Our rating
What we like
- 60-day money-back on unopened products (180-day on 6-month supply purchases)
- Beef tallow is a genuinely natural, animal-derived ingredient with a long history of use in traditional skincare
- Covers the full routine — cleanser, balms, serum, and supplements — for a complete ancestral approach
- International shipping available
- Subscription management portal for easy reorders
Watch out for
- Opened or used skincare items are non-returnable for hygiene reasons
- Supplement health claims (joint relief, fat loss, libido) are brand-stated — not independently verified
- No founder story or about page accessible; limited brand transparency
- Standard shipping takes 4–10 business days — not the fastest option
What Try Forge Sells
Try Forge is a US-based brand built around a single guiding idea: that natural, ancestral ingredients outperform synthetic alternatives for men’s skincare and wellness. The product line divides into two main categories — beef tallow skincare for the face and body, and desiccated organ supplements taken as capsules.
The skincare range includes a cleanser, firming balms, and a serum, each formulated with beef tallow as the base ingredient. Beef tallow is rendered fat from cattle — a material used in traditional skincare for generations before mineral oils and silicones became the industry standard. Try Forge’s homepage describes its philosophy as “combining ancestral wisdom with modern research,” though no founders, founding year, or peer-reviewed studies are cited on the main site. The about page returned a 404 error during research.
The supplement line covers three products: Beef Tallow Capsules, Beef Bone & Marrow Capsules, and Forge Beef Liver. These are marketed under the brand’s “Like Nourishes Like” framework — the idea that consuming animal organs or fats benefits the corresponding tissues in the human body.
Who It’s For (and Who Should Skip It)
Try Forge is clearly aimed at men aged roughly 45 to 60 who are skeptical of synthetic skincare and drawn to historically grounded or natural approaches. If you’ve cycled through conventional face creams and found them greasy, irritating, or full of ingredients you’d rather avoid, the tallow-based skincare line has an internally coherent rationale worth understanding.
The brand is a harder sell for anyone who weighs brand transparency heavily. No founders are named on the website, no founding story is available, and the about page was not accessible during research. For a brand asking customers to put a new product on their face or add a supplement to their daily routine, the absence of a clear company story is worth noting.
The supplement line requires extra caution. According to the brand, the Beef Bone & Marrow Capsules are intended to “relieve joint pain and improve mobility,” and the Forge Beef Liver is said to support “metabolism, fat loss, libido, and energy levels.” These are Try Forge’s stated claims — not confirmed by independent clinical research, and not evaluated by the FDA. If you’re considering organ supplements for a specific health concern, a conversation with your doctor is the right first step, particularly if you take medications or manage an existing condition.
The Standout Products
The topical skincare products are the cleaner side of the Try Forge range. The Purifying Beef Tallow Cleanser is described as gentle and effective, making it a sensible starting point for anyone new to tallow-based skincare. The Tighten & Lift Beef Tallow Balm is the brand’s firming and lifting product for the face — a reasonable application of a rich, fat-dense moisturizing base. The Sculpt & Tone Beef Tallow Balm targets contouring and is aimed at men who want more specific results than basic moisture.
These products make topical cosmetic claims — firming, lifting, wrinkle reduction — that the brand presents as outcomes of regular use. Those are cosmetic claims, not medical ones, and animal fat-based moisturizers have genuine support in the ancestral health and natural skincare communities. The ingredient is real; whether it works as advertised for you depends on your skin type and consistency of use.
The Beef Tallow Capsules, with the brand’s skin-focused claims (“smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin”), should be understood as brand-stated benefits. The Beef Bone & Marrow Capsules and Forge Beef Liver similarly carry brand-originated wellness claims. Organ supplements are not regulated as drugs, and the claimed effects on joint health, testosterone support, or energy have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA.
Shipping, Returns & Guarantee
Try Forge ships standard US orders in 4 to 10 business days, with 1 to 2 business days of processing time. International shipping is available with rates calculated at checkout; customers are responsible for any customs duties or import taxes on international orders.
The return policy is 60 days from delivery for items that are unused and unopened, with the original packaging and protective plastic film still intact. Opened or used skincare is non-returnable for hygiene reasons. If you’re trying a product for the first time, this means you’re effectively committing once you break the seal — a real consideration before buying.
A meaningful positive: Try Forge extends its money-back guarantee to 180 days for 6-month supply purchases, giving longer-term customers a fair window to assess results. Single-item purchases get the standard 60-day window on unopened goods. Return authorization from [email protected] is required before sending anything back — items returned without prior contact are not accepted.
Things to Know Before You Buy
The brand’s philosophy is coherent if you’re already oriented toward ancestral or natural health approaches. Beef tallow has a legitimate ingredient history, and the skincare product formulations follow a consistent logic.
The main gap is transparency. No founders are named, no founding year is stated, and the about page did not load during research. Try Forge’s website references a subscription management portal at help.try-forge.com/portal, suggesting recurring delivery options exist, though full subscription terms were not detailed in the accessible policy pages.
For the topical skincare products, the 60-day window on unopened items is fair and the international shipping availability is useful. For the supplements — particularly those with specific health claims like joint support or libido — treat the brand’s stated benefits as starting points for your own research, not as established medical conclusions.
How We Researched This Review
Mike researched this article using manufacturer information from try-forge.com, including the full product listing, refund policy, and shipping policy pages. He also reviewed community discussions around ancestral skincare and organ supplement use. He did not purchase or use any Try Forge products. No products were tested firsthand; all capability and outcome statements that originate with the brand are attributed as such throughout this article.
Try Forge Products Worth a Look
- Tighten & Lift Beef Tallow Balm — Face-firming balm with a beef tallow base, formulated to address wrinkles and elasticity — claims are the brand's own.
- Sculpt & Tone Beef Tallow Balm — Face-contouring treatment with a beef tallow base, positioned as a sculpting and firming product.
- Purifying Beef Tallow Cleanser — Gentle daily facial cleanser using a beef tallow base, described by the brand as gentle yet effective.
- Beef Tallow Capsules — Oral supplement; the brand claims smoother, firmer, younger-looking skin — attribute this to the brand, not independent evidence.
- Beef Bone & Marrow Capsules — Oral supplement; the brand claims joint pain relief and improved mobility — consult a doctor before use.
- Forge Beef Liver — Desiccated beef liver supplement; the brand claims support for energy, metabolism, and libido — brand-stated claims, not FDA-evaluated.