We Tested 14 Neck Firming Creams to See Which Ones Actually Do What They Promise (2025)

Our Top Picks

Comparing all 14 neck firming creams, Clarins’ stood out for its luxurious texture, quick absorption, and impressive performance. After a month, our tester (35–44, dry skin) saw a noticeable difference: “As someone who has a habit of staring at my skin in the mirror for long periods of time (it’s an obsession, I can’t help it!), I could definitely see the change, which I loved!”

The thick, “gorgeous” formula absorbed quickly and didn’t leave behind residue on skin or clothing. A little goes a long way — our tester used a dime-sized amount. Plus, they noticed a vast improvement in their skin’s softness. The only complaint was the packaging, which provided more instructions in French than in English.

Size: 2.5 ounces | Key Ingredients: Sunflower extract, coconut oil, jojoba oil | Skin Type: Normal, oily, combination, and dry

A close second to our best overall at a slightly better price, the Perricone MD moisturizer was popular with our tester (35–44, combination/dry skin). They were hoping the product would improve the texture and appearance of their skin, as well as contouring the area around their neck and jawline. And that’s exactly what they saw: After all, it’s a “cult classic for a reason!”

The smooth and creamy moisturizer absorbs quickly and leaves no trace of residue. With just a teaspoon of product a day, our tester’s skin felt much more moisturized, softer, and less textured. Consistency is key here, and after using the product regularly, they noticed a tightening and lifting effect, too.

Size: 1 fluid ounce | Key Ingredients: Vitamin C ester, vitamin B3, peptides, mineral based sunscreen | Skin Type: All skin types, aging skin

For those with dry to normal skin like our tester (35–44), we suggest the Gold Bond firming cream. Not only is it budget-friendly at under $15, it’s a moisturizing wizard! Since our tester didn’t have many fine lines or wrinkles, they were looking for hydration, and this formula more than delivered.

The cream has a medium-thick consistency, yet it melted into our tester’s skin, leaving behind no residue or greasy feel, though her hands were slightly sticky after application. The hydration lasts all day, and our tester noticed more of a glow around her neck, plus continued softness and smoothness. Bonus: The formula didn’t cause itching or breakouts on their sensitive skin.

Size: 2 ounces | Key Ingredients: Stress response proteins, salicylic acid, advance hydration blend | Skin Type: Aging skin

For those with sensitive skin, like our tester (34), consider this Clinique cream. Not only did she report less visible lines and wrinkles across her neck, but also a reduced appearance of her so-called “tech neck.”

The thick formula is kind of sticky, but it didn’t build up or flake during application. It absorbed into her skin well and left a moisturized softness in its wake. Her skin gets particularly sensitive during the winter (she has psoriasis and rosacea), but she didn’t experience any irritation or redness while using this. That said, she does wish the packaging came with a small spoon or scraper for convenience.

Size: 1.7 ounces | Key Ingredients: Multipeptides, hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil, shea butter | Skin Type: Very dry to dry, dry combination, combination oily, and oily

Our former beauty writer (24), her mother (52), and her grandmother (74) used the GoPure Neck Firming Cream for four weeks. Grandma noticed a difference in firmness in about 10 days, with substantial improvement by the end of the month. Mom noticed some tightness, while our youthful, virtually line-free writer appreciated the hydrating effects.

So of course we had to include this pick in our comparison test. Our tester (45–54) has dry, sensitive skin and some crepey texture on her neck —but after just one month of using GoPure, she saw smoother, softer skin. The thick, creamy formula takes a minute to rub in, but the moisturizing effects are immediate. Our tester only experienced sensitivity to the formula on a particularly cold day.

Size: 1.7 fluid ounces | Key Ingredients: Aloe leaf juice, jojoba seed oil, witch hazel extract | Skin Type: All skin types

Though we loved the benefits of this formula, the high price locks it in as the runner-up for dry skin needs. Our tester (25–34) has a normal skin type that leans dry in the winter, and she noticed a gradual change in the evening of her skin tone as well as its overall softness throughout the testing period.

The formula has a lightweight consistency that’s more creamy than gel-like. It absorbed quickly and didn’t leave any stickiness behind. It’s definitely moisturizing, but in terms of tightness, our tester didn’t see dramatic results. She thinks someone with deeper-set wrinkles might benefit more from this type of cream.

Size: 1.7 ounces | Key Ingredients: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid, red microalgae extract, peptides | Skin Type: All skin types, especially those with advanced signs of aging

If you’re going to invest in an anti-aging product, Alastin Restorative Neck Complex might be the way to go. Our tester was 48 years old with sensitive, dry, red skin around her décolletage and the base of her neck, and she reported a “clear improvement” in tightness, bumps, and discoloration after the eight-week period, plus skin that was a lot smoother.”

Applying it twice a day, our tester appreciated the lightweight formula, quick absorption, and floral scent. She was able to wear it under sunscreen and foundation without any flaking. But the formula wasn’t quite as moisturizing as she needed, so those with ultra-dry skin may consider just once-daily use as an alternative..

Size: 1.7 fluid ounces | Key Ingredients: TriHex blend, acetyl tetrapeptide-2, niacinamide | Skin Type: Normal to combination, aged skin