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B Complex Plus

Klaire Labs
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(17 ratings)
PABA 25 mg
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Score 88.0

An excellent, high-potency B-complex utilizing active forms of B vitamins, providing robust foundational support for skin and hair health.

Quantity: 100 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (100 servings)
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Skin Health
Hair Health

Score 88.0

An excellent, high-potency B-complex utilizing active forms of B vitamins, providing robust foundational support for skin and hair health.

Analysis

This product is a high-potency B-complex, specifically featuring active (coenzymated) forms of B vitamins such as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate for Folate and Methylcobalamin for Vitamin B12, along with Pyridoxine Hydrochloride and Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate for Vitamin B6. This is a significant advantage for individuals who may have genetic variations affecting B-vitamin metabolism. It provides substantial doses of all major B vitamins, including 300mcg of Biotin, 25mg of PABA, and 40mg of Inositol. These ingredients are vital for cellular energy production, nerve function, and red blood cell formation, all of which indirectly support healthy skin and hair by ensuring optimal cellular function. While not a dedicated 'beauty' supplement, its foundational support is very strong.

Pros
  • Uses highly bioavailable, active (coenzymated) forms of B vitamins, ensuring optimal absorption and utilization.
  • Provides comprehensive and high doses of all essential B vitamins, including Biotin, PABA, Inositol, and Choline.
  • Strong foundational support for cellular health, metabolism, and energy production, which benefits skin and hair indirectly.
Cons
  • Not a dedicated hair, skin, and nail formula, so it lacks specific beauty-focused ingredients like collagen, hyaluronic acid, or high-dose antioxidants found in some multi-beauty supplements.
  • May be more expensive than basic B-complexes due to the use of active vitamin forms.
Warnings
  • High doses of certain B vitamins can cause temporary skin flushing (niacin flush) in sensitive individuals, though Niacinamide form is used here which is less likely to cause this.
$30.99($0.30 per serving)
Pure Formulas
$ 30.99
Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium D-Pantothenate) 30 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride) 15 mg
Riboflavin 17 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide) 200 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 20 mg
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 680 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin) 300 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) 100 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate) 25 mg
Inositol 40 mg
Para-Aminobenzoic Acid 25 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Categories
PABA 80.0
The 25mg of PABA in this B-complex is a good, supportive dose, integrating well into the comprehensive B-vitamin profile, and contributing to its benefits for hair and skin.
Goals
Hair Health 90.0
This B-complex is highly effective for hair health due to its robust doses of Biotin, Pantothenic Acid, PABA, Inositol, and Folate, all delivered in active forms, which are critical for hair follicle health, growth cycles, and overall hair structure. This makes it a foundational powerhouse for hair.
Skin Health 75.0
The comprehensive and bioavailable B-vitamin profile supports healthy cell regeneration and overall metabolic function, which are foundational for skin health. However, it lacks specific ingredients like high doses of Vitamin C, E, or A, collagen, or hyaluronic acid, which are more directly targeted for skin health.
90 Value

CellularActive Coenzyme B-Complex

Bluebonnet
5.0
★★★★★
(20 ratings)
At a very similar price per serving (27 vs 30), this Bluebonnet B-complex also features active, coenzymated forms of B vitamins, including 25mg PABA and 300mcg Biotin, providing comparable high-quality, bioavailable B-vitamin support for hair and skin.
88 Value

B Compleet 50

Carlson
4.7
★★★★★
(32 ratings)
This Carlson B-complex is significantly cheaper per serving (12 vs 30) and offers a very strong 50mg PABA and 200mg Pantothenic Acid, making it an excellent and highly cost-effective choice for foundational skin and hair support from B vitamins.
87 Value

Balance B-50 Complex Comprehensive Formula

Swanson
4.8
★★★★★
(873 ratings)
Offering a balanced B-50 complex with 50mg PABA and 50mcg Biotin at a remarkably low price per serving (7 vs 30), this Swanson product provides excellent general B-vitamin support for skin and hair at an unbeatable value.
98 Performance

Ultimate Hair & Nail Formula

Bluebonnet
4.4
★★★★★
(46 ratings)
While a different type of supplement (targeted beauty vs. B-complex), Bluebonnet's Hair & Nail Formula explicitly targets skin and hair with high doses of Biotin, MSM, and specific amino acids, making it more potent for direct beauty goals.
95 Performance

Hair/Skin/Nails Ultra

Pure Encapsulations
4.8
★★★★★
(75 ratings)
Pure Encapsulations offers a highly specialized and potent formula with 150mg PABA, 6000mcg Biotin, and collagen, providing more comprehensive and higher-dose ingredients directly targeted for hair and skin, surpassing a general B-complex for these specific goals.
90 Budget

Multi High Potency

Swanson
4.7
★★★★★
(93 ratings)
At a lower price per serving (21 vs 30), this multi offers 50mg PABA and 300mcg Biotin, plus a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals, providing a more comprehensive and affordable approach to general health with benefits for skin and hair.
90 Budget

Multi without Iron High Potency

Swanson
4.7
★★★★★
(48 ratings)
This iron-free multi is even cheaper per serving (20 vs 30) and contains 50mg PABA, 300mcg Biotin, and a full range of high-potency B vitamins, offering excellent foundational support for skin and hair at a superior value.
85 Budget

B-complex 50

Bluebonnet
4.9
★★★★★
(12 ratings)
This Bluebonnet B-complex is significantly cheaper (20 vs 30) and provides 25mg PABA and 50mcg Biotin, along with a balanced B-50 profile. While not all active forms, it offers strong general B-vitamin support at a better price.
90 Value

CellularActive Coenzyme B-Complex

Bluebonnet
5.0
★★★★★
(20 ratings)
At a very similar price per serving (27 vs 30), this Bluebonnet B-complex also features active, coenzymated forms of B vitamins, including 25mg PABA and 300mcg Biotin, providing comparable high-quality, bioavailable B-vitamin support for hair and skin.
88 Value

B Compleet 50

Carlson
4.7
★★★★★
(32 ratings)
This Carlson B-complex is significantly cheaper per serving (12 vs 30) and offers a very strong 50mg PABA and 200mg Pantothenic Acid, making it an excellent and highly cost-effective choice for foundational skin and hair support from B vitamins.
87 Value

Balance B-50 Complex Comprehensive Formula

Swanson
4.8
★★★★★
(873 ratings)
Offering a balanced B-50 complex with 50mg PABA and 50mcg Biotin at a remarkably low price per serving (7 vs 30), this Swanson product provides excellent general B-vitamin support for skin and hair at an unbeatable value.
98 Performance

Ultimate Hair & Nail Formula

Bluebonnet
4.4
★★★★★
(46 ratings)
While a different type of supplement (targeted beauty vs. B-complex), Bluebonnet's Hair & Nail Formula explicitly targets skin and hair with high doses of Biotin, MSM, and specific amino acids, making it more potent for direct beauty goals.
95 Performance

Hair/Skin/Nails Ultra

Pure Encapsulations
4.8
★★★★★
(75 ratings)
Pure Encapsulations offers a highly specialized and potent formula with 150mg PABA, 6000mcg Biotin, and collagen, providing more comprehensive and higher-dose ingredients directly targeted for hair and skin, surpassing a general B-complex for these specific goals.
90 Budget

Multi High Potency

Swanson
4.7
★★★★★
(93 ratings)
At a lower price per serving (21 vs 30), this multi offers 50mg PABA and 300mcg Biotin, plus a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals, providing a more comprehensive and affordable approach to general health with benefits for skin and hair.