Northern Fir Beard Oil - All Natural Leave in Conditioner with Argan and Jojoba Oils - Softens and Promotes Healthy Beard & Mustache Growth for Men – 1 oz

First off this is only the 2ND review I've ever written and I buy stuff on amazon all the time. I make my purchases based off of customer reviews so when I come across a quality product I write an in depth review. This is definitely a high quality product. Overall this is one of the best beard oils I have used and I've used a lot. By a lot I mean 100's of dollars and at least 30 different companies. The overwhelming majority of those have been crap. Either they smell nothing like the description or they do nothing for softening and conditioning my beard. Very rarely have I found a beard oil that both smells great and conditions. Northern Fir is one of those rare beard oils.First on the scent. I love woodsy outdoor scents. Especially cedar and pine. Almost every oil I've bought previously either doesn't smell like cedar and pine at all or it smells almost artificial. The scent from Northern Fir however smells about as authentic as you can get. There is no pine in it which is one of my dissapointments but the essential oils that are in it come through strong and distinct. When I first put it on my beard all I could smell was the black pepper. Very shortly after that the juniper berry starts to come in and gives it a slight sweet aroma. Finally a minute or two after applying it the cedar comes in and takes this scent over the top. It's strong without being overwhelming. I get wiffs of it throughout the day but you cannot smell it constantly, which is good in my opinion. I would love if it also had pine essential oil but overall it is a very pleasant scent. It's one of the only cedar scented beard oils my wife has liked. (Huge Plus)Now on to the conditioning. I have a very coarse and curly beard about 6 inches long. I've rarely found an oil that actually makes my beard soft. Northern Fir did the trick. About 10 drops worked into my beard after a shower and it's the softest it's ever been. I'm guessing the higher quality of the cold pressed jojoba and argan oil have something to do with the superior conditioning. Also the oil absorbs into the hair very quickly leaving your beard moisturized but dry to the touch. I love to stroke my beard throughout the day so it's great not getting oily hands everytime I do.I haven't had this oil very long so I can't say what the longterm results will be but based off of the short term benefits I have already experienced I would definitely recommend buying this beard oil. The only reason I'm not giving this oil 5 stars is because of the price. At $25 an ounce it is rather expensive. Yes it is higher quality but I go through a bottle every month with daily use. For that price I'm not sure I can continue to use it. I think it's worth the price I'm just cheap . But if you want a quality beard oil and don't mind the price tag I would highly recommend buying this. I really don't think you will be dissapointed. No I did not get this for a discount. I paid full price so this is as honest of a review as you've ever read.UPDATE:I have to change my rating to 5 stars! This really is the best beard oil I've ever used. If you are looking for something that works and smells great then this oil is worth every penny. If you just want something to put in your beard there are plenty of cheap knock-off oils out there. This oil is for the man who takes pride in his beard and will settle for nothing but the best. This is the only beard oil I have ever put on and my beard still be soft the next day. Incredible. After using it for a while the scent continues to become more complex. It seems like I smell something new every time I use it. The overall scent is the most authentic woodsy outdoor smell I have experienced using beard oil. It doesn't smell fake at all. It smells like you rolled around in a pile of fir branches. It really is top notch. I will be a Northern Fir man for life! So glad I finally found my beard oil 4 years and 40 oils later. Only wish I would have found it sooner!

Ranked #1A comparative review Northern Fir, Bear Brand Tree Ranger, Bearded Bastard Woodsman.Choosing the right beard oil shouldn’t be complicated, but in the essence of time that we occupy, the market has quickly become saturated with hundreds of brands all claiming the same promises of producing a glorious thick mane. With that said, we’ll avoid genetics and 90% of the BS while sticking to the top three contenders on Amazon at this time.Rank 3rd: Bearded Bastard WoodsmanBearded Bastard makes some great product and the Woodsman is no exception. Texas cedar is the prime top note that doesn’t fade quickly and remains in the middle and base note. There’s not much else to be said about the scent because it’s not complicated. If you like your cedar, this is a winner on scent alone. The beard oil itself is heavier that the competition and a single application will last long into the day regardless of the your beard size. It tends to run a little greasier, but the coverage you get from a few drops goes a long way. Your beard will be left feeling nice and thick, but perhaps a but “crunchy” thick and a little hard to comb through later in the day. When looking at ingredients, I like to see either Argan or Jojoba oil in the first three, unfortunately the first three ingredients are Almond, Safflower and Grape seed oil. Not a deal breaker, but this may not be suited for all facial types either. Another factor is the cost. For $20 per ounce at the time of this review, I wan’t to see high quality oils at the front of the line. In either case, it’s still worth picking up a bottle, you wont be disappointed.Rank 2nd: Bear Brand Tree Ranger.Unfortunately I never received my bottle through Amazon so I had to go straight to the website for my purchase. Glad I did since there’s been a plethora of fakes running around on Amazon to begin with… With that said, if it doesn’t smell or feel right, it’s probably not genuine and you should contact Amazon immediately.Now on to the good stuff. The scent is complex. Top note is eucalyptus that bleeds off into middle notes of pine and cedar finishing off with a mossy note. This scent is my favorite morning oil simply because of the complexity and strong silage. As others have mentioned, this is a non-greasy formula. Or to put it better, if Mr. Clean had a beard, he would use Beard Brand. Enough said. You can’t over apply this stuff because your beard will just soak it right up, however you don’t need a whole lot for coverage. Medium to long beards can expect 4-7 drops and that should last the entire day. The oil itself does an excellent job of softening the beard and keeping it tamed. You can easily comb through it midday if needed without any snags or dry spots. One more thing to note is that the formula works great with all skin types and the very first ingredient used is Jojoba oil, so you’re getting your money’s worth and taking care of of your skin at the same time. If this was your only go-to oil, it would be worth the investment, you wont be disappointed. Word to the wise though, check out the website, sign up for the newsletter and follow the brand. These guys live for beard grooming and have a lot of good informational material for anyone at any stage (personally I think their marketing could improve greatly, but these guys are off to a great start).Rank 1st: Northern FirWho are these guys? In terms of beard products, they make one flavor oil and that’s it! But it’s an excellent oil and they don’t hold anything back when it comes to using the finest ingredients while offering it at a very affordable price. The scent of the oil is outstanding. Top notes of pine with middle notes of juniper berry and a spicy black pepper base. All three combined give off a pleasant hyper=masculine scent that every beadsman should have in his arsenal. The very first ingredient is Argan oil with Jojoba coming in as second. The price per ounce is a steal when comparing it to other brands. Like Bread Brand, Northern Fir is a non-greasy formula, but your beard wont soak it up right away; and that may be one of the best parts of this oil. It’s perfectly balanced to allow the user the time needed to massage the oil into the beard without having to rush through your grooming routine. Just massage it in, take your time, comb slowly through your hairs and you’re done. It leaves your beard feeling like cotton all day and tames even the most unruly hair. Thumbs up to Northern Fir. This is the very best oil on Amazon right now and is worth every penny.