Evil Goods! Whipped Tallow Honey Balm for oily acne-prone skin
Beef Tallow
Honey
Beeswax
Coconut Oil
Vitamin E
Caution
- LowOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily acne-prone skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate moisturizing for your oily skin due to beef tallow and honey, which hydrate and smooth texture, but these ingredients may also clog pores and worsen acne.
- The presence of coconut oil and almond oil can exacerbate oiliness and breakouts, making the formula less suitable for your primary concerns.
How to apply
- Use this AM and PM routine every day to help clear your skin. Always remember to finish with SPF in the morning.
- Apply the moisturizer after your cleanser and toner, right before your SPF during the day.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and avoid rubbing to keep pores clear.
- Apply on clean, slightly damp skin to help the product absorb better and control oil.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a simple patch test before your first use.
People Say
★3.8Overall rating based on 23.0k+ reviewsA significant number of reviews criticize the product for a lingering meaty scent, a greasy finish that struggles to absorb, and a tendency to cause breakouts on acne-prone skin.
Highlights
Clean ingredients Often Mentioned
- “love the natural ingredients”
- “no harsh chemicals”
- “grass-fed tallow”
- “simple and effective”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “noticeably hydrated skin”
- “skin feels plump”
- “heals dry skin”
- “perfect for winter dryness”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like beef”
- “faint meaty odor”
- “smell lingered”
- “scent was off-putting”
Heals skin Sometimes Noted
- “reduced redness”
- “calmed irritation”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “whipped and airy”
- “melts like butter”
- “smooth application”
- “goes a long way”
Greasy residue Sometimes Noted
- “left a greasy film”
- “didn't absorb well”
- “too heavy for day”
- “shiny face”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused small bumps”
- “breakouts on cheeks”
- “not for acne-prone skin”
Customer service Rarely Noted
- “delayed shipping”
- “no response from support”
- “order never arrived”
- “hard to get refund”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Evil Goods Whipped Tallow Honey Balm for oily acne-prone skin?
Lovi advises caution because beef tallow, coconut oil, and almond oil may clog your pores and worsen breakouts on oily skin. Oily and acne-prone skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with peptides and barrier-supporting ingredients that hydrate without adding excess oil.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Coconut oil, almond oil, beef tallow, and beeswax make this cream a poor fit because they may clog pores and add excess oil to acne-prone skin. A moisturizer for this skin needs lightweight hydrating ingredients and peptides that support the skin barrier without heavy oils.
What does Beef Tallow do for oily acne-prone skin?
Beef tallow is generally too heavy and rich for oily, acne-prone skin, as it can easily clog pores and make breakouts worse. A product for this skin type needs lightweight, non-greasy ingredients that balance moisture without adding extra oil.
What does Honey do for oily acne-prone skin?
Honey helps calm oily acne-prone skin and may fight breakout-causing bacteria. It acts as a gentle, safe option that is unlikely to cause irritation while keeping the skin balanced.
Current Microbiology, 2026International Journal of Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This cream is a poor match for oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like tallow and coconut oil may clog pores and worsen breakouts. To properly care for this skin type, a moisturizer needs lightweight, non-clogging ingredients that hydrate without adding excess oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
This cream is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like coconut oil and tallow may clog pores and worsen breakouts. If you still choose to use it with retinol, apply your retinol first to clean skin and let it absorb completely before gently patting on a very thin layer of the cream. Oily and acne-prone skin needs lightweight, non-clogging moisturizers containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or niacinamide to hydrate without blocking pores.
How often should I use this cream?
This cream is a poor match for your oily acne-prone skin because heavy ingredients like tallow and coconut oil may clog pores and worsen breakouts. If you still choose to use it, limit application to once a day or a few times a week to minimize pore clogging, and look for lightweight, oil-free moisturizers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide instead.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
Yes, this cream can clog pores and worsen breakouts on oily skin because ingredients like coconut oil, beef tallow, and almond oil are heavy and likely to trap oil. A moisturizer for this skin type needs to be oil-free, lightweight, and non-clogging to keep pores clear.
Can I use this cream around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizer on your body, but you should use caution around your eyes since the skin there is much thinner. The rich ingredients help soften and smooth dry body skin, though heavy ingredients like beef tallow and coconut oil may clog pores.
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2002International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015
What the research says
Enzymatically interesterified fats based on mutton tallow and walnut oil produced emulsions that resulted in greater skin moisturization compared to non-interesterified fat and received positive sensory evaluations from 83 respondents.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2015Honey-based dressings reduced mean healing duration, length of hospital stay, and VAS pain scores compared with povidone iodine-based dressings in 1236 participants.
Journal of Wound Care, 2021Topical honey application improved the mean duration of attacks and pain, occurrence of crusting, and healing time compared to acyclovir cream in 16 adult patients with recurrent labial and genital herpes lesions.
Medical Science Monitor, 2004Topical application of a honey, olive oil, and beeswax mixture three times daily for up to 4 weeks resulted in clinical responses in 86% of patients with pityriasis versicolor, 78% with tinea cruris, and 75% with tinea corporis.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2004A prototype body cream containing bee venom, propolis, honey, beeswax, and royal jelly demonstrated stability for 90 days, high antioxidant capacity of 85.45%, lack of cytotoxicity with over 70% cell viability, and no irritation or allergic reaction in dermatological analysis, while improving skin parameters in a panel test.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022MUD1 protected human dermal fibroblasts against AAPH-induced oxidative stress by increasing cell viability, reducing oxidative damage, improving mitochondrial functionality, and enhancing wound healing capacities.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018Overnight virgin coconut oil application provides a skin protective effect against damage and increased TEWL from frequent alcohol-based hand sanitizer usage in 60 volunteers, resulting in a 25% increase in perceived moisture content compared to the control group.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Beef Tallow, Honey, Beeswax, Coconut Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Vitamin E
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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