Burroughs Beard Oil VS Wild Willies Beard Oil


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Beard oil brings the benefits of all-natural hydration to your facial hair, while also taming flyaways, softening whiskers, and promoting healthy growth.

If you are looking for great beard oil, you have probably come across Burroughs Beard Oil and Wild Willies Beard Oil. They are both popular brands, but which one is better? In this blog post, we will compare the two products and help you decide which one is right for you.

In this article, we’ll cover:

  • Key similarities and differences

  • Value of Product

  • Available Scents

  • Ingredient Quality

Key Takeaways: Burroughs Beard Oil vs Wild Willies Beard Oil

Burroughs Beard Oil: This oil contains only high-quality ingredients. Plus, it has no added perfume or other synthetic additives. Burroughs Beard Oil is made by the company Prospector Co, specializing in men’s grooming products that are hand-crafted in Georgia

Wild Willies Beard Oil: The Wild Willies beard oil and conditioner is packed with nourishing natural oils like jojoba oil and argan oil to soften your facial whiskers and give it a healthy sheen. You can choose from two refreshing scents- original or cool mint- both of which are expertly blended with essential oils.

The Overall Winner: While both brands offer excellent beard oil choices, Wild Willies is the winner for offering the value and more natural scent choices. 

Key Similarities and Differences

Wild Willies Beard Elixir

Burroughs Beard Oil


  • Made in the US

  • All-natural ingredients

  • No added fragrance

  • Available in two scents (peppermint or an original earthy scent)

  • 2 fl oz. of product

  • Great for all skin types

  • Spray top for easy application

  • Product price: Under $10


  • Made in Georgia

  • Ingredients from nature

  • Sold as an oil-based cologne (solitary notes of freshly chopped forest woods and leather)

  • 1 fl. oz of product

  • No reviews on website

  • Open bottle top with orifice reducer

  • Product price: $22 

Key Similarities

  • Both are committed to providing the best ingredients and formulas.

  • Both keep your beard looking its best with products that deeply moisturize and soften while smelling awesome

  • Both companies excel in men's skincare and facial hair needs

Key Differences

  • Price: Wild Willies offers the best value

  • Size: Wild Willies offers a more generous size at a better price

  • Scent: Wild Willies offers two scent choices (vs one)

  • How the oil is dispensed: Wild Willies offers a convenient spray top

Value of Product 

Wild Willies

The beard oil is priced at $9.86 or $8.87 when you sign up for a subscription. With the bottle being 2 ounces, the value is $4.93 per ounce (or less). Plus, shipping on orders over $50 is free within the U.S.

Beard Oil

Beard Oil

$10.00

A Badass Beard Oil that hydrates and softens your beard. The right consistency so your beard feels soft yet not greasy. Experience the ultimate in beard care with Wild Willies Beard Oil, designed for badass beard care enthusiasts. Restores Moisture… Read More

Burroughs Beard Oil

This oil is for sale for $22 for a 1-ounce mini flask bottle. They offer no free shipping or subscription options.

The Winner

Wild Willies beard elixir is the easy winner for providing an affordable product that doesn't skimp on ingredients (see more below). Plus, you can access a deeper discount when you sign up for a subscription.

Available Scents

Wild Willies

Wild Willies offers two different scents that customers love:

  • Original: The aroma will be faint and include traces of nature from its all-natural components, notably juniper, tea tree, and rosemary.

  • Peppermint: A pleasantly refreshing smell of peppermint and eucalyptus.

Burroughs Beard Oil

Burroughs Beard Oil

Prospector Co brand offers its oil (and oil-based cologne) in one original scent based on the ingredients. It boasts that the masculine blend creates a woodsy and earthy scent- with "solitary notes of freshly chopped forest woods and the deep leathered richness of a cobbler's apron." Overall, the company describes the smell as a "dusty carpenter's workshop."

The Winner

Ultimately, all available scents are based on their natural ingredients. Thus, it will depend on your preferences. However, Wild Willies offers more choices.

Ingredient Quality

Wild Willies Beard Oil

Key ingredients in this oil blend include the following:

  • Grapeseed oil: easily absorbed and rich in vitamins which combats inflammation and conditions follices

  • Argan oil: a boost to your skins elasticity and moisture to condition follicles

  • Castor seed oil: naturally promotes growth by stimulating circulation

  • Jojoba oil: closely resembles the natural sebum produced by your skin, making it an excellent moisturizer

  • Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil and apricot kernel oil: to moisturize surface skin and soften beard hair follicles

  • Tea tree oil: excellent for sensitive skin to soothe acne and redness

  • Rosemary leaf oil: addresses any itching or a flaky dry face

  • Juniperus virginiana oil: an astringent that can help with dandruff

Burroughs Beard Oil

Key ingredients in this oil formula include:

  • Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil and Argan Oil: benefits as listed above

  • Kukui Nut Oil: high in essential fatty acids to moisturize surface skin and condition follicles (even if it's just rugged scruff)

  • Cedarwood: has antiseptic properties to help with acne and offers a masculine fragrance

  • Juniper Berry: another great smell that helps with inflamed skin

  • Sandalwood oil (Santalum album): a luxurious, woodsy smell that is also excellent for sensitive skin

  • Pine oil: great for naturally stimulating beard growth while also smelling great

  • Frankincense and Myrrh essential oils: both have astringent qualities to help with dandruff and an itchy scalp while smelling like nature

  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E): a natural preservative that also acts as an antioxidant and aids in cell growth

The Winner

Both brands offer a unique blend designed to keep your hair soft and moisturized. Plus, they are both great for all skin types. Although, Wild Willies does strive to offer organic ingredients when possible.

How Does Beard Oil Work?

Beard oil brings much-needed moisture to your facial hair follicles. A lack of hydration will result in a brittle beard that breaks easily.

Most oils work great for all hair and skin types- whether you have rugged scruff (left after a lazy summer's week of no shaving) or a full-grown beard for winter. The primary focus is to soften the whiskers and moisturize surface skin. Plus, they can also essentially be an oil-based cologne thanks to their masculine fragrance that leaves your face smelling great.

Bottom line - Wild Willies vs. Prospector Co

As you can see, both brands offer excellent product choices. Ultimately, the best choice comes down to value and convenience. Wild Willies offers a significantly better value for its product.

Let’s review the winner for each category:

  • Product value: Wild Willies for the best value for your money

  • Scent options: Tie- although Wild Willes has more variety

  • Ingredients: Tie

Beard Oil

Beard Oil

$10.00

A Badass Beard Oil that hydrates and softens your beard. The right consistency so your beard feels soft yet not greasy. Experience the ultimate in beard care with Wild Willies Beard Oil, designed for badass beard care enthusiasts. Restores Moisture… Read More

Hemp Beard Elixir

Hemp Beard Elixir

$14.00

  Hemp Seed Oil contains the most natural source of essential fatty acids. Meaning it’s able to absorb easier into the skin leaving your beard feeling moisturized and nourished with an all-natural ingredient. … Read More

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