Perfectil Review UK (2026): Original, Platinum & Max Compared

An independent-minded 2026 review of Vitabiotics Perfectil: label doses, vegan status, side effects, how long it takes, and how the tablet compares with a beauty gummy. Sources included.

By GUUDIES Editorial Team Published 21 June 2026 Updated 25 October 2026 9 min read

By the GUUDIES Editorial Team · Last reviewed 24 October 2026 · Label details checked against the current Vitabiotics product pages for Perfectil Original, Max and Platinum (sources below).

Disclosure: GUUDIES makes a daily gummy supplement, so we are a competitor. We have aimed to be fair, credit what Perfectil does well, and link our sources so you can check everything yourself.

Is Perfectil worth it, and does it work? For most people Perfectil is a sensible, well dosed beauty multivitamin that is worth it if you are happy taking a tablet every day, because it supplies nutrients such as biotin, zinc and selenium that contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails. It will not transform hair or skin on its own, and any difference builds slowly over one to three months of daily use, so it works best as a consistent habit alongside a balanced diet.

Perfectil is one of the best known beauty supplements in the UK. Made by Vitabiotics, it has been on pharmacy shelves for decades and is the brand many people picture when they think of hair, skin and nails tablets. Below we compare the three main versions, look at how it differs from Vitabiotics' own Wellwoman, and set out the trade offs worth knowing before you buy.

The short answer: Perfectil Original is a solid all rounder and a reasonable choice if you are happy swallowing a daily tablet. Max and Platinum carry considerably more biotin and vitamin D but are taken as two or three units a day and contain fish derived ingredients. None of the three is labelled vegan.

What Is Vitabiotics Perfectil?

Perfectil is a "triple active" supplement aimed at skin, hair and nails together. Perfectil Original is a one a day tablet carrying over 20 nutrients, including biotin, zinc, selenium, iron, iodine, B vitamins, vitamin C and grape seed extract. The range also includes Skin, Hair, Nails, Max and Platinum versions, plus drinks and gummies, each adding or boosting a few ingredients. It comes from Vitabiotics, the company behind Wellwoman.

Perfectil Original vs Max vs Platinum: Compared

These are the figures Vitabiotics publishes for each product's daily dose. Check the pack you buy, as formulas can change.

	Perfectil Original	Perfectil Max	Perfectil Platinum Radiance
Format and daily dose	1 tablet a day	2 tablets + 1 capsule a day (pack of 56 tablets and 28 capsules)	2 tablets a day
Biotin	45µg (90% NRV)	255µg (510% NRV)	150µg (300% NRV)
Vitamin D3	5µg / 200 IU (100% NRV)	20µg / 800 IU (400% NRV)	12.5µg / 500 IU (250% NRV)
Zinc	15mg (150% NRV)	15mg (150% NRV)	15mg (150% NRV)
Selenium	100µg (182% NRV)	165µg (300% NRV)	100µg (182% NRV)
Collagen and marine ingredients	None listed	Omega-3 fish oil 300mg (capsule); no collagen listed	Bio-Marine Collagen (from fish) 200mg
Vegetarian / vegan	Vegetarian friendly; not labelled vegan	Not vegetarian or vegan (fish oil, bovine gelatin capsule)	Not vegetarian or vegan (fish collagen and fish gelatin)

Vitabiotics says Max and Platinum replace other Perfectil supplements and multivitamins, so you would not take them alongside another multivitamin.

What Is Good About Perfectil?

Plenty. It is a comprehensive, sensibly dosed formula. Per tablet, Original provides iodine at 200µg (133% NRV) and selenium at 100µg (182% NRV), two nutrients many cheaper beauty supplements skip. It is widely stocked and backed by a long established brand. If you want a reliable, no fuss beauty multivitamin in tablet form, Perfectil does the job.

What Are the Limitations?

The tablet format. Perfectil tablets are fairly large, and Vitabiotics publishes its own tips on swallowing tablets. Max adds a capsule on top of two tablets. For some people that makes a daily routine harder to keep, and a supplement you skip does nothing.

Vegan status. Perfectil Original is described as vegetarian friendly but is not labelled vegan. Max and Platinum contain fish derived ingredients, so check the pack for the version you are considering.

Biotin in Original. Biotin is the nutrient most associated with hair and nails. Perfectil Original contains 45µg per tablet (90% NRV). That is a normal daily amount rather than a high one; Max and Platinum carry more.

Vitamin D in Original. Original provides 5µg (200 IU, 100% NRV). The NHS advises everyone in the UK to consider 10µg a day in autumn and winter, so this is half that guideline amount. Max and Platinum both exceed it.

Perfectil Platinum: Who Is It For?

Perfectil Platinum Radiance is the top tier tablet in the range. Its two tablet daily dose combines 150µg biotin, 12.5µg vitamin D, zinc and selenium with 200mg of Bio-Marine Collagen from fish, plus extracts including grape seed, pine bark, green tea and tomato. It suits adults who want more biotin and vitamin D than Original provides and who are happy with a fish derived ingredient.

Two points from the Vitabiotics label are worth knowing. It contains green tea extract and a small amount of natural caffeine, and Vitabiotics says it is not for pregnant or breastfeeding women, under 18s, or people already taking other green tea products. It also contains fish and soya allergens. As with any collagen product, there is no GB-authorised health claim for collagen itself, so judge it on the vitamins and minerals it contains.

Perfectil vs Wellwoman

Both come from Vitabiotics, and they are built for different jobs. Wellwoman is described by Vitabiotics as a comprehensive multivitamin for women, designed to support general health and vitality. Perfectil is a beauty formula, built around the nutrients most associated with hair, skin and nails.

The overlap is bigger than you might expect. Wellwoman Original is a one a day capsule providing 50µg biotin, 10µg vitamin D, 12mg zinc and 100µg selenium, alongside iron, folic acid and B vitamins. Perfectil Original has slightly less biotin and vitamin D but adds beauty focused extras such as grape seed extract. Wellwoman Original's capsule shell is bovine gelatin, while Perfectil Original is vegetarian friendly.

Because both are full multivitamins containing iron, most people should choose one rather than take both. If your main goal is everyday nutritional cover as a woman, Wellwoman is the more natural fit. If hair, skin and nails are your priority, Perfectil is designed around that. If you are unsure, a pharmacist can help.

Does Perfectil Actually Work?

For what it claims, broadly yes, with realistic expectations. In Great Britain the approved health claims are that biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and skin, zinc to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, and selenium to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. Vitabiotics suggests results build over one to three months, which matches how slowly hair and nails grow. It will not fix hair loss with a medical cause, and if your diet is already good the visible difference may be modest. If you are worried about hair loss, speak to a GP or pharmacist.

Perfectil vs a Beauty Gummy: Which Makes Sense?

This is mostly a format question. Perfectil fits more individual nutrients into one tablet than most gummies can hold, so on ingredient count it wins. Gummies tend to win on how pleasant they are to take every day, which matters because consistency over two to three months is what counts.

That is the gap GUUDIES was built around: a daily pouch of six gummies, including a Marine Collagen and Biotin gummy alongside vitamins and minerals. To be clear, our collagen gummy uses fish collagen, so it is not vegan; five of the six gummies in the pouch are. See what is in a GUUDIES pouch.

Common Questions

Does Perfectil work?
It supplies biotin, zinc and selenium, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, so it does what it is designed to do. Expect gradual change over one to three months rather than quick results, and less visible difference if your diet already covers these nutrients.

Perfectil vs Wellwoman: which should I take?
Pick one, not both, as both are full multivitamins containing iron. Wellwoman is a general women's multivitamin; Perfectil is a beauty formula focused on hair, skin and nails. Choose based on which goal matters more to you.

Is Perfectil Platinum worth it over Original?
Platinum gives you more biotin (150µg vs 45µg) and vitamin D (12.5µg vs 5µg) plus marine collagen, at two tablets a day. If you want those higher amounts and are fine with fish derived ingredients, it is a step up. If not, Original covers the basics.

Is Perfectil any good?
Yes. It is a comprehensive, sensibly dosed beauty multivitamin from an established UK brand. The trade offs are the tablet format, the modest biotin and vitamin D in Original, and that no version is labelled vegan.

Does Perfectil have side effects?
Taken as directed, most people tolerate it well. It contains iron, so keep it away from young children and avoid doubling up with other iron supplements. Vitabiotics advises taking it with your main meal, on a full stomach. If you take medication or are pregnant, check with a pharmacist first.

Is Perfectil vegan?
No version is labelled vegan. Original is vegetarian friendly; Max and Platinum contain fish derived ingredients.

How long does Perfectil take to work?
Vitabiotics suggests one to three months. Give it at least eight to twelve weeks of daily use before judging it.

Sources

Perfectil Original nutrition panel and suitability (retailer listing of the current pack): Medino, Vitabiotics Perfectil Original
Vitabiotics, Perfectil Original product page: vitabiotics.com
Vitabiotics, Perfectil Max product page: vitabiotics.com; pack contents (56 tablets and 28 capsules): Chemist Direct
Vitabiotics, Perfectil Platinum Radiance product page: vitabiotics.com
Vitabiotics, Wellwoman range and Wellwoman Original: vitabiotics.com (range), vitabiotics.com (Original)
Vitabiotics, Perfectil range and usage guidance: vitabiotics.com
NHS, Vitamin D guidance: nhs.uk
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: gov.uk