Every Man Jack Beard Oil - Sandalwood Review
Sean
I tested Every Man Jack Beard Oil-Sandalwood Scent for two weeks. Read my review here to learn how it went and what I thought of the product.
Introduction
After completing the Dr. Squatch beard oil and cologne test, I moved on to testing Every Man Jack Beard Oil.
Every Man Jack Beard Oil Bottle with Pump Dispenser
A Refresher on Beard Oil Basics
Beard oil is a product that nourishes both beard hair and the skin underneath. It provides moisture to keep the beard soft, reduce itching, and strengthen beard hairs. It also makes your beard smell nice. It is essential for beard health and should be a must-have for anyone with a beard.
See How to Use Beard Oil for beard oil application instructions.
My Two-Week Every Man Jack Beard Oil Test
Reminder: Always do a patch test before trying a new product on your skin, and read the ingredients list carefully.
I followed the same consistent method I am currently using for all my beard oil reviews, with one important exception.
I used the Every Man Jack beard oil daily and made sure my beard was wet before application.
Here’s the biggest difference between what I usually do and what I had to do this time: Every Man Jack uses a pump dispenser, rather than the typical dropper used by many beard oil brands. The bottle says to use two to three pumps. I have a medium-length beard and usually use approximately four to six drops of any given oil. I started with two pumps of the Every Man Jack oil, but quickly had to reduce that to just one pump. More on this later in the review.
I focused on working the oil into the skin under my beard instead of the hair. Focusing on the skin still ensures enough oil gets onto the beard. I use my fingertips to work the oil deep into the beard and onto the skin.
I used a boar bristle brush to work the oil into my beard. This also provides some light exfoliation of the skin under the beard.
I repeated this process daily for two weeks.
Results: Beard Health & Feel
I mentioned earlier that the instructions on the bottle recommend two to three pumps. This seemed like a lot to me. I tried starting with 2 pumps and quickly realized this was way too much for me. Unless you have a very long, very coarse beard, 1 pump is enough. After using 2 pumps, my beard felt like it had way too much oil in it and the skin around my beard felt greasy all day. My skin felt so greasy that I eventually had to wash the excess oil off of my beard. I could see beginners getting very discouraged following these instructions.
I also found the pump dispenser to be very inconsistent and unpredictable. Different amounts of the oil were dispensed from one pump to the next. Be mindful of this if you are going to use this beard oil. Near the end of the two-week review period, I resorted to just unscrewing the top of the pump dispenser and using the dispenser tube to extract individual drops into my hand. This gave me much better control over the amount.
After reducing the amount to just 1 pump, which was closer to the amount of beard oil I typically use, I had much better results. The oil did feel heavier and greasier than other oils, but my beard felt soft and healthy after applying.
Scent
I like Every Man Jack’s sandalwood scent. When I first started reviewing beard products, it was one of my favorites. That’s not the case anymore, but it’s still a nice sandalwood scent. It smells good without being too overpowering. I have read that some users are discouraged that Every Man Jack changed the sandalwood scent at some point. I have not tried the old version, so I can’t compare. However, I find the current version to be very pleasant.
Every Man Jack Ingredients
The main ingredient in the Every Man Jack beard oil is Safflower Seed Oil. This is a great moisturizing oil with a 0 comedogenic rating.
As is typical with many beard oils, the label includes “Fragrance/Parfum”, which is a catch-all term that can represent either natural or synthetic scent ingredients. Every Man Jack states their products use “clean ingredients”, but it’s important to be aware of this label, especially for those with sensitive skin.
Olive oil is the second ingredient and Shea Butter is also listed in sixth place in the ingredients list. These have moderate comedogenic ratings. As I mentioned earlier, when I was using two pumps, as the instructions recommended, my skin felt oily. Using only 1 pump helped, but this oil may not be for someone looking for a light oil.
Price Point
A 1 oz bottle of Every Man Jack beard oil sells for $9.47 on Walmart’s website and $12.00 on the Every Man Jack website. This is reasonable and isn’t too far out of line with many other beard oils sold at big-box stores.
Pros
- Main ingredient is safflower seed oil, a great moisturizing carrier oil with a 0 comedogenic rating.
- Pleasant sandalwood scent that smells good without being too overpowering.
- Price point is reasonable and in line with many other big-box store beard oils.
Cons
- Pump dispenser is inconsistent and harder to control than a traditional dropper.
- The recommended two to three pumps could result in far too much product, leaving skin feeling greasy throughout the day.
- Formula feels heavier than many other oils, likely due to olive oil and shea butter, and may not suit those wanting a lighter oil.
- Includes a generic “Fragrance/Parfum” listing, which may be a concern for people with sensitive or easily irritated skin.
Final Thoughts
Rating: ⭐⭐½ (2.5/5)
Overall, the Every Man Jack beard oil product is average. I don’t like how it feels in my beard. It’s heavier and greasier than other oils I have tried. I didn’t like the pump dispenser at all compared to the more standard dropper dispenser. It was much harder to control the amount using the pump dispenser. The main ingredient, safflower seed oil is a great carrier oil for beards, and has a comedogenic rating of 0. This is great, but other ingredients added a heaviness to the oil that I don’t care for. This could also cause issues if the amount isn’t adjusted to much less than what is recommend on the bottle.