Which Cleanser Is Right for You? A Simple Guide to Our Three Face Cleansers

Choosing a cleanser isn’t about which one is “best”—it’s about finding the right match for your skin and your routine. Cleansing should work with your skin, leaving it comfortable, balanced, and ready for the next step (not tight and stripped).

This is a clear guide to choosing between:

Anaconda Copper (Goat Milk & Tallow Bar)
Yellowstone (Goat Milk & Tallow Facial Cleanser)
Oil Cleanser

The shared foundation: why we start with tallow

Your skin barrier is built on lipids—especially fatty acids. Those fatty acids are part of what helps skin stay resilient, comfortable, and balanced, which is why we use grass fed & finished suet tallow as the foundation in our cleansers.

A good cleanser should:

lift away dirt, sunscreen, excess oil, and buildup
leave your skin feeling clean but calm, and not stripped
support a routine that keeps the barrier strong (especially in dry, windy conditions)

1) Anaconda Copper Goat Milk & Tallow Facial Cleanser

Best for: a deeper, clarifying cleanse (great for face + body), without feeling harsh

Ingredient benefits

Suet tallow + goat milk (the nourishing base)

Goat milk has long been valued for gentle cleansing and naturally occurring vitamins that support healthy-looking skin—especially when you want clean skin without that “squeaky” feel.

Activated charcoal + clays (the clarifying side)

Activated charcoal is used in skincare for its ability to bind to oils and impurities, making it a solid choice when you want a more clarifying wash. (Health)
Rhassoul clay is commonly used to help cleanse and reduce surface oil, while still feeling gentle. (Healthline)

Cedarwood + frankincense essential oils (the finish)

Included for a grounded, earthy cleanse experience. If you’re very sensitive, patch testing is always a smart move.

Where it fits in a routine

PM: when you want a more thorough cleanse (especially after a day outdoors, sunscreen, sweat).
Also a great “one bar” option if you want something that works for face + body.
All around cleanser that gently exfoliates and detoxifies.

Best suited for

Normal or dryer skin types, or anyone who likes a cleaner, more clarified finish
Anyone who wants one hardworking bar for face + body

2) Yellowstone Goat Milk & Tallow Facial Cleanser

Best for: a gentle daily facial cleanse that also targets pores + redness

Ingredient benefits

Suet tallow + goat milk (daily comfort + balance)

This base is designed to cleanse while still leaving skin feeling supported, not stripped.

Willow bark (pore support)

Willow bark contains salicin, often used as a gentler, plant-based way to support clearer-looking pores and smoother texture. (Byrdie)

Turmeric (calm + visible redness support)

Reviews of topical curcumin/turmeric discuss its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties in skin-supportive use cases. (Karger Publishers)

Lavender + rosemary + tea tree (clarity support + aromatic cleanse)

These oils are commonly used in cleansing formulas aimed at clarity and balance; if your skin is reactive, patch test first.

Where it fits in a routine

PM: as your second cleanse after Oil Cleanser (classic double cleanse setup) Best suited for

Oily, acne prone, or combo skin that wants gentle daily cleansing
Skin or pores that gets congested and wants targeted botanicals (willow bark)

3) Oil Cleanser

Best for: the gentlest cleanse, makeup/sunscreen removal, and barrier-friendly cleansing

Ingredient benefits

Oil cleansing (why it works)

“Oil attracts oil.” Oil cleansing is widely used to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, excess sebum, and buildup—and this formula is designed to emulsify with water and rinse clean.

Rosehip oil (smooth + glow support)

Rosehip is discussed in scientific literature for its vitamin content (including vitamin C) and its use in skin-focused formulations aimed at tone and texture support. (Frontiers)

Pumpkin seed oil (barrier nourishment)

Pumpkin seed oil is valued for being rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that support a soft, nourished feel. (Skincare Lab)

Calendula oil (comfort + calm)

Calendula is frequently described in research reviews for skin-soothing and wound-healing supportive properties in topical contexts. (ScienceDirect)

Montana emu oil (deep nourishment)

Emu oil is often used when skin needs extra comfort and nourishment—especially helpful when cleansing tends to leave you feeling dry.

Where it fits in a routine

PM first cleanse, or AM stand alone cleanse: best for removing sunscreen/makeup, dirt, grime and daily buildup
Follow with Anaconda Copper (or Yellowstone) if you prefer a more clarifying/ thorough finish) for a complete double cleanse

Best suited for

Dry/sensitive, or acne prone
Anyone who wears sunscreen or makeup
Anyone who wants the most barrier-friendly cleanse option
Most gentle cleanser, great for irritated or dry skin

How to cleanse without overdoing it

A theme from our routine guidance: clean doesn’t have to mean stripped. If your skin feels tight irritated after washing, it’s a sign to go gentler, simplify, or back off.

Use Oil Cleanser at night, or AM if desired
Keep your bar cleanse gentle and consistent—especially in dry air
If you’re double cleansing, you don’t need to scrub—let the formulas do the work

Choose your cleanser (30 seconds)

1) What’s your main goal?

Gentlest cleanse + makeup/sunscreen, oily/dirt removal → Oil Cleanser
Gentle and simple daily facial cleanse, or body wash → Anaconda Copper
More clarifying cleanse + pore/redness support, → Yellowstone

2) How does your skin feel after cleansing?

Tight/dry easily → start with Oil Cleanser (then Yellowstone if double cleansing)
Fine, but gets congested → Yellowstone or Anaconda Copper

3) Are you building a simple “2-step night routine”?

Yes → Double Cleansing Kit (Oil Cleanser + Yellowstone)
No, I want one cleanser only → choose Anaconda Copper (daily gentle) or Yellowstone (more clarifying), Oil Cleanser (most gentle)