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Summary: Quince has been my go-to brand for quality and affordable wardrobe and home items for years, and now they’re on my list for wellness products too! I swapped out my current supplement routine to see how Quince stacked up — and now their Everyday Electrolytes and Certified Organic Plant Protein are staples in my routine and pantry. Their transparent supply chain, simple ingredient lists, and accessible pricing make their products a perfect entry point for anyone trying to add more wellness into their day-to-day.
What I love:
- Affordable: My favorite thing about Quince is that they make quality products affordable! Their price point is significantly less compared to the same wellness products from alternate brands.
- Great taste & consistency: I love the flavors. None of the products are too sweet or too chalky. The powder products mix easily into liquid.
- Organic & grass-fed ingredients: The protein and collagen powders utilize organic and grass-fed ingredients. Plus, no GMOs in any of their products!
- No artificial ingredients: I love an ingredient list I can pronounce and recognize. There are no artificial ingredients in any of the products I tried!
- Easy serving: All of the products come with convenient measuring cups or simple serving sizes (like the sleep gummies).
- Shipping package: Products come packaged in a recyclable cardboard box with undyed paper filling.
Things to note:
- Individual packaging: Each product comes in a plastic bag, which is difficult to recycle and store. I much prefer a plastic, glass, or aluminum cylinder container which makes for easy stacking, repurposing, and recycling.
- Environmental impact: Quince is not a certified B-Corp or Climate-Neutral certified, but they reduce their environmental impact by decreasing the number of facilities in their supply chain and simply shipping direct from their manufacturers to the consumer.
Five years ago, I was searching for a neutral, linen button-up short-sleeve blouse and could not find one in my price range. Everything seemed to be over $75. Then I stumbled upon Quince. They had the perfect linen items that fit nicely in my budget. I still have — and wear — that blouse I purchased from them. Since that first purchase, I have returned to them over and over again to add staples to my wardrobe and home. I love their leather belt bag for working event days, their linen tops for hot days in the desert where I live, and their colorful sheets to spice up my bedroom.
I’m a firm believer that quality and affordability should go hand-in-hand, and Quince does just that! So when I found out Quince was launching a wellness line, I was instantly intrigued.
“I’m a firm believer that quality and affordability should go hand-in-hand, and Quince does just that!”
My typical wellness routine is an almost-daily intake of Needed’s Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Pre/Probiotic, and Collagen Protein. I’m not pregnant, but I’m preparing my body for pregnancy in the next year, and Needed has some of the best quality standards on the market.
I feel at ease taking their products, knowing that what I’m putting in my body is safe.
“I feel at ease taking their products, knowing that what I’m putting in my body is safe.”
I found out that Quince has high quality standards for their wellness products, just as they do for their clothing and home goods. The wellness products I tried are free from preservatives and GMOs, are third-party tested, don’t have any artificial ingredients, and are produced in a cGMP-compliant and FDA-registered facility. Though Quince is not a certified B-Corp or Climate-Neutral certified, they reduce their environmental impact by decreasing the number of facilities in their supply chain and simply shipping direct from their manufacturers to the consumer. They also use organic and grass-fed ingredients as much as possible.
I really appreciate that Quince is working toward quality standards with transparency, while also maintaining an affordable price range for the average person. So, I wanted to test the products and see if quality and affordability could actually go hand-in-hand.
“Quince is working toward quality standards with transparency, while also maintaining an affordable price range.”
For months, I’ve been looking for an electrolyte powder that isn’t overkill in flavor and in the ingredient list, and for a protein powder with simple ingredients at an affordable price. Quince is now my go-to for these items.
Plus, they have items like collagen powder that are comparable to Needed’s if I ever need to switch — and perfect for someone who is starting to incorporate supplements into their routine with an eye on price.
Unboxing my Quince Supplements
My package of Quince supplements arrived on my doorstep in a recyclable cardboard box with undyed paper filling surrounding the bags of product. I love that they didn’t use too much tape on the outside of the box — it was much easier to break down and stick in my recycling bin.
Each of the products comes in a plastic bag. Though the packaging is well designed and simple, I much prefer a plastic, glass, or aluminum cylinder container so that I can reuse containers around the house, stack them in the pantry, and recycle them more easily. Not a huge deal, but just knocking one point off.
Quince vitamin and supplement reviews
Everyday Electrolytes| $20 for 30 individual serving pouches
“This tastes like lemonade!” my husband said as we took our first sip.
We tried the Everyday Electrolytes in the Citrus flavor. Each serving comes in an individual pouch in a bright yellow color, which makes me extremely happy (well-designed packaging is really important to me).
I’ve used LMNT, Liquid IV, and Needed electrolyte mixes, but Quince’s stands out as my favorite flavor-wise. It isn’t too salty, has the option of no sugar, and isn’t too strong or too light. I mix it into my 36-ounce water bottle and it tastes just right.
“It isn’t too salty, has the option of no sugar, and isn’t too strong or too light.”
As someone who lives in the desert, yet never hits the recommended daily intake of water, the Everyday Electrolyte powder is encouraging me to drink more water, and it actually makes me feel more hydrated!
I find myself naturally gravitating to it before working out and after long walks in my neighborhood. It will definitely become one of my pantry staples!
Certified Organic Plant Protein| $40 for 30 servings per pouch
I’ve been looking for a protein powder for the last few months — one with simple ingredients, a decent flavor, and an affordable price point. Quince delivered!
I love that it is sugar-free and organic, giving me clean protein to support my daily movement and mental load.
Each product bag comes with a measuring cup so that you don’t have to do the mental math to get the correct serving size. I love the chocolate flavor and find that it is slightly sweet, and the texture isn’t too chalky.
I have a serving of it a couple hours before my workout or mid-day when I’m in a slump or need an energy boost. Just one serving makes me feel replenished and energized.
“Just one serving makes me feel replenished and energized.”
For a special treat, I blend it with chilled coffee and milk, then pour it over ice. It will be another staple in my pantry!
Grass-Fed Collagen Peptides Plus| $30 for 30 servings per pouch
I love putting collagen powder in my smoothies to support skin, hair, and joint health.
I typically have a smoothie every few days with a serving of Needed’s collagen included. I found that Quince’s collagen holds up against my tried and true Needed routine!
“I love putting collagen powder in my smoothies to support skin, hair, and joint health.”
I used Quince’s collagen powder in my smoothies and found that I couldn’t tell the difference in flavor or texture as compared to Needed. It blends into my smoothies nicely and has a very subtle, earthy flavor that is easily disguised by my favorite smoothie ingredients (blueberries, mango, pecans, chia seeds, and oat milk).
I love that it is grass-fed, pasture-raised, and hormone-free. This makes me feel safe putting it in my body.
Quince collagen is an affordable alternative to Needed with a similar quality!
Plant-Based Sleep Gummies| $25 for 60 servings per pouch
My husband and I tried the sleep gummies over the course of a week and noticed that they truly put us to bed.
The gummies have a texture similar to a fruit snack gummy, a natural berry flavor, and a light sugar coating on the outside of the gummy. It was honestly tempting to pop more than two per night!
“It was honestly tempting to pop more than two per night!”
I don’t typically have trouble falling asleep, but my husband relies on his headphones and a podcast playing to lull him to sleep each night.
We took these about 30 minutes before bed and noticed our eyes shutting before we even intended to turn out the light. The gummies truly work!
My husband didn’t need his headphones to fall asleep. He noted more vivid dreaming compared to a night without the gummies.
Though I don’t need these to fall asleep, I will keep the gummies around for my husband and for the off-night that my mind won’t stop racing when I head to bed.
Magnesium Glycinate Plus| $25 for 60 servings per pouch
Magnesium is a great supplement for naturally reducing stress. It’s perfect if you’re having a super stimulating day, are prone to anxiety, or have trouble falling asleep.
“Magnesium is a great supplement for naturally reducing stress.”
I love the berry citrus flavor! It reminds me of summer days from my childhood when I’d get home from a long day of playing in the woods and chug a glass of ice-cold Kool-Aid.
The best part of it though: There’s no sugar added.
Each package comes with a small measuring cup to easily spoon out the correct serving size. It mixes easily into liquid with a metal straw or spoon.
I tried it in the evening in a glass of water, and it instantly made me sleepy. I don’t plan to use it during the day unless I’m having an extremely stressful day.
It turns out Quince isn’t just for closet staples, it can be for pantry staples too!
Quince wellness products are an incredible starting point for those who are ready to dabble in the wellness world, want to stick to a budget, or simply need some great staples to fill in their routine. I will certainly be keeping the Everyday Electrolytes and Protein Plus stocked in my pantry!
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Stevie Rozean is a writer and wedding planner based in Joshua Tree, California. She has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and writes about her pursuit of a creative life on her Substack, Mixed Multitudes. In her free time, you can find her sketching with her friends at art club, curating her home through flea market finds, and exploring the desert.
