The Bearded Bastard
ManufacturingTexas, United States2-10 Employees
The Bearded Bastard is a small Texas-based manufacturer of styling and skincare products designed for daily, rugged use, with the aim of helping customers look and smell their best. Products are handmade in Texas from high-quality ingredients and feature in-house, hand-mixed formulations crafted to evoke specific emotions or memories. The brand places emphasis on distinctive, adventurous scents and packages each bottle with a signature real wood label. Originally based in Austin, the company expanded its offices to Houston, reflecting growth within Texas. In 2020, ownership transitioned to O’Douds, and Sensible Cosmetics Co. was formed to house both brands, enabling shared labor and knowledge while preserving brand independence. The manufacturing approach centers on handcraftsmanship in Houston with employees earning a living wage, and it sources natural ingredients from sustainable and responsible sources whenever possible.