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The 21 best beard oils to soften your facial hair and prevent ‘beardruff’

With the right beard oil, you'll be able to tame your facial fuzz from scruffy to sleek in a matter of seconds. Here are the best we've found.

In his testing, he assessed the value for money – most important, even if these balms and oils aren't typically that expensive anyway – judging how well they clean and moisturise the hairs and soothe the skin underneath. Elsewhere, our beard-owning guru, Owen Gough, helped with further testing on his own beard to assess ease of application, scents and ingredients included and how clean and nourished it leaves your beard post-use.

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If you're keen to expand your arsenal of men's grooming equipment but unsure where to even begin, you're in the right hands, as GQ's grooming editors have created a broad range of exceptional guides to help you figure out what's going to be best for you, whether you want to tidy up your beard hair, soften and moisturise your skin

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