TERRA LOTUS TALLOW HONEY BALM for oily skin

Grass-Fed Beef Tallow
Italian Olive Oil
Raw Honey
Warning
- WarningOily Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- WarningSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the moisturizers alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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
- Extremely unsuitable for oily skin due to grass-fed beef tallow and Italian olive oil, which provide emollient and occlusive actions that can exacerbate oiliness.
- While raw honey offers some antibacterial benefits for oily skin, the high emollient content of the tallow and olive oil is a significant concern.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 2.4k+ reviewsSome users with oily or acne-prone skin report clogged pores and breakouts, and a moderate number find the texture too heavy or greasy for daytime use.
Highlights
Clean Ingredients Mostly Mentioned
- “No chemicals”
- “only 5 ingredients”
- “safe for babies”
- “natural smell”
- “clean beauty”
Deep Hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Deep, lasting moisture”
- “stays soft all day”
- “heals dry patches”
- “hydrates winter skin”
- “no more flaking”
Skin Texture & Glow Often Mentioned
- “Leaves skin silky”
- “glass skin effect”
- “smooths fine lines”
- “leaves no bumps”
- “radiant glow”
Soothing & Healing Often Mentioned
- “soothes redness”
- “heals diaper rash”
- “relieves irritation”
- “helps with burns”
Absorption (Dry Skin) Sometimes Noted
- “Melts into skin”
- “absorbs well”
- “little goes a long way”
- “non-greasy finish”
- “great under makeup”
Acne & Breakouts Sometimes Noted
- “Clogged pores”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “bad for oily skin”
- “increased breakouts”
- “comedogenic for some”
Greasy/Heavy Texture Sometimes Noted
- “Too thick”
- “sits on skin”
- “greasy film”
- “shiny face”
- “heavy for day use”
Price/Value Rarely Noted
- “Small jar for price”
- “expensive”
- “finished too fast”
- “shipping cost high”
- “pricier than DIY”
Scent Issues Rarely Noted
- “Smells like beef”
- “scent is overpowering”
- “earthy smell”
- “unpleasant undertone”
- “smells like fat”
Shipping/Service Rarely Noted
- “Long shipping time”
- “delayed delivery”
- “hard to contact”
- “package damaged”
- “slow processing”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise against Terra Lotus Tallow Honey Balm for oily skin?
Lovi advises against this balm because grass-fed beef tallow and Italian olive oil are very heavy and can make oily skin much more greasy and clogged. A moisturizer for oily skin needs peptides, light hydrating agents, and soothing extracts that provide moisture without any heavy oils or extra oiliness.
Which ingredients make this moisturizer a poor fit for oily skin?
Grass-fed beef tallow and Italian olive oil make this moisturizer a poor fit because they trap moisture and soften skin with heavy oils that can worsen oily shine and breakouts. A moisturizer for oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents and soothing ingredients without heavy oils to keep the skin clear.
What does Beef Tallow do for oily skin?
Beef tallow is a heavy fat that is generally too rich for oily skin, as it can trap oil and clog pores. To care for oily skin, you need lightweight, oil-free ingredients that help balance oil and keep pores clear.
What does Italian Olive Oil do for oily skin?
Italian olive oil is a poor fit for oily skin because it can damage the skin barrier and cause irritation. Products of this type for oily skin need lightweight ingredients that improve hydration without clogging pores or disrupting the skin.
Where does this moisturizer go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This moisturizer is a poor match for oily skin because its heavy, sealing oils can make your skin feel much oilier. Oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-free moisturizer with ingredients like niacinamide or hyaluronic acid that hydrate without clogging pores.
Can I use this moisturizer with retinol, and in what order?
You should not use this moisturizer with retinol on oily skin because it contains grass-fed beef tallow and Italian olive oil, which trap heavy oils and can worsen your breakouts. Oily skin needs a lightweight moisturizer that hydrates without heavy oils or butters.
How often should I use this moisturizer?
This moisturizer is a poor match for oily skin because the heavy oils and tallow can easily clog pores and make oiliness worse. Oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free moisturizers that hydrate without adding extra grease.
Can this moisturizer clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Yes, this moisturizer is likely to clog pores and cause breakouts on oily skin. Its heavy ingredients trap oil and can make excess shine and blemishes worse, so oily skin needs lightweight, oil-free formulas with ingredients that clear pores without trapping grease.
Can I use this moisturizer around the eyes or on my body?
This moisturizer is generally too heavy for the delicate skin around the eyes, but it may work well on drier areas of the body. Oily skin and thinner eye areas need lightweight hydrators that absorb quickly without trapping extra oils.
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, 2015Topical use of six plant oils and one animal fat in Nigeria provides benefits for skin barrier function, wound healing, and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects due to their active constituents, though they can cause adverse effects mainly related to processing and storage hygiene.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Honey-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, 2004
Ingredients
Grass-Fed Beef Tallow, Italian Olive Oil, Raw Honey
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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