i have not noticed this being any better however it is cheap and as you should [SEP] the beard wash has a vicks vapor rub type smell same as with their beard oil the smell does not last long and usually disappears by the time you are done washing it out i have used this beard wash along with regular shampoo conditioner and while this is gentler on facial hair than regular shampoo i have not noticed this being any better however it is cheap and as you should only be washing your beard a few times a week it will last you a long time