Have you ever heard the expression ‘your skin care should stop at your boobs’? If not, then it’s likely you’ve been neglecting your neck while applying your lotions and potions.
Though it’s hardly world-ending stuff, it is worth noting that if you’re putting the work into keeping the skin on your face looking youthful and vibrant, you might as well keep things consistent.
This is why we’re here to tell you that your neck deserves the same TLC that your under-eyes, cheeks and the rest of your face is getting.
Why should we treat the skin on our neck?
The skin around your neck contains fewer oil glands than your face. This makes it extremely delicate and prone to ageing. However, you can minimise the damage by cleansing and toning the area each morning and night, as well as applying specialised treatments that help combat slackened skin, wrinkles and age spots. You just need to know which ones to use. Spoiler alert: we’re about to tell you.
The best anti-ageing neck creams
SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair
Formulated with powerhouse anti-ageing ingredients like 2 per cent retinol and 2.5 per cent tripeptide concentrate, this treatment does not mess around. Developed to improve the appearance of neck skin degeneration at every stage, this serum strengthens, firms and resurfaces the neck no matter what condition it’s in. Plus, it’s SkinCeuticals, so you just know it’ll be effective.
$225, Adore Beauty
Want to know more? Read SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair reviews here…
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-aging Neck and Décolleté Firm & Repair Cream
If the skin on your neck and décolleté area hasn’t quite been keeping up with your face, it might be calling for its own mini skin regimen. Elizabeth Arden’s unique blend of idebenone antioxidant, vitamin E and tightening polymers works to quickly smooth and retexturise signs of ageing like wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin.
“I confess I am guilty of often skipping skin care on my neck and decollette! I never fail to take care of my face so was very happy to try a product that is made especially to target the lines and ageing in this area.” – Michelle240
$145, David Jones
Want to know more? Read Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-aging Neck and Décolleté Firm & Repair Cream reviews here…
CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Serum
It mightn’t be specifically formulated for the neck, however, you’d be mad not to use it there. As part of Clinique’s most advanced de-ageing line — Clinique Smart Clinical Repair™ — this serum was formulated by a panel of scientists and dermatologists to resurface, hydrate and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Sign us up.
“This has to be the nicest serum I have ever used! It slips onto my skin really smoothly and leaves my skin feeling buttery soft like silk. It has never pilled with any of my other products. 2 pumps is all I need as it spreads so effortlessly.” – Bianca Daily
$91, Adore Beauty
Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT® Neck Lifting & Firming Cream
From your jawline down to your chest, this cream will lift and tighten the skin in as little as three weeks. The supercharged formula increases the communication between our cells to ensure deep skin repair and work to redistribute fat deposits from sagging areas. Wow.
$79.99, Priceline
Want to know more? Read Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT® Neck Lifting & Firming Cream reviews here…
Have you noticed signs of ageing on your neck? Do you use a specific neck cream? Which of these five would you like to try most?
I’ve been making sure to not neglect my neck or décolletage!
I always tend to neglect my neck in winter. It’s always under scarves and turtle necks.
Yes the winter clothes do tend to hide ones neck.
Its an area people often neglect. I have some sun damage there so trying to look after as best I can.
I don’t think I have any signs of aging on my neck yet but I would like to try the EA cream.
I just bring my face products down to my neck by using just a little more product. At 35 I haven’t noticed any signs yet…. Would be most interested in trying the Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-aging Neck and Décolleté Firm & Repair Cream.
Myself Personally I can Recommend Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT® Neck Lifting & Firming Cream, it certainly does make your neck and decolletage look very youthful.
I am just using my regular face moisturizer.
Wow these are all super expensive. I usually just use my day and night creams on my neck as well. They do help.
Yes it would be nice to have an unlimited budget
I use my facial products to my decolletage but similar to the opening quote of this article, I read an article also on the bh website which said that “As the skin care rule of thumb goes: your face ends at your nipples”.
Ha Ha -Love it
I have used Clinique before as part of a duo, and another brand I don’t remember the name of. They both had a very specific odour to them, it must be some sort of lifting ingredient.
Yes to neck creams and also due to me having neck problems, doing my neck exercises over 40 years has helped me with my neck and wrinkles.
What exercises are these ?
Absolutely loved trialling the CLINIQUE Smart Clinical Repair Wrinkle Correcting Serum
My face and neck match, still no wrinkles. I do use facecare over my neck too now. Or body lotions. Or everything.
ALthough I don’t have any products specifically targeted for the neck, however, my neck and decollete are always included in my skincare routine
Me too, @IndieAna. Miss talking to you here!! Hope all is well in your world. Hugs.
I miss you on the forum, too Indie, but it’s such a mess I can’t blame you for avoiding it now!
Miss everyone in the forums! Even this, no one will see replies. No more notifications on anything. So sad
I feel we are ranting into the aether
Me too, but it’s cathartic, so I’ll continue to rant, haha!
I use Strivectin and buy on sale.
I use the same face moisturiser on my neck. My chest has chronic redness from sun damage though due to neglecting my décolletage area when applying s/s in the past
I’ve been using a neck cream for awhile & its really made a difference.
Neck and decolletage areas are big areas so I hope these products come upsized!
I do have signs of aging on my neck and love the sound of Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT® Neck Lifting & Firming Cream
Never thought you would need a separate product for the neck, I find that hard to believe. I have always put moisturizer on my neck following putting it on my face.
I take my skincare down to my décolletage. The Skin Physics cream looks good. Better than a bulldog clip at the back of my neck, haha!
yes i am using serums on my neck now too
I just use whatever I am putting on my face. I put my products on the back of my hand first, then apply to my face, then run the back of my hands up my neck.
I tend to do this too!
The Skin Physics one looks good to me!
I use facial cream and body moisturisers.
I have a neck cream, but I’ll admit I often forget to use it.
I use my day and night creams on my neck and decolletage and don’t feel the need to add another jar to my already numerous skin care products.
I think buying a specific neck product is a bit unnecessary (unless you really want it and can afford it!). I use my facial serums and moisturiser on my neck.
I try remembering to apply my serum to my neck as well.
Can’t we just use our normal face cream?
That’s what I use.
I always use my moisturiser or serum on y neck also.
I need to look after my neck and decolletage as they are areas which are prone to signs of ageing.
I use my moisturisers on my neck.
I have just bought the Skin Physics one and am yet to open it. Now that I’ve seen it on here will use it tonight.
I use the same products as I use on my face. Years ago I tried the Skin Physics but I didn’t see any noticeable difference.
I don’t cleanse my neck but I always add sunscreen or moisturiser in the evening. Sounds like I could be doing a lot more to keep it looking good
Prices are a bit high for me. I just use my normal moisturiser on my neck.
Hadn’t considered neck cream
The used to sell one at ALDI but I guess it was just a special buy
I just use my usual face creams on my neck and body moisturizer on my decolletage – saves money and I don’t see the need for specialized neck creams
I have actually tried a neck cream before, and I enjoyed using it a lot. I often neglect my neck but with the product I tried I couldn’t anymore. I forgot the name of the brand.
These products are so expensive! :O I will stick with using my usual moisturiser on my throat area.