Utility Beard Softener

Life is hard; soften up. Utility Softener is a versatile beard and hair conditioner that restores hydration lost from showering, strengthens hair follicles, and helps prevent breakage. Use it daily for a softer, healthier, and easier to style beard and mane. Utility Softener pairs perfectly with Utility Beard Wash.

Beard Softener for a Softer, Healthier Beard

Formulated with coconut oil and shea butter that hydrate your beard and hair to help prevent split ends — the chief cause of a rough, wiry beard and frizzy hair. Use it daily for a softer, easier-to-manage beard that's less itchy and easier to style.

And don’t stop there — use Utility Beard Softener on your head hair (if you’ve still got it) to double down on the feathery softness.

Most men notice results the first time they use Beardbrand Utility Softener. So grab a bottle and set your beard and hair up for the best hair days ever.

How Do I Use Utility Beard Softener?

Beard Conditioner

Apply a nickel-sized amount of Utility Softener to your beard, focusing on the hair tips. Let it soak in before rinsing.

Hair Conditioner

Apply a nickel-sized amount of Utility Softener to your hair, focusing on the hair tips. Let it soak in for the duration of your shower. Rinse.

Shave Lotion

Use Utility Softener in place of shaving cream for a slick and smooth shave that moisturizes skin and reduces irritation.

Infographic illustrating uses of Utility Softener. Shows a hand squeezing a pump bottle, dispensing white softener into palm. Labeled uses include beard conditioner, hair conditioner, and shave lotion.

Utility Beard Softener Reviews

Customer Reviews

Based on 451 reviews
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Tony Goncalves (Pompano Beach, US)
Bold Fortune
Works and smells great also great for shaving

I was kind hesitant to try this because all the conditioners I’ve tried didn’t seem to do anything so I stopped using them altogether. The utility beard softer does just that softness and hydrates my beard and hair. It’s all hands down the best shaving cream. I use a double edge straight blade and I get a smooth shave every time. It also smells so good that I will but it lightly on my body and neck instead of using cologne.

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David

It actually conditions my beard. Legit.

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shawn

This is a game changer

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J

Delivered on time hair is soft fragrance is amazing!

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Keith Shomber (Grovetown, US)
Bold Fortune
Bold Fortune utility softener

As usual, your product is phenomenal and does just what I want it to do. I apply it to my long slightly wet beard and work it throughout and then comb or brush it. It stays fairly soft and smooth through the day and the fragrance lasts all day. I love the stuff. Keep on producin' .

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Mark Krause (Detroit, US)
Bold Fortune
Love It!

Just started growing my beard back and love this stuff. I used to just use soap on my previous beard - this stuff really makes a difference. So much softer and smells GREAT

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Matt Harriman
Bold Fortune
Bold Fortune Utility Beard softener!

This is the best beard product that has ever been! The bold fortune scent is just plain awesome! cannot wait to order me some Old Money!!!

Utility Beard Softener FAQs

How do I use for advanced beard and hair softening?

If you want to make your beard and hair even more soft, touchable, and easy to style, try these advanced softening techniques:

  1. Co-washing (conditioner washing): It sounds counter-intuitive, but instead of using Utility Wash every time you shower, try using Utility Softener instead. Utility Softener contains enough cleansing ingredients to take care of any routine bacteria in your beard while keeping it moisturized. Reserve the stronger Utility Wash for a weekly deep-clean or for days when your beard is extra soiled with sweat and dirt.
  2. Let it soak: Apply Utility Softener at the start of your shower and let it soak in while you wash the rest of your body. The more time it spends on your hair, the more time it has to work its magic.
  3. Leave it in: For the ultimate softening boost, apply a small amount of Utility Softener to a damp beard, and skip the rinse altogether. Set it and forget it while you go about your day. Just be sure to give your beard a thorough rinse before adding more Utility Softener the next day.

Keep in mind that everyone’s hair is different, so experiment with these three techniques to find what works best for you.

How can a multi-use product be as good as a single-use?

This is a great question. There are some fundamental differences between beard hair and head hair. But over the years, we have learned that certain multi-use product formulas, when used properly, can be just as effective as single-use products for conditioning head hair and beard hair.

It’s all broken down in greater detail on our blog: The Science Behind Beardbrand Utility Softener.

How much Utility Beard Softener do I get?

14 fl oz / 414 ml

Fragrances

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New Mainstay Fragrance

Norse Winter

Norse Winter smells like December in Scandinavia — ancient evergreen forests and sacred resins burning in snow-covered wooden halls. Fear not the long, dark winter. Stay warm and celebrate life.

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PRIMARY NOTES
Fir Balsam
Frankincense
Bergamot

FRAGRANCE FAMILY
Woody
Green
Citrus

FRAGRANCE TYPE
Warm
Resinous

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Bold Fortune

Fortune favors the bold, and in collaboration with Jeremy Siers, we bring you our smoothest ever special-edition fragrance. Charred white oak and vintage leather couple with hits of saffron and oud to create a slow-burning scent blend that lingers like cigar smoke, trails like whiskey legs on the side of a glass, and ages almost as well as you do. Be bold because there is no fortune but that which we make.

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PRIMARY NOTES
Leather
Whiskey
Saffron
Oud
Tobacco

FRAGRANCE FAMILY
Woody
Amber
Resinous

FRAGRANCE TYPE
Warm
Complex

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Old Money

Breathe deep—that's the smell of Old Money. With 23 fragrance notes—including aged oak, amber, and ylang ylang—this is a rich and complex scent that evolves throughout the day. As a fragrance, Old Money is right at home surrounded by rich mahogany, your favorite worn leather chair, a glass of whiskey, and a cigar.

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PRIMARY NOTES
Oak
Amber
Leather
Lime
Ylang Ylang

FRAGRANCE FAMILY
Woody
Floral
Citrus

FRAGRANCE TYPE
Rich
Complex

Dense evergreen forest with deep green pine or spruce trees. The coniferous trees create a thick canopy against a dark background, showcasing the vibrant emerald tones of the needles.

Tree Ranger

If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around, does it make a sound? Who the hell cares when you smell this good! We’ll go out on a limb and say it—Tree Ranger will leave you pining for more. This blend of refreshing eucalyptus, fresh pine, and sweet, sweet cedarwood takes root in your beard, hair, and skin and says, “that man is a trailblazer.” In other words, Tree Ranger keeps you smelling like you just hiked through a Pacific Northwest Forest.

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PRIMARY NOTES
Eucalyptus
Pine
Cedarwood

FRAGRANCE FAMILY
Herbal
Woody

FRAGRANCE TYPE
Light
Fresh

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Temple Smoke

Temple Smoke is a mystical blend inspired by the rich fragrance of oud incense. It has deep and warm layers with an earthy, smoky undertone. The complementary notes of palo santo, frankincense, and patchouli create a rich and long-lasting blend. This resinous and smoky fragrance is perfect for a temple retreat or hastily retreating from a temple.

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PRIMARY NOTES
Palo Santo
Vanilla
Frankincense
Patchouli

FRAGRANCE FAMILY
Woody
Resinous
Earthy

FRAGRANCE TYPE
Sweet
Smoky

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