In a Nutshell
pros
- Recommended by over 1,500 doctors
- Third-party tested
- No refrigeration required
cons
- Pricey for serving size
- No money-back guarantee
Bonafide: Plans and Pricing
Clairvee
Best for vaginal health
Gut Probiotic
Best for gut health
Multi Vitamin
Best for general wellness
Cost per unit
$55
$28
$18
Monthly subscription
$39/month
$22/month
$13/month
Benefits
Promotes healthy vaginal flora
Helps maintain smooth digestion
Aids balanced nutrition
Main ingredients
Lactobacilli acidophilus, Lactobacilli rhamnosus, Lactoferrin, Folate (Folic Acid), Glycerin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide
Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Vitamin A (from Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin C, Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (as d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate), Niacin (from Inositol Hexanicotinate), Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine HCl), Folate, Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Biotin, Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate), Calcium (from Tri-Calcium Phosphate), Iodine (from Potassium Iodide), Zinc (from Zinc Amino Acid Chelate), Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate), Boron (from Boron Citrate)
Servings
15
30
30
How much does Bonafide cost?
A single unit of the Clairvee probiotic for vaginal health costs $55, but the cost per unit is lower if you sign up for a subscription. With the monthly plan, you can enjoy a 30% discount, and there’s a 36% discount with a quarterly subscription.
If you’re looking to maintain digestive rather than vaginal health, the Gut Probiotic would be more suitable. This comes in at $28 per jar and contains 10 billion CFU of beneficial bacteria to support the gut and aid digestion. However, it contains only one strain.
The Multi Vitamin product—$18 per jar— is one of the most budget-friendly I’ve seen, despite it having been developed by doctors. It’s also a one-a-day formula, which many people may prefer.
Compared to industry averages, Bonafide's supplements are slightly pricier. However, considering the specialized nature of the products, which specifically support health issues experienced by women, I would say the price is reasonable.
You can also save money by bundling products together. For example, the Vaginal Odor Bundle includes Revaree, a vaginal dryness supplement, and provides a saving of 52% when purchased with Clairvee.
How Does Bonafide Work?
You don’t need an account to purchase Bonafide products. The checkout process works much like most retail sites: add your products to the virtual cart, select your payment method, and you're good to go.
Bonafide only ships to the United States, except for US military locations that may be overseas. Standard shipping of 2-5 business days costs a flat $5 per order, and expedited shipping of 2-3 business days costs $13.20.
However, if you decide to obtain your supplements through a subscription plan, shipping is completely free. You can sign up on a monthly or quarterly basis and will not only get savings on the supplements themselves but can also pause or cancel at any time.
Bonafide also offers a rewards program where each dollar you spend awards you one point. Points can eventually be redeemed for discounts on future orders. What’s more, referring friends or spending over a certain amount can increase the value of your points. For example, if you refer 10 friends, you can earn two points for every $1.
If you change your mind within 30 days of your purchase, you can get a refund to your original payment method, with $7 deducted for a shipping fee. However, the seal on the products must be unopened to receive a refund.
Is Bonafide Reliable and Safe?
Bonafide manufactures its products in FDA-registered, NSF-certified GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) facilities. This means that, in order to ensure quality, an independent lab rigorously tests Bonafide products for contaminants like pathogens and heavy metals. Bonafide also has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
You should always consult your doctor before beginning any supplementation regimen. It’s not advisable to use supplements to replace prescription medication or to treat disease. You should also avoid probiotics if you have a compromised immune system. However, the bacteria in probiotics are not the type that causes sickness, so probiotic supplements are generally safe when they are taken as directed.
Help and Support
You can send inquiries to customer service via text message at 415-319-9551, or phone the team at 833-266-234. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm (ET).
Another option is to send your query via email to support@hellobonafide.com, though it is unclear what the guaranteed response time is. In order to get more immediate support, you can use the chat feature on the contact page. This will grant you access to an online virtual assistant 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Finally, the website has FAQs covering topics that range from product-specific information to questions about shipping. In addition, there are over 40 pages of blog articles on women's health issues, such as what to eat during menopause and how to cope with low libido.
What Makes Bonafide Stand Out?
Along with its vaginal health supplement, Clairvee, Bonafide also offers supplements to support wellness during menopause and aid sexual libido. It even has products to maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. According to Bonafide, over 1,500 gynecologists have recommended Clairvee, and it has undergone clinical trials to test its purported effects.
Unlike general probiotics, Clairvee contains probiotic strains specific to vaginal flora. In addition, Clairvee's capsule-in-capsule technology ensures that the live, active probiotics remain viable even after passing through the digestive tract. The outer capsule also means you don’t have to keep your probiotics in the fridge as you do with similar products that contain live cultures.
Bonafide’s offering also includes supplements that have been third-party tested, which is not a common seal for supplements to bear. As this testing is completely voluntary, and companies are required to pay an extra fee to have their batches tested, it shows Bonafide cares about the safety of its products.
Bottom Line
Bonafide’s mission is to provide natural remedies to specifically support women’s wellness throughout the natural cycle of life. If you’re experiencing PMS and menopausal symptoms like low libido and hot flashes, or want to support your vaginal health in general, Bonafide might be worth a look.
Although this is one of the priciest probiotic products I’ve seen, there aren’t many other probiotics made specifically to improve the population of vaginal microflora. Also, in my experience, probiotics for this purpose need to be stored in the fridge, which can be inconvenient—especially when you’re traveling.
Overall, Clairvee’s capsule-in-capsule technology alone could be worth the cost, but it also has a clinically tested formulation you can trust.
FAQs
Are Bonafide products safe?
Bonafide manufactures its products in FDA-registered, NSF-certified facilities using GMP practices that ensure that products do not contain pathogens, heavy metals, and other contaminants. Therefore, they are likely very safe to use.
How long does it take for Bonafide to work?
Though results may vary across products, Bonafide claims that Clairvee can start supporting vaginal health after just 15 days of use.
Who makes Bonafide?
JDS Therapeutics, LLC, a biotechnology company based in New York, makes Bonafide products.