Ritual Essential for Women 18+
by Ritual
"The Instagram multivitamin — transparent, traceable, and minty fresh"
Overview
Ritual Essential for Women 18+ is the direct-to-consumer multivitamin that disrupted the supplement industry with radical transparency. Each capsule is a clear, delayed-release beadlet design with a mint tab in the center (so it doesn't cause nausea). Ritual only includes 9 nutrients that women are most likely to be deficient in — no filler vitamins. Every ingredient is traceable to its source, and the brand publishes their third-party test results online.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Methylfolate | 1,000 mcg DFE |
| Vitamin D3 | 2,000 IU |
| Omega-3 DHA | 330 mg |
| Iron (ferrous bisglycinate) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) | 8 mcg |
| Vitamin K2 | 90 mcg |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Radical ingredient transparency and traceability
- Only includes nutrients women actually need
- Delayed-release capsule reduces nausea
- Mint tab eliminates vitamin aftertaste
- Third-party test results published online
What Could Be Better
- Only 9 nutrients (not comprehensive)
- Subscription model preferred
- Premium price for limited nutrients
- No antioxidants or B-complex
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Women wanting targeted supplementation
- Transparency-focused consumers
- Those who get nauseous from vitamins
- Minimalist supplement approach
Not Ideal For
- Those wanting comprehensive multivitamin
- Budget supplement seekers
- People who want all vitamins covered
Our Verdict
Ritual redefined what a women's multivitamin should be — targeted, transparent, and traceable. The 9-nutrient approach is scientifically sound (most women don't need 30+ vitamins), but those wanting comprehensive coverage should look elsewhere.