Most beard balms on the market rely on heavy, cheap waxes that leave your facial hair looking slick, greasy, and weighed down. They glue your hair together instead of styling it, leaving your face feeling heavy and your beard looking unnaturally shiny.
There is nothing worse than running your hands through your beard halfway through the day only to find a sticky, greasy mess that rubs off on everything you touch. You are left frustrated, dealing with limp hair, clogged pores, and a style that loses its shape the moment you step outside.
You do not need more heavy grease or sticky wax. You need a structural, medium-hold balm that sculpts wild flyaways while leaving a clean, touchable, matte finish.
That is why we created the Kühn Beard Balm with Kaolin Clay.
Instead of relying on heavy waxes alone, we fortified our formula with natural Kaolin Clay. The microscopic silica minerals inside the clay create a flexible structural framework around each hair, giving you ultimate control and natural volume without any artificial shine. We pair that mineral strength with a nutrient-dense triple-butter treatment engineered for maximum hair and skin health:
Shea, Mango, and Babassu Butters deep-condition the hair shaft for a soft, velvety feel.
Kaolin Clay acts as a micro-magnet to absorb excess shine and lock in a clean-touch, matte finish.
A powerhouse blend of cold-pressed Marula, Meadowfoam Seed, Argan, Jojoba, and Shea Nut Oils forms a protective shield against heat and dry air.
If you keep using cheap, wax-heavy balms, you will stay stuck with a greasy, weighed-down beard that loses its shape and clogs your skin. But when you switch to a mineral-backed clay balm, you get a full, natural-looking beard that stays sculpted, soft, and clean all day long.
If you are struggling with wild flyaways, weak hold, or greasy-looking beard products, then purchasing Kühn Beard Balm with Kaolin Clay is the right decision.
Scrape out a small amount, warm it between your hands, and work it through your beard to tame stray hairs, lock in deep moisture, and enjoy a perfectly sculpted, non-greasy style.
Full Ingredient List Beeswax, shea butter, mango butter, shea nut oil, marula oil, meadowfoam seed oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, babassu oil, vitamin e, kaolin clay, fragrance.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 69 reviews.
Mountain whiskey balm with the clay. Favorite yet and will be my regular replacing beardbrands old money for me. And better price wise.
Nicholas N.5/5Verified
Good stuff, just buy it. No itchy dryness, no oily mess.
John T.5/5Verified
I was already using the beard balm without kaolin clay. I thought I would try kaolin clay blend simply because the town I'm from in Benton. Arkansas has a pottery that was made here in the past from our local kaolin clay. It is now very collectable and in demand. They called it Niloak which is kaolin spelled backwards. I love the old pottery and I think this beard balm is the best on the market and I have tried quite a few. Great control on taming flyaways and for shaping beard. The scents are fantastic.
Rick T.5/5Verified
Great product. I use it daily. Good scent. Feels good.
Paden T.5/5Verified
great experience and quality. had an issue with shipping that was totally not chris’ fault and he was super helpful. cannot recommend the balm enough! great hold and moisturizing
Roy R.5/5Verified
Love this product. I've used products from a number of big brand beard products and this is by far my favorite. The scent, the feel, and overall experience is great!
Paden T.5/5Verified
I have seriously enjoyed this balm and so far my favorite scent is Cedar & Amber. It has great control and lasts for several hours. My only issue has been a couple of cans have been gritty so it does take a little extra combing to get the little gritty pieces out. Overall, this is an excellent product.
Saul G.5/5Verified
Product arrived quickly and provided the benefits described. I especially love the scents😎
William A.5/5Verified
I love this product! I use their deodorant which is amazing, and the beard palm. It feels natural, and lasts all day!
Skyler W.5/5Verified
Just a quality product that does what it says it does. Non-greasy (as long as youd on't overdo it), softens my beard well, with great hold to boot for my misbehaving facial fur. The scent (Misty Mountain) is awesome, and the wifey loves it.
Peter T.5/5Verified
I love the smell that lasts all day and I am impressed with how soft my beard feels and looks. This is a great product.
Michael K.5/5Verified
I have been using Beard Balm from kuhn for a while now what a great product the mountain whiskey has a great all day aroma and control.
I have gotten a lot of complements from both men and women alike.
Good products.
Brad G.5/5
I was buying my beard stuff from Amazon and had gotten fed up with the quality and effectiveness of the stuff I found there.. I was also seriously disappointed by the lack of consideration when it came to scent profiles. I had reached my limit for tolerating the smell of cedar & sandalwood after several years and I needed something else. So when a friend referred me to Chris Kühn’s site, I was stoked to see that he makes some great stuff that smell as good as works and costs about the same as what I was finding on Amazon. I’ve been using Chris’s butter, oil, and balm for 2 moths with the misty mountain scent and could not be more pleased with the results. My beard is smooth and soft and I smell good to myself and others. Chris, thanks for making a superior product and keep up the good work!
Andrew M.5/5Verified
The scents that Kuhn offers are great, and I can attest that they do stick around all day! Chris also has some amazing customer service. This is the way that buisiness are supposed to run! This is a man you should support.
Michael K.5/5
I've been in the beard game for six years now. It's a constant process of trying new products to find what works best for me. Kuhn so far is exceptional. I have coarse hair and it holds and tames it really well. It also doesn't make the beard too shiny. I've already bought fives cans just to be sure I don't run out.
Harold F.5/5Verified
Chris was very helpful and is a great guy to do business with. The beard products I ordered have been awesome and last all day. They smell amazing and they have made my beard really soft without leaving it oily like other brands. Misty Mountain,Cherry Pipe,and Mountain Whiskey smell amazing and there are plenty more scents I cant wait to try.
Austin W.5/5Verified
Absolutely worth the upgrade for a matte, strong hold.
I bought the Misty Mountain Kaolin Clay balm. The extra for the clay is absolutely worth it. It provides strong hold, but what I love most is the finish the clay provides. It gives my beard a softer look, avoiding the shine that traditional balms sometimes create.
Jeremy F.5/5Verified
This balm with clay does a great job of keeping the flyaways in place and giving a nice lasting hold.
Brian W.5/5Verified
Very drying on my beard. Would not purchase again or recommend
Chad S.1/5Verified
Products smell and work amazing. Wife absolutely loves the smells too. I can smell them in my beard when i put them in at night after shower right through the whole next day at work. Leaves my beard soft and less knotty.
Kolby B.5/5Verified
The clay balm works very well for controlling wild hair and windy days. Good stuff!
Gary O.5/5Verified
Incredible hold and scent. It melts nicely in your hands and goes on smooth and even. It doesn't "pill" on your beard like other balms do. Scents I've used so far are stronger. They smell incredible and last most of the day.
Geoffrey A.5/5Verified
Product works great
Stephanie M.4/5Verified
Beard balm is great - not oily and holds well.
Devin L.5/5Verified
I’ve been using beard products for close to 15 years and I’ve never found one that works as great as this balm/clay product. It keeps my beard soft and with great hold.
I recently ordered the balm/clay and liked the scent at first, but as the day went, I started to not like it as much. Kuhn has an exchange program for a better scent. I e-mailed them one morning, and within five minutes they replied and are sending me another scent of my choice! This is unheard of during these present times. What incredible customer service for an incredible product! Gents with beards, give them a try!
Steve B.5/5Verified
My girlfriend can’t get enough of it. She comes up just to smell me, and before you know it the clothes come off!!! 🤷♂️
Matt E.5/5Verified
Product did what it was suppose to,opted for the unscented, still a waxy smell,didn't really care for it
Bradley D.3/5Verified
I recently stumbled upon this product and have tried so many beard products that lacked hold or the scents were not the greatest, however, this product checked all the boxes. The hold and scents are incredible. I have never received so many compliments on the scent with any other brand. The hold is perfect without feeling brittle or stiff. The added clay adds a soft and hydrated feel to my beard. I would highly recommend this product to anyone with a serious beard
Zachary D.5/5Verified
Great product with a large variety of scents. None of this is rocket science but the balance of wax, oils and clay in the balm is spot on. You could probably buy the various components to do this yourself but who needs another hobby and at it's current price it certainly is worth it for myself. I no longer need a heated brush or blow dryer to manage my beard; this balm with clay does a wonderful job.
Orion A.5/5Verified
This works and smells great. There was a problem with usps losing the first package and Kuhn immediately sent a replacement so excellent customer service and an excellent product
Joshua C.5/5Verified
Currently using the cherry pipe scent and love it! It doesn’t leave my beard tacky or stiff or greasy and leaves it soft and easy to manage.
Jason H.5/5Verified
Product is amazing. The scent is clean and is perfectly balanced. The addition of the clay allows for great hold without making the beard stiff. My beard has never felt so soft and hydrated. I have already purchased more oils and balms. Best product line I have tried
Zachary D.5/5Verified
Quick shipping, great product!
Debi B.5/5Verified
I have had more compliments about my beard on Kuhn then I had with my previous butters and oils. Love the feel and the smell. This Yeti love Kuhn!
Shane "The Yeti" Roberts
Richard R.5/5Verified
Great product and nice-looking container. It feels good on the beard, has good texture, lasts most of the day, and doesn't feel oily. Thx!
Nestor Z.5/5Verified
By far my favorite so far, knew i loved the apple bourbon when i tried it in the oil. The kaolin clay is a gamechanger in styling and hold. Hasnt caused any skin irritation either.
Brett M.5/5Verified
The balm with kaolin clay is exactly the missing piece my beard needed! It absolutely has made my beard healthier, moisturized, and looking it’s best! Only negative, is I haven’t found a scent that works and hits perfectly. Example: I use Creed Aventus in the summer, and Tom Ford Ombré Leather in the colder months. But no worries, I’ll use the unscented spray and balm going forward! I’m absolutely thrilled to have found Kuhn products and will definitely be a repeat customer. You should too!!
Jason E.5/5Verified
Hands down, the best beard balm on the planet. In a crowded market, Kuhn stands out. The inclusion of kaolin clay adds hold to a host of beard nourishing ingredients. My only regret is not buying this sooner. I’ll be reordering again and again.
Brian E.5/5Verified
Love this beard balm with kaolin clay. Apply it after blow drying and brushing and I’m good for the day! It leaves the beard soft, hydrated, and protected. I only wish I’d discovered this sooner! Buy it now - you won’t regret it!
Jason E.5/5Verified
I've gone through a literal box load of beard balms. By far this one is the best. The addition of kaolin gives the hold I was looking for without drying out my beard. My search is over, this is now my daily driver.
Brian E.5/5Verified
How do you apply beard balm/butter?
Warm a small amount between your palms until it melts, then work it through — damp or dry, doesn't matter much. Focus on the flyaways, balm works better for that.
Can I use shampoo or hair conditioner on my beard?
Yes, you can — though it's better to use our co-wash. It's sulfate-free and keeps your hair and beard feeling moisturized instead of dried out, which is what regular shampoo sulfates will do to it.
Are beard oils safe?
Yes — ours is non-comedogenic, five real cold-pressed oils, no phthalates or filler. If you've got a known nut or seed oil allergy, check the ingredients first like you would with anything else you put on your skin.
What beard products do I actually need?
Co-wash in the shower, then oil, butter, or balm after you towel off. That combo alone will make your beard really soft — add balm on top of the oil or butter if you also want hold.
Does beard balm/butter/oil help my beard grow?
No — nothing you put on your face makes hair grow faster, that's genetics. What balm does is stop breakage and calm the itch that makes guys pick and over-trim, so you keep more of what you're already growing.
How much beard balm should I use?
Usually more than you think — I see a lot of guys use too little. Just keep applying until it feels like enough for the length of your beard. Longer beard, more balm. Thicker beard, more balm.
What is beard balm used for?
Balm's heavier and thicker than oil or butter, so it holds. That's what keeps your flyaways down and helps your beard keep its shape through the day, on top of conditioning it.
Is beard balm the same as beard butter?
Nope. My balm's about 30% beeswax, my butter's only around 5% — so butter still has a touch of hold, just way less than balm. Both condition your beard, balm just adds a lot more hold on top of that.
Should I use beard butter at night?
Sure. Good option if you want deep conditioning working overnight without any hold or shine the next morning.
How often should I use beard butter/balm/oil?`
Daily. Damp beard, right after your shower.
Do you use beard butter or oil first?
You can use both, if you want — I'd do oil first, it's easier to apply butter on top after. But you don't have to use both. Either one alone works fine, oil for a normal day, butter if your beard's especially dry.
Can I use beard oil, balm, and butter together?
Yes, and a lot of guys do. Oil or butter for daily conditioning, balm on top if you want hold. Just don't use oil and butter in the same routine — pick one based on how dry your beard's running that day.
I use beard oil/balm/butter but my beard is still really dry and unruly, why?
A well moisturized beard starts in the shower and what you wash it with. If you wash your beard with shampoo or regular bar soap, your beard is being stripped and will be very dry. You need to use a conditioner or co-wash.
I'm new to beard products, what's the difference between oil/balm/butter?
They are all designed to moisturize your skin and beard, they just do it in a slightly different manner. Keep it simple. Short beards, beard oil. A bit longer, beard butter. Longer and/or thicker unruly beards, beard balm. Start with an oil and butter if you're new, then go from there.
What's the shelf life of oil/balm/butter?
12 months if stored in a cool, dry place.
How much do I use of oil/balm/butter?
Depends on the length of your beard, but most don't use enough. You need enough to cover all of the hair follicles. It's difficult to apply too much, and very easy to use too little.
How long does the scent last?
You should expect 6-8 hour from our scents.
Will it stain my clothes?
No, it shouldn't. Most beard products leave a greasy film on the outside of your beard which can rub off onto your clothes. Our products are designed to absorb fully so there shouldn't be any transfer onto your shirt or other clothing.
What if I order a scent I don't like?
TOO BAD! I already got your money. JK. If you order any product from kühn and you're not happy with the scent, we will replace it with the scent of you choice. We'll never make someone keep a scent they won't wear.
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