7 best beard grooming kits 2023: Beard care gift sets from oils to shampoo and balms

Publish date: 2024-03-09

Beard grooming kits have become increasingly popular these days, making it easy for men to maintain their beards or moustaches without a trip to the barbershop - and they're also a thoughtful, foolproof gift for the bearded guy in your life.

But when it comes to beard kits, you may be looking for just the basics, or you could be searching for a complete beard set with all the tools and grooming products he could ever dream of. There are soooo many options, so I've been looking at the best beard kits out there to create this list of the best. If you're ready to shape up your beard (or help your fave man level up his facial hair), you'll want to keep reading.

What should a good beard grooming kit contain?

If you want to be sure you're choosing a beard care kit that will do the trick - or, if you're giving a beard care set as a gift, one that he'll love - keep in mind that the most popular sets will contain at least three of the following:

Whether you're looking for just the basics or a more comprehensive grooming set, we've put together an edit of the best beard kits you can buy.

How we chose the best beard grooming kits

In our list, you'll find an array of options from Amazon bargains to upmarket beard care kits from various retailers and at different price points.

Shop the best men's beard grooming kits 

  • Murdock London beard grooming kit

    What’s included

    Editor's note

    “Murdock London is a top-seller when it comes to men's grooming, and you can't go wrong with the brand's beard kits. The Redchurch Street set - as recommended by grooming expert Michael Dueñas - includes the best-selling all-in-one moisturiser designed to gently hydrate the beard as well as the skin underneath.”

    Inspired by Redchurch Street in London’s Shoreditch district (‘The birthplace of the strong beard’), this gentle beard care kit includes four barber’s essentials to keep his facial hair cleansed, hydrated and conditioned at home. 

  • Amazon beard kit

    What’s included

    Editor's note

    "The feedback from HELLO! staff on this kit is that it's 'great'. 'Regular beard maintenance is key to a good healthy beard – that's good thorough combing to bring out the uneven lengths for trimming, followed by frequent brushing for a neat-looking bushel. And don't be afraid of the beard oils! Using these just adds to your beard's overall look, healthiness, and longevity.'"

    Everything he’ll need to keep his beard trimmed, shaped and healthy, with products enriched with argan oil, Vitamin E and jojoba oil. If you're looking for a good kit for a smaller budget, this beard grooming kit, containing everything from beard balm to a boar’s hair brush and scissors, is one of the best values for money out there - no wonder there were more than 10,000 sold on Amazon in November 2023.

  • Percy Nobleman beard care kit

    What’s included

    Editor's note

    Made in England, the Percy Nobleman beard care set is the ultimate kit for the gentleman on the go. The four-piece travel-size set, though, isn’t suitable for vegans - the moustache wax contains beeswax.

    In addition to a moustache wax for styling, the Percy Nobleman Beard Survival kit features beard oil with the signature musky scent of tobacco, amber and vanilla; a deep conditioner with burdock root, willow bark actives and caffeine; and a balm, made from beeswax, shea butter and essential oils.

  • Manscaped Beard Grooming Kit

    What's included

    Editor's note

    “This kit takes beard care next level with Manscaped’s famed precision beard groomer. The cordless beard trimmer has an intuitive zoom wheel with 20 different lengths built in, so you don’t have to worry about keeping track of a million attachments.”

    A premium beard kit that covers all the bases, with a hydrating shampoo, softening conditioner, moisturising beard oil, facial hair comb and last, but certainly not least, a waterproof cordless trimmer for precision grooming, from the thickest of beards to stubble.

  • Every Man Jack beard kit

    What's included

    Editor’s note

    "If you’re a clean beauty fan, you’ll want to check out this kit recommended by Celebrity Groomer Michael Dueñas. Cruelty-free and packaged using recycled materials, the set from sustainable, outdoor-inspired brand Every Man Jack is carefully crafted with nourishing jojoba, squalane and avocado oils for the ultimate clean beard grooming experience. 

    While the full kit isn’t available in the UK, British shoppers can shop Every Man Jack beard products and more at iHerb."

    A trio of clean products with notes of cypress, black pepper, and orange - the Every Man Jack Beard + Face Wash for cleansing, Beard Oil for moisturizing, and Beard Butter to soften and style - for an easy three-step daily beard routine. 

  • Beard Guyz beard kit

    What's included

    Editor's Note

    “Our tester loved this affordable, expert-approved beard care gift set recommended by professional barber and Beard Guyz Brand Educator Antonio Willis II – he especially had rave reviews for the nourishing beard oil (that’s included."

    A comprehensive beard care kit for cleansing, conditioning and styling, the budget-friendly Beard Guyz Adventurous Set, which is worth an impressive $40, comes with four products and a beard brush. Ingredients include shea butter, avocado oil and Vitamin E.

    In the UK? You can also shop Beard Guyz on Amazon.

  • Shea Moisture beard grooming kit

    What's included

    Editor's note

    “We love this facial hair care set that’s designed to be perfect for Black men with beards, and we’re not alone. Thousands a month are sold on Amazon, and this quality set makes an excellent gift.”

    Formulated specifically for men of colour and those with textured, coarse or curly beards, Shea Moisture’s popular beard care set, which has a 4.7-star average, includes four products all made from nourishing shea butter and Maracuja Oil.

  • Gillette beard kit

    What's included

    Editor's note

    "Gillette is a go-to for the grandpas, millennials and Gen-Z elders in my family. The 120-year-old razor brand brings its icon status into the 21st century with King C Gillette's special products for beards and moustaches - gentle formulas made from essential oils and butters."

    The King C. Gillette Beard Essentials kit, which includes the brand’s signature products, rich in nourishing ingredients like argan oil, avocado oil and shea butter.

  • Viking Revolution Beard Grooming Kit

    What's included

    Editor's note

    "There are so many beard kits that look similar on Amazon, but over 8,000 Amazon shoppers have snapped up this kit in the past month and it has retained a very high 4.7-star rating from verified shoppers - a sign it's a winner."

    A five-piece beard care set, which includes three grooming tools, is designed to be a perfect gift, packaged in a vintage-inspired metal box. Verified Amazon shoppers have been impressed with the quality at such an affordable price.

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