ActivatedYou has received the 2025 Mindful Award for Beauty Product of the Year for Essential Skin Food, a plant-based supplement formulated by the actress and wellness advocate Maggie Q to support the body’s own collagen production. The company positions the capsule as an ingestible alternative to topical serums, claiming that its blend of ingredients—vitamin C, Dermaval phytonutrients, a lysine-and-proline amino-acid complex, and the polyphenol-rich extract Cosmythic—addresses fine lines, loss of elasticity, and dullness from within. Essential Skin Food is marketed as vegan, non-GMO, and free of soy, gluten, dairy, and synthetic fillers; a daily dose consists of one capsule taken with water.
ActivatedYou cites clinical testing to support its claims: in an eight-week study of 39 participants users reported visibly fuller lips, while separate four- and eight-week trials recorded smoother texture and reduced wrinkle appearance. Consumer testimonials published by the brand describe improvements in brightness, hydration, pore visibility, and firmness after several weeks of use. The company argues that oral supplementation is necessary because collagen and elastin levels decline with age and surface treatments only offer temporary benefits.
Sales are conducted through the firm’s website, where a single 30-day jar sells for $49 with discounted pricing on three- and six-month bundles. ActivatedYou emphasizes that the supplement contains no animal-derived collagen, positioning the formula for consumers seeking clean, cruelty-free options. The brand recommends pairing the product with hydration, nutrition, sleep, and topical skincare for best results, and advises consulting a healthcare practitioner before adding the supplement to an existing regimen.