Collage: Jemeria Davison; Source images: Courtesy of brands Save Story Save this story Save Story Save this story You’ve likely heard dermatologists advocating “don’t forget your neck,” but if you've still been overlooking the area, you may want to give neck creams a spot on your vanity. If you didn't already realize, the décolletage—the delicate area from the chin to the chest—is especially vulnerable to signs of aging because its skin is inherently thinner than other parts of your body.
So, a dedicated neck cream can prove useful in reducing the effects of tech neck —as in, fine lines and double-chin-like sagging caused by looking down at your smartphone—moisture loss, sun spots, and any other concerns that develop with age. Key ingredients to look out for are similar to the ones in our face serums and moisturizers—hey, hyaluronic acid and peptides —but some actives, such as retinol , are formulated at lower concentrations to avoid irritating this fragile section.
Why does neck skin age faster? What ingredients should I look for in a neck cream? When should I consult with a dermatologist? Meet the experts How we test and review products Our staff and testers Whether you're looking for temporary skin-tightening benefits or discoloration-reducing formulas, we rounded up the crème de la crème of neck creams for all skin types—as recommended by dermatologists and editors.
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Why it's worth it: The Allure Best of Beauty -winning SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream is a top neck cream to recommend to clients, says Noah Gratch , MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City. “It deeply hydrates, addresses hyperpigmentation, and tackles existing wrinkles while preventing new ones,” he says. How? The cream is chock-full of microalgae and antioxidant-rich vitamins A (also known as retinol ), C, and E to prevent moisture loss (a common concern as we age) and encourage cell regeneration for improved laxity—with regular use, of course. To round it out, peptides and mushroom extract also boost firmness.
Texture-wise, Corey L. Hartman , MD, a board-certified dermatologist in Birmingham, Alabama, says it’s so lightweight that it quickly absorbs into the skin (which our editors can also vouch for), so you never have to worry about stickiness. Consider our every tick box checked.
Allure associate beauty editor Sarah Kinonen applying the SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream
A llure commerce editor Sarah Han applying the SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream
Tester feedback from beauty director Sarah Kinonen
“Like every other young person in America, my screen time is horrifying. I’m on my phone for most of the day (for both work and pleasure), and because of that, I’ve developed the ‘ole tech neck. Tiny fine lines now etch across my once-smooth neck, and sometimes, they are all I see in the mirror. So lately I’ve been reaching for SkinMedica’s Neck Correct Cream, a serum-like treatment made with firming peptides and hydrating squalene, twice a day to target said fine lines. It’s super lightweight and doesn’t interfere with any of my other skin-care products, nor does it irritate my sensitive skin (especially the thin-skinned neck area), so here's to hoping it tackles those wrinkles while I work on finding a new hobby…away from my phone.” —Sarah Kinonen, beauty director
Tester feedback from commerce editor Sarah Han
“I basically have horizontal neck lines permanently etched into my ski…