6 Types of Collagen Supplements That Actually Work

Multipurpose Powder
Sourced from South American grass-fed bovine hides, Further Food Collagen Peptides Powder ($20) packs 8 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides—and zero sugar—into every tasteless scoop that dissolves easily in both hot and cold liquids.

Powerhouse Tablets
Youtheory Collagen’s ($11) winning combo of 6 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides and antioxidant powerhouse vitamin C allows for even better absorption. Plus, there’s no aftertaste, which we’ve experienced with some other collagen tablets.

Advanced Elixir
Consider Skinade ($165) your advanced multivitamin and low-molecular-weight collagen boost in one fruity drink that is scientifically proven to reach skin at a cellular level and boasts a whopping 90 to 95 percent absorption rate.

Wonder Water
As easy as drinking water—it’s actually easier because it comes in six yummy flavors—Vital Proteins Collagen Water ($3) is super refreshing without being too sweet, and delivers 10 grams of bovine collagen peptides with just 3 grams of sugar.

Glowy-Skin Gummies
Swap out the candy stash in your drawer for peach-flavored OLLY Collagen Gummy Rings ($20). Two gummies contain 2.5 grams of bioactive bovine collagen peptides, which, according to the brand, were tested to reduce the look of fine lines in four weeks.

Fizzy Favorite
Drop a HUM Collagen Pop ($30) tablet into a glass of water and watch it fizz, releasing a mix of hydrolyzed marine collagen and vitamin C that helps moisturize skin and improve elasticity over time. The strawberry-lemon taste is a bonus, too.