Collagen Picks I’m Mixing for My Lass
By Mark, 10 July 2025 – written for my wife
Love, you keep our home running; the least I can do is keep your joints and skin running. I’ve spent six months testing collagen so you don’t have to. Here are the five that passed my “does-it-actually-work” test.
What I look for
- ≥10 g hydrolysed collagen (per serve)
- Type I or marine for skin, Type II for joints
- Vitamin C or hyaluronic acid to boost uptake
- Tasteless / easy to mix because life’s busy
| Slot | Product | Collagen / serve | Cost / serve* | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Champion | Pure Marine Collagen + Hyaluronic Acid & Vit C | 10 g | ~ £0.40 | Buy |
| Reliable Workhorse | Wellgard Gold-Standard Bovine Powder | 13 g | ~ £0.50 | Buy |
| Treat-Like Gummies | Free Soul Marine Collagen Gummies | 2 g × 2 gummies | ~ £0.80 | Buy |
| Premium Pick | Ancient + Brave True Collagen | 20 g | ~ £1.60 | Buy |
| Convenient Sachet | Reverse Life Marine Collagen Drink | 10 g | ~ £1.80 | Buy |
Why each made my shortlist
Pure Marine (Budget) – Wild-caught fish, plus hyaluronic acid for bounce. Slight marine note; disappears in orange juice.
Wellgard (Workhorse) – UK-made, Halal/Kosher, dissolves in your morning coffee without a trace.
Free Soul Gummies (Treat) – Taste like posh fruit pastilles; perfect handbag back-up.
Ancient + Brave (Premium) – Pasture-raised, 20 g dose, lab-verified aminos; pricey but potent.
Reverse Life (Convenient) – Berry-flavoured sachets; no mixing, no mess—ideal on travel days.
30-Day “Collagen & Cuppa” Challenge
- Stir your chosen powder into the first brew of the morning (or chew two gummies).
- Tick a box on the fridge calendar every day for a month.
- Compare nail strength, joint comfort, and skin glow on day 30.
I’ll keep topping up the kettle—let’s see how you feel.
Transparency
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