The Best Moisturizing Neck Creams for Firmer Skin (2025)

The skin on your neck is notoriously harder to treat than the skin on your face–even if you’re applying your favorite face moisturizers or using tools below your jaw. Scrolling on TikTok for hours doesn’t help either, as horizontal lines are caused by repeatedly looking down (also known as “tech neck”) form.

“The neck area is challenging because the collagen there is thinner and deteriorates more quickly, causing signs of aging to appear sooner than on the face,” says New York dermatologist Shereene Idriss.

Made with a base of pure rosewater, Chantecaille's rich neck cream is deeply hydrating and contains a slew of ingredients that help plump wrinkles, including hexapeptides, calcium, amino acids, and tripeptides. Another key addition is glaucine, an extract of yellow poppy flowers that helps tighten and contour the skin.

Key Ingredients: Hexapeptide, Calcium, Amino acids, Raspberry Stem Cell Extract

One satisfied customer writes: "I have been enjoying the texture of the neck cream; it is a lightweight cream with a slight gel-like consistency that melts easily into the skin. Results are slow but sure. The cream is a lovely experience." —Ingrid

Designed to be a solution to "tech neck," this cream has antioxidants that soften, smooth, and brighten skin to reduce the look of lines while still nourishing the skin. Vitamin C reduces pigmentation, lemon balm reduces crepiness, and cornflower extract firms.

Key Ingredients: Cornflower extract, Lemon balm, Artichoke leaf, Vitamin C

One satisfied customer writes: "I absolutely love this moisturizer and plan to use the rest of my life. I'm approaching 40 and this moisturizer has been amazing at reducing dryness on my neck and giving a young, healthy glow. Been using it for over two years, and probably my most favorite product." – Emily

Retinol is the gold standard in reducing fine lines and lax skin, and this SkinCeuticals cream contains a slow-release retinol to ensure product efficacy. However, it doesn't sacrifice hydration and firming, thanks to a tripeptide and glaucine (the latter improves collagen production).

Key Ingredients: Retinol, Poppy seed extract, Tripeptide

One satisfied customer writes: "I very much enjoy this neck treatment. I have very sensitive skin, and this retinol treatment does not irritate my sensitive neck area like other retinol treatments have done in the past. Feels hydrating as well."

If heavier creams aren't your thing, try this silky serum from Nécessaire. It firms and plumps fine lines thanks to a 7.5 percent peptide blend; the formula is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. The serum also boasts a unique low pH to avoid stripping the skin barrier.

Key Ingredients: Hexapeptides, Tripeptides, Niacinamide

One satisfied customer writes: "HOLY GRAIL! Incredible—Isaw a difference the first night I used it. Lines felt reduced, neck was definitely smoother." – Jenny K.

Phyto-retinol (a plant-based retinol alternative), a peptide blend, and hyaluronic acid firm skin and plump up wrinkles in this plant-based cream.

Key Ingredients: Phyto-retinol, Protein peptides, Hyaluronic acid

One satisfied customer writes: "I have been using this every day for 4+ years. At 71, I can tell you it works" – Cheryl

Hydration is key in diminishing the look of lines and sagging. This neck and chest cream contains a proprietary molecule that holds up to 10,000 times its weight in water and increases cell turnover.

Key Ingredients: Triple DNA, RNA liposome, Shea butter

What our editors are saying: "This cream is like a corset for your neck. I feel an instant tightening, but also lots of nourishment" – Katie Intner, Associate beauty editor

The skin-protecting cocktail of copper peptide, vitamin C, and SPF 25 makes this neck and chest cream perfect for daytime wear.

Key Ingredients: Peptides, DMAE, Encapsulated Caffeine

One satisfied customer writes: "I love Perricone Plasma Plus Neck Chest SPF +25 and swear by it. It has made a huge difference in the appearance of signs of aging, the wrinkles and loose skin under my jawline. This alone when treated with Perricone Plasma Plus Neck/Chest moisturizer will take years of your appearance, at least it has mine." – Christine

Get your daily dose of vitamins with Mario Badescu's neck cream, featuring vitamins A, a form of retinol; D, to help with cell turnover; and E, which hydrates.

Key Ingredients: Rice bran oil, Vitamin A, Cocoa Butter

One satisfied customer writes: "Wonderful cream! Eliminates dryness and reduces the appearance of saggy skin!!" – Lisa

When targeting the thin skin on the neck, look for products with antioxidants and peptides, like this one from G.M. Collin. They help nourish and firm the area for an instant plumper effect.

Key Ingredients: Edelweiss flower stem cell extract, Tripepetide, Acer rubrum bark extract

One satisfied customer writes: "This serum is absolutely amazing. After only a few weeks, I began to see results. My jawline was more lifted and defined. My forehead wrinkles were barely noticeable. I love the texture. I wasn't crazy about the smell at first but it's grown on me. Love, love, love!" – Angela

This transformative gel is like a corset for the neck area. Its blend of wrinkle-fighting ingredients, including peptides, marine collagen, and sweet almond proteins, shapes and lifts the area to reduce elasticity loss.

Key Ingredients: Hibiscus peptides, Soy peptides, Sweet almond proteins, Marine collagen, Hyaluronic acid

One satisfied customer writes: "I love how these feels and the scent is so refreshing. I have only had this for two weeks and already notice a difference" – Nikki

With U Beauty's The Sculpt Neck + Décolleté Concentrate, you'll see instant hydration, a lift (thanks to a 4D hyaluronic acid and a multi-dimensional peptide), and more contoured, tighter skin over time.

Key Ingredients: Ectocin, Biomimetic plant extracts, 4D hyaluronic acid, Hexapeptide

One satisfied customer writes: "I haven't been using this for very long; however, the change in my neck is undeniable. My skin is softer and the lines I was worried about are firming up. It absorbs well and feels luxurious on the skin. This is a new must-have!" – Amy

This treatment is the ultimate "tech neck" solution. It contains ceramides, peptides, and a lifting complex to minimize signs of horizontal lines.

Key Ingredients: Alpha 3 peptides, Spilanthol, Bearberry leaf extract

One satisfied customer writes:"This cream is extremely thick so a little goes a long way. I have sensitive skin so was worried this would irritate my chest or make it break out but it didn't." – Kristin

Dermatologist Marina Peredo loves formulas that contain antioxidants, and this SkinMedica one has a trifecta of powerful ingredients. Shitake mushroom extract improves elasticity, while lemon balm heals the delicate skin and green microalgae hydrates. The result: Smoother skin that appears more lifted.

Key Ingredients: Green Microalgae, Lemon Balm, Shitake Mushroom Extract

One satisfied customer writes: "This luxury skin brand is a new favorite of mine. I have to admit that my neck and négligée feel smoother and looks better. It’s non irritating and is packaged like a luxury skin brand. I believe this product will continue to improve my neck over time. Im loving it so far." – Jengy

Shiseido's Neck Contour Cream is infused with its exclusive Firm Support Formula, which creates a light corset effect on the skin, and chlorella extract, which prevents the appearance of future wrinkles.

Key Ingredients: Chlorella extract

One satisfied customer writes: "Absolutely LOVE this product! It has taken my neck from wrinkly and dry to firmer and supple. I have my bottle with me and if I feel I need a boost, I apply just a little. It is worth every penny and more. I have referred several friends and they all love it too. I will definitely buy more."

Hydration helps reduce the look of deep-set wrinkles, says Gross. This Clarins concentrate helps restore the neck's firm texture and density, so the area looks plump and refreshed.

Key Ingredients: Harungana, Montpellier Rock-rose extracts

One satisfied customer writes: "Light and smooth, this brings instant relief to the dry, tight skin under the chin and down the throat. It's non-greasy and pleasant smelling, would strongly recommend." – Baah

"The AlumierMD Neck and Decollete Firming Cream is a smooth firming moisturizer that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and restores a more youthful appearance," Peredo explains. She loves the formula because it has modified levels of encapsulated retinol to strengthen yet avoids irritating the delicate skin and licorice root extract to even out skin tone.

Key Ingredients: Hydroxyphenoxy Propionic acid, Licorice root extract, Microencapsulated retinol

Gross says to look for ingredients like vitamin C to regenerate collagen production and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump the skin in a neck cream. Try this one from iS Clinical, which contains AHAs, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to diminish the appearance of fine lines and lift dark spots.

Key Ingredients: Salicylic acid, Hyaluronic acid, Licorice root Extract, Sweet almond extract, Willow bark extract, Lemon peel extract

One satisfied customer writes: "I received a 5 ml sample, and from the first time I used this, I noticed a slight tightening on my neck, I have used this every day and continue to see results.. This product works, and I will be purchasing the full size." – Anonymous

Pick up this drugstore deal if you can't justify adding a second cream to your routine. This multi-tasking cream can be used on your face, neck, and chest, and it's packed with SPF 30 to protect your skin.

Key Ingredients: Hexyl-R Complex

One satisfied customer writes: "Have used it for a couple weeks, and it seems to be correcting and moisturizing my neck's skin and tone, I have sensitive skin and it made my cheeks red when i put it on, so I have refrained from that, apart from the fact it makes my face look greasy but that may be part of the moisturizing. All in all great product so far."

This two-in-one face and neck cream is the perfect low-maintenance solution for the neck. The formula utilizes the brand's own vitamin A complex and fragmented hyaluronic acid, which quickly absorbs into the skin and plumps to create a smooth complexion.

Key Ingredients: Vitamin A, Chaga mushroom, Fragmented hyaluronic acid

One satisfied customer writes: "Have been using for over 7 years now. Love this cream. Best ever!" – Susie

Your neck needs sun protection too. This neck treatment from RéVive boasts SPF 15, plus peptides that firm the skin and promote skin renewal.

Key Ingredients: Bio-renewal peptide, Bio-firming peptide, Soy proteins, Almond leaf extract, Elderflower extract

What our editors are saying: "Despite having SPF, doesn't have a sunscreen scent at all and instead boasts a pleasant floral scent. I love the lightweight texture and even apply extra product to my hands." – KI