The Creative’s Fuel: An Honest Review of Naked Nutrition Protein
As an Alternative Makeup Artist and a typical Taurus needing a nap five times a day, balancing between high-intensity wedding mornings, building my brand and being a parent is hard to get some healthy energy in. When you’re up at the crack of dawn to create a budge-proof look for a bride who is highly anxious, your own energy levels aren't just a personal preference—they are a professional requirement.
Lately, I’ve been looking for ways to keep that energy without the mid-morning crash. Enter Naked Nutrition.
In a world of "quirky" marketing and over-complicated ingredient lists, Naked Nutrition caught my eye for the same reason I’ve changed up my kit: I want ethical, high-performance results without the fluff. Here is my honest review of their Pea Protein Powder.
The Texture: A Pro-Artist’s Standard
If there is one thing I struggled with in a protein powder, it’s that "chalky" aftertaste. As an artist, I am obsessed with textures—whether it’s the silkiness of a primer or how blendable a shadow is. Naked Nutrition passed the texture test straight away.
Unlike many plant-based proteins that feel gritty on the tongue, this powder is so smooth. It has a fine, high-quality milling that reminds me of a luxury setting powder (though obviously much tastier). It isn't heavy or clumpy; it feels refined.
The Blending: "Unbreakable" Consistency
We’ve all been there: shaking a bottle for three minutes only to find a dry clump of powder at the bottom, where all the flavour ended up.
I found that this protein blends effortlessly. Whether I’m using a blender for a proper morning smoothie or stirring it into yoghurt and fruit, it incorporates into the liquid almost instantly.
The Flavour Profile: The Perfect Canvas
I found the flavour is quite neutral. Some vegan proteins can be too artificially sweet and overpowering, but this is one ingredient only: Pea protein extracted from yellow split peas grown on US and Canadian farms.
If you have a sweet tooth (like this Taurus does), you will definitely want to add your own "ingredients" to sweeten the deal. I’ve found it works best as a canvas. Because the flavour isn't strong, it is easily hidden. I love blending mine with a bit of maple syrup, frozen berries, or a splash of oat milk. It takes on the flavour of whatever you pair it with, making it versatile for any quick meal you want.
The Results: Satiety & Sustained Energy
The real test, however, was how it made me feel during an 8-hour wedding morning. Usually, by hour four, I’m reaching for caffeine and snacks.
Since adding Naked Nutrition into my routine, I’ve noticed a shift in my "fullness" levels. It keeps me genuinely full without that heavy, bloated feeling that some proteins give you. Most importantly, the energy is sustained. There’s no sugar spike and no subsequent crash of my mood (or my brain). It’s just clean, reliable fuel that keeps me focused on the artistry at hand.
The Final Audit
For the alternative creative who values ethics, performance, and transparency, Naked Nutrition is a win. It’s a "Naked" approach to health that mirrors the "Ethical Artistry" I strive for in my own kit.
If you’re looking for a protein that blends like a dream, stays out of the way of your favourite flavours, and keeps your Taurus energy grounded and fuelled, this is it. Definitely check out Naked.
The Verdict: * Texture: 10/10 (No chalk in sight)
Blendability: 10/10
Flavour: 7/10 (Neutral—needs a bit of help to sweeten)
Energy: 9/10 (Sustained and reliable)
Toni Searle is an Alternative Makeup Artist specialising in long-lasting ethical beauty. This post was created in collaboration with Naked Nutrition.