Introducing the collagen charged energy drink beauty insiders can’t stop talking about

9 July 2025
By Sarah Murray

FQ’s Sarah Murray opens the fridge to uncover the mānuka berry buzz redefining inner beauty.

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Mānuka Phuel Berry Collagen Charge Energy Drink, 4 x 250ml, $11. Maison Balzac ‘J’ai Soif’ carafe (lid only), $149; Classic Gobelets, set of 4 (Large), $109; and ‘Manhattan’ glass, $85, from Maman Boutique. Salt By Hendrix ‘Glow Dust’ massage tools, $75, from Superette. Slip silk sleep mask, $75, from Superette. MECCA COSMETICA ‘Bright Eyed’ eye mask, 5 Masks, $40. Artusi ‘Retro Style Top Mount Manual Defrost’ fridge, $2349, from Appliances Online.

In a world where most energy drinks are packed with synthetic ingredients and post-caffeine crashes, Mānuka Phuel is offering something fresh. Following the success of their debut drop Big Buzz, the New Zealand born brand has launched a second product: Collagen Buzz — a high-energy drink crafted specifically with women in mind.

Unlike energy drinks of the past, Mānuka Phuel’s Collagen Buzz delivers a clean, refreshing boost using only natural ingredients. We’re talking ginseng and guarana for that slow-release energy, meaning you get focus and fuel, without the synthetic crash or aftertaste.

There’s also natural caffeine for that hit you’re craving, and as its name suggests, a sweetener that comes from New Zealand mānuka honey. But what we’re most excited about is the inclusion of marine collagen to support hair, joints, and skin. It’s this addition of marine collagen (which quietly champions beauty from within) that really elevates Collagen Buzz. Marine collagen is known to support skin elasticity and hydration, plus it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time. And honestly, we’re loving this new, easy-to-sip format over the usual powders or supplement pills.

Collagen Buzz is made for the modern woman doing it all — grinding to achieve work goals, looking after their family, and of course, looking after their own well-being. Whether you’re sipping it between meetings, post-gym, or during a late-night edit, this beauty supplement will also be your favourite pick-me-up, that happens to taste good, too.

Mānuka Phuel has stood out this year, not just because of what’s in the can but the energy behind the brand. With a deep-rooted connection to music and culture, Mānuka Phuel draws inspiration from music and the people creating it. Their commitment to uplifting grassroots talent and fuelling creativity is part of their DNA. You may have noticed their name lighting up stages earlier this year as a proud sponsor of Synthony. What’s more, all Mānuka Phuel cans are 100 per cent recyclable, made in partnership with Recorp, New Zealand’s leader in eco-conscious aluminium canning. So if you’ve been looking for a smarter sip that aligns with your pace and priorities — this is it.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly‘s Winter 2025 issue.

Photography: Belinda Merrie 
Creative Direction: Georgia Bramley
Words: Sarah Murray

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