![]() ![]() Why is that noteworthy, you may ask? Because most American beard oils come in 1-ounce bottles, and that drives us insane (as we've mentioned in many other reviews). The beard oil is packaged in a 1.7-ounce bottle. In another life, we were marketers and artists, and we can't help but take a very close look at the emblems and logos on beard brands.īrisk is an interesting case: they're a British company, and while that may not seem all that remarkable, it's actually relevant for a few reasons: When you review as many beard products as we have, you tend to get excited about such things.)Īs we usually do, we'll now discuss the product's decor. We're just geeking out on the jojoba oil for now, because it truly is one of our favorite ingredients. (And, listen: there are some negative aspects to Brisk Beard Oil, and we'll get there. Beard hairs seem to absorb the oils quickly, and whatever oil makes it to your skin may be absorbed (because of that jojoba oil) into your skin. ![]() So, while "lightweight and non-greasy" doesn't sound like a big deal, it is. It's not something you want to touch or cuddle into (and many of us are concerned about such things). it's kind of gross! If you've ever used an oil that simply makes your beard slick and brushed up your hand against it-only to pull your hand away and feel it covered in cold oil-that's wildly unpleasant. Some oils tend to sit on top of the beard, and while that may keep the beard moisturized. That's fantastic, because it's a goal that not all beard oils meet. The concoction is balanced to be non-greasy. To continue on our rant about jojoba oil. It's Designed to Be Lightweight and Non-Greasy But jojoba oil is the real star of the show, and we're very happy to see it here. Listen: all those other ingredients-the essential oils, the vitamins, etc.-they're often fantastic. Because jojoba oil can act like the sebum that's already in your skin, it can provide balance to your skin, rather than simply adding oil to it (like essential oils and carrier oils do). Sebum is pretty neat, because it makes the skin supple and pliant and flexible. Remember a moment ago when we said that jojoba oil is a wax ester? Well, it turns out that wax esters are a main component of "sebum," which is the oil that your skin creates. > It's very similar to the oil that skin naturally produces. And that's actually another reason jojoba oil is a great ingredient for a beard oil: That, among other reasons, makes it feel a little less "heavy" on your face, and it's less prone to simply sit on your skin-it can be incorporated into it, providing it with moisture and hydration. Jojoba oil is technically a wax ester ("oil is not a triglyceride but a mixture of long chain esters"- see here). As we mentioned, beard oils-well, they're oily! They're mostly made of oils, and they can feel greasy on your skin. > It moisturizes your skin, because it's not technically an oil. To that end, jojoba oil is a stand-out because. But we tend to forget that beard isn't just about hair-in fact, one of the main aims of a beard oil is to protect the skin underneath your beard. So it's widely believed to be fantastic for hair. > It can condition facial hair to make it more flexible and less stiff, and also prevent oxidative damage to hair-something that beards (especially ones that haven't been managed) can be prone to. All of that, in a single ingredient-that's lovely, and It's got, in no particular order, Vitamins A, E, and F it has anti-proliferative, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties and it features antioxidants that can protect against damage from free radicals that can cause skin to prematurely age. > Check Price on Amazon Is chock full of nutrients that give hair body. It's not an overwhelming scent-and you may need to reapply here and there-but we think it's a fantastic, deluxe option that can go nicely with the rest of the Brisk line. The ingredient list is well-balanced and includes our favorite beard oil ingredient (which would be jojoba oil), and it settles into beard hair and skin very nicely-it doesn't feel like it's sitting on the skin, in other words. While its scent range is very limited-it's currently manufactured in only two scents, which would be citrus and tea tree-Brisk is onto something great with their Brisk Beard Oil. We'll also ramble on a bit about jojoba oil and the proud history of English barbershops, but eventually we'll get to the point-and here's a quick summary, if you're in a rush: In the post below, we'll talk about what we like about it, and what we find less-than-perfect. They're not as popular as some of the "bigger" brands-and that would be Grave Before Shave, or Bossman Beard, and/or Honest Amish-and that's a shame! They're an interesting company, and their beard oil-while not perfect (and we'll discuss further below)-has a great scent and a *very* nice feel. Brisk! Maybe you've heard of them, maybe you haven't. ![]()
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