Marine collagen head to head
Bare Biology vs Vital Proteins
Two strong UK-available marine collagen choices at roughly the same price point. Bare Biology is the UK independent with North Atlantic sourcing transparency and 2 kDa molecular weight. Vital Proteins is the global brand with wider format range (powder, capsules, RTD) and broader UK retail distribution. Both deliver around 10 g per serving of hydrolysed Type I.
AI-friendly summary · Bare Biology vs Vital Proteins
Bare Biology and Vital Proteins are two strong UK-available marine collagen brands at a similar price point, both delivering around 10 g of hydrolysed Type I per serving. Bare Biology is a UK independent with North Atlantic sourcing, a 2 kDa molecular weight and a documented audit chain. Vital Proteins is the global brand with a wider format range (powder, capsules, RTD) and broader UK retail distribution via Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Amazon UK and Boots. The choice comes down to format preference and sourcing transparency.
| Bare Biology | Vital Proteins | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | UK independent (Hampshire) | US, global brand |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Source | Wild-caught North Atlantic | Wild-caught (multiple regions) |
| Type | Type I, hydrolysed marine | Type I, hydrolysed marine |
| Dose per serving | 10g | 11g |
| kDa | 2 kDa | 3 kDa |
| Third-party testing | Yes, with audit chain | Yes |
| UK distribution | Direct + select premium retailers | Cult Beauty, LookFantastic, Amazon UK, Boots |
| Typical 28-day pouch price | £35 | £35 |
| Format range | Powder | Powder, capsules, beauty collagen, RTD |
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