These 10 Skin-Tightening Creams Are The Key To Keeping Crepey Skin At Bay

WHAT IT DOES: This cream from Neocutis is designed to help tighten the sensitive skin on the neck and decollete. It hydrates and boosts collagen, improving crepey skin and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles on the neck. It also contains vitamin C to protect skin and glycolic acid to encourage cell turnover, revealing brighter-looking skin.

ADDITIONAL THING TO KNOW: The vitamin C in this product also helps reduce the appearance of brown spots caused by sun damage.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Retinol is one of the most potent treatments for wrinkles and fine lines, and this cream combines it with the soothing and hydrating properties of aloe, green tea, and chamomile. At under $30 for 32 ounces, this is an excellent affordable option.  

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: This product is fragrance-free and dermatologist and allergy tested, so it may be a good choice for those with sensitive skin.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Paula’s Choice took some of the most effective ingredients found in face creams and put them into a product designed just for your body. You’ll only need a small amount of this concentrated lotion to see results. Skin is hydrated immediately, and over time, retinol helps reduce fine lines and crepey skin.

HELPFUL TIP: Retinol can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, so make sure you’re using a good sunscreen to keep it protected.

WHAT IT DOES: This cream specifically targets the most delicate skin on the body place (like the shins) that need special attention, making it one of the best lotions for crepey skin on the arms and legs. The brand uses a proprietary “liquid crystal” delivery system to help ingredients like growth factor peptides, retinol, and hyaluronic acid penetrate deeply into the skin where they work best.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: In a study, 100% of people using this product reported an improvement in crepiness, fine lines, and wrinkles after four weeks.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: 100% of the ingredients in this luxury balm are of natural origin, and almost half are organic.  The rich botanicals promote deep hydration, and antioxidants give you more youthful-looking skin.  In addition to its firming properties, this balm helps minimize the appearance of stretch marks.  

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: If you want to do an at-home spa day, this Body Balm can be used as a body mask. Let the balm to absorb into your skin for 15 to 30 minutes to allow full benefits of this cream’s powerful ingredients, then rise off. This is a perfect pre-event treatment.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Loss of elasticity not only causes crepey skin, but it can also cause sagging, which this product targets as well. After four weeks of applying the cream day and night, 92% of users found their jawline looked more youthful and healthy, and 85% thought their jawline and neck looked firmer and more toned.

USER REVIEW: “TL Advanced Neck Cream has been a total necessity in my skin care regimen for several years. I cannot imagine, nor do I want to see, my neck, throat, jawline, and décolletage without it. I am 81 years old and do not have a chest wrinkle or saggy neck, and my jawline is lifted and firm all due to this miracle worker. Yes, it is pricey but worth every penny. This product takes 20 years off my appearance. Thank you, Strivectin!”

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Crepe Erase is a full-body skin treatment that's been clinically proven to work. The formula contains Body Firm's exclusive TrueFirm Complex that utilizes apple, dill, and sage to combat the effects of aging and UV damage, revealing younger-looking and feeling skin. The cream also provides 48 hours of moisture using nine super hydrators, including coconut oil, for crepey skin.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: Pair this product with the brand’s exfoliating body scrub for maximum results.

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: Not only is this multitasker clinically proven to help minimize lines and crepey skin, but it also evens and brightens skin tone. Reviewers found that this body cream kept skin soft and hydrated even in the harshest winter weather conditions, and, with its lightweight formula, it's also suitable for all skin types.  

ABOUT THE BRAND: StriVectin is a science-based brand whose goal is to create effective products that work for all people and skin types. They have spent over 35 years researching and creating the best ingredients to develop their own proprietary components and over 90 patents.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: This clean, cruelty-free product was inspired by the ocean. Utilizing seaweed and other nutrient-rich ingredients like passion fruit, coconut, acai, and babassu oils, this cream improves skin's elasticity for an overall firmer appearance and a hydrated feel.

USER REVIEW: “I'm an esthetician, so I’m always looking for more natural products that *actually* work, and this is amazing. Everything I have tried from Osea is so good! I have sensitive, acne-prone skin, and none of it has made me break out. This body balm is extremely moisturizing—it makes me feel like I just got home from the spa. It smells like expensive spa products! I’ve added this to my nightly ritual and it’s the best thing ever! I feel like my skin isn’t dry at all, and it makes my skin look healthy! I pair it with the body oil for extra hydration.”

WHY PEOPLE LOVE IT: This balm uses a host of vitamins and minerals to moisturize and improve the texture of delicate skin. It also has a special compound called Liftessence, which forms a net to visibly lift and tighten skin. Customers rave about the luxurious texture and lovely scent of this cream.

ADDITIONAL THINGS TO KNOW: You should see significant results within 28 days of using this product.