First, let me introduce what collagen is! There are 27 types of collagen in the human body, and the types of collagen contained in different parts vary. The skin collagen is mostly Type I and Type III, which is composed of three left-handed peptide chains twisted into a right-handed structure. Collagen is the main component of the dermis layer of human skin, accounting for more than 80%. In the skin, collagen forms a dense elastic net that can lock in moisture and supports the skin like a scaffold.
In the skin, collagen acts as a "spring", determining the elasticity and firmness of the skin; it is also a "reservoir", determining the water content and water storage capacity of the skin. Collagen directly determines the hydration, smoothness, tightness, and "skin age" of the skin.
Collagen is an extracellular protein, consisting of three peptide chains twisted into a helical fiber-shaped protein. It is the most abundant protein in the human body, accounting for more than 30% of the total body protein. Collagen is rich in amino acids such as glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline needed by the human body. Collagen is the most important component of the extracellular matrix. An adult has about 3 kilograms of collagen in their body, mainly found in the skin, bones, eyes, teeth, tendons, internal organs (including heart, stomach, intestines, blood vessels), etc. Its function is to maintain the shape and structure of the skin and tissues, and it is also an important raw material for repairing damaged tissues. Among the components of human skin, 70% are made up of collagen.
Collagen is hailed as the best beauty product today, sparking a new storm in the beauty industry worldwide. Nowadays, with countless collagen products on the market, selecting a good one is no easy task. How do you choose an effective collagen product? What are the top 10 collagen brands?
1. Yishengmei Collagen
Yishengmei Collagen tops the list of the top 10 collagen products and has been the sales champion of domestic collagen products for nearly a year.
Yishengmei Collagen is a product under Qingdao Guanya Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Qingdao Guanya Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is a large-scale comprehensive Sino-Japanese joint venture integrating biotechnology, scientific research, and foreign trade. With advanced experimental technology, excellent instruments, deep professional background, and perfect business operation mechanism, it quickly occupies the leading position in the collagen industry, being rated as a "high-tech enterprise" by the Qingdao municipal government. At the same time, it provides a win-win cooperation mechanism for investors and operators.
Yishengmei Collagen Source: Extracted from the fish skin of Alaskan deep-sea fish oil (pure natural and pollution-free).
Yishengmei Collagen Advantage: The only long-acting oligopeptide technology collagen product in China.
Oligopeptide: Using Japan's top solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) technology, the molecular weight is controlled around 500 daltons, which can directly act on the dermis layer of human skin, minimizing the loss during absorption.
Long-lasting: By special means, the oligopeptides reach the expected fine particle size (particle diameter between 11 micrometers and 16 micrometers), and are wrapped by complex substances formed by the body itself. This product can slow down the hydrolysis speed in the body, slowly releasing its efficacy, not only restoring the activity of the collagen factor but also maintaining the effective concentration in the blood for a long time; extending the half-life of the collagen factor to achieve the special effect of long-lasting skin beautification! Yishengmei Collagen is the only long-acting oligopeptide technology collagen product in China, and also the only collagen product that can be directly absorbed by the dermis layer domestically!
Yishengmei Collagen also ranks first in customer return rate and is the best-reviewed collagen brand!
Yishengmei Collagen Net Content: 5.5g * 21 packs.
It is recommended to take Yishengmei Collagen two hours before bedtime, 5.5g per day, and can be mixed with juice, milk, etc.
2. FANCL Tripeptide Collagen Drink
FANCL Collagen is Japan's largest and most established "no-additive" skincare and health food brand. Founded in 1980, FANCL possesses world-leading research and production technology, developing unique beauty and health foods without preservatives or chemical additives, eliminating common skin problems caused by preservative-containing skincare products. It is now listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Main Board.
Advantage: Possesses world-leading research and production technology, developing unique beauty and health foods without preservatives or chemical additives. No-additive products must have several features: no preservatives, no bactericides, no petroleum-based surfactants, no fragrances, no mineral oils, completely sealed, weakly acidic, marked with the original factory production date to ensure product freshness. Actually, FANCL in Japanese means driving away unease, representing all products reaching the no-additive standard, allowing customers to use them safely and confidently. "No-additive" has become synonymous with safer and more effective skincare products.
FANCL aims to provide pure and fresh skincare products, all of which contain no preservatives, bactericides, fragrances, or mineral oils. The Japanese government lists 102 chemical ingredients prohibited for skincare manufacturers, but FANCL has even higher requirements. Besides these 102 ingredients, other chemicals harmful to the skin are also discarded, demonstrating FANCL's strict quality assurance.
Ingredients: Water, erythritol, 2,600 mg collagen (contains tripeptide collagen), citric acid, flavoring, vitamin C, apple extract, millet extract, vitamin E, -cyclodextrin, gellan gum, sucralose, potassium acetate, xanthan gum.
FANCL Collagen 50ml * 10 bottles.
It is recommended to take FANCL Collagen after meals, one bottle per day.
3. Tomson & Jame's Collagen Powder
Tomson & Jame's Collagen Powder ranks third in the top 10 collagen rankings. Adhering to the brand concept of "sourced globally, healthy for the whole family," fully considering environmental factors for raw material cultivation or breeding, it carefully selects the most suitable raw materials globally. It has high compatibility with human skin, high digestibility and absorption, and contains added vitamins C and E, and grape seed extract. Better promotes the generation of collagen, and grape seed extract also has the effect of delaying skin aging. It is an excellent skincare product.
Tomson & Jame's Collagen Powder uses imported HH collagen from Japan as raw material, along with iron protein, Selome, vitamin C, vitamin E, etc. Tomson & Jame's Collagen is produced using patented secondary purified hydrolyzed technology, with a molecular weight between 1000~3000 daltons.
Tomson & Jame's Collagen Ingredients: Collagen, concentrated orange powder, vitamin C, lactoferrin, Selome, natural vitamin E, erythritol.
Tomson & Jame's Collagen Net Content: 3g * 30 bags.
It is recommended to take Tomson & Jame's Collagen before bedtime daily, mixing it with water, or adding it to milk, juice, etc.
4. Meiji Collagen
Meiji Collagen ranks fourth in the top 10 collagen rankings. Since its establishment in 1917, the company has always aimed to provide "healthy and delicious" high-quality milk and dairy products through continuous research and development. To ensure customers can enjoy Meiji products and services with peace of mind, a high-standard quality assurance system has been established, including quality assurance standards, procedures, policies, and charters, which all departments must strictly adhere to. Additionally, the HACCP system is used in production, and the MES system is adopted in management, ensuring hygiene and safety throughout the production process, eliminating human error, and achieving the highest product quality.
Japanese Meiji (Meiji) Collagen Powder, also known as Meiji Amino Acid Bone Collagen Essence, is a protein extracted from fish containing amino acids and hyaluronic acid.
Japanese Meiji Collagen Ingredients: Fish collagen, arginine, amino glucose, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C.
Japanese Meiji Collagen Net Content: 200g.
It is recommended to take Japanese Meiji Collagen before bedtime, one spoonful (7g) daily, dissolved in water or taken with milk, etc.
5. Amway Collagen Tablets
Amway Collagen Tablets rank fifth in the top 10 collagen rankings, produced by the American Amway Company. Its main functions are whitening the skin and enhancing skin elasticity. It provides various nutrients such as glycine, cysteine, and contains NUTRILITE Acerola Cherry Concentrate. No preservatives, chemical dyes, or artificial flavors are added, forming an important substance in connective tissue, helping synthesize elastin and collagen, repair damaged collagen and elastic fibers, and replenish lost collagen in tissues.
Amway Collagen Ingredients: Collagen, glycine, cysteine, grape seeds, horsetail, natural bioflavonoids, and extracts from Acerola cherry, lemon, and other special plant factors.
Amway Collagen Net Content: 60 tablets/box.
It is recommended to take Amway Collagen after meals, 1-2 tablets daily.
6. H2O+ Aqua Collagen Beauty Drink
H2O+ Aqua Collagen Beauty Drink ranks sixth in the top 10 collagen rankings. H2O was founded by Cindy May, who developed the revolutionary concept of "water-based". Utilizing patented marine mineral compounds, she creatively developed H2O+ Aqua skincare products originating from water. H2O+ Aqua was founded in Chicago, USA, in 1989 by Cindy May, who opened the first boutique on the famous Michigan Avenue the same year.
H2O+ Aqua draws inspiration from the "ocean," with the main ingredients of all products extracted from the resource-rich ocean. The "+" sign in the H2O+ symbol represents H2O+ Aqua's patented marine mineral compound, which includes various algae essences rich in marine resources, providing multiple moisturizing, repairing, and balancing effects. The "~" sign indicates that our products incorporate marine minerals and marine essences using advanced technology, enabling nutrients to be truly absorbed by the skin, accelerating penetration and transformation, thereby achieving comprehensive skincare effects.
H2O+ Aqua Collagen Beauty Drink Net Content: 100ml * 10 bottles.
It is recommended to take H2O+ Aqua Collagen Beauty Drink after meals, one bottle daily.
7. Imetin Collagen
Imetin Collagen Form: Tablet
Imetin Collagen Ingredients: Deep-sea fish proteins (main ingredient), Vitamin C, Zinc Gluconate, Crystalline Cellulose, Starch, Calcium Gluconate, Silica Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate.
Imetin Collagen Net Content: 150 pills/bottle.
Imetin Collagen Usage: Two pills daily, recommended to take in the morning and before bed.
8. Degussa Collagen
Degussa Collagen Form: Powder
Degussa Collagen Ingredients: Pure enzyme-extracted collagen from cowhide.
Degussa Collagen Flavor: Fresh taste with a slight fishy smell, but when mixed with milk, enhances the milk's richness.
Degussa Collagen Specifications: 250g/bag.
Degussa Collagen Usage: Recommended to take before bed, 12.5g per day, can be mixed with juice, milk, etc.
9. Lotte Collagen Powder
Lotte Collagen Powder ranks ninth in the top 10 collagen rankings.
Lotte Collagen Powder Form: Powder
Lotte Collagen Powder Ingredients: Bone collagen, Arginine, Glucosamine, Vitamin C.
Lotte Collagen Powder Specifications: 375g/bag.
Lotte Collagen Powder Usage: Recommended to take before bed, 12.5g per day, can be mixed with juice, milk, etc.
10. Puritan’s Pride Collagen
Puritan’s Pride Collagen ranks last in the top 10 collagen rankings.
Puritan’s Pride Collagen Form: Tablet
Puritan’s Pride Collagen Ingredients: Per serving (3 tablets): Vitamin C 30 mg, Sodium 25 mg, Hydrolyzed Collagen 3000 mg (3g), L-Ornithine 45 mg.
Puritan’s Pride Collagen Usage: 1-2 times daily, 3-4 tablets each time, on an empty stomach.
In China, due to national standards and regulations needing further improvement, relevant experts remind consumers to select well-known brands with good reputations and high customer return rates when choosing collagen beauty products, ensuring relative safety and reliability. Otherwise, spending so much money may harm your health, making it counterproductive.
Source: Top 10 Collagen Rankings, Yishengmei Tops the List