7 days ago
‘This tasty collagen powder fills me up and has made my nails so much stronger'
Looking for one of the best collagen supplements? Our beauty and wellness editor really rates this one for adding to smoothies, saying she can really notice a difference
Collagen supplements are a hot topic in beauty nowadays, and opinion on them is often divided: some skincare experts swear by them, others claims that there's not much independent evidence at the moment to determine a definite improvement in the skin, hair and nails. I personally have been taking collagen powders and capsules for years, however, and have seen the positive effect they're had on me – and this one's a new firm favourite.
The way that I prefer to take collagen supplements is as a powder mixed into my morning smoothie, and Verve's Naked Beauty Collagen works perfectly for this. Containing a super-blend of not only 12,500 mg of marine collagen but also 13 other skin-boosting ingredients such as biotin, zinc, vitamin C and probiotics, it's designed to be mixed into water or, like I do, another type of drink. I've been starting my day with it for months now, and I've noticed a huge difference.
Firstly, while some customers have remarked that the taste isn't particularly pleasant when mixed with water, I find it enhances the taste of my morning smoothie (I whizz it together with oat milk, frozen berries, a spoonful of peanut butter and a few oats) – it gives it a slight vanilla taste, and makes it thicker. I drink this at about 10am, and it fills me up until at least 1pm.
I also only use half of the recommended dose – one scoop instead of two – and have still seen results. This means that one of these big pouches – which costs £64 on monthly subscription or £80 for a one-off purchase – lasts me two months instead of one, and works out at about £1 a serving.
Verve claims that shoppers can expect to see improvements such as increased skin elasticity, a reduction in wrinkles and extra hydration from taking this regularly and over time, but I find it hard to monitor my skin; I'm often trying new skincare, and my complexion appears to have a mind of its own: sometimes I have no problems, sometimes I get months of breakouts.
Where I have noticed a noticeable improvement, though, is in my nails. They used to be so weak and bendy, splitting constantly, but now they're so much stronger, and never flake or split – and I'm putting it down to taking this beauty powder regularly.
Good quality collagen supplements aren't cheap, but as long as I can afford them, I'll always take ones like this Verve one; they fit easily into my routine, and I think make a difference.
If you don't drink smoothies and prefer a 'one gulp and done' collagen supplement instead, try Gold Collagen Pure, from £30 for 30 days' worth, (this is one of the cheapest of several varieties the brand sells). Alternatively Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen, from £33.15 for 30 doses, is one that actually does taste nice mixed in water; it's a favourite amongst beauty editors.
