Singapore's No.1 Collagen Drink
Now Launched in the UK
5500mg of Premium Japan-patented Collagen, Clinically tested* and proven to increase skin moisture, elasticity, reduce UV-induced spots and improve skin texture.
Nature's Superfoods to the World
Why The Purest Co?
4.8 / 5 out of 550+ Reviews
Research-backed
Our formulations are backed by clinical studies and research, with patented key ingredients sourced from Japan.
Great Tasting
Infused with the natural sweetness of bilberries, raspberries, and other mixed berries extracts.
Premium Collagen
We use premium grade Japan Nitta-gelatin patented collagen peptides extracted from the scales of the Tilapia fish, hydrolyzed in liquid form for optimal absorption.
Collagen Glow Berries
30 Sachets
Start your journey to rejuvenate your skin, designed for ONE MONTH of daily optimal collagen intake.
Collagen Glow Berries: 30 Sachets
- THE SCIENCE: Our exclusive patented technology uses enzymatic hydrolyzation to ensure extraction of the purest and highest grade of nano collagen peptide.
- THE GOODNESS: Each sachet contains 5500mg of premium Nitta-gelatin collagen peptides, as well as 250mg of Vitamin C to guard against damage from free radicals while increasing bioavailability, rate of absorption, and assimilation.
- THE TASTE: Infused with the natural sweetness of bilberries, raspberries, and other mixed berries extracts, the Collagen Glow Berries is a great tasting supplement and not overly sweet, designed for daily drink consumption.
4.8 / 5 out of 550+ Reviews
SGD 109 or £ 58.84
What Women are Saying
"Not sure if it is a placebo effect, I actually feel it made a difference to my skin"
- Jasmine @jsmine.ng
"I felt that my skin is not as dull as before"
- Jessica @jessicaljs
"After taking daily for 7 days...I'm happy to say that the dryness around my nose that I've been suffering for a while now, is no longer there"
- Gina @_hello_g_
How it works
Daily Consumption Clinically Proven to...
*See clinical study here.
Japan-Patented Marine Collagen
£58.9 £53.4 / month
Subscription:
Never miss a day with our monthly subscription plan. Payment and delivery occur every month. Easy management of your subscription on our website or reach out to customer support for changes in your order or for cancellation.
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Absolute Collagen was launched online in the UK in 2017, and was well received by consumers in the UK.
At that time, consumers did not have many options for high-quality collagen supplements.
The brand has gone from strength to strength in these years and has even secured an investment by private equity firm Livingbridge, allowing them to invest heavily in marketing channels.
While Absolute Collagen’s key product has not changed significantly in the last few years, competitors like The Purest Co are introducing new products with premium key ingredients and updated extraction processes and may even be outpacing Absolute Collagen in certain areas.
Before you purchase your collagen from Absolute Collagen, here are three things to consider:
Discover the differences between the UK’s Absolute Collagen and international brand The Purest Co.
Can this new entrant provide a better alternative for your collagen needs?
The Purest Co is a direct-to-consumer brand committed to creating products with an emphasis on ingredient quality. Our mission is to improve the health and nutrition of those around us through innovative, convenient, and delicious ways.
More on The Purest Co's Collagen Glow Berries
While both Absolute Collagen and The Purest Co utilize hydrolyzed collagen peptides in their drinks...
Absolute Collagen sells their collagen drink for £32.99 for 14 sachets, which equates to £2.35 per sachet per day.
The Purest Co, on the other hand, offers their best-selling collagen drink at £58.85 for 30 sachets, which equates to £1.96 per sachet per day.
While this difference may seem like just slightly less than 50p a day, over time the difference widens and adds up significantly, especially for collagen drinks which are best consumed on a daily basis.
Over one week, the difference would be £2.73,
which could get you an extra cup of coffee.
Over one month, the difference would be £11.70,
which could get you your favorite sandwich (with change).
And over one year, the difference would be a whopping £142.35,
which honestly, you could use for a lot of different things, from going for a fancy night out with a friend, to treating yourself to a spa day!
1. Value - Are you getting a good deal?
Taste is a critical and often overlooked factor in cultivating a nutritional habit...
...Imagine dreading your daily collagen intake because of its taste, over time, it becomes more onerous to continue this healthy habit.
2. Taste - Does it taste good?
The first thing when trying products from a company for the first time is to inspect their refund and return policy.
Why...you may ask?
A strong return policy is the hallmark of every good company...
...as it shows that the company is willing to stand behind its product and that they prioritize customer experience and satisfaction over the bottom line.
With regard to Absolute Collagen’s delivery and returns page, we can see that they are strict on their return policy and do not accept returns, and will only entertain such a request if they have made an error in processing.
While not accepting returns due to health and safety is a fair point, it seems that even requests to return unopened boxes will not be accepted.
For The Purest Co, we have a robust returns policy where orders can be returned if the item is unopened with the seal intact.
While that does mean we will not be able to accept returns for products that have been opened (due to health and safety), those that are unopened can still fall under our return policy, with shipping charges paid for by the customer.
For Collagen Glow Berries, if the customer has tried less than 5 sachets and decided that it is not for them, The Purest Co will refund the entire amount with the remainder sachets sent back to the company.
As customer experience is our number one priority at The Purest Co, we have a quick turnaround for responses, which means each chat or email inquiry will be answered within a few hours.
At The Purest Co, we will do everything within our means to ensure each customer has a positive experience with our company and our products.
3. Return Policy
There are definitely still good reasons to purchase your collagen supplements from Absolute Collagen, but with the availability of international brands, it is no longer the uncontested market leader in the UK.
Purchase Absolute Collagen if:
· You are not concerned about the cost
· You need to take more than the recommended dosage of collagen per day
· You are not sensitive to the taste
Purchase The Purest Co’s Collagen Glow Berries if:
· You want a value-for-money purchase
· You want a tasty supplement with an optimal level of collagen
· You want responsive customer support and a strong return policy
Conclusion
1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31096622/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31627309/
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24401291/
4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22486722/
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26353786/
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31010031/
7. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6627124/
Sources
Traditional superfoods backed by modern science
1 sachet a day
First thing in the morning before breakfast or at night before sleeping.
Let the body work
Let your body absorb the 5500mg of fish collagen peptides, as well as the Vitamins from the berry extracts.
Superfood benefits
Clinical research has shown that daily consumption was associated with a statistically significant increase in skin hydration and elasticity, and a reduction in roughness, in as little as 4 weeks.
Increase Skin Hydration
Increase Skin Elasticity
Improve Skin Texture
Reduce UV Spots
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Should You Buy Absolute Collagen?
Does the pioneer in collagen supplement still offer the best value proposition for your everyday collagen needs?
Absolute Collagen uses 8000mg of marine collagen peptides in each sachet...
while The Purest Co uses 5500mg of marine collagen peptides in each sachet.
While some may think this increase in collagen per sachet may provide a significant difference…
A 2019 review of clinical studies found that taking 2.5-15 grams of hydrolyzed collagen peptides each day may be safe and effective. 1
These studies have found that a smaller daily intake of 2.5 grams could benefit joint pain, skin health, and hydration. 2,3,4
Further studies have found that a larger intake of 5 grams per day has also shown the additional benefit of improving bone density. 5,6
Consumers should be aware that after a certain amount of collagen (the consensus is 5000mg a day), results may be diminished.
To add on, we already get collagen through our natural diet when we eat…
· Chicken
· Broth
· Fish with the skin on
· Beef
· Fruits and vegetables (Vitamin C encourages the production of collagen)
At The Purest Co, we believe that improving your health and nutrition does not need to come with a hefty price tag.
As a direct-to-consumer company, we strip away many of the costs associated with the more traditional way of retail and pass on the savings to the consumer.
Additionally, as a company that has not received any money from private equity firms, The Purest Co is not pressured to raise our prices in order to answer to our investors.
Our goals are not purely motivated by the bottom line, and we want to be able to provide our products to our customers at a fair price.
It’s no wonder that more than 58% of our customers who try our products for the first time, come back to our brand for more of their nutritional needs.
1. Value - Are you getting a good deal?
2. Taste - Does it taste good?
3. Return Policy - Is it risk-free to try?
In conclusion, with a healthy diet that includes a few protein sources, a 5000mg supplementary intake should be more than enough for our health needs and to see the effects of the increased collagen consumption.
Overdosing on collagen may be ineffective and may not be beneficial over time.
After poring through studies and extensive research and development, The Purest Co has optimized each sachet to contain 5500mg of premium marine collagen peptides, which would provide the intended effects, at an affordable price.
This allows our customers to add our collagen drinks to their lifestyles in a sustainable, beneficial, and long-term way.
Absolute Collagen adds Stevia to their sachets, it is classified as a nonnutritive sweetener, which means it has almost no calories.
Additionally, for those with diabetes, Stevia is also a potential alternative. However, as with most non-nutritive sweeteners, a downside is the taste.
It has a mild, licorice-like taste that’s slightly bitter, and may not taste good for the majority of people.
While taste is one thing, a 2019 study reported a possible link between nonnutritive sweeteners, including stevia, and disruption in beneficial intestinal flora.
The same study also suggested nonnutritive sweeteners may induce glucose intolerance and metabolic disorders. 7
In some people, stevia products made with sugar alcohols may cause digestive problems, such as bloating and diarrhea.
Absolute Collagen packages their drink sachets in 10ml servings...
...and each sachet contains 32 calories, with Stevia and Natural Lemon Flavouring for taste.
At 10ml, each sachet is small (3 times less quantity than sachets from The Purest Co).
While a smaller sachet with less liquid can be cheaper to produce and incur less shipping costs for the company...
...an unintended consequence would be that the high concentration of collagen in such a small sachet would have an amplified bitter or “fishy” taste.
While many reviewers are satisfied with Absolute Collagen’s products and eventually get used to the taste, if reviewers had any negative points about them, it would more likely than not be regarding the bitterness or “fishiness” of their product.
In order to allow our customers to include our collagen supplement drink in their lives for the long term, The Purest Co has formulated their collagen drinks to have a great taste, sweetened naturally with mixed berries, apple, and black cherries.
Each sachet contains 900mg of Apple Concentrate Juice, 400mg of Mixed Berries Concentrate Juice, and 350mg of Black Cherry Concentrate Juice; it's a delightful concoction to mask the bitter collagen taste.
We believe that it is possible to improve the health and nutrition of those around us through both innovative and delicious ways.
On the flip side, The Purest Co’s Collagen Glow Berries are produced in 30ml sachets with 30 calories in each sachet.
Each sachet contains 900mg of Apple Concentrate Juice, 400mg of Mixed Berries Concentrate Juice, and 350mg of Black Cherry Concentrate Juice.
While the primary focus of Collagen Glow Berries was on its effectiveness as a collagen supplement, a secondary objective was to make it as delicious as possible, hence The Purest Co has spared no expense to include a mix of tasty berry concentrate juices.
Over a commissioned study done with over 150 women between the ages of 40-55, they rated taste as the most important factor other than effectiveness to encourage the long-term adoption of collagen supplements.
Combining effectiveness with taste has made it so that most drinkers of The Purest Co’s Collagen Glow Berries remark that it is akin to drinking a delicious concentrated juice shot, and they look forward to drinking it daily.
