Could a daily collagen drink be the secret to plumper skin and shinier hair? I put the Absolute Collagen sachets to the test to find out 

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You’ve got the skincare routine, you’ve got your hydration on lock, but if you’ve been on the hunt for the perfect beauty supplement to round everything off then Absolute Collagen, the UK's number one collagen experts, have you covered.

Clinically proven to improve skin and hair in just six weeks (54 per cent agreed skin looks and feels firmer), the Absolute Collagen Marine Collagen Liquid Drink is the brand’s best-seller for good reason – so we put it to the test.

Absolute Collagen Marine Collagen Supplement Drink, 14 day subscription 

The Absolute Collagen Marine Collagen Supplement Drink 10ml sachet delivers 8000mg of high-quality marine collagen peptides - your optimal daily dose. Versatile, you can mix it into your favourite food or drink, or take it on the go straight from the sachet. 

While this top-rated collagen is already reduced by 40 per cent when you buy a 28 or 14-day subscription, new customers can score an additional 10 per cent off orders over £35 using our exclusive code AC0726-DM  at checkout. This code expires July 31 2026.

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While this top-rated collagen is already reduced by 40 per cent when you buy a 28 or 14-day subscription, new customers can score an additional 10 per cent off orders over £35 using our exclusive code AC0726-DM  at checkout. 

Collagen supplements can be a tricky thing to navigate. Hailed by some as the secret to plump skin and luscious locks and a marketing hype by others, it can be difficult to know if it's worth your money.

That's why Absolute Collagen has conducted the largest, most robust clinical trial of a collagen supplement ever to prove that theirs is the former – and thousands of five-star reviewers seem to agree.

What did our senior commerce writer Lydia think of the Absolute Collagen Marine Collagen Liquid Drink? 

I've tried a few collagen powders in my time, but never a gel. This, alongside the incredible claims Absolute Collagen appears to have, is what led me to trying the brand's flavoured liquid collagen.

I opted for the Mango and Pineapple flavour, and while the taste is fairly non-offensive sipped straight from the packet, I got into the habit of mixing the liquid into a glass of water and enjoying it as a fruity drink that tastes a lot like squash.

For a huge 8000mg of collagen, this little sachet is a really easy and compact way to dose up, and I love how quick and straightforward they are to take - simply rip and sip

For a huge 8000mg of collagen, this little sachet is a really easy and compact way to dose up, and I love how quick and straightforward they are to take - simply rip and sip

For a huge 8000mg of collagen, this little sachet is a really easy and compact way to dose up, and I love how quick and straightforward they are to take - simply rip and sip.

As someone who tends to simply go without my fiddly pill supplements when on holiday, these sachets were a fab and straightforward alternative, totally easy to chuck into my bag for on the go.

Better still, the box they come in allows you to track each time you take your supps so that you don't miss a day or double up. 

I mixed it into a glass of water and enjoyed it as a fruity drink that tasted like squash.

I mixed it into a glass of water and enjoyed it as a fruity drink that tasted like squash.

June often ends up being a mixed bag for my skin, and I often get a bit dry and sallow after hours each day and night spent in front of the fan and air conditioner.

And while not everybody will respond to a collagen supplement in the same way, I did find that after six weeks of testing over this summer period that my skin was a lot more plump and hydrated.

It may be no correlation but I also barely experienced a single blemish over the testing period - which could be down to my skin generally being a lot happier.

As with most supplements, tangible results can be hard to confirm, but with the way my skin is looking and feeling right now I have every reason to carry on with the Absolute Collagen supplements.

These sachets are quick, easy, tasty and no extra effort for helping my skin look that much better. 

Clinically proven and packed with 8000mg of sustainably sourced Hydrolysed Marine Collagen (your optimal daily dose for maximum effects), the fruity flavoured liquid comes cleverly pre-measured and in easy-to-transport sachets, making it easy to take from home and on the go.

Collagen is one of the most abundant components of the skin (after water) and plays a role in supporting the structure, elasticity and strength of skin, hair, nails, and joints. 

But as we age, natural collagen production declines, which is why some people choose to include collagen supplements as part of their routine.

Absolute Collagen’s daily sachets have been designed to help transform the skin, hair and nails, boosting skin elasticity and hair growth to help you look and feel your absolute best

Absolute Collagen’s daily sachets have been designed to help transform the skin, hair and nails, boosting skin elasticity and hair growth to help you look and feel your absolute best

Absolute Collagen’s daily sachets have been designed to help transform the skin, hair and nails, boosting skin elasticity and hair growth to help you look and feel your absolute best.

As with a lot of supplements, when it comes to choosing a collagen supplement, it's important to take them regularly according to the brand guidelines in order to see results.

But according to Absolute Collagen and scores of thrilled users, when taken daily for 12 weeks, the Absolute Collage collagen and vitamin C formula guarantees results.

The clinical trial that can make these claims was independent and peer reviewed (validated by other medically-trained professionals) and placebo-controlled.

Clinical trials showed 100 per cent of users seeing an improvement in fine lines, wrinkles and skin evenness, and 90 per cent feeling that their skin was replenished and restored

Clinical trials showed 100 per cent of users seeing an improvement in fine lines, wrinkles and skin evenness, and 90 per cent feeling that their skin was replenished and restored

Conducted on 130 people over 12 weeks, this trial showed incredible results, with 100 per cent of users seeing an improvement in fine lines, wrinkles and skin evenness, and 90 per cent feeling that their skin was replenished and restored.

Better still, in the same amount of time users saw a 37 per cent improvement in hair shine and 32 per cent reduction in hair damage. Not bad at all.

The brand recommends mixing your collagen sachet into your favourite food or drink or simply taking it on-the-go straight from the sachet for total ease.

Don't forget to use code AC0726-DM at checkout for an additional 10 per cent off orders over £35. This code will expire July 31 2026.

Marine Collagen Powder Supplement Pouch, 28 servings 

Those who prefer a powder form of collagen are sure to enjoy the latest launch of the Marine Collagen Powder Supplement Pouch.

Already on offer with 30 per cent off subscriptions, you can score an additional 10 per cent off this collagen powder with our code AC0626SUPPLEMENT-DM, as well as a free tin and scoop when you buy. This deal ends July 1 2026. 

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