It is with equal parts relief and sadness that we type the following words: Andrew Garfield's enormous beard has officially left this earthly sphere.

The actor, whose face was basically eaten alive by a majestic hedge of hair late last year, surprised the world on Monday night (August 31) when he appeared at a screening of "99 Homes" with a mere dusting of scruff where his gigantic beardo used to be.

A reminder: This is what Andrew looked like the last time we laid eyes on him.

And this is how he looked last night. Ahhhhhhhhh.

Behold: Where there once lay a forest of manly face fur, only tiny stumps of scruff remain.

Andrew's previous look was best described as "crazy mountain hermit"; this "Orlando Bloom as a pirate" aesthetic is a definite improvement.

And it's always nice to be able to, y'know, touch your actual chin without impediment.

Contemplating a shave? A haircut, perhaps?

Hey, look! It's Andrew Garfield's neck! Haven't seen that in awhile, either.

Breathe the free air, friend. And by "friend," we mean "Andrew Garfield's chin. Liberation looks good on you.