Best neck creams 2025, tried and tested to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

Many of us end our skincare routine at the jawline, but the neck is one of the first places to show signs of ageing – but the best neck creams can help.

“Neck skin is different from the skin on our face,” explains Dr Ash Soni. “It’s thinner and has fewer oil glands, which makes the neck even more susceptible to dry skin, wrinkles and loss of elasticity.” Necks are constantly moving and creasing, and tend to be exposed to UV radiation, which can accelerate the appearance of ageing. We also lose elastin (which helps to maintain skin’s firmness) as we age, leading to sagging and a loss of definition.

But chin up – expanding your skincare routine south can work wonders at addressing these signs of ageing.

Although you can use your face cream across your neck and décolletage, a targeted neck cream “caters to the fundamental differences between face and neck skin”, says Dr Soni. The best neck creams are designed to target the neck’s lines and wrinkles while helping with lift and firmness.

If you want a top-rated neck cream, keep reading to discover our favourite formulas.

How we tested

Each neck cream was tested for at least two weeks, but most were tested for more than a month. Each product was used per the brand’s instructions as part of morning and evening skincare routines. We looked at how the formulas made the neck and décolletage feel, but ultimately, we looked at whether they improved the skin’s appearance.

Why you can trust IndyBest reviews

As an experienced beauty journalist and reviewer, Sabine Wiesel has covered a range of beauty products, especially anti-ageing products. She has tested neck creams for IndyBest for years, putting the latest launches through their paces as well as assessing bestselling products. She knows which are the top performers when it comes to boosting hydration, smoothing lines and firming the skin, and she will only recommend products she believes are worth the investment.

The best neck creams for 2025 are:

• Best overall – Trinny London the elevator neck and decollete concentrate: £68, Johnlewis.com
• Best budget buy – Prai ageless throat and décolletage crème: £23, Amazon.co.uk
• Best for brightening – Neostrata triple firming neck cream: £49.28, Amazon.co.uk
• Best for sensitive skin – Meder arma neck cream: £115, Mederbeauty.com
• Best for firming – Strivectin TL advanced tightening neck cream: £39.75, Amazon.co.uk