Walk into any pharmacy in Singapore and you'll find a dozen collagen brands. Most are bovine. A few are marine. The differences are bigger than the price tag suggests.
Marine vs bovine: what the research actually says
Marine collagen is dominated by Type I — the same type that makes up about 80% of the collagen in your skin. Bovine collagen contains both Type I and Type III. For skin-specific results (firmness, hydration, elasticity), marine has the more direct molecular match.
The other reason marine wins for skin: smaller peptide size. Marine collagen is hydrolysed into di- and tri-peptides that the gut absorbs more efficiently than larger bovine peptides. Better absorption, lower required dose, faster visible result.
Why Vida Glow specifically
- Wild-caught marine collagen from sustainable sources — no farmed-fish concerns.
- Patented hydrolysation producing 3,000 Dalton peptides — small enough to bypass the digestive break-down most other collagens require.
- Independent clinical studies showing measurable improvements in skin elasticity and hydration at 12 weeks of daily use.
- Made in Australia 🇦🇺 — TGA-regulated facility.
The four Vida Glow products and what they each do
- Natural Marine Collagen sachets — daily collagen base. Most users notice changes by week 8–12.
- Pro Collagen+ capsules — adds vitamin C and zinc. Capsule form for travel.
- Radiance+ — collagen + skin-brightening botanicals. Targets pigmentation.
- Hairology — collagen with biotin and amino acids for hair density.
How to layer them
For most people: Pro Collagen+ in the morning (with breakfast), Hairology in the afternoon if you're targeting hair shedding, and Radiance+ before bed if pigmentation is a concern. Don't add all four on day one — start with Pro Collagen+, give it 8 weeks, then layer.
Frequently asked questions
How long until I see results? Hydration and skin texture: 4–8 weeks. Elasticity and firmness: 12 weeks. Hair density: 3–6 months.
Is it suitable during pregnancy? Discuss with your doctor — most marine collagen is generally considered safe, but every clinical situation is different.
Does it taste fishy? No. The hydrolysed peptides are flavourless. Vida Glow sachets are also lightly flavoured (mango, peach, blueberry).