Every Man Jack Beard Balm Review
Sean
I’ve been using Every Man Jack Beard Balm for about 6 months now. Read my review here.
I haven’t had a beard all of my adult life, but I have had a beard for a long time now. I grew it several years ago just to see what it would look like. I ended up liking it. Sometimes I let it grow quite long. I wasn’t prepared for how quickly my family would become attached to it. I’m not allowed to be clean shaven now. Well, I can be, but my family feigns sadness whenever I go beardless, as they like how I look with a beard. I like it too, so I guess it’s the bearded life for me now.😅
Why I Started Using Beard Products
Even though I’ve had a beard for several years, it’s only been within the last 6 months that I’ve started seriously using beard products to maintain the health of my beard. I wish I had done this a long time ago. Previously, I would just wash and condition it with the same shampoo and conditioner I use when I shower. I would occasionally use beard oil to help with itching, especially at night, but that was about the extent of it. About 6 months ago, my barber suggested I use beard oil more often, as my beard gets quite dry. One night, while at a local big box store, I decided to buy some different products to try. I picked up a few oils and thought I’d try some other types of beard care items too. One of them was Every Man Jack’s Sandalwood Beard Balm.
Every Man Jack Beard Balm
First Impressions of Every Man Jack Beard Balm
It took me some time to get used to using the balm from Every Man Jack, and at the time it became one of my go-to products. When I apply it, I usually use it by itself—without beard oil, as I find the balm itself adds enough moisture to my beard. I still use beard oil on days when I don’t need to style my beard. I just find I don’t need it when I use the balm. Some sources suggest using oils and balms together, which I have tried, but I find using the balm with oil can feel like a little too much. So, I use oil daily and use balm for times when I need or want extra hold.
Here’s how the Every Man Jack website describes the balm:
“Style your beard with Naturally Derived goodness. Our formula tames your beard without leaving it stiff. Just rub it in, and comb through to turn your wild beard into a beautiful masterpiece.”
That’s a pretty good description, but one thing it leaves out is how much you’re supposed to use. The back of the container I bought says “Rub a small amount into your palm and gently work into your beard. Style as desired.”
How to Apply Beard Balm (and How Much to Use)
So, how much balm you will need to apply comes down to the length of your beard and personal preference for styling and moisturizing. I recently had my beard cut short again. When my beard was long, I would put a dab about the size of a dime in my palm, and then a little bit on my fingertips as well. Then, I would rub my hands together to warm and soften the balm. Then work the balm through my beard, using my fingertips for the mustache and my palms for the rest. Now that my beard is short again, I use a smaller amount, but I still put a little on my fingertips to work the balm into my mustache. Just a small dab does the trick, as my short beard doesn’t require a lot of styling right now. Finding the right amount does take some trial and error. It’s not quite as easy to find the right amount as it is with beard oil. With oil, it’s just 3 to 5 drops and I’m good. With the balm, I find that if I use too little, my beard stays too dry, but if I use too much, I can feel too much of the product lingering on my fingers after running them through my beard. With just the right amount, I can still feel the product on my fingers at first, but it absorbs into my skin quickly.
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Performance: Hold, Scent, and Moisture
The hold the balm provides is very light. That works great for me because I don’t like a lot of heavy product in my beard. If you have a specific style that requires more hold, this product may not work for you. For me, it’s great. Even when my beard is quite long, it still gives enough hold to keep the ends of my mustache in place.
The scent is very nice. A gentle sandalwood scent. It’s strong enough to keep my beard smelling nice, but not overwhelming. When the scent of a beard product is too strong, it can be a bit much, so I appreciate the subtler, gentler scent of the beard balm.
Ingredients and Sustainability
With ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter, it moisturizes my beard really well. When I apply it, I usually use it by itself—without beard oil, as I find the balm itself adds enough moisture. As an added bonus, I usually have significant trouble with chapped lips, but since I’ve started using the beard balm, that problem has gone away completely.
The only ingredient that raises concern is “Fragrance/Parfum,” which can act as a vague placeholder—sometimes harmless, sometimes hiding synthetic additives. However, the Every Man Jack web site states that the products are made with clean ingredients.
As an additional benefit, Every Man Jack also states that their products are “Sustainably Minded” with “Recycled materials, cruelty-free, made in the USA, and B-Corp certified.”
Pros
- Effectively moisturizes beard without the need for additional beard oil.
- Provides a light hold that keeps mustache ends in place without stiffness.
- Features a subtle, gentle sandalwood scent that’s not overpowering.
- Contains natural ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter for beard health.
- Absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy feel when used in the right amount.
- Conveniently available at many big box stores.
Cons
- Vague instructions on how much to use — just says “small amount.”
- Requires some trial and error to find the right amount; less intuitive than beard oil.
- Not suitable for beard styles that require strong hold.
- Can leave noticeable product residue on fingers if over-applied.
- Includes “Fragrance/Parfum,” a vague placeholder that may conceal synthetic additives.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, I really like the product. It smells good, feels nice once you’ve found the right amount for your beard, offers light hold and does a good job moisturizing as well.
Rating: ⭐⭐ (2.5/5)
It’s not perfect — the instructions could be clearer, the hold isn’t for everyone, and it includes one undisclosed “Fragrance/Parfum” ingredient. (See Update above for why my rating has changed..
Originally, I rated this 4.5/5, but after revisiting the ingredients list, I deducted half a star for the inclusion of undisclosed “Fragrance/Parfum.” That brings my final rating to 4/5. My current rating is 2.5/5 (see the January 2026 update above).
You can see from the earlier photo that my container is about halfway done. I’ll probably buy more when I run out. I’m likely to try more Every Man Jack products in the future as well.