When should you choose this gift set for a soft, supple beard?
The Horace Beard Gift Set combines the two essential steps in beard care: a beard shampoo and a Patchouli & Cedar beard oil, both formulated with castor oil and scented with the same fresh, woody fragrance. As a complement to ourshaving and beard care products, it’s designed for men with short or long beards.
The beard shampoo combines glycerin, panthenol, aloe vera juice powder, and three plant-based oils: flaxseed, argan, and castor. It cleanses and softens your beard, regardless of beard type. With each wash, your beard becomes supple, soft, and manageable.
The Patchouli & Cedar Beard Oil combines soybean, jojoba, argan, grapeseed, olive, sweet almond, castor, and avocado oils. It nourishes and moisturizes your beard: the hairs become softer and lighter. Its patchouli and cedar scent leaves a woody fragrance on the beard, pleasant for both you and those around you.
This gift set makes the perfect present, whether for a man who’s just started growing a beard or for someone who already maintains it with a simple soap. The shampoo and oil form a two-step routine—one in the shower, the other in front of the mirror—with a single scent for both steps.
The shampoo cleanses the beard; the skin underneath also benefits, from time to time, from gentle exfoliation. For this, we recommend Horace’s Gentle Facial Scrub, made with argan shell powder and fragrance-free. It gently exfoliates the skin on your face once or twice a week. It adds the exfoliation step the set is missing, without adding any fragrance.
How do you use the shampoo and beard oil?
Instructions for Use
Beard shampoo: Apply a small amount to your wet beard. Massage in, then rinse. Repeat if necessary.
Beard oil: Massage a few drops into your beard to help it absorb.
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Precautions
- For external use only. In case of contact with eyes, rinse with clean water.
- Do not apply to irritated or broken skin.
- The oil contains essential oils of Virginia cedar, bitter orange, patchouli, eucalyptus, lavender, clove, and Chinese cinnamon. Declared allergens in the oil, including camphor, eugenol, cinnamic alcohol, and coumarin: Limonene, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Linalool, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Coumarin, Camphor, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Terpinolene, Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Eugenol, Terpineol, Citral, Alpha-Terpinene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil.
- Declared allergens in the shampoo: Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Linalool.
- If you have a history of allergies to fragrances or essential oils, consult your pharmacist before use.
- The oil contains soybean, sweet almond, and avocado oils: do not use if you have a known allergy to soy, almonds, other tree nuts, or avocados.
- If redness, tingling, or itching occurs after application, discontinue use and rinse with clean water. If the discomfort persists, consult a doctor.
- Persistent itching, redness, or thick flakes under the beard require consultation with a pharmacist or doctor.
- Use the shampoo within 12 months of opening and the oil within 17 months. Keep out of reach of children.
What are the ingredients in this beard care set?
Ingredients — Beard Shampoo
Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cellulose Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance), Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Limonene, Linalool.
98.5% naturally derived ingredients.
Ingredients — Patchouli & Cedar Beard Oil
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Parfum (Fragrance), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Ricinus communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene, Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Linalool, Eucalyptus globulus Oil, Coumarin, Camphor, Lavandula Oil/Extract, Terpinolene, Eugenia caryophyllus Oil, Vanillin, Linalyl Acetate, Eugenol, Terpineol, Citral, Alpha-Terpinene, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenyl Acetate, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil.
99% naturally derived ingredients.
Product Details
Set of two products:
- Beard Shampoo, 250 ml
- Patchouli & Cedar Beard Oil, 30 ml
Our Expert Tips on the Horace Beard Gift Set
The key consideration before your first use is the oil, not the shampoo. The shampoo is rinsed off; the oil remains on the skin, very close to the nose and mouth; it contains the majority of the set’s allergens. For a man who has previously had a reaction to a fragrance, taking precautions against allergens is therefore the deciding factor—even before any consideration of personal preference for patchouli.
It’s common for a beard to feel itchy during the first few weeks of growth: the short, stiff hairs rub against the skin. This is when the shampoo-then-oil routine is most helpful, applied daily rather than sporadically. If the discomfort persists once the beard has grown in, it’s no longer just a matter of comfort care: caution regarding persistent symptoms then takes precedence.
FAQ
Why doesn’t the Horace Beard Gift Set shampoo lather much on my beard?
The shampoo in the Horace Beard Gift Set cleanses with two gentle surfactants, decyl glucoside and coco-glucoside, which lather less than the sulfate-based surfactants found in conventional shampoos. Moderate lather does not mean the beard isn’t being cleaned properly: using more product won’t make a difference.
Will the Horace Beard Gift Set oil make my beard greasy?
Not if used in moderation. The oil in the Horace Beard Gift Set combines lightweight oils, such as jojoba and grapeseed, with light triglycerides that spread easily. However, using too much will leave your beard looking greasy: adjust the amount based on the length and thickness of your beard.
Can Horace Beard Gift Set Oil help my beard grow?
Horace Beard Gift Set Oil cares for existing beard hair. Beard growth and density depend primarily on age, genetics, and male hormones—factors that a topical beard care product cannot influence.