THE TEXTURE

Rich cream, non-greasy finish.Watch it sink in.

Grass-fed tallow and non-nano zinc, blended into a cream that absorbs fast and never sits greasy. One simple step, face and body.

5.0 out of 5 · 9 reviews

What people are saying

★★★★★

Amazing product. The smells are so good too & I feel heaps better knowing there’s no nasties in there either. It’s part of my morning routine with my coffee now.

John mckay ✓ Verified buyer

★★★★★

A perfect size container, not too big and not too small. This moisturiser has a delicate scent and absorbs into the skin with excellent consistency and balance. I also lo...

Jilly

★★★★★

it’s the best NZ grass fed tallow lotion, smells so good and the bottle is huge !

cooper james

One bottle vs the usual

Most skincare asks you to layer products full of fillers. Daily Defence does the work with ingredients your skin recognises. Drag the slider.

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Daily Defence The usual
Grass-fed tallow + non-nano zinc
Seed oils, silicones and fillers
One bottle — face and body
A separate moisturiser and a separate zinc product
Absorbs in — matches your skin's own oils
Sits on the surface
Lightly scented — never beefy
Smells like beef
150ml for $44.99
50–100ml, often for more
Made in Australia
Made offshore in bulk

Why beef tallow?

Your skin makes its own oil — and grass-fed tallow is built from the same fatty acids, so it absorbs in rather than sitting on top. Naturally rich in vitamins A, D, E and K.

Most brands skip tallow — it costs more and takes care to render. We started with the ingredient and worked back.

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One bottle. Two jobs.

Most tallow moisturisers come in 50–100ml; most zinc products aren't much bigger. Daily Defence gives you 150ml of both — deep moisture and mineral protection — for $44.99.

More product, less money. Zero compromise.

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KOA SHORE

Your morning routine, down to one step

5:30 am. Up and out the door.

Before Koa Shore: moisturiser first, then a separate zinc product — two products, two waits.

Now: one bottle of Daily Defence and you're done. Deep moisture and mineral protection in a single hit. Survives your swim, your run, your whole day. No grease. Just skin that's actually looked after.

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What's not in it

  • No parabens
  • No chemical UV filters — no oxybenzone, no octinoxate
  • No greenwashing — we mean what we say

Grass-fed tallow

New Zealand, slow-rendered

Non-nano zinc

a mineral skin barrier

150ml · one bottle

face + body, made in Australia

Lightly scented

Coconut & Lime or Strawberry — no beef smell

Nothing hidden

all 15 ingredients, listed

Two bottles. Save $10.

Two bottles of Daily Defence for $79.98 — $10 off two singles. Mix and match, or stock up on your favourite.

GOT QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Is Daily Defence a sunscreen?

No. Daily Defence is not a registered sunscreen and it is not SPF tested. It is a daily moisturiser with a mineral skin barrier from non-nano zinc oxide.

What is non-nano zinc oxide?

Non-nano zinc oxide has a particle size larger than 100 nanometres, so it stays on the surface of your skin rather than absorbing into the body — a physical mineral barrier.

Is the tallow grass-fed?

Yes. We use New Zealand grass-fed beef tallow only. Its fatty acid profile closely mirrors the skin's own natural oils, which is why your skin absorbs it well.

Is Daily Defence made in Australia?

Yes. Every bottle of Daily Defence is formulated and made in Australia.

Does it smell like beef?

No. Refined tallow has no strong odour, and every bottle is lightly scented — Coconut & Lime or Strawberry — so it smells clean and fresh, never beefy.

Can I use it on my face and body?

Yes. Daily Defence is made for both — one bottle covers your face, neck and body.