Getting ‘skin’timate: Revive Collagen Drink Review

I’m being honest here: I’ve never been one to really take care of my skin. Yes, I do the occasional moisturising, I apply sunscreen when on a sunny holiday, and some days when I have the time and inclination, I apply a face mask or do a nice exfoliation. But… skincare hasn’t been a part of my daily – or nightly – routine. It’s always been an ‘aside’.

However, now that I’m close to turning 40, and seeing the results of age, stress and life finally showing on my skin, I decided 2022 is going to be the year where I take an active interest in my skin. And Revive Collagen – a premium liquid marine collagen drink supplement- is the perfect way to get healthier, glowing skin from the inside out.

So, why do we need collagen?

We’ve often heard or read the word collagen – on beauty products and face creams and somewhere in our Biology text book of the 7th grade. But did you know that collagen is the main component in human skin and accounts for nearly 80% of it? So, it makes sense that when our collagen production slows down (due to factors such as age, stress and daily exposure of our skin to pollution, chemicals, UV rays), our skin starts to develop wrinkles.

Though the human body creates collagen naturally, the production decreases over time. Not-so-fun-fact: from our early twenties, collagen production starts to decline at a rate of 1.5% a year and by the age of 60, most women have lost 80% of their collagen levels. 

How does Revive Collagen help?

Revive collagen does just what it says on the packet – it ‘revives’ the depleting collagen levels in our ageing skin. Reduced collagen equals less elasticity, more wrinkles and an overall sagging skin look. Revive Collagen’s unique formula helps boost the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid (another essential component of our skin that aids in hydration).

What makes Revive Collagen drink supplement unique?

Sure, collagen is a common ingredient in most facial creams, but when consumed directly (as opposed to superficially on the skin), it has a much higher and quicker rate of absorption (90%-95%), hence being more effective. The Revive Collagen liquid marine collagen comes in convenient citrus-flavoured sachets which can be consumed either on its own or mixed with water.

Revive Collagen uses Type 1 hydrolysed marine collagen, which is the most plentiful collagen in our bodies. It’s also a key factor in maintaining the elasticity and firmness of our skin. With a 90% to 95% absorption rate, its active ingredients work quickly from the inside out to help achieve younger looking skin from within.

The hyaluronic acid aids in increasing skin elasticity while the added aloe vera juice helps with its anti-inflammatory properties and soothes acne-prone skin.

My personal experience…

Has it helped?

I have been consuming a sachet a day since a month now (I prefer to mix it in water) and I can definitely feel my skin is tighter and firmer. It might not be 100 percent radiant and dark circle-free, but hey, I am a mum so something’s gotta give! Besides, good things take time and effort and I’ve only been using the supplement since a month. But, I feel better about my skin and yes, it does look healthier, so I am going to continue my new sachet-a-day skincare routine.

What’s in the box?

The box itself looks lovely (I love the pinkish-mauve packaging with a hint of gold) and the sachets are convenient to open and even sip directly from – you can carry them in your handbag or lunchbox and consume the drink directly from the sachet. Bonus points for ease of consumption!

Pricing

A one-time purchase comprising a 14 day supply is for £33.99, and there are also two Subscribe and Save options for £27.99 (14 day supply) and £55.98 (28 day supply).

There is also a Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus (with Retinol, Hydrolysed Keratin and Vitamins B6, B12, C & D) for those in the 50+ age group.

Disclosure: I was sent the product to test and review; however all opinions are my own.