Try as you might, as you age, you unwittingly become a hoarder of some sort. At some point, you take stock of your health cabinet and realise you could open your own apothecary of supplements and healing elixirs. After all, we all need vitamins in our daily routines to support bone health, energy, immunity, and even skin radiance. Separate capsules targeting specific concerns are important, but if you’ve scrolled on social media lately, you’ve noticed an uptick in interest around multivitamins. One might assume it’s just another beauty fad; however, multivitamins are not new and are just as essential in our daily routine.
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“Multivitamins help fill in the holes that might be in your diet. While we all try to eat well, the reality is that most of us are short on time and can’t always eat enough fruits, veggies, whole grains, and other nutrient-rich ingredients each day,” says Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, and author of Everyday Snack Tray. Of course, they don’t take the place or carry the same impact as your targeted supplements, but they can serve as the fuel to get the engine started until you’re a well-oiled machine. Pro tip: Consistency is paramount. “A multivitamin should be consistently taken daily. Some may even need to be taken twice daily. Be sure to read the directions before taking any supplement,” Largeman-Roth adds.
The Best Multivitamins For Women In 2025
If you’re looking to incorporate a multivitamin into your routine, there are a slew of formulas that can fit into any lifestyle, from liquids to capsules to gummies. Ahead, we polled Largeman-Roth and peered into the cabinets of ELLE editors to find the five best multivitamins for women of all ages, lifestyles, and concerns.
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Best For Beauty
Women Hair + Skin + Nail Supplement, $97, Wellbel.
Several factors contribute to hair loss, including genetics and hormonal imbalance. Wellbel’s supplements focus on hormonal imbalance by addressing deficiencies that cause hair shedding and loss, and by boosting hair density. A powerhouse blend of ingredients helps ward off hair loss, including biotin and OptiMSM, which utilises sulphur to support hair, skin, nails, and joints.
Key ingredients: Saw palmetto, biotin, OptiMSM
Usage: 3 tablets a day
Size: 30 count
An Amazon reviewer says: “These vitamins are truly amazing! My hair has never been so long! I take three a day and really saw a difference after a month. I am now on a subscription basis.”
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Best For Energy
Daily Elixir Liquid Multivitamin, $107, Sakara.
Buy for the sleek, moody packaging that’ll enhance any kitchen counter, and keep for the nutritional benefits in each dose. Because it’s a liquid, it absorbs more quickly than traditional capsules and is gentler on the stomach. The formula contains greens, iron, magnesium, and a range of vitamins to support skin elasticity, bone health, and brain function.
Key ingredients: Vitamin E, selenium, folate
Usage: 1 tbsp a day
Size: 16 fl oz
An Amazon reviewer says: “The bottle is so beautiful, I leave it out on my countertop in the kitchen. This also helps me remember to take it every morning! I enjoy the taste and love not having to deal with a handful of pills. I can tell my energy levels are up and I’m feeling better through the season and temperature changes.”
Best Overall
Liquid Morning Multivitamin + Hair Growth, $44, Mary Ruth's.
You’ve either been fed an advertisement or watched a video testimonial of this popular multivitamin, which has fans on every platform and over 14,000 Amazon reviews singing its praises. An offshoot of its sister product, the OG liquid multivitamin in the peach-orange flavor, this tasty dragonfruit version keeps its star ingredient, lustriva, to target hair growth. Other standout vitamins include vitamins A, C, E, and even B12.
Key ingredients: Lustriva
Usage: 2 tbsps a day
Size: 30 fl oz
An ELLE editor says: “I’ve always loved the original peach orange flavor and was never swayed to ditch the formula even after seeing reviewers complain about its taste because the results are too good to care. As someone who chopped her hair twice in one year due to mismanagement, I started taking this multivitamin daily and watched my hair grow to its pre-chop length in a matter of months. Slow and steady wins the race, so don’t expect results overnight. However, my hair is thriving, and I feel much more energetic in the mornings even when I don’t get a full night’s rest.”—Nerisha Penrose, Beauty Commerce Editor
Best For Pre- And Post- Pregnancy
Prenatal & Postnatal Liquid Vitamin, $51, Mary Ruth's.
Your body needs all the support it can get when carrying a baby, and even more post-labor. This Amazon favourite nourishes the skin with essential vitamins, including A, C, D, and E. Additionally, bone-supporting ingredients like magnesium and selenium help keep the body in tip-top shape.
Key ingredients: Vitamins A, C, D, E, selenium, magnesium, zinc
Usage: 2 tbsp a day
Size: 32 fl oz
Our expert says: “I’m a breastfeeding mom, so I’m still taking a vitamin that contains additional nutrients to help support me in the postpartum stage. I’m a fan of MaryRuth’s Prenatal and Postnatal Liquid Multivitamin. It’s a clean-label project certified and tested for 200+ toxins and contaminants, which is important because everything I put in my body remains in my milk and is ultimately passed to my baby. Many pregnant women have issues taking pills, and this delicious multi is so easy to add to smoothies, making it a great choice.”—Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN
Meet The Expert
Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, is a nutrition expert and author of Everyday Snack Tray.
What factors should you consider when shopping in a multivitamin?
The most important thing to consider is what issues you want the supplement to address. Of course, always consult your doctor first. Largeman-Roth explains that age and lifestyle are key factors to consider. “For example, if you’re trying to conceive or are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should be taking a multivitamin that includes enough folate (600mcg) to support the healthy development of a baby. On the other hand, if you’re post menopausal, you’ll want a multivitamin that has the right amount of iron for that stage of life,” she says.
Which is better—liquid, gel, and capsule?
Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference, although liquid formulas tend to have better absorption. “Liquid multivitamins are great for people who dislike swallowing pills. They also don’t need to be broken down like pills do, increasing their absorption. This is especially important for individuals with conditions affecting their gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease,” she explains.
“Gummies are excellent for people on the go. Plus, most of them taste good, which can help form the daily routine of taking a multivitamin,” she adds. Capsules, on the other hand, travel well and don't require any special storage. “Also, the shelf life for capsules is generally longer than with gummies or liquid options,” Largeman-Roth says.
How We Test
For this piece, beauty commerce writer Nerisha Penrose consulted a nutritionist to find the best multivitamins for women of all ages. She also personally tested formulas, evaluating each for effectiveness, dosage, and flavour.
This article was first seen on ELLE US.