The 2 per day Amanda Holden-approved collagen sachet that held me back from Botox

[A woman holds up a box of Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus.]

AS we get older, fine lines start creeping in, elasticity begins to decline, and it’s tempting to reach prematurely for the Botox.

I say this from experience.

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Although Im only in my late twenties, crows feet have started to appear, and Ive begun noticing a dullness in my skin, as well as occasional flare-ups of hormonal adult acne.

My first thought was to try baby Botox, but a friend recommended I try collagen for just a month to see whether it could keep me away from the needle for a little longer.

I tried Revive Collagen for four weeks and was genuinely shocked by the results, which I began to notice after just two weeks.

The brand was co-founded by TOWIE star Sam Faiers in 2020, after she struggled with hormonal acne before the birth of her first child.

After taking collagen for a few weeks, she noticed that her skin was clearing, her breakouts were reducing, and the strength of her hair and nails was improving.

In the years since, the brand has become a massive success Amanda Holden is an ambassador, and it’s stocked at thousands of stores including Boots and Sephora.

Having also dealt with hormonal acne, as well as the first signs of fine lines and dull skin, I put Revive to the test to see what the sachets could really achieve.

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Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus, 75.98 60.79 (2.17p per sachet)

Right off the bat, the first thing I loved about the collagen was unusually the taste.

Ive tried other collagen products in the past and have struggled to make them a part of my daily routine because of their off-putting flavour.

However, this one has a lovely, light tropical taste and the consistency of a smooth yoghurt, with a hydrolysed formula designed for better absorption.

I opted for the maximum-strength option, Enhanced Plus, which contains 10,000mg of collagen, as well as keratin, retinol and vitamins B6, B12, C and D, making it an ideal all-round supplement for hair, nails and skin.

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Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus, 75.98 60.79 (2.17p per sachet)

After just two weeks of taking the sachets, I noticed increased plumpness and dewiness in my skin and within a month, I also saw a reduction in breakouts and the appearance of fine lines around my eyes.

Beginning in our twenties, our collagen levels begin to decline, leading to a loss of skin elasticity and resilience, as well as more fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin cells can also find it harder to retain moisture, leading to a dry, irritated and dull complexion.

This collagen is a great way to get ahead of the curve while maintaining general skin health from the inside out and theres no better time to start than during the summer, when we become dehydrated more easily.