When choosing a neck cream, look for peptides and retinol, two powerful ingredients for anti-aging. The peptides in Alastin—such as Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5—help stimulate collagen production, firm the skin, and improve elasticity, addressing sagging and fine lines. These peptides work by sending signals to skin cells to rebuild and strengthen the skin's support structure, making it appear tighter and smoother.

In DefenAge, defensins like Alpha-defensin 5 and Beta-defensin 3 activate dormant stem cells in hair follicles, prompting the creation of new epidermal cells. This renewal process leads to fresher, more youthful-looking skin by encouraging natural skin regeneration.

Retinol remains the gold standard in anti-aging. It boosts cell turnover and collagen production, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. If your neck cream lacks retinol, you can easily layer your face retinol on your neck to achieve similar rejuvenating effects.

Note that most of the firming effects of peptides, saccharides, and hyaluronic acid on the skin are temporary, which is why using a retinol in addition is a good idea. You can use your neck creams over antiaging products with exosomes and growth factors and Vitamin C to boost results.

The Alastin Restorative Neck Complex and DefenAge 6-Week Perfection Neck Cream are the highest-rated neck creams based on patient feedback according to Dermatologist Dr. Leslie Baumann. These antiaging neck creams both feature advanced peptide technology to address skin sagging and aging.

1. So, which neck creams are better than StriVectin?
   
   Here are our top four bestselling neck creams. Three outrank StriVectin based on the types of ingredients they contain:
   
   1. Alastin Restorative Neck Complex – Contains 6 peptides for firming and tightening.
2. DefenAge 6-Week Perfection Neck Cream – Features Alpha-defensin, Beta-defensin, and 5 peptides for lifting.
3. SkinCeuticals Tripeptide-R Neck Repair – Includes 1 peptide and retinol for sagging and texture improvement.
4. SkinMedica Neck Correct Cream – Offers only 2 peptides for firming and does not have retinol. This neck cream ties with Strivectin.

In our opinion, Three of these creams outperform StriVectin in peptide content and effectiveness. Please come to Reddit r/skintypesolutions and give us your opinion on which neck creams work best.

Yes, you can use your anti-aging face serum on your neck, as many of the same ingredients benefit both areas. Look for serums containing vitamin C, retinol, peptides, growth factors, and exosomes to target signs of aging on the neck.

Neck creams do not work as well as cosmetic procedures for tightening neck skin and treating sagging. Ulthera and other skin-tightening treatments are far more effective than any serum or cream. However, neck creams can complement these procedures, helping to enhance and maintain results. It's best to discuss all your options with a dermatologist or aesthetic medical provider.