18.21 Man Made Spiced Vanilla Beard, Hair and Skin Oil | Salon-Selected

One Oil for Beard, Hair and Skin in Spiced Vanilla | Salon-Selected

The 18.21 Man Made Spiced Vanilla Beard, Hair and Skin Oil is a lightweight, non-greasy oil that conditions all three in one step. Work it into a beard to soften and smooth it, comb it through wet or dry hair, or press it into dry skin. It is for the man who wants one bottle on the counter instead of three.

The blend leans on castor seed oil, argan oil, jojoba and dog rose (rosehip) oil. 18.21 Man Made states it softens and strengthens beard hair while calming the skin underneath, controls frizz, helps hair feel thicker when blow-dried without adding weight, and can shorten blow-dry time when used on wet hair. The brand also suggests it for adding vibrancy to tattoos. The Spiced Vanilla scent opens with ginger that mellows into coconut, French vanilla and star anise.

Delena, a licensed cosmetologist with over 25 years behind the chair, has a simple rule for beard oil versus balm. Reach for oil when the beard is short, when the real problem is itchy or dry skin underneath, or when you want a natural, non-greasy shine. Reach for balm when the beard is longer, sticks out in different directions, or needs structure to stay neat all day.

For a longer beard, use both: oil first for hydration, then a small scrape of the matching Spiced Vanilla Beard Balm to lock it in and style. Browse the rest of the line in Men's Grooming.

Works best for: short beards, itchy or dry skin under the beard, adding softness to short hair, and gifting.

Format: Oil in a metal tin bottle | Scent: Spiced Vanilla | Best For: beard, hair and skin conditioning

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use beard oil or beard balm?
Oil for a short beard, itchy or dry skin, or a natural non-greasy shine. Balm for a longer beard that sticks out or needs structure. For a longer beard, use oil first, then a small scrape of balm.

Can I use this on my hair as well as my beard?
Yes. 18.21 Man Made formulated it for beard, hair and skin. Apply to wet or dry hair, then air dry or blow dry.

Is it greasy?
18.21 Man Made describes it as a non-greasy, weightless formula. Start with a few drops and add more only if the beard still feels dry.

What oils are in it?
The key oils are castor seed oil, argan oil, jojoba and dog rose (rosehip) oil.

What does Spiced Vanilla smell like?
Ginger that mellows to coconut, French vanilla and star anise.

Can I mix it with my styling product?
Yes. 18.21 Man Made suggests adding it to pomade or other styling products for extra smoothing.