Which Adashiko Collagen Is Right for You?

Adashiko is a New Zealand collagen brand, and the question we get is almost always about the powders: there are three, so which one?

First, a detail worth knowing

Adashiko's collagen powders are made with porcine collagen, not marine collagen. That matters if you avoid pork for dietary or religious reasons, and it is worth knowing before you buy rather than after. Their topical skincare is a separate story and is not the same source.

The three powders

Pure Collagen is the straightforward one. Collagen peptides and nothing complicated. If you want to try collagen without picking a lane, this is it.

Ultra Collagen is the more built-out formula, with additional ingredients alongside the collagen peptides. Choose this if you would rather have one product doing more than one thing.

Joint Collagen is formulated with joints in mind rather than skin. If your reason for taking collagen is movement and comfort rather than appearance, start here.

All three are powders you mix into a drink, which is the part that decides whether people stick with it. Build it into something you already do daily, like a morning coffee or smoothie, or it will sit in the cupboard.

The two topicals

Collagen Noni Gel is a gel, and Silk Repair Eye Cream is exactly what it sounds like. These are applied rather than consumed, so they are a different decision entirely, and there is no need to choose between a powder and a topical. They are not alternatives to each other.

How to choose

Work backwards from your reason. If it is general interest, take the simplest powder. If you want one product to cover more ground, take the fuller formula. If it is about joints rather than skin, take the joint formula. And if you specifically want something on your skin rather than in your drink, look at the topicals.

Being realistic about it

Collagen supplements are taken daily over months, not days, and research in this area is still developing. We are not going to promise you a result. What we will say is that the people who get anything out of it are the ones who take it consistently, and that a supplement sits alongside the basics rather than replacing them.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition, check with your doctor before starting any supplement.

For stockist details, see our guide to where to buy Adashiko in New Zealand.

Disclaimer: This article is general information, not medical advice. Product availability and formulations can change. Speak with a qualified professional before changing your routine. Verdo Cosmetics makes no therapeutic claims about the products mentioned.