XIKEZAN is a beard care brand built around its Amazon storefront, and its flagship product is a boxed set. The Beard Grooming Kit packs a whole routine into one carton: cleansing, conditioning, oiling, balming and trimming gear, plus a bag and an e-book.
This is a research-based look, not a hands-on test. It rests on the brand’s own product descriptions and on what independent bloggers reported after using the kit for weeks.
The short version: a complete starter box aimed at beards that run dry or itchy, with a balm that one reviewer found short on hold. It earns its place if you own none of these tools, and loses it if you already do.
What Is in the Box
The flagship version has 10 pieces. A 13-piece version also exists, and a third-party comparison lists a shower cap among its extras. Here is what the standard set holds.
- Wash and conditioner: a matching pair in 60ml bottles (model XKZ-006AS)
- Beard oil: a sweet orange and sandalwood blend
- Beard balm: one container
- Tools: a wooden comb, a boar bristle brush and grooming scissors
- Extras: an e-book guide and a travel bag for storage
- Formula claims: 100% natural and free of silicone, according to the brand
- Beard types: the brand’s listing says the set suits short, long, thick, thin, coarse and tangled beards
For its base, the brand names argan oil, jojoba oil and vitamin E. Those are widely used in beard care, so nothing about the list is unique to XIKEZAN. Treat the formula claims as the brand’s description, not as lab results.
If the box sounds like what you need, you can browse XIKEZAN’s storefront on Amazon, which opens Amazon in a new tab, to find the kit and check its current price.
What Independent Reviewers Say
The feedback below comes from independent bloggers who used the kit for weeks. Their notes split cleanly into praise and complaints.
What they liked
- Dryness and itch. One reviewer who lives with chronic dry skin and beardruff described the hydration as a genuine improvement. In his account, the itch that once had him eyeing the razor mostly went away.
- Softness. Another reported a softer beard, noticeable to him and to his wife, along with straighter growth and fewer ingrown hairs than in earlier years.
- The oil. One reviewer describes it as clear and thick, yet smooth to apply on a damp beard. A clear oil matters more on a lighter beard, since some oils leave a tint.
- Against bigger names. Both bloggers compared the kit with Scotch Porter and Jack Black, and both said it handled the basics better than they expected.
What drew complaints
One reviewer found the balm nearly transparent, with faint melon notes and little to no hold, which leaves it short of shaping a longer, thicker beard. In that reviewer’s view, a beeswax-heavy boutique balm does the job better.
Opinions on the tools differ. One reviewer liked how the comb teeth are spaced and how stiff the bristles are. A second reviewer, comparing the comb with one from Cremo, missed its slanted teeth and dual-sized rows.
The reviewers disagreed on the scissors too. One praised their balance and cutting action, while another felt the blades tugged at hair mid-trim. Taken together, that points to casual trims rather than heavy use.
Who It Suits and Who Should Skip It
A good fit
Anyone starting from zero, including a gift for an adult just beginning to look after a beard. The brand positions the kit for short to medium beards with dryness, itch or beardruff, and not for styling problems.
Think twice
- You already own tools you like. A standalone oil, such as the 5-pack oil set, covers the oil without the duplicates.
- You want a balm that shapes. One reviewer found the included balm short on hold, so plan on a balm from another brand.
- Your beard is coarse, curly or stubborn. The brand points that texture to a different kit, covered further down.
- Trimming is a regular habit. A dedicated barber scissor is worth planning for.
How It Compares to Viking Revolution
One third-party comparison scored XIKEZAN and Viking Revolution on the same criteria, and this is how it set them side by side.
| Category | XIKEZAN | Viking Revolution |
| Pieces in the kit | 13 | 6, in a metal tin |
| Scissors and carrying bag | Included | Not in the base kit |
| Product quality | Scored lower | Scored higher |
| Scent variety | Scored lower | Scored higher |
| Tools and ingredients | Scored the same | Scored the same |
In that comparison XIKEZAN came out ahead on completeness. Viking Revolution scored higher on quality and scent choice, while fitting a leaner set into its tin.
The comparison flags two drawbacks on the other side. The rival’s boar brush is said to suit medium or long beards over short ones, and its balm contains beeswax, an ingredient some people with sensitive skin skip.
Completeness points to XIKEZAN. Anyone who values quality and scent range over piece count, and is happy to source scissors separately, may prefer Viking Revolution.
The Rest of the XIKEZAN Lineup
The brand positions the Beard Grooming Kit as a conditioning set. For coarse texture or sparse patches it sells separate kits instead.
8-in-1 Beard Straightener Kit
The model number is XKZ-01ST. It is built around a heated brush with several heat settings, which the brand calls a patented design. It is aimed at coarse, curly or frizzy beards that will not lie flat, a different job from easing dryness or itch.
Beard Growth Grooming Kit
Model XKZZFSKIT-01 is the brand’s option for sparse or bare spots. It combines a derma roller with growth serums. Treat the growth angle as the brand’s claim, not a guaranteed outcome.
Other options
The range also holds an upgraded grooming kit built around a single sandalwood oil, and a 5-pack oil set with sandalwood, orange, vanilla, cedarwood and unscented bottles. There is a straightener and grooming combo, plus an entry-level trimming kit that leaves out the wash and conditioner.
Returns and Where to Buy
The brand operates an official Amazon Brand Store called “XIKEZAN – YOUR BEARD CARE EXPERT”. A kit from that store, or from a listing that names XIKEZAN as seller, has the clearest tie to the brand. For the full range, browse XIKEZAN’s storefront on Amazon, which opens Amazon in a new tab.
Resellers unconnected to the brand also list XIKEZAN kits on eBay and similar marketplaces. Buying from them is not automatically a problem, but a damaged or wrong order then becomes a matter for the reseller, not the brand. If you do buy there, look at who is selling and whether the packaging in the photos is the brand’s own.
XIKEZAN publishes no returns policy of its own, so purchases through Amazon follow Amazon’s standard terms. For items Amazon sells or fulfills, those generally allow 30 days for unused or faulty goods. A third-party seller shipping its own stock can set different terms, so read the listing first.
The brand publishes no manufacturer warranty beyond that window, so treat the comb, brush and scissors as entry-level tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the XIKEZAN Beard Grooming Kit?
The flagship set has 10 pieces: a wash and conditioner pair, sweet orange and sandalwood oil, a balm, three tools, a travel bag and an e-book.
Is the beard oil scented?
The flagship ships with sweet orange and sandalwood. The brand’s 5-pack set adds vanilla, cedarwood and an unscented option, and one independent reviewer described the oil they tried as clear and unscented.
Does the balm hold a beard in shape?
Probably not much. One independent reviewer described a near-clear balm with little to no hold, which fits softening better than styling a long or full beard.
How often should I wash and condition?
A wash two or three times a week is a common starting point. Washing daily can strip natural oils, which may leave the beard drier than before.
Can this kit help with patchy growth?
Not by design. The brand positions this one for conditioning. For patchy spots it sells the separate Beard Growth Grooming Kit, which pairs a derma roller with serums.
The Verdict
The XIKEZAN Beard Grooming Kit is a sensible first box for an adult who owns none of these tools and wants one routine for washing, conditioning, oiling, balming and trimming. Two independent bloggers reported benefits, less itch for one and a softer beard for the other, and the wash, conditioner and oil drew kinder notes than the balm and scissors.
Skip it if you already own tools you like, or if you need a balm with real hold. Look at a different XIKEZAN kit if your beard is coarse or patchy.
To see what is listed, you can browse XIKEZAN’s storefront on Amazon, which opens Amazon in a new tab.
