If you’ve been around here for a bit, you know I’m extremely picky about what I put on my skin. Sensitive skin girlies don’t really have a choice, once you’ve reacted to enough “gentle” drugstore products, you start reading labels like it’s your job. I have a very short list of what I can put on my skin. Even the makeup products I use have to be very curated and carefully vetted.
That’s why I’m so drawn to Clae.
This brand used to be called Momona, and they recently went through a full rebrand. Same heart, same integrity, just refined. What I love most is how singular and honest their products are. One ingredient. No fillers. Nothing hiding behind “fragrance” or mystery blends.
It also feels personal for me. My parents are from Moldova, in Eastern Europe, where using things like beef tallow, lanolin, and natural oils wasn’t “trendy,” it was just normal and all they had. You used what worked, what was available, and what your skin actually recognized. Clae feels like a modern, beautifully done version of that mindset.
Clae One Line
Clae’s One Line Set is exactly what it sounds like: skincare stripped back to the essentials and made with intention. It’s made up of three single-ingredient products: Super Tallow, Super Jojoba, and Super Lanolin. Each product stands on its own, but together they create a really thoughtful, old-school approach to skin care that actually works. It reminds me a lot of how people cared for their skin before skincare got complicated, using high-quality fats and oils the skin naturally understands. If you have sensitive skin, deal with irritation, or just want a routine you can trust without overthinking it, this set feels like a breath of fresh air and is so easy to switch to!
Super Jojoba
I’m big on cleansing properly, and I always double cleanse. Oil cleansing is non-negotiable for me, and this jojoba oil is one of the best I’ve used.
Here’s a little skin hack I swear by if you deal with congestion or blackheads: Dry cleanse with oil. No water. Just oil on dry skin, and gently massage in small circles for a LONG time. And yes I mean a long time. Like 20–30 minutes while watching a show or listening to a podcast.
You’ll start to feel tiny gritty bits under your fingers. That’s buildup and clogged pores loosening. It leaves your skin smooth and helps you avoid picking. This jojoba oil is perfect for that because it’s clean, lightweight, hydrating, nourishing, and non-comedogenic (meaning it won’t clog your pores!).
Clae Super Jojoba
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Super Lanolin
I have used lanolin in some form on my lips for YEARS. Lips, cuts, dry patches, baby diaper rash, or anything that needs extra healing or hydration. It’s one of those quiet miracle ingredients.
But before this product, I had never found or used a lanolin this pure.
Clae’s Super Lanolin is a single ingredient, sourced from really high-quality sheep, and it shows. It’s thick but melts beautifully, insanely hydrating, and a little goes such a long way. I keep it on my nightstand, in my bag, and I never travel without it. Winter skin especially? This is a lifesaver. Seriously, no other chapstick can even come close.
Clae Super Lanolin
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Super Tallow
Beef tallow, especially the one by Clae (formerly Momona), is a classic favorite of mine. Not all beef tallow products are created equal. A lot of them come with a smell (a beefy, fatty, food-product smell), or are tacky, slimy, too thick, and hard to spread.
Clae absolutely nailed this one.
They managed to make their Super Tallow completely scentless and the creamiest, softest texture. It genuinely feels like a luxe moisturizer, not something “crunchy.” It makes my skin look plump, calm, and deeply nourished. I always feel younger and plump in my face after using it. It gives you that moisturized glow.
I love using it to seal in moisture, as a final layer at night, or even as a standalone moisturizer. I have even used it on my lips, body, or any part of my body after a sun burn. It’s truly such a healing product. And the rebranded packaging deserves a shoutout. The tub lets you use it as a pump or open it to scoop, which is such a thoughtful detail.
One thing I really love about using it, especially in the summer, is that I don’t have to stress about my skin being in the sun while wearing it. Unlike a lot of products made with seed oils, beef tallow feels stable and protective on the skin, even with sun exposure. It gives me peace of mind knowing my skin is supported and not sensitized when I’m outside.
Clae Super Tallow
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Final Thoughts
Honestly? These three products are pretty much all you need for a simple, effective skincare ritual:
- Cleanse with oil
- Seal and protect with tallow
- Heal and hydrate with lanolin
I love finding brands like Clae that I can trust completely, whether it’s the sourcing, the formulation, or the intention behind the brand. It feels rare these days to find skincare that’s this pure and this well done. No irritation, no guessing games, no overcomplicating things.
Love, love, love these products and I genuinely recommend them if you’re trying to simplify your routine without compromising on quality 🤍
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