Choosing Your Balm
Tallow Balm or Whipped Tallow: Which Texture Is Right for You?
Dense Balms for Your Face and Dry Spots, Whipped Tallow for Arms, Legs and Body
Every jar in our range starts with grass-fed beef tallow. What changes is how dense it is, what it's blended with and where on your body it works best. If you've been looking at our balms and wondering which one to add to your cart, this guide will help you choose in a couple of minutes.
The short version: a dense tallow balm is concentrated and made for your face, lips and small dry spots. Whipped tallow is light and airy, so it spreads quickly over bigger areas like your arms, legs and torso. Plenty of customers keep one of each.
What Makes Them Different
The difference starts with what goes into the jar.
Our dense balms are simple. The Original Tallow Balm is made from grass-fed beef tallow, olive oil and vitamin E, and is fragrance, paraben and emulsifier free. The Honey Tallow Balm blends grass-fed tallow with honey, beeswax, olive oil and vitamin E, just five ingredients in total.
Our whipped balms are creams. The Original Whipped Tallow Balm blends grass-fed tallow with shea butter, squalane, aloe vera and plant extracts into a water-based cream, which is then whipped for a light, cloud-like texture. That's why it feels so much lighter on your skin than a traditional balm.
Compare the Range at a Glance
| Balm | Texture | Best for | Scent |
|---|---|---|---|
 Original Tallow Balm |
Dense and concentrated | Face and small dry spots | Fragrance free |
 Honey Tallow Balm |
Rich and velvety | Face, hands and lips | Natural nutty notes with a hint of honey |
 Original Whipped Tallow Balm |
Light and fluffy | Arms, legs, torso and other large areas | No added fragrance, soft natural nutty notes |
 Lavender Whipped Tallow Balm |
Light and airy | A body moisturiser for your bedtime routine | Calming lavender and soothing vanilla |
Choose a Dense Balm If…
- You want something for your face. Our dense balms are made for smaller, targeted areas. The Original Tallow Balm is our recommendation for your face.
- You prefer a short ingredient list. Three ingredients in the Original, five in the Honey.
- You want one jar for face, hands and lips. Customers use the Honey Tallow Balm all over, and a small amount doubles as a lip balm, morning and night.
- You have dry patches that need extra care. A concentrated balm lets you target elbows, heels and other small spots.
Choose Whipped Tallow If…
- You want an everyday body moisturiser. Whipped tallow covers large areas quickly and sinks in without a heavy, greasy feel.
- You don't love the feel of a traditional balm. The whipped texture feels lighter and spreads with less effort.
- You want something after a day outdoors. Many customers reach for the whipped balm as an after-sun moisturiser once their skin has cooled down. For burnt, blistered or broken skin, check with a pharmacist or GP first.
- You want a calming bedtime ritual. The Lavender Whipped Tallow Balm adds lavender and vanilla to the same light texture.
“Use it all over my body and it feels silky smooth!”Jane Smart, Original Whipped Tallow Balm review
How to Apply Each One
Dense tallow balm
A little goes a long way. Apply a small amount to clean skin and gently massage it in using circular motions.
Whipped tallow balm
Scoop a fingertip amount, rub it between your palms, then sweep it over your arms, legs and torso in gentle circles. It works best on slightly damp skin straight after a shower. Give it a minute to sink in before you get dressed.
If a balm ever feels heavier than you'd like, our guide on how to make tallow balm less greasy has a few easy fixes.
A Simple Routine Using Both
- Morning. A small amount of Original or Honey Tallow Balm on your face, then sunscreen as your final step.
- After your shower. Original Whipped Tallow Balm over your arms, legs and torso while your skin is still slightly damp.
- Before bed. Lavender Whipped Tallow Balm on your body to wind down, with your dense balm on any dry spots.
Sensitive Skin and Patch Testing
Everyone's skin is different. If you have sensitive skin or known allergies, check the full ingredient list on the product page and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before first use. The Original Tallow Balm is fragrance, paraben and emulsifier free, and the Honey Tallow Balm is made with just five ingredients.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between whipped tallow and tallow balm?
Our Original Tallow Balm is dense and concentrated, so it suits your face and small dry spots. Whipped tallow is light and airy, which makes it quicker and easier to spread over bigger areas like your arms, legs and torso.
Can I use whipped tallow on my face?
We designed our whipped balms for the body. For your face, we recommend our Original Tallow Balm, which is made for smaller, targeted areas.
Which tallow balm should I use on my lips?
Our Tallow Lip Balm is made for lips and easy to carry. Honey Tallow Balm customers also find a small amount works as a lip balm, morning and night.
Will whipped tallow feel greasy?
The whipped texture is made to sink in without a heavy, greasy layer. Start with a fingertip amount and give it a minute to absorb before you get dressed.
How long does a jar last?
Every jar holds 100g, and a little goes a long way. For shelf life and storage tips, see our guide on how long tallow balm lasts.
Find Your Texture
If it's for your face, choose a dense balm. If it's for your body, choose whipped. If you want the best of both, keep the Original or Honey Tallow Balm by the bathroom sink and a whipped balm next to the shower.
Small-batch, grass-fed tallow skincare, shipped same day from our Australian store.
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