The 15 Best Collagen Supplements For Skin, Joints & More*

The one-step beauty routine for youthful skin, healthy hair & strong nails.* The innovative blend is rooted in its high-potency collagen foundation, delivering 17.7 grams of pasture-raised, grass-fed bovine collagen peptides (delivering types I and III collagen) but then it layers in several targeted ingredients, both nutrients and botanical bioactives, for holistic inside-out support.*

There are vitamins C and E for enhanced collagen production and antioxidant support, hyaluronic acid for skin hydration, the protein building block L-glutamine, biotin for your beauty needs, and curcumin from turmeric extract and sulforaphane from broccoli seed extract for supporting detoxification and combating oxidative stress and photoaging.*

Last but definitely not least: This collagen product is free of GMOs, dairy, soy, and gluten and clearly breaks down the amino acid profile on its label. Did we mention it comes in unflavored and chocolate varieties?

While bovine collagen peptides tend to be the most effective, if you generally follow a pescatarian diet, marine collagen will be just right for you. Always look for peptides sourced from wild-caught sources, like this one, which comes from sustainably sourced cod and nothing else (there's more on sourcing parameters below). We also like how transparent this brand is: They break down the amino acid profile, are third-party tested, and a Certified B Corp.

Well, we must start off by saying: There is no such thing as vegan collagen—cows, fish, and chicken are decidedly not vegan. What you can find are vegan supplements that bolster your natural, endogenous (within your body) collagen production with curated formulas.* This particular supplement pack features a healthy dose of vitamin C, an antioxidant that's essential in collagen synthesis, as well as a B complex and key amino acids. We should point out that this array involves 8 capsules in total.

As far as taste varieties go, chocolate and unflavored reign supreme. That's why we were pleasantly surprised by this refreshing matcha mint option. The base is 10 grams of pasture-raised, ethically sourced bovine collagen (they, too, list the amino acid profile), and the sweetener used is extracted from monk fruit. And thanks to the matcha, it even contains six milligrams of caffeine per serving for a little morning boost.*

If you're looking for a less expensive option, this Orgain powder packs 20 grams of bovine sourced collagen peptides per serving for a more affordable price. (Also of note: You're just getting collagen in this—no additional ingredients to support your health.) If you don't like the unflavored variety, that can be remedied by mixing it into a flavored beverage of choice.

Since one of the more popular ways to take collagen is to blend it with your morning coffee, many people opt for a rich creamer. This dairy-free powder option offers 10 grams of bovine collagen (a bit on the low side but suitable for a creamer), and then is blended with coconut milk powder for a dose of healthy fats, and a splash of natural vanilla flavor for a smooth taste.

Lugging around a huge jar of collagen powder isn't always the easiest route. But if you're looking to blend your collagen powder while out and about (perhaps in your morning coffee order while en route to work), you can opt for travel packets, like these. (However, we must note individually packed items of any kind aren't the most environmentally responsible options.) The individually portioned containers house Vital's classic blend of 10 grams of collagen (bovine) that contains 18 amino acids.

This marine collagen supplement (nine grams of collagen via two scoops) is sourced from wild-caught cod, and along with being GMO-free, this product is Halal and certified Kosher. It's also third-party tested for purity, certified as hypoallergenic, and free of additives and synthetic ingredients. So you're getting just what's advertised and nothing else.

This is a good blend for athletes: The whey and collagen combo bumps the protein up to 25 grams (so about 10 grams of collagen and 15 grams of whey protein). Both whey and collagen contribute key amino acids critical for muscle mass, but whey has all nine of the essential amino acids, while collagen is missing one (making it incomplete by definition).* Just make sure you (and your skin) can tolerate whey.

While the base contains a decent dose of types I and III collagen (12 grams of protein), the stars for the hair are biotin, silica, and vitamin C. Biotin is a main component of keratin production, or the primary protein of hair. (In one small study, women with thinning hair reported significant regrowth when supplementing with biotin as compared to those given a placebo.*) It's then layered with vitamin C to help neutralize free radicals (which can lead to aging hair) and silica (which may help strengthen hair and minimize thinning).*

This blend uses three grams of marine collagen, which is on the light end, but is bolstered with additional actives to support your skin.* There's hyaluronic acid and aloe vera for hydration, astaxanthin for photodamage protection, and a proprietary super wild berry antioxidant complex to help with oxidative stress.*

Your joints primarily contain collagen type II, so if you're looking for joint support, consider incorporating type II.* This supplement is sourced from chicken cartilage and delivers 10 milligrams of collagen, along with seaweed-derived minerals. And while 40 milligrams of the type II collagen ingredient (sourced from chicken cartilage) may sound quite small, this dose has joint-support clinical studies to back it up.*

While we believe that powder is the best way to ingest a meaningful amount of collagen, some people love the ease of a capsule. If that's you, go for this blend of bovine collagen (600 milligrams), vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, and phytonutrient antioxidants from red wine and grapeseed extracts.

If you follow a keto diet, this has what you'll need to start your day off right. The creamer contains nine grams of bovine collagen, 100% organic MCT oil from coconut (medium-chain triglycerides, which can be converted into ketones), and lightly sweetened with organic vanilla and monk fruit.* Just blend with coffee and you're ready to go.

Nothing but collagen here. This is made with bovine hydrolyzed collagen sourced from pasture-raised cows with no added hormones—and there are 20 grams of it per serving, which makes this a solid source of collagen.