend the Men’s Master Premium Beard Balm or the slightly cheaper Layrite Concentrated Beard Oil. For short beards, Proraso’s beard balm is a good choice.
Many beard balms contain animal ingredients like beeswax.
If you are looking for a vegan beard balm, try the Woodland Harmony Beard Balm from Seven Potions. That one is 100% plant-based and smells nice and fresh too.
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Other interesting beard products
The Beard Man knows what it’s like to grow a beard and provide proper daily care. Beard oil Just applying a little beard balm won’t get you there, of course. There are several essential products to maintain your beard. Which other products are important?
Beard shampoo
It is incredibly important – especially if you have a long beard – that you wash it daily. Do this with a special beard shampoo and not with a regular shampoo. This is because a regular shampoo makes the beard and skin dry. Curious about the best beard shampoo?
Beard Oil
A beard oil should be used at night before you go to sleep and is just as important as a good beard balm. It is best to choose a beard oil with jojoba oil and argan oil. Wondering which beard oil suits your beard best?
Beard wax or gel
With a beard gel or wax, you always step out the door with a groomed beard. Some waxes also have a grooming effect. Style your beard hairs with one of these beard combs.
Beard conditioner
A conditioner beard makes beard hairs nice and soft, but also provides the right care for the skin under your beard.
Serum
With a beginning beard, it can take quite a long time to achieve a fuller beard. With the right care, you can stimulate beard growth. A serum contains not only healthy oils, but also active ingredients that can help hairs grow faster.
Trimmer
Looking for a good beard trimmer? The Beardmen has selected the best beard trimmers for you. Check them out in the beard trimmer test.
Frequently Asked Questions
With all the marketing talk, it’s quite difficult to know what your beard really needs. The Beardmen helps you find the products you really need and that suit your type of beard. Is your question not answered in the article above? Then use the frequently asked questions.
Beard balm is the same as a beard balm and is used to care for your beard and the skin underneath, as well as to style your beard hair.
A good beard balm has two functions: first, it serves as a conditioner and has a conditioning effect. Second, you use a beard balm to style your facial hair.A good beard balm has two functions: first, it serves as a conditioner and has a conditioning effect. Secondly, you use a beard balm to style your facial hair.
To get straight to the point: there is no such thing as the best beard balm. The Beardman looks at your beard type and based on this he will recommend the best beard balm for you. Wondering what the best beard balms are for you? Then visit our website.