Mini Balm Set

Not Eczema Friendly for Me, Samples are Very Pricey

"My hands broke out badly after a couple of uses; I had to stop using the product. The sample sizes are tiny and packaged in cheap, plastic containers with labels that feel made with inkjet sticker paper. Over $50 for samples presented in such a way in combination with the flare ups are such a disappointment. Additionally, the website says the product is “handcrafted in coastal Alabama,” but the shipment tracking origin was Texas. I’m afraid this brand is a no for me. The product smells lovely, though."

— Kristin H. (2/5)

Won’t purchases again.

"Nothing true in ad"

— Laura S. (1/5)

Mini Balm Set

"The skin on my face is incredibly dry, especially in the cold winters we have here in Minnesota. I was getting really tired of my dry facial skin and tight feeling it left me with, and I hadn't discovered any non-toxic facial moisturizers that lived up to my standards and were pregnancy safe. Someone recommended this brand to me, and after doing some research I decided to give it a go. I ultimately decided to try this mini balm set so I could get a better idea and understanding of the balm products. I did read reviews before ordering, and a few stood out to me. - Some people didn't like how tiny the samples were for the price, and they didn't like how they came in plastic containers. I would obviously prefer a glass container too, but because they are so small, I understand why they chose to go with plastic. I think a glass container would have made the price feel more worth it though, and it would have fit the luxurious feel of the product a bit more. It's also a bit misleading that the first photo of the product shows glass containers, and the second shows plastic, so there could be some confusing/disappointment for people there. As for the small size, a little bit does go a long way, so if you're just using it on certain areas like your face/spot treating somewhere, it should last you a while. If you're trying to use it on your whole body, then yes, it would get expensive quite quickly. - Some people also mentioned how it left their skin feeling "dewy" but not greasy. Personally, I feel like it's a fine line. Even for my very dry skin, it definitely left a slippery/greasy like feeling on my skin, even when using a small amount. It wasn't super off putting, but if you're used to a lotion type of moisturizer, it will take a little getting used to. - One thing I personally noticed that threw me off a bit was that only the frankincense face balm came with a safety seal on the inside of the container. Ok, moving on to the actual products themselves. I stuck with using the frankincense face balm on my face, and I used the original/sweet girl scents on other areas of my body that were dryer/needed some soothing. I did read a review that said a while after applying it, the scent would go away and they would smell a beefy smell, but I never experienced that personally (I did with the unscented tallow lip love, but it was unscented, and I still love that product). I was very happy with all the scents of balm provided, and they all made me feel like I was being pampered after applying them. I could tell that my dry skin would be instantly more moisturized which made me happy, but unfortunately, that's where the benefits ended for me. After a few days of using the face balm on my whole face, I started breaking out along the edges of my face/near my hairline, some on my forehead/random spots, etc. I stopped using it right away, and thankfully it cleared up and healed up ok, but I was really disappointed that it wasn't usable for my face which was really what I was looking and hoping for. It also did nothing for the rosacea I have on my nose/cheeks which was disappointing as other reviewers said it helped theirs a lot. While I love the luxurious feel and smell of these products, I am sad to say that I personally won't be able to use them anymore (at least not on my face for sure), but it wouldn't stop me from recommending/gifting it to my crunchier friends to try! Especially if they already know that beef tallow based products work for them."

— Jane S. (3/5)

Perfect for traveling

"My very first order from Toups was the frankincense balm… I loved it so much that I really wanted to try the other balms and this was the perfect way to do it. . they are all wonderful They are great to take when you travel. . there small and easy to pack and can put it in your carry-on and it doesn’t have to go in a quart sized bag 😅"

— Tammy T. (5/5)

Silky smooth

"They feel so smooth and luxurious. Mild and pleasant scents. A perfect amount for a mini size. The frankincense balm is wonderful on my sensitive skin and works well under makeup."

— Meri (5/5)

"Great product glad I bought it"

— Tammy B. (5/5)

I like ‘em!

"My favorite use for them is on my cuticles. Am trying the frankincense one on my face during the winter. Appreciate being able to sample all three."

— Rosanne B. (5/5)

Love the Frankincense balm.

"Never found a moisture provider that my skin liked. This is amazing."

— Andrea D. (5/5)

Balms

"I still find my 66 years old skin drying and flaky"

— Clementina D. (3/5)

Travel perfection

"Love this size! Super easy to throw in your bag for travel."

— Cheryl B. (5/5)