When I received a heavy little box of Dr. LeWinn's Inner Beauty shots I was so intrigued! I had never taken a liquid beauty supplement before, would a beauty drink really work or just another gimmick for all of us chasing eternal youth?
The beauty shots are encased in small glass 50ml bottles (like a little miniature bottle of alcohol) but the very pretty and professional green & silver label tells me this is vegan collagen with hyaluronic acid in a cloudy apple flavor.
I was skeptical that a product like this would taste good however upon twisting the very first bottle open I could smell the pleasant aroma of apples and can confirm they were actually delicious.
These shots can be taken straight or mixed with water - I did not mix as I really enjoyed the taste. I liken it to warm apple juice, and 50ml is a small amount to swig back quickly even if you are not an apple lover.
I repeated the process of 1 shot per day for 20 days (2 boxes of inner beauty shots) and began to notice a slight changes after about 14 days.
My nails were growing very quickly and seemed strong, the tips were whiter and thicker than usual! My skin appeared to seem brighter and less congested, a colleague actually mentioned to me I was glowing! I did not notice any change in my hair but that may come later.
While I did not think the change was dramatic it was slightly more than I anticipated happening within 20 days. I feel it was significant enough to give credit to the beauty shots for such a positive result.
My nails remain long and strong, and my skin brightness and fine lines have improved - if I had continued taking these shots for a longer period I don’t doubt that I would have seen even greater results.
With this product set at a somewhat higher price point likely due to being a luxe label / well known quality brand (approx $59.99 per box of 10) I am pleased to say overall this is a high quality product and value for money - I would (and definitely will) take the Dr LeWinns inner beauty shots again for a beauty boost.
This product comes in heavy glass vials in a sturdy card box and feels very bougee and expensive. The quality feels great, but for the price of approx $5 per bottle it's a quality I would expect. It's also great that the packaging is recyclable, no plastic in sight. Yes, these collagen shots work, but only while you're using them. On day 3 I could see improved skin plumpless and hydration especially in the fine lines on my forehead, however I did find the effects were not long lasting as soon as you stop taking this product daily the effects wear off really fast. For the price tag my opinion is a good quality plumping serum would have the same effect and be more economical.
The taste is a deterrent to me, I found it to be very unpalatable no matter how I took it, tried mixed with water, smoothie, straight. The least offensive way was to mix with apple juice which covered the flavor best, for the price point I'd expect either better flavor or flavorless which could be mixed easier.
I couldn't find any long term dosage instructions so assuming it's expected one would take this daily indefinitely it does not feel like a long term option at $5/day. I researched other brands and they specify 3-4 times a week which seems more manageable. In conclusion, yes this product works, but only as long as you continue to take it.
Tips: Mix with apple juice to cover the taste.