Is Alaya Collagen a good product? I got a collagen recommendations from a fellow mom who swears it’s life-changing. Well, that’s how I ended up with a tub of Alaya Multi Collagen Powder in my Amazon cart.
It promised glowing skin, strong nails, healthy joints, and gut support. Basically everything this tired, postpartum, pet-wrangling, mom-of-three body could use. But sadly… this wasn’t it.
About Alaya Multi Collagen
Alaya Naturals is the wellness brand behind this Multi Collagen Powder. It claims to be a clean, gluten-free, keto-friendly blend of five types of collagen from grass-fed, cage-free, and wild-caught sources. It’s available as both a powder and capsules — and because I’m no fan of swallowing pills, I grabbed the powder.
The official website is alayanaturals.com, however I placed my order directly on their Amazon.com store as I didn’t want to deal with shipping hassles.
My experience taking Alaya Collagen Powder
Let’s cut to it — this was a mixed bag for me.
The Packaging Letdown
When my Amazon package arrived, I was genuinely excited. The tub itself is super cute — clean, minimal design that looks like it belongs in a wellness influencer’s pantry. But the moment I twisted off the lid, womp womp — the container was literally half full. I know supplement companies always play the “sold by weight not volume” card, but for the price, this felt like a total money grab. It kind of took the wind out of my sails before I even tried it.
The Good Stuff
I’ll give credit where it’s due. The collagen itself is a fine powder — not gritty or sandy like some I’ve tried in the past. It blended decently into thicker smoothies and protein shakes where there’s already a lot going on, and when mixed with things like almond milk, it didn’t clump as badly as in my hot drinks.
I also didn’t experience any stomach upset, bloating, or weird digestion issues while taking it, which I’ve had with other multi-collagen powders before. That’s definitely a win in my book. After about two weeks of adding it to my morning smoothies (before I gave up), I noticed my nails seemed a little stronger and weren’t peeling as much. It wasn’t a miracle change, but it was something.
The Gluten-Free Drama
As someone with Celiac Disease, I take gluten-free labels seriously. This powder claims to be gluten-free, but in the fine print, it says it’s processed in a facility that also handles wheat, soy, and other allergens. That’s a hard no for me. Cross-contamination isn’t some tiny inconvenience — it can trigger full-blown symptoms for people like me. I wish brands would stop slapping “gluten-free” on labels when they can’t fully guarantee it. Major trust issue.
Dissolving Issues & That Funky Smell
The biggest issue for me was how it dissolved — or rather, how it didn’t. In cold water or iced drinks? Forget it. It clumped up like wet flour. In hot coffee? Better, but still left a film on top and a distinct smell I just couldn’t un-smell. Even in smoothies, while it blended better, I swear there was a lingering aftertaste I couldn’t ignore. And when something messes with my morning coffee ritual? That’s where I draw the line.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
✔ Contains five types of collagen
✔ Keto-friendly
✔ Available in powder and capsules
Cons:
✖ Half-empty container feels like a rip-off
✖ Not safe for people with Celiac (possible cross-contamination)
✖ Clumps and leaves a weird smell in drinks
✖ Pricey for what you get
✖ Not certified gluten-free
Alternatives
If you’re on the hunt for a solid collagen powder, here are a few I’ve tried (or friends I trust swear by):
Wholesome Wellness Multi Collagen Protein
I haven’t taken this long enough to know if it will work well and benefit me BUT if you’re looking for a collagen with grass fed beef and fish and it TRULY DISSOLVES and doesn’t have a smell or taste then you are in the PERFECT SPOT!!!! Dissolves completely in my coffee, doesn’t smell bad, doesn’t have any taste.
However, I’ve to mention that it doesn’t come filled to the brim.
Meanwhile, if you do not want Multi Collagen, you should try Double Wood Collagen Peptide. You can see my earlier review on it here.
Final Thoughts
I wanted to love Alaya Collagen Powder — I really did. But between the half-empty container, gluten-free labeling issues, and it making my drinks smell weird, it’s a hard pass for me.
If you’re super sensitive to gluten like me, please be careful with this one. And if you’re spending good money on collagen, there are way better options out there that won’t leave you feeling ripped off.
Have you tried Alaya Collagen or another brand you swear by? Drop your experience in the comments!
I find it unbelievable that someone would write a review this long covering everything from the packaging to how well it dissolves and never got to the real point… Because some of us don’t care about all the blather. We’ll suffer whatever it is as long as it works, which is the one thing you couldn’t answer. It appears that you jumped the gun. It’s absolutely puzzling that someone would write a review of a product without telling readers if it works or not for them …what a waste of my time
Read the experience section. How do you expect me to just say it works or doesn’t work without sharing my experience. Also, everything isn’t just plain black and white. Did it work for me? No! I did say I’d be trying other alternatives.