Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash Review

Using names like “Best Damn Beard Wash” and “Best Damn Beard Oil” certainly makes a bold claim right off the bat. I tested Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash for two weeks. While it didn’t make me shun all other beard washes in favor of this one, I did enjoy the results.

Introduction

Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash is the second beard wash I have tried.

Testing Steps

Reminder: Always do a patch test before trying a new product on your skin, and read the ingredients list carefully.

After I finished my review of Johnny Slicks Organic Hand-Whipped Beard Wash, I switched to using bar soap to wash my beard for several weeks. This wasn’t intentional, but we had some decent bars of organic bar soap on hand and I had used up my previous bottle of beard wash. I happened to be in a local store looking at beard products one day and decided to try a bottle of the Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash.

It’s important to note that during the time I have been using the Duke Cannon beard wash, I have also been primarily using Honest Amish Pure Unscented Beard Oil after showering. The Duke Cannon beard wash with the Honest Amish beard oil have turned out to be a nice combination.

My Two-Week Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash Test

I followed this simple method to test the beard wash.

1. I showered nightly and washed my beard every two to three days.

2. On days I didn’t wash my beard, I rinsed it with warm water in the shower.

3. On days I washed my beard, I used the beard wash to thoroughly scrub my beard.

4. I rinsed my beard completely after scrubbing to rinse all of the beard wash out of my beard.

5. I applied beard oil after showering as I normally do.

Results: Beard Health & Feel

The beard wash left my beard feeling very clean and healthy. It does a great job of truly cleansing my beard. It is a cleanser, so it will strip some oils. I would highly recommend applying a good, moisturizing beard oil after washing with the Duke Cannon beard wash.

Scent

The scent of the beard wash is citrus hefeweizen. I’m always hesitant whenever a product bases its scent profile on alcoholic beverages, like this citrus hefeweizen scent. I’m worried I’m going to be walking around smelling like beer. In this case, however, the scent does have hints of a citrus hefeweizen beer, but it’s so subtle that it’s not much of a concern. The scent is actually very refreshing in the shower. While it’s not a scent I would seek out, I certainly don’t mind it either.

Using The Beard Wash

The Best Damn Beard Wash is very easy to use. The consistency is very similar to normal shampoo. I usually squeeze about 1/2 tablespoon or so into my hand and then apply it to my beard. It lathers nicely, washes away clean, and leaves my beard feeling great.

Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash Ingredients

The first ingredient in the beard wash is water. This isn’t unusual for grooming products. I’m not a chemist or a dermatologist, but one thing that I have learned from reviewing beard products is that the inclusion of water also requires that a genuine preservative be included. This is to prevent microbial growth (bacteria, mold, yeast) from building up over time with water-based products.

I usually have to Google ingredients to find out exactly what they are. I’m not going to list every ingredient here, but I did Google all of them. Besides water, they mostly fall into these main categories.

• Mild/Gentle Surfactants (cleansing)
• Preservatives (product safety)
• Humectants (moisture retention)
• Conditioning agents (for strengthening)
• Thickening agents (for texture)
• Fragrance

Duke Cannon markets this beard wash as being “formulated with plant based ingredients”. Examining marketing claims is far too complicated for my reviews. I will say that, while many of the ingredients sound like harsh chemicals, most of them are actually mild surfactants or cosmetic preservatives. For me, this is fine and I am fine using a product like this. Whether you consider that acceptable for your own use is your decision to make. The use of mild surfactants, rather than harsh ones, is better for beard hair than other commonly used cosmetic ingredients, so Duke Cannon does a good job here. “Fragrance” is also listed. This is very common for cosmetic products and doesn’t necessarily indicate any harmful ingredients. However, it is vague and leaves unknowns.

Price Point

The Duke Cannon web site lists a 6 oz bottle at $11 US. That’s a decent amount of beard wash for the price and quality.

Pros

• Left my beard feeling very clean and healthy while truly cleansing my beard.
• Very easy to use. The consistency is very similar to normal shampoo.
• Lathers nicely, washes away clean, and leaves my beard feeling great.
• The scent is very refreshing in the shower.
• Uses beard-friendly, mild ingredients.
• Reasonably priced at $11 USD MSRP for 6oz.

Cons

• Inclusion of "Fragrance" in the ingredient list is vague and leaves unknowns.
• Not a good fit for men who demand strictly natural/organic ingredients.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

Final Thoughts

I give Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash 4 out of 5 stars. I found it to be a very effective beard cleanser. The use of beard-friendly, mild ingredients is a definite plus. It’s not a good fit for men who demand strictly natural/organic ingredients, but if you’re looking for a practical, effective and affordable beard wash, Duke Cannon Best Damn Beard Wash is a solid choice. As with all products, make sure to run a small patch test before using it on your beard and face, especially if you have sensitive skin. I enjoyed this product overall. I will continue to use it until I have used the entire bottle and I would definitely buy it again.

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