Terra Lotus Tallow and Raw Honey Balm, Citrus
A citrus scented tallow balm that covers the tallow smell but skips sensitive skin.
The short version
- Tallow balm users who want a light orange scent
- Anyone put off by the natural smell of unscented tallow
- People wanting a rich night balm with a short ingredient list
- Your skin reacts to essential oils or citrus
- You avoid animal ingredients or honey
- You want a fast absorbing daytime lotion
What owners like
- The citrus scent reads as fresh and clean, and some compare it to a creamsicle
- The scent helps mask the faint smell of tallow
- Works well as an overnight moisturizer for rough or dry patches
- Few ingredients, all of them named on the jar
Common complaints
- Heavy feel if more than a small dab is used
- Needs several minutes to soak in on the face, so it is easier at night
- Added essential oils are a concern for very sensitive or reactive skin
- Reviewers flag counterfeit sellers, so buying from the brand's own listing matters
Based on The Terra Lotus product page and shop, a retailer listing for the citrus jar, an independent review on King Tallow and a user write-up on Lemon8. Scent specific owner feedback was limited..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jan 2026
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
The citrus scented version of Terra Lotus's handmade tallow balm, made with grass-fed beef tallow, raw honey, olive oil, beeswax and citrus essential oils.
- Orange peel style scent from essential oils rather than synthetic fragrance
- Same tallow, honey, olive oil and beeswax base as the unscented jar
- Terra Lotus suggests it for the face, hands, feet and body
- Water free formula, so a little product covers a lot of skin
- Sold with a 30 day money back offer from the maker
Suits people who like the idea of a tallow balm but want an orange scent to cover the natural tallow note. The essential oils are the main trade-off: reactive skin may do better with the unscented jar, and the balm is still dense and slow to absorb.
How it compares
Specs
- Maker
- Terra Lotus, handmade in small batches in the USA
- Base formula
- 100% grass-fed tallow, organic beeswax, raw honey and organic olive oil, per the maker
- Scent source
- Natural citrus essential oils, with no artificial fragrance, per the maker
- Size
- 2 oz jar; a 4 oz jar is sold on the maker's site
- Texture
- Dense, solid balm that softens with skin warmth
- Other scents
- Unscented, lavender and vanilla
Worth knowing
- Do not use if allergic to any ingredient on the label, per Terra Lotus.
- Terra Lotus states the balm is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- Contains citrus essential oils, honey and beef tallow.
Questions
What does Terra Lotus citrus tallow balm smell like?
Buyers describe a fresh orange scent, and some liken it to a creamsicle. The maker says it comes from natural citrus essential oils.
Is the citrus balm different from the unscented one?
The base is the same tallow, raw honey, olive oil and beeswax. The citrus jar adds citrus essential oils.
Is citrus tallow balm OK for sensitive skin?
Terra Lotus says not to use it if you are allergic to any listed ingredient. Reviewers suggest the unscented version as a safer first try for reactive skin.
Who makes the citrus tallow balm with raw honey?
Terra Lotus, a small US brand that sells the balm in citrus, lavender, vanilla and unscented versions.
Sources
- Terra Lotus: Organic Grass-Fed Beef Tallow Balm with Raw Honey
- Terra Lotus shop home page
- Shop Simon: Terra Lotus Tallow Balm with Raw Honey, 2 oz, Citrus
- King Tallow: Terra Lotus Organic Beef Tallow Balm Review
- Lemon8: Terra Lotus Tallow Honey Balm Review
- Vintage Tradition: tallow balm range
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.