The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails supplement bottle
The Vitamin Shoppe

Hair, Skin and Nails

What We Researched
32 active ingredients analyzed · 10 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
79
Product Score Fair
87
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 3000 mcg RAE 333%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 133%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 5 mcg 25%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 20 mg 133%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 10 mg 833%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 10 mg 769%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg NE 313%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 10 mg 588%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 16 mcg 667%
Biotin 400 mcg 1333%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 30 mg 600%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 150 mg 27%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 70 mg 5%
Iron (as Iron Ferrous Rice Chelate) 6 mg 33%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 180 mcg 120%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg 48%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 25 mcg 45%
Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 10 mg 435%
Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 10 mg 1%
Gelatin (as Bovine) 250 mg
Horsetail (as Silica) 250 mg
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 150 mg
DL-Methionine 100 mg
Echinacea purpurea 75 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (as Hesperidin) 70 mg
Inositol 60 mg
PABA 50 mg
Betaine HCl 50 mg
Papain (as Carrica papaya) 50 mg
Bromelain (as Pineapple) 10 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Iron (as Iron Ferrous Rice Chelate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) Good
  • Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) Good
  • Gelatin (as Bovine) Fair
  • Horsetail (as Silica) Fair
  • L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Good
  • DL-Methionine Good
  • Echinacea purpurea Good
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (as Hesperidin) Good
  • Inositol Good
  • PABA Good
  • Betaine HCl Fair
  • Papain (as Carrica papaya) Fair
  • Bromelain (as Pineapple) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Maltodextrin
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Starch
  • Calcium Sulfate
  • Silica
  • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 3000 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 10 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 10 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg NE High
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 10 mg Effective
  • Folate 680 mcg DFE Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 16 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 400 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 30 mg Effective
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 150 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 70 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Iron Ferrous Rice Chelate) 6 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 180 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 10 mg High
  • Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Gelatin (as Bovine) 250 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 150 mg Under-dosed
  • DL-Methionine 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Echinacea purpurea 75 mg Under-dosed
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (as Hesperidin) 70 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 60 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Betaine HCl 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Bromelain (as Pineapple) 10 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 3000 mcg RAE 333%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 120 mg 133%
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 5 mcg 25%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) 20 mg 133%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 10 mg 833%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 10 mg 769%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg NE 313%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 10 mg 588%
Folate 680 mcg DFE 170%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 16 mcg 667%
Biotin 400 mcg 1333%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 30 mg 600%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 150 mg 27%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate) 70 mg 5%
Iron (as Iron Ferrous Rice Chelate) 6 mg 33%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 180 mcg 120%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 200 mg 48%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 15 mg 136%
Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 25 mcg 45%
Manganese (as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) 10 mg 435%
Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) 10 mg 1%
Gelatin (as Bovine) 250 mg
Horsetail (as Silica) 250 mg
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 150 mg
DL-Methionine 100 mg
Echinacea purpurea 75 mg
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (as Hesperidin) 70 mg
Inositol 60 mg
PABA 50 mg
Betaine HCl 50 mg
Papain (as Carrica papaya) 50 mg
Bromelain (as Pineapple) 10 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Calcium Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or to control moisture.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Safe

It is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.

Polyethylene Glycol Caution

It is used as a binder, coating agent, or to improve solubility.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
The Vitamin Shoppe

Founded 1977 · Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S. · 301 products · vitaminshoppe.com

Certifications

4 certifications
Consumerlab Verified
Nsf Certified For Sport Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source

Violation History

7 incidents
Lawsuit Understating the sodium content of its Plnt Organic Protein Bar.2025Source
Prop 65 Lead2024-02-08Source
Lawsuit Failure to pay accurate wages and provide proper breaks.2023Source
Lawsuit False and misleading labeling on BodyTech glutamine supplements.2023Source
Lawsuit Website inaccessible to visually impaired individuals.2021Source
Recall Vthrive Bioactive Women's One-Daily Multi vitamins2020-09-24Source
Recall The Vitamin Shoppe Energy Formula multivitamins2020-04-16Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails a good supplement?

The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails received a product quality score of 79/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 32 active ingredients with 80 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, The Vitamin Shoppe, holds a brand trust score of 87/100 with 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections, Usda Organic.

What are the ingredients in The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails?

The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails contains 32 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) (3000 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (120 mg), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) (5 mcg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) (20 mg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) (10 mg), Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) (10 mg), and 26 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 333% DV, Thiamine at 833% DV, Riboflavin at 769% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails safe to take?

The Vitamin Shoppe Hair, Skin and Nails has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 10 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Polyethylene Glycol. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is The Vitamin Shoppe a trustworthy supplement brand?

The Vitamin Shoppe receives a brand trust score of 87/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, U.S., the company offers 301 products in their lineup. They hold 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections, Usda Organic. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: The Vitamin Shoppe has 7 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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