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Hyaluronic Plus

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Aloe 50 mg
Silicon 10 mg
Ceramide 40 mg
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Score75
A transparent, targeted blend combines hyaluronic acid and ceramides with useful skin-support cofactors. Premium cost is the clearest drawback.
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Capsule
Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Skin Health
Nail Health
Hair Health

Score 75

A transparent, targeted blend combines hyaluronic acid and ceramides with useful skin-support cofactors. Premium cost is the clearest drawback.
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$29.59($0.98 per serving)
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$ 29.59
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$ 38.84
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Analysis

Sodium hyaluronate at 120 mg and rice ceramides at 40 mg provide a focused hydration and barrier-support core. Buffered vitamin C and zinc citrate add collagen-related and nutritional support.

Marigold extract, aloe, bamboo silica, and biotin broaden the beauty formula without overwhelming it. Exact amounts and sources are clearly stated for each active.

The two-capsule serving is practical and more targeted to skin than many crowded beauty blends. Hair, nail, or digestive benefits are secondary, while serving cost is relatively high.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking oral skin-hydration support
  • Users who want hyaluronic acid with ceramides
  • People who prefer a focused beauty capsule
Best for
  • Skin hydration support
  • Ceramide supplementation
  • Collagen-related nutrient coverage

Pros

  • Provides 120 mg hyaluronic acid
  • Includes rice ceramides
  • Uses buffered vitamin C and zinc citrate
  • Clearly discloses every active amount

Cons

  • Premium serving cost
  • Only a 30-serving supply
  • Less focused on hair or nails
  • Aloe amount is modest

Warnings

  • Aloe extract may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.
  • The 11 mg zinc amount can duplicate other zinc supplements if products are stacked.
  • Marigold-derived ingredients may not suit people with sensitivity to plants in the daisy family.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Several useful forms and meaningful doses align closely with skin support. Incomplete aloe and silica characterization create smaller quality gaps.

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Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

Every active has a listed weight and no blend hides a key dose. Full directions, inactive ingredients, and some extract-yield details remain absent.

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Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The average customer rating is strong. A large rating base makes the average more dependable, while specific review experiences were not supplied.

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Value for money

66 High impact

The coherent formula and useful branded ingredients partly support its premium. Higher serving cost keeps it from being a leading value.

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Report analysis

Goals

Skin Health
Skin Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportA CoverageA Formula Quality
Hyaluronic Acid · 120 mgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 180 mgSilicon · 10 mgCeramide · 40 mg

Hyaluronic acid and rice ceramides directly support hydration and barrier function, while lutein adds antioxidant defense. Vitamin C, zinc, aloe, and silica broaden the formula across several skin pathways.

Main actives are individually disclosed, and branded lutein and ceramides improve ingredient confidence. Silica standardization is missing, but that limitation does not obscure the stronger hydration and barrier ingredients.

Study evidence
Ceramide Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Silicon Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 53 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Nail Health
Nail Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Silicon · 10 mgBiotin · 150 mcg

Silica, zinc, biotin, and vitamin C address cross-linking, keratin synthesis, and connective-tissue support. The formula is broader than a single nutrient, although its 150 mcg biotin amount is modest for targeted nail use.

Bamboo-derived silica provides a maintenance-level amount but lacks standardization to elemental silicon. Several skin-oriented actives may support the surrounding tissue yet add less direct value to nail thickness or growth.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Zinc No effect 1 study
Hair Health
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageC- Formula Quality
Biotin · 150 mcgZinc · 11 mgVitamin C · 180 mg

The formula offers modest hair support through bamboo-derived silica, zinc, biotin, and vitamin C, but its primary emphasis is skin hydration. Silicon may help hair strength, while the listed form lacks standardization and provides only a maintenance-level amount.

Zinc citrate and vitamin C are useful supporting forms, but several branded skin ingredients do not directly target hair growth or shedding. The result is broad cosmetic support with limited depth in the main hair pathway.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate)
 180 mg
Biotin
150 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
 11 mg
Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate)
 120 mg
Lutemax SkinGlo (Marigold extract)
 100 mg
Aloe leaf extract
50 mg
CeraLOK Rice Ceramides
40 mg
Silica (Bamboo Leaf/Stem Extract)
 10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Aloe · 50 mg OverallScore62
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The disclosed aloe extract amount is substantial for a concentrated ingredient, but its concentration and aloin-removal process are not identified. Capsule delivery is convenient but provides less direct upper-digestive contact than a liquid or mixed powder. The higher serving cost is also hard to justify from the aloe details alone.

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Silicon (Bamboo Leaf/Stem Extract) · 10 mg OverallScore50
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

The bamboo source is identifiable, but the lack of standardization leaves its absorption and active yield uncertain. Its silica amount converts to a maintenance-level elemental silicon dose rather than a more substantial targeted amount. A comparatively high serving cost is difficult to justify because most of the formula's emphasis falls on other skin-support ingredients.

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85 Performance

Beauty - Bones - Joints

BioSil
<p>Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid provides a focused, well-characterized silicon source for hair and nail structure. Compared with the original, its stronger quality evidence and clearer active profile make it a more convincing fit for the shared goals. The concise formula avoids unnecessary actives, though the premium serving cost is high for a single specialized nutrient.</p>
80 Performance

Living Silica Mineral Based Collagen Booster

Orgono
<p>A well-absorbed silicon form at a meaningful amount provides focused structural support. Compared with the original, its stronger quality evidence and clearer active profile make it a more convincing fit for the shared goals. The single-active design is easy to assess, though it is costly and does not cover other hair or nail nutrition pathways.</p>
80 Performance

Gelatin & Silicon

Swanson Premium Brand
<p>Silicon and gelatin form a plausible structural-support pairing for hair and nails. Compared with the original, its stronger quality evidence and clearer active profile make it a more convincing fit for the shared goals. The silicon amount is useful, but the exact aminoate chemistry and practical contribution of the modest gelatin serving remain uncertain.</p>
82 Budget

Hair - Skin - Nails

BioSil
<p>Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid provides a focused, well-characterized silicon source for hair and nail structure. Its lower serving cost provides a more economical way to cover the shared ingredients than the original. The concise formula avoids unnecessary actives, though the premium serving cost is high for a single specialized nutrient.</p>
83 Budget

Aloe Vera Phytogel 250 mg

Nature's Answer
<p>A clearly identified aloe leaf-gel extract provides focused digestive support. Its lower serving cost provides a more economical way to cover the shared ingredients than the original. Active polysaccharide content and extract concentration are not disclosed.</p>
86 Budget

GI Relief

Thorne
<p>DGL, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe provide coherent support for upper digestive comfort. Its lower serving cost provides a more economical way to cover the shared ingredients than the original. The premium price is reasonable but aloe active-marker details remain absent.</p>
81 Value

Hair - Skin - Nails

BioSil
<p>Choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid provides a focused, well-characterized silicon source for hair and nail structure. Its balance of disclosed actives, formulation quality, and serving cost offers a stronger quality-to-value trade-off than the original. The concise formula avoids unnecessary actives, though the premium serving cost is high for a single specialized nutrient.</p>
85 Value

DGL with Aloe Vera

NOW
<p>A substantial DGL amount and organic aloe create focused support for digestive comfort. Its balance of disclosed actives, formulation quality, and serving cost offers a stronger quality-to-value trade-off than the original. The aloe concentration and active-polysaccharide yield remain unclear.</p>
73 Value

FloraSil

Flora
<p>A focused horsetail-silica capsule may support structural maintenance for hair and nails. Its balance of disclosed actives, formulation quality, and serving cost offers a stronger quality-to-value trade-off than the original. Missing extract standardization and uncertain available silicon make the serving difficult to compare, especially at a premium position.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
    Barel A; Calomme M; Timchenko A; De Paepe K; Demeester N; Rogiers V; Clarys P; Vanden Berghe D · Archives of dermatological research · 2006
    Randomized trial50 participantsSkin Health Hair Health Nail Health forSilicon
  2. Limitations and Opportunities in Topical Drug Delivery: Interaction Between Silica Nanoparticles and Skin Barrier.
    Arriagada F; Morales J · Current pharmaceutical design · 2020
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forSilicon
  3. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health Nail Health forBiotin Skin Health forSilicon
  4. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  5. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  6. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  7. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
    R R Wickett, E Kossmann, A Barel, N Demeester, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe, M Calomme · Archives of Dermatological Research · 2007
    Randomized trial48 participantsHair Health forSilicon
  8. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  9. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  10. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  11. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  12. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  13. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  14. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  15. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  16. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  17. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  18. Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?
    Lipner SR; Scher RK · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2018
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin
  19. Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
    Colombo VE; Gerber F; Bronhofer M; Floersheim GL · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
    Other32 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  20. Treatment of brittle nail with a hydroxypropyl chitosan-based lacquer, alone or in combination with oral biotin: A randomized, assessor-blinded trial.
    Chiavetta A; Mazzurco S; Secolo MP; Tomarchio G; Milani M · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
    Randomized trial50 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  21. Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.
    Scheinfeld N; Dahdah MJ; Scher R · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2007
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin Nail Health forZinc
  22. Nail Supplements: When, How, and Why?
    Zaraa I; Richert B · Skin appendage disorders · 2026
    Narrative reviewNail Health forSilicon
  23. Vitamin C Deficiency in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Forgotten Micronutrient.
    Dunleavy KA; Ungaro RC; Manning L; Gold S; Novak J; Colombel JF · Crohn's & colitis 360 · 2023
    Other20 participantsNail Health forVitamin C
  24. The Efficacy of a Silicone Sheet in Postoperative Scar Management.
    Kim JS; Hong JP; Choi JW; Seo DK; Lee ES; Lee HS · Advances in skin & wound care · 2018
    Randomized trialSkin Health forSilicon
  25. A non-inferiority study to compare the effect of silica gel fiber dressing with alginate dressing on healing of venous leg ulcers.
    Zhang L; Yang J; Wang H; Cai Y; Zhao W; Dong R; Liu D; Lu X · Wound management & prevention · 2023
    Randomized trial130 participantsSkin Health forSilicon
  26. Retrospective Study on the Clinical Superiority of the Vacuum-Assisted Closure System with a Silicon-based Dressing over the Conventional Tie-over Bolster Technique in Skin Graft Fixation.
    Chou PR; Wu SH; Hsieh MC; Huang SH · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2020
    Cohort study26 participantsSkin Health forSilicon
  27. Silicon gel sheeting for preventing and treating hypertrophic and keloid scars.
    O'Brien L; Pandit A · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2006
    Meta-analysis559 participants13 studies pooledSkin Health forSilicon
  28. Evaluation of the anti-wrinkle effect of an ascorbic acid-loaded dissolving microneedle patch via a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study.
    Lee C; Yang H; Kim S; Kim M; Kang H; Kim N; An S; Koh J; Jung H · International journal of cosmetic science · 2017
    Randomized trial23 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  29. Comparative Study on the Outcome of Periorbital Wrinkles Treated with Laser-Assisted Delivery of Vitamin C or Vitamin C Plus Growth Factors: A Randomized, Double-blind, Clinical Trial.
    Machado BHB; Frame J; Zhang J; Najlah M · Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2021
    Randomized trial149 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  30. Randomized trial of topical ascorbic acid in DMSO versus imiquimod for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma.
    Burke B; Bailie JE · Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie · 2022
    Randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  31. Vitamin C improves healing of foot ulcers: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Gunton JE; Girgis CM; Lau T; Vicaretti M; Begg L; Flood V · The British journal of nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial16 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  32. Dietary nutrient intakes and skin-aging appearance among middle-aged American women.
    Cosgrove MC; Franco OH; Granger SP; Murray PG; Mayes AE · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2007
    Cross-sectional study4,025 participantsSkin Health forVitamin C
  33. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  34. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
    Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  35. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
    Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  36. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
    Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  37. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc