Description
Soften your beard and moisturise the dry skin underneath with the King C. Gillette beard oil. A few drops each day make the beard silkier and less dry. Its fresh, pleasant scent stays with you through the day.
Its formula is based on plant oils: argan, jojoba, avocado, macadamia and almond. Place a few drops in your palm, then spread the oil through the beard and over the skin. For a long beard, the brand recommends using a little more. King C. Gillette beard oil is not a shaving oil: it is a care product to apply to a beard that is already grown.
The bottle holds 30 ml and is dosed with a dropper. This range carries the name of Gillette’s founder, a brand that has been making shaving products for over a century. This Gillette beard oil is aimed at adult men with a short, medium or long beard who want a simple daily care product.
Where it fits in your routine
WashBeard shampoo
DryWith a towel
NourishThis oil, a few drops
StyleComb or brush
Made for
Short beardLong beard
Argan, jojoba, avocado, macadamia, almond
Every day, a little more for a long beard
30 ml bottle
Our verdict on this King C. Gillette beard oil
Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We have read buyers’ feedback on this King C. Gillette beard oil to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.
The strengths
- A silkier beard, less dry after a few days for many men.
- A fresh scent that lasts, pleasant and noticeable for several hours in the beard.
- An oil that does not feel greasy: and leaves the skin soft under the hairs.
- Five plant oils: argan, jojoba, avocado, macadamia and almond.
Good to know
- An effect that depends on the dose: a few drops are enough on a short beard, while a thick beard needs more. Start with about ten drops on a medium-length beard.
- A dropper that does not reach the bottom: the last drops stay in the bottle. Tilt it to finish the oil.
Where we lean: for a man who wants a simple beard oil with a fresh scent from a major brand, this is an easy care product to adopt. For a long beard, the L’Oréal Men Expert BarberClub oil below meets that need. More care products await you in our beard care.

King C. Gillette, Viking Revolution, L’Oréal Men Expert BarberClub or Proraso Refreshing?
The same beard oil comes from several brands. Here is how this King C. Gillette beard oil compares with the three other most popular versions.
| Oil | Capacity | Scent | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| King C. Gillette King C. Gillette · this oil |
30 ml | Fresh | Every day |
| Spiced vanilla Viking Revolution |
30 ml | Spiced vanilla | Sweet, indulgent scent |
| BarberClub L’Oréal Men Expert |
30 ml | — | Long beard |
| Refreshing Proraso |
30 ml | Eucalyptus, bergamot | Freshness |
The Viking Revolution spiced vanilla beard oil combines argan and organic jojoba, with a vanilla and spice scent. It has the same use in 30 ml. Its scent is sweeter. The King C. Gillette stays fresher.
The L’Oréal Men Expert BarberClub oil is designed for long beards and the face, in 30 ml. It is aimed at full beards. We do not know the details of its scent. The King C. Gillette suits all lengths.
The Proraso refreshing beard oil relies on eucalyptus and bergamot, in 30 ml. It is aimed at freshness. Its scent is more minty. The King C. Gillette keeps a softer fragrance.
Your questions about this King C. Gillette beard oil
King C. Gillette beard oil: how many drops should I use?
A few drops are enough for a short beard. For a medium-length beard, count about ten drops. Too small a dose has little effect on a thick beard.
Is Gillette beard oil a shaving oil?
No, it is a care product to soften the beard and moisturise the skin underneath. It is applied every day to a beard that is already grown. For shaving, choose a dedicated cream or gel.
What is the difference between King C. Gillette oil and Viking Revolution oil?
The King C. Gillette combines five plant oils with a fresh scent. The Viking Revolution relies on argan and organic jojoba with a vanilla and spice scent. Both come in 30 ml.
Find more beard oils and balms in our beard care.
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