No.403 Pre-Shave & Softening Beard Oil -DEPOT®

DEPOT® No. 403 Pre-Shave & Softening Beard Oil | Pre-Shave + Daily Beard Oil

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DEPOT® No. 403 Pre-Shave & Softening Beard Oil — versatile oil for pre-shave skin preparation and daily beard conditioning. Apricot Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Vitamin E soften the beard, prevent irritation, nourish the skin, and add control and shine without greasiness.
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The Moda Take

DEPOT® No. 403 Pre-Shave & Softening Beard Oil — dual-use plant oil blend for pre-shave skin preparation and daily beard conditioning. Softens skin and beard before shaving for a closer result. As a beard oil, adds softness, shine, and odour control without greasiness. Available in Sweet Almond and Fresh Black Pepper.

The Moda Team Review

No. 403 has two clear jobs and does both well. Before shaving, a few drops applied to the face softens the beard and conditions the skin for a closer, less irritating shave. Used daily as a beard oil, it adds softness, shine, and conditioning without the heavy, greasy feel that puts a lot of men off beard oils. The plant oil blend absorbs quickly and the scent — particularly Fresh Black Pepper — is genuinely excellent.

Why Moda Carries This

DEPOT® is built for men who groom properly, and No. 403 exemplifies the brand's philosophy of targeted, dual-purpose products that earn their place in a routine. Whether a client shaves or maintains a beard, this oil has a job.

Key Ingredients

High-quality plant oil blend — emollient and restructuring oils that soften skin and beard, add shine and conditioning without greasiness. Available in Sweet Almond and Fresh Black Pepper fragrance profiles.

How To Use

  1. As pre-shave: apply a few drops to the face and massage in, then proceed with shaving product.
  2. As beard oil: work a few drops through beard and moustache from root to tip. Shape and comb as desired.
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COMMON QUESTIONS

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No — greasiness is typically a sign of either too much product or oils that don't absorb well. No. 403 uses a high-quality plant oil blend specifically chosen for its absorption properties and non-greasy finish. Start with 3–4 drops maximum for a medium-length beard, warm between the palms before applying, and work through the beard thoroughly.
Yes — No. 403 is dual-recommended by DEPOT® for both pre-shave and beard conditioning use. As a pre-shave oil, a few drops applied to the beard before the shaving product soften the beard hair and condition the skin underneath, helping the razor glide more cleanly. Follow with No. 404 Soothing Shaving Soap for the actual shave.
This comes down to personal scent preference. Sweet Almond has a softer, warmer character. Fresh Black Pepper is more distinctive — spicy, masculine, and more complex. Both are in the DEPOT® masculine scent tradition. Fresh Black Pepper is the more commented-on fragrance at Moda — clients often ask what their barber used. If in doubt, Fresh Black Pepper is the bolder, more memorable choice.
Yes, beard oil is beneficial at any length. The conditioning and skin-moisturising benefits of No. 403 apply to the skin underneath the beard regardless of beard length. Short beards don't protect the skin from dryness as much as people assume. Use 2–3 drops for a short beard, focused on the skin rather than the beard hair itself.
Yes. Beard itch in the early growth phase is largely caused by dry, irritated skin underneath the beard. No. 403's emollient and restructuring plant oil blend conditions both the beard hair and the skin beneath it, directly addressing the dryness that causes itch. Daily use during the early growth weeks significantly reduces this discomfort for most clients.
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