Brilliantine

Brilliantine /ˈbrɪljəntiːn/ is a hair-grooming product intended to soften men's hair, including beards and moustaches, and give it a glossy, well-groomed appearance.

It was created at the turn of the 20th century by French perfumier Édouard Pinaud (a.k.a.

[citation needed] In English-speaking markets, Pinaud's name is associated with the Clubman tradename in men's toiletries.

He presented a product he called Brillantine (from the French brillant meaning "brilliant") at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris.

Brillantine was used in Quebec, Canada as the French title for the film Grease.