Winner of Best Beard Wash at the Swedish Grooming Awards 2017, the Brawny Original Beard Wash is The Bearded Chap's answer to a genuinely clean beard - without the dryness that follows a standard shampoo.
Handcrafted in Brisbane using a sulfate-free, silicone-free, paraben-free formula built around olive oil, sweet almond oil, and grapeseed oil, it cleans the beard and the skin beneath thoroughly without stripping away the natural oils that keep both healthy. The result is a beard that feels fresh, a face that feels moisturized, and none of the tight, dry sensation that poorly formulated beard washes leave behind.
The Staunch scent is built around Kunzea, lemon myrtle, and lime - with eucalyptus rounding out the base. Kunzea is an Australian native botanical known for its calming, skin-supportive properties and a complex aromatic character that sits somewhere between tea tree, eucalyptus, and fresh herbs. Together with the citrus lift of lemon myrtle and lime, the result is a wash that feels premium, smells genuinely distinctive, and leaves the beard clean, soft, and hydrated.
Who's It For
Anyone with a beard who's still washing it with regular shampoo or body wash. The dedicated formula makes a real difference to how the beard and skin underneath feel day-to-day. Works for stubble through to a full beard, and can also be used as an all-over body wash for those who prefer to keep things simple.
Key Benefits
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Cleans Without Stripping - Removes dirt, product build-up, and excess oil without stripping the beard or skin of the natural oils they need to stay healthy.
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Moisturizes Face and Beard - Olive oil, sweet almond oil, and grapeseed oil condition the skin and hair as they clean, leaving both feeling soft and hydrated.
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Sulfate-Free - No harsh detergents that dry out facial hair or cause skin irritation.
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Silicone-Free - No coating agents that create artificial softness while building up on the hair over time.
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Paraben-Free - No synthetic preservatives. Doubles as Body Wash - Gentle enough for all-over use, making it a versatile addition to the shower routine.
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Award-Winning Formula - Winner of Best Beard Wash at the Swedish Grooming Awards 2017.
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Handcrafted in Australia - Made in small batches at The Bearded Chap's Brisbane factory.
Scent Profile
Fresh, botanical, and distinctly Australian. Lemon myrtle and lime open with a clean citrus brightness before Kunzea introduces a more complex, herbal-aromatic character in the mid. Eucalyptus provides a cool, clean base that ties the profile together. Refined and layered - the most cologne-adjacent of the three Beard Wash scents.
Key Ingredients
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Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil) - A conditioning base oil rich in oleic acid that softens beard hair and nourishes the skin beneath without clogging pores.
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Potassium Cocoate - A coconut-derived saponified cleansing agent that creates a gentle, effective lather without the harshness of sulfate-based detergents.
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Sweet Almond Oil (Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil) - A lightweight conditioning oil that softens coarse beard hair and leaves skin feeling smooth after rinsing.
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Potassium Grapeseedate - A saponified grapeseed oil derivative that adds mild, skin-friendly cleansing while contributing additional conditioning to the formula.
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Cedarwood Oil (Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil) - Provides the warm, woody character of the Brawny scent profile while offering mild antiseptic properties that support skin health.
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Lemon Myrtle Leaf Oil (Backhousia Citriodora Leaf Oil) - A native Australian botanical with a clean, intensely citrusy aroma and natural antimicrobial properties.
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Lime Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia Oil) - Adds a bright citrus note that complements the lemon myrtle and lightens the overall scent profile.
How To Use
Apply to a wet beard and lather thoroughly, working the wash into the beard and the skin beneath. Rinse well. Repeat if needed for a thorough clean. Use daily or as needed. Can also be used as an all-over body wash.
Why MASC Recommends This
The Staunch sits at the top of the Beard Wash range in terms of scent complexity - Kunzea is a genuinely interesting ingredient that most grooming brands haven't discovered yet, and The Bearded Chap have been using it since the beginning. The formula delivers what the whole range promises: a clean, conditioning wash that respects the beard and the skin beneath it. For anyone who wants their grooming routine to feel a little more considered, the Staunch is the one.
