Meiji Amino Collagen Skin Glow Review (1 month)

Hello ladies !

So I got the 7 day trial pack in my march vellvette box, like everyone else i was quite skeptical to try but at the same time intrigued by the product, lots of online research later i find it is a rage in japan, great reviews on amazon and almost every other blog which reviewed this product started off as a 'skeptic' but after using it, saw positive results and loved it. By now i had to try it too!

The 7 day sample pack

I googled  "meiji amino collagen review india" and found nothing, absolutely no reviews! Sure there are loads of reviews, even on amazon but just not from india. I knew i had to write one considering i have been consuming it since close to a month now! 

Though i had not heard about the amino collagen supplement drinks, i am well aware of Meiji as a brand. Have you tried those 'hello panda' cookies? Yes, its the same brand!

The can is 200g and last for 28 days. It retails for INR.1800 on the amino india website, where i purchased my first can from, they have COD and free shipping. Service was ok since there was a delay in delivery.

I got my second can from vellvette at a discount rate of INR. 1500 COD, delivered within 2 days! Amazing!

Product Details:

Price : INR1800 ($33 approx) for 200g.

 Website Claims :"Meiji Amino Collagen is a Japanese beauty product that enhances, retains and replenishes essential nutrients needed for a healthy glowing skin. It is a neutral flavor and fast-dissolving powder formula that can be served in hot or cold beverages and meals. Add it in coffee, juice, yogurt, or any of your

favorite dishes and see the difference yourself in just 7 days."

Nutritional Info : Meiji Amino Collagen is made from high quality, low-molecular collagen peptide. No fat and Cholesterol.

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One would wonder why would i want to experiment with consuming beauty supplements, since applying is one thing and ingesting is another ball game altogether, right? 

To be honest i was hesitant at first but reading reviews online helped overcome fears.

I am not averse to the idea of consuming supplements since my dermatologist (very well known) had recommended vitamin c and omega-3 supplements but i have not been regular at all to see results, i find tablets troublesome and forget all the time. 

My skin issues:  I have normal dry/combination skin with slightly oily T-zone, though it is relatively clear (except my hormonal chin), it is plagued by dullness ever since i lost weight. i enjoy cardio at the gym and had cut down carbs and fats drastically and thus my skin suffered (It is true, you do tend to lose face 'glow' when you lose too much weight). Hence my skin became dull and i went shades darker due to zero skincare *cries*

Since january this year i have been consciously working towards my skin, what's the point of having a fit body when my skin looked so dull and lifeless right? Then began my journey with ample moisturisers, night creams, toners and the list goes on!
Also,i know plenty people who take cod liver oil or some form of omega-3 for skin and hair regularly hence i thought why not, this amino collagen is all natural, let's give it a shot !

My Experience:
After one week of trial, i couldn't see much of a striking difference, though i did find my skin looking relatively fresh throughout the day and so went ahead and ordered the full size can. I made my mom try it for a week to see how it works on her. Now my mom and i share one can, to reduce clutter of cans (really!) which makes 1 can last for 2 weeks (14 days) instead of 28 days, we are ok with that.
It has been close to a month for me and i do see results! 

My first empty can of Meiji Amino Collagen!

Meiji Amino Collagen Powder

At first glance it can easily be mistaken for milk powder, with its milk power like texture it might seem like but one whiff, you'd know better, definitely not milk powder!

I don't know how people say it is neutral, tasteless and odourless because it is clearly not!

It does have a fishy aftertaste if you get an undissolved clump in the mouth, which is why i make sure i stir it enough to dissolve any clumps! The first few times i felt the smell was horrible even though i am sure half of it was a mental phobia against ingesting fish collagen, soon it got better and now i can't make out the difference if it is mixed or not. Funny since i am a complete non vegetarian and enjoy sea food the most.

How do i have it? 

I  have tried both with soup and juice and find it best with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, preferably at night but anytime is fine i guess.

• Glow - My skin does glow, looks healthy, so it is safe to say that it does work in that aspect.
• Moisturising - it has no claims to moisturise the skin, my skin is combination and i do need my regular moisturizing but it does claim collagen helps "maintain suppleness and elasticity of the skin". 
• Skin Lightning - It hasn't lightened my skin tone nor does it claim too.
• Firmness, wrinkles - I am too young for this but i shall share my mothers experience next.
• Suppleness/Elasticity - Again i am not the best person to answer this since i am in my early 20s but yes my skin glows and feels supple, but i am taking care of it now along with skincare products.
• Pores - No difference in pore size or reduction (doesn't claim to either)
• Acne - No reduction in acne (no claims to it).
• My cheeks naturally had a red tint, like natural blush but that disappeared with bad skin care and loosing weight- it has returned! woohoo! but but i am not sure if it is this product since in general i am taking care of my skin and no diet cut backs anymore. It could be a combination of everything? Maybe.

Final verdict:

I'd say it works, my skin has a healthy glow,texture has improved, looks vibrant in conjunction with my daily skincare which to be fair has attributed in improving my complexion, which had turned dry,dull and uneven. My mother sees results too, which is why we know it is working on both of us hehe.

 I am going to continue using it until upto 4 months to decide if i do want to include this supplement in my lifestyle routine, that is because apparently - our body takes approximately 4 months for unhealthy tissue to be replaced by healthy tissue.

And by then i am sure i'd be a better judge of this product by experience, right?

For more information about the product visit the website here

PS: Anyone tried Meiji Amino Collagen? Working ? Not working?
If you have any questions feel free to ask!

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My July Vellvette Box

My April Vellvette Box

Hello beauties!

Yes it's that time of the month, Vellvette  box time * yay *. I received mine today in the afternoon and simply could not wait to upload the pictures, why? Because hell I know I was already googling ‘april vellvette box’, curiosity really drives me insane.

After the march vellvette sort of disappointment (Read nyx lip gloss, sachet samples) I was pretty excited for this month (like every month actually).

First look at the ribbon and I guessed it was ‘spring’ theme this time and it was indeed it was! White ribbon with pretty blue flowers green leaves, very spring.

Pretty no?

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The card kept up with the theme, green with white flowers.. i really love the effort vellvette team makes for us. Read the card below and you'd know they really know how to handle feedback/criticism in a constructive way, mentioning the issues regarding delayed email reverts to box arriving late..they say they will tackle it  all * hurray * also not to mention we might just start seeing more full size products too * double yay*

This is what i got :D

Mary Kay Night Cream 11g

In the last box a lot of people received one time use mary kay make up samples and i was glad i was not one of them (haha) and i guess its only fair to receive mary kay in this months box since its skin care this time around. It is a small 11g tube, will probably last a couple of times.

I am already using a night cream at the moment and don't think i will be switching to try this for a few days (life with sensitive skin, sigh). It has a gel type consistency and i swatched it on my hand, after an hour (since i have been typing this and eating cheese pizza) i can still see a light sheen and softness in the applied area, though i do not like its fragrance at all. i will probably give it to my sister/mom to try.

The Nature's Co. Sunscreen Lotion - 5ml

Finally a summer product- sunscreen! i was waiting for a sunscreen sample since my avene for sensitive skin got over and i went on to purchase suncote gel hardly used, both recommended by my dermatologist against  the previous lancome one i was using. The hunt for my HG sunscreen is still on because even though its the most important skincare product, i always skip it! It must be something to do with  the current ones i have (i'd like to believe that).

The Nature's Co, i don't think i have tried anything from this brand..and erm actually never heard of it and since the full size is for Rs 375 i guess it is not a luxury brand either, lamenting over NYX not being a luxury brand? now there is a new contender! 

 I googled nature's co right now and it is easily available on jabong,flipkart etc. Nothing against the brand but i would honestly prefer clarins or some other high end brand which i  want to try and more likely will buy for my skincare (and now i sound like a brand racisist). 

Motives Mardi Gras Pallette

Ironically i had gone for a 'mardi gras' themed party last week and we were threatened to follow the theme, bling shiny eye mask and at least one item of our clothing had to be completely bling (mine were my black sequinned pumps). 

Back to the mardi gras palette.

No wonder i felt the box kind of heavy when the courier man delivered it, had to be this palette. Its got a sleek silver look, nice and sturdy enough to carry. 

I am sure everyone was hoping to get this palette in their box since the sneak preview, probably i am the black sheep who did not want it. Seriously! i don't know how to use eye shadows, my experiment with eye shadows on new year left me and my friends wishing happy new year at 12, stuck in the car since we got super late :0 .  i am not some make-up pro, i mentioned that in the vellevette questionnaire.

i will probably check out a few reviews before i even plan to swatch it since i can not figure how to use it, most likely this is a pretty useless palette for me as the colours are just to weird for me :/ , more importantly i do not know how to use it! (teach me teach me)

And is that dark blue lipstick and clear gloss in the bottom right ? 

Motives by loren ridinger, apparently a well known brand but i have never heard of it ( not like i know all the brands in the world). 

Final thoughts:

I don't want to be a constantly  dissatisfied customer who could never be pleased with all the effort vellvette takes (they seem to be working hard!) but what can i do when i am one right now! There is nothing in this months box that i will use, like or will ever purchase. If i am not mistaken i was entitled to a bonus sample in every box for the next 6 months since i subscribed during the m.m.m.m offer.I did email vellvette regarding this. * Disappointed*

Whereas vellvette is the only decent beauty box right now, the other being enchantess which really needs to up their game in order to sustain, i feel conflicted about the products since i never received clarins, dior  etc (basically most of their high end brands mentioned on their website) in my 4 month young subscription... :/ 

i understand they work with the brands they have for the current month and send out those samples but they need to have a look at our questionnaire before that. Last time i received the remy laure sachet of vitamin c serum which said it should be used in winter or after a 'big fatigue'  like depression or childbirth *straightface *, honestly i am in my early 20s,  SO having a look at my profile would help them give out  better suited samples to people (Big fatigue LOL).

 DO love vellvette but at the same time i am not looking forward to hoarding random products which i most likely will never use considering i neway keep ordering stuff online (say hello to obsessive online shopper) my vanity is overflowing with hardly used stuff. sigh.

I think my mom should subscribe since she is the one benefiting most from the vellvette box than i am (lol). I paid COD Rs.2199 today for the next 6months and i feel i should maybe cancel my subscription?! I'd rather buy products myself then constantly receive samples which i might not use specially if they are not luxury..i don't see a point in subscribing to a beauty box then.

See? i sound so dissatisfied. 

Neway i can't wait to see what everyone gets and to those who were unhappy (like me) with their box, here is a photo of my beloved to make you smile :)

ps: does anyone want me to review my one month meiji amino collagen use? 

*Update* the review for meiji collagen is up now here

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