Beard hair is usually coarser than the hair on your head, and the skin beneath it keeps producing oil and shedding flakes that a quick rinse leaves behind. A beard wash is formulated to cleanse hair and skin together with a gentler lather, since regular shampoo can strip the natural oils that keep facial hair hydrated and leave it dry, brittle and itchy. Many of the formulas we stock condition as they cleanse, using plant oils and butters such as argan, coconut and shea.
Our range covers liquid washes, creamy conditioning cleansers, hair-and-beard shampoos, solid cleansing bars and wash-and-oil sets, plus a soft silicone scrubber that works lather down to the skin. We have been choosing grooming brands for Canadian bathrooms since 2007, and this shelf leans toward formulas that clean thoroughly, soften the hair and leave it ready for the oil or balm that follows in a grooming routine.
Why Choose Beard Washes from MASC?
We have tested thousands of grooming products since 2007, so every wash on this page has earned its spot.
Our team offers real recommendations over live chat, matched to your skin and beard.
Plain advice on washing, conditioning and oiling a beard, with the jargon and the fluff left out.
Every order is packed, photographed and weighed before it ships, so what you ordered is what arrives.
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Beard Oils - Oils from Captain Fawcett, Jack Black, Triumph & Disaster and more, made to work into a clean, towel-dried beard.
Men's Shampoos - Daily, thickening, clarifying and anti-dandruff shampoos for the hair on your head, kept separate from the formulas made for beards.
Best Beard Washes for...
Everyday Washing
The best beard wash for daily use cleans without drying the hair out. Triumph & Disaster Noble Endeavour Beard Wash pairs sulfate-free foam with argan oil and peppermint in a 150 ml bottle.
Dry Skin and Beardruff
The best beard wash for flaking skin is a cleanser that treats skin and hair equally. Anthony Conditioning Beard Wash is paraben-free and lifts beardruff with coconut oil, black currant seed oil and rosemary extract.
Hair and Beard Together
The best beard shampoo for hair and beard together has to suit both. The Groomed Man Co. Cool Cola Hair + Beard Shampoo is sulfate-free, with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), activated charcoal and a citrus scent.
One Bar for the Whole Shower
The best beard soap for a pared-back routine handles more than one job. Bossman Exfoliating Beard, Hair & Body Bar Soap is a cold-process shea butter bar that doubles as body wash and shampoo.
FAQ
Yes, the two names usually describe the same thing: a beard cleanser made for facial hair and the skin underneath it. Brands tend to use "shampoo" for formulas that also suit the hair on your head. A face wash is made for bare skin, so it does little for the beard itself.
Several of the washes we carry, including Jack Black Beard Wash, are labelled for daily use or use as needed. Jack Black's formula pairs jojoba protein, aloe and shea butter with a light herbal fragrance. If your beard starts to feel dry, wash every second day and use a little beard oil to keep your beard softer in between.
Dry skin and leftover buildup are common reasons, and dryness tends to worsen once indoor heating runs all winter. A gentle wash clears the buildup, while beard oil or a moisturizer eases the dryness. Our guide on why skin and beards dry out when the heat turns on covers the seasonal side, and itching or redness that persists is worth showing a doctor.
Start with a wet beard, work a dime- to nickel-sized amount into a lather, massage it down to the skin, then rinse thoroughly. Washing first also softens the hair before a trim or shave. Finish with a beard oil or beard balm.
Yes. Orders shipping to Canadian addresses ship free once they total $125 or more, before applicable taxes and after discounts. Orders under that amount pay for the shipping method chosen at checkout, and most orders leave us within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays.
