I read the first page of this thread... but one thing is slightly confusing me - Optimum Nutrition's Whey protein is supposed to be one of the best right? The first ingredient on it is still "Protein blend", which the first post implies to be bad. I can only summise that "protein blend" being the first ingredient cannot be generalised as bad then?

Which brand doesn't cause acne or is less prone to causing it? I've read that the reason is the milk hormones in it. Also read that whey isolates are supposed to contain less of these hormones.

I haven't started using any protein supplement but I'm thinking about it. I plan on trying out a whey blend first, and if it really causes acne then I'll try a whey isolate. So back to the question - which brand of whey blend is less likely to cause acne?

I have acne breakouts too. Just bought the 2lbs pack of Ultimate Nutrition pro star whey protein. My first protein supplement. Let's see whether it causes breakouts.

Just got the UN prostar chocolate whey a few days ago. It tastes pretty good... How do the other brands compare to this? I was expecting something hard to swallow (this is my first time drinking a protein shake) but it definitely did not taste bad. In fact I found it a bit too sweet. A very easy drink.

It tastes fine to me. I mean its not an overtly nice drink to enjoy, but it by no means tastes bad to me. I'm drinking it for the protein, not for taste. Having said that it still tastes pretty good. I bought it from Eji Nutrition, which is supposed to be a reputable seller...

I've mixed it with water and milk. Both are fine. But with milk tastes better.