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Top 5 Best Collagen Supplements to Take in 2022

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If you’re looking for a more youthful appearance without fillers, the best collagen supplements are naturally-sourced solutions that do more than just support healthy hair and nails.

Collagen is a critical component in the skin that, on a micro-level, is a rope-like structure that holds everything up. Healthy amounts of collagen contribute to healthy skin that is both firm and smooth at once.

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These anti-aging benefits of collagen make it a new staple in the cabinet of those who are more into natural beauty products — a great way to supplement beauty from the inside out.

Collagen is also beneficial to wellness as a whole, with a good amount of protein and valuable amino acids to support healthy bones, a healthy heart and more. And unlike weight loss supplements, collagen supplements usually don’t cause adverse side effects.

But since collagen supplements have hit the mainstream, there are now so many products to choose from. In fact, this wellness trend seems to be hitting its fever pitch. Walk into your nearest health foods store and you’ll probably find at least three brands to choose from.

That’s why we went on a mission to find the best collagen products out there. But we didn’t want to mess with cheap imports or sketchy sourcing. So we set reasonable standards for quality, efficiency (does it actually work?) and value, and got down to business.

If you’re ready to get your feet wet with this new healthy trend, you’re in the right place. Check out who made the top five, how we chose the winners and what makes each collagen product best in class.

The Winners: Best Collagen Products Based on Quality, Efficiency and Value

BEST OVERALL COLLAGEN POWDER – Organixx Clean Sourced Collagens
BEST TASTING – SkinnyFit Super Youth Multi Collagen Peptides
BEST FACE SERUM – CLEARSTEM CELLRENEW Collagen Stem Cell Serum
BEST DAIRY-FREE COLLAGEN PEPTIDES – Earth Echo Collagen Peptides
BEST COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENT W/VITAMINS – Annie Mak Clean Multi Collagens

How We Chose the Best

We didn’t make our decisions lightly when choosing the best collagen products for our list. We took quality, efficiency and value for money into account.

Quality

What does quality mean with a collagen product? Like most natural supplements, quality begins at the source. Because collagen is sourced from animals, it’s essential to find sustainable, ethical brands. When looking for the best collagen supplements on the market, we made sure to vet brands for the following:

Clean ingredients
Sustainable sourcing and collagen synthesis
Third-party testing for contaminants

Efficiency

What good is buying something that doesn’t work? The efficiency of dietary supplements can be hard to measure, as each person responds differently. However, a good indication is positive, verified reviews from people of different backgrounds, i.e., different wellness issues, different experiences, etc., that become repeat customers.

Value

Supplements can get expensive, especially if you’re taking them every day. However, the higher-quality, higher-priced options can often be the way to go for something actually to work. Accordingly, we weighed value in our decision and factored in things like subscription discounts and free shipping that can lower the cost.

Why Are People Obsessed With Collagen Products? A Quick Intro

Collagen is a natural substance found in the skin that supports overall health.
On a microscopic level, collagen is a rope-like structure that keeps skin firm and strong. This is why many people report anti-aging benefits like wrinkle reduction with collagen supplements.
Collagen peptides are proteins, and there are 28 total types of collagen. Of these 28, you’ll find up to 5 in collagen supplements:
- Type I Collagen: Most prevalent in the body; most associated with anti-aging
- Type II Collagen: Main component of cartilage and essential for joints
- Type III Collagen: Found in bone marrow
- Type V Collagen: Found in eggshell and used for joint pain
- Type X Collagen: Found in cartilage
Collagen supplements are made from animal collagen of varying types. The most common sources are bovine, chicken, eggshells, and fish.
While there are no current studies to back up collagen as a natural remedy to lose weight, many online users claim this is an additional benefit.

The 5 Best Collagen Supplements for Anti-Aging and Wellness

1. Overall Best Collagen Powder: Organixx – Clean Sourced Collagens

Collagen source: Grass-fed bovine, chicken, wild-caught fish, eggshell

Pros:

Contains 5 major types of Collagen
Includes camu camu (whole food Vitamin C) for maximum absorption
Tasteless and odorless
8 grams of clean protein and only 32 calories per serving
Third-party tested for contaminants, herbicides, and pesticides
Mixes easily in coffee, tea, smoothies and other food and beverages
Non-GMO

Cons

Free shipping only with purchase of $99+ or auto-ship

Organixx wins the #1 spot for their awesomely tasteless collagen powder. If you’ve tried collagen powders before, you know that some have a lingering, ‘chickeny’ aftertaste. Organixx Clean Sourced Collagens are truly tasteless, a versatile powder to add to smoothies, water, baked goods, you name it.

Better yet, Organixx provides multiple types of collagen from sustainably-sourced beef, organic chicken, fish, and eggshell. More complete from a nutritional standpoint and great for anti-aging. With over 1,100 verified 5-star reviews, with amazing results, you can’t go wrong switching to Organixx Clean Sourced Collagens Complete Protein.

User tip: Mix in coffee in the morning to get your daily collagen in with no funky taste or texture. Just stir and go

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2. Best Tasting: SkinnyFit – Super Youth Multi Collagen Peptides

Collagen source: Grass-fed bovine, chicken, wild-caught fish

Pros:

Great taste
Made with five types of collagen
Money-back guarantee
Affordable
Verified users have reported weight loss

Cons:

Free shipping only with an add-on

Finally, a collagen powder that tastes good! SkinnyFit is a fabulous, mission-driven brand that uses clean ingredients and is known for its efficient supplements overall. Their collagen powder has a wonderful orangey pineapple flavor that’s all natural. It tastes great in smoothies or combined with old-fashioned H2O.

According to verified users and reviews, you can look forward to glowing skin, an overall wellness boost and perhaps even weight-loss benefits.

User tip: This supplement goes really well in smoothies with tropical fruits. Add a scoop along with some ice, frozen banana and water or orange juice for a nutritious treat.

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3. Best Collagen Face Serum: CLEARSTEM – CELLRENEW Collagen Stem Cell Serum

Collagen source: Stem cells

Pros:

Topical application
Great for facial wrinkles
Anti-acne
Organic ingredients
Contains hyaluronic acid

Cons:

Your nightly skin routine just got an upgrade. CLEARSTEM’s most popular serum made with collagen is a skincare aficionado’s dream. In the mix are certified-organic ingredients like natural botanicals and compounds like hyaluronic acid that are great for skin health and that youthful glow. Acne sufferers should also take note, as many users report success using CLEARSTEM’s peptide serum as part of their daily skincare routine.

User tip: Apply at night after cleansing your face and using toner. Apply your nightly moisturizer after the collagen serum dries a bit and get more beauty sleep for even more anti-aging benefits.

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4. Best Dairy-Free Collagen Peptides: Earth Echo – Collagen Peptides

Collagen source: 100% grass-fed bovine

Pros:

Dairy-free
No artificial flavors
Made from 100% grass-fed bovine
Lucrative subscription savings
17 grams protein per scoop
Mission-driven brand

Cons:

Free shipping only with $150+ purchase or subscription

Earth Echo is known for its environmental commitment and third-party testing. Its collagen peptides are made from 100% bovine that’s sustainably sourced. Plus, the powder is tasteless and won’t affect the texture of your drinks. With multiple types of collagen in the mix and 17 grams of protein per scoop, you can’t go wrong with this daily supplement.

User tip: Sign up for a subscription with Earth Echo to get their collagen peptides; you can cancel whenever. This will bring the cost down more than 35% and get you free shipping.

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5. Best Collagen Supplement With Vitamins: Annie Mak – Clean Multi Collagens

Collagen source: Beef, chicken, fish, eggshell

Pros:

Made from five types of collagen
Non-GMO
Sustainably sourced
Added vitamins and minerals
High in amino acids

Cons:

Annie Mak has done it again with its innovative combination of nature’s most potent healers. This supplement powder contains a synergistic blend of a whopping five types of collagen. To support overall nutrition and wellness, you’ll also find zinc, vitamin C and more. We love that Annie Mak is reasonably priced compared to the competition, and its collagen powder is one of the most nutritionally complete out there.

User tip: Annie Mak has a delicious keto brownies recipe that includes its collagen powder. Look for it on the package and treat your family to a healthy dessert.

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Will Collagen Supplements Work for You?

People respond to supplements differently, and healthy lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and sleep play a big part in how you look and feel. That said, we’re pretty confident that the top five collagen supplements we’ve selected represent the best that the wellness industry has to offer at the moment.

Keep making minor changes to your healthy lifestyle and incorporating collagen into your wellness regimen to start feeling the benefits! (Looking younger won’t hurt, either!)

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Travis Kelce Responds to Mark Cuban’s Joke About Taylor Swift

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Travis Kelce had the perfect response to Mark Cuban after he suggested Taylor Swift date one of the players on the Dallas Mavericks.

“Taylor, sorry if you’re listening Travis, break up with him,” Cuban, 65, said during a Thursday, September 28, appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” show. “I got a bunch of good-looking single guys that play for the Dallas Mavericks. I gotchu.”

Kelce, 33, took to social media to propose a compromise with the Mavericks owner.

“@mcuban Just sign me to a ten day [contract]! 😎,” Kelce quipped via X. (In the NBA, a ten day contract is considered a temporary deal designed to help a team for a short period of time.)

Swift, 33, and Kelce’s relationship status has been a hot topic since the singer showed up to a Kansas City Chiefs game over the weekend. On Sunday, September 24, Swift watched the tight end and his team took on the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium — the same venue where Kelce watched Swift take the stage for her Eras Tour and failed to give her his phone number.

Swift was seen on screen in a stadium box alongside Travis’ mom, Donna Kelce. The Grammy winner cheered when Travis scored a touchdown and seemingly shouted, “Let’s f–king go!” at one point. The Chiefs had a landslide victory over the Bears.

After the game, the pair were photographed leaving the stadium together and driving in Travis’ convertible. Travis and Swift were later seen getting cozy at a postgame celebration.

Travis later reflected on the memorable experience he had with Swift coming to support him.

“I just thought it was awesome that everybody in the suite had nothing but great things to say about her. The friends and family. She looked amazing … and on top of that, the day went perfect for Chiefs fans. We script it all, ladies and gentlemen,” he recalled on the Wednesday, September 27, episode of his “New Heights” podcast with brother Jason Kelce. “It was absolutely electric.”

Following their episode, Jason, 35, shared what he knew about his brother’s new romance. “I wish I could tell you. I have gotten no inclination from Travis … I would say with this one, it definitely seems like he is going above and beyond to be a gentleman,” Jason said during a Wednesday appearance on SportsRadio 94 WIP. “I think that he can probably handle both of those gears when necessary.”

While Jason doesn’t have the full rundown on Travis and Swift, a source exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this week that the twosome have only met up a few times so far.

“Taylor and Travis met shortly after he tried giving her his phone number at her show earlier this summer,” the insider shared. “They’ve only hung out twice.”

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Wynonna Judd Honors Mom Naomi at 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards

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Wynonna Judd gave a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, Naomi Judd, during her acceptance speech for the Country Champion Award at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards.

“So I graduated high school in 1982 and [in] 1983 got a record deal with RCA records and I got on a silver eagle bus with my mama and did her hair every night for 10 years for free,” Wynonna said on Thursday, September 28. “I started there, 10 years later she would have to retire and I would go on to make country music ‘herstory.’”

Wynonna then recalled the challenging moment she lost her mom in April 2022 to suicide.

“I went to her house, and she died there, but we followed the ambulance anyway to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. And I walked into the room and I held her in my arms and I kissed her on the forehead, shut her eyes and said, ‘I love you mom,’” she recalled. “And I walked out of that room, went home, got up the next morning and showed up at the Country Music Hall of Fame to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. You know why? Because that’s how much we love music regardless of what has happened to me and who I show up and I show out.”

The singer recalled how she and fellow country star Tim McGraw have both opened for one another on their respective tours over the years.

“Back in 1990, Tim McGraw opened for me, four weeks ago I opened for Tim,” she reflected. “The highs are high and the lows are low, baby, but don’t ever let them tell you who you are.”

Before becoming a successful solo artist, Wynonna got her start in country music thanks to her mother as they formed the duo The Judds together in 1983. The mother-daughter pair recorded six studio albums from 1984 to 1990 and continued to perform together until Naomi’s death.

“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” Wynonna and sister Ashley Judd wrote in a joint statement at the time. “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public. We are in unknown territory.”

Four months after Naomi’s passing, the autopsy report revealed that the late singer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. In September 2022, Wynonna opened up about how she was coping with the loss of her mother and how it brought her closer to her sister, with whom she has had ups and downs.

“We both kind of look at each other like, ‘I’ve got you,’ right? And we look at each other and we say, ‘Yeah.’ We’re so united right now, I think more so than we have been in a long time,” Wynonna explained of her bond with Ashley, 55, following the loss of their mom in a segment with CBS Sunday Mornings.

Wynonna was the first recipient bestowed the honor at the newest country music awards show. The accolade was given to Wynonna for her musical achievements in addition to her charitable work with the Wounded Warrior Project and Habitat for Humanity while also advocating for mental health awareness.

“Wynonna is one of the most recognized and lauded performers in country music,” Senior Vice President of NBCUniversal Entertainment Cassandra Tryon said in a press release earlier this month, noting that the singer is also hosting the NBC country music holiday special, Christmas at the Opry, in December. “Not only is she incredibly talented, her selflessness and passion for putting the needs of others in the spotlight is unmatched. We can’t think of a better person to honor as our inaugural ‘Country Champion’ and to celebrate the holidays with across these two major country music events.”

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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos’ NSFW Sex Confessions

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After two-plus decades of marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have never stopped having the hots for each other — and they want the world to know!

The couple, who met while starring on All My Children in the ‘90s, tied the knot in 1996 and went on to welcome three kids: Michael (born 1997), Lola (born 2001), and Joaquin (born 2003). Despite their busy lives and successful careers, Ripa and Consuelos always make sure to make time for each other — and that often occurs in the bedroom … and not just their own.

In September 2022, the Live With Kelly and Ryan host admitted to Andy Cohen that she and the Riverdale star once had sex in his Fire Island home.

“That was a day trip!” the Bravo personality exclaimed in response.

“It was a rental!” the former soap opera star replied, adding, “I figured I wasn’t desecrating anything that you own.”

In addition to Cohen’s vacation rental, Ripa admitted to the Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen host that she and Consuelos have also slept together on a boat, in a public bathroom and even on the set of All My Children.

“I think we found each other at the right time in our lives. … We were really pliable to each other,” the ABC personality previously told Cohen in April 2020 while explaining why she and her husband have such a healthy sex life. “We really learned each other well. With that comes a certain level of comfort and confidence and experimentation and just fun.”

Keep scrolling to see Ripa and Consuelos’ NSFW sex confessions over the years: