Sick and tired of sagging skin? We’ve rounded up 10 of the most popular skin-tightening creams and treatments listed on beautyheaven, so you don’t have to take our word for it that they actually work.
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Because sure, sagging jowls and necks are a natural part of the ageing process, but they can also be a bit of a downer (pun intended)…
Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence
Hero ingredients: Amino peptides, niacinamide, lys’lastine, olive oil extract.
In a nutshell: Olay Regenerist Miracle Boost Youth Pre-Essence helps boost skin cell metabolism and renewal. It is formulated to penetrate quickly, leaving behind hydrated, smooth and supple skin.
Your verdict: “My skin stays supple, hydrated and firm when I use this product. I have never seen my skin look this healthy before.” – bh member MoonlightSak16
Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT™ Neck Lifting & Firming Cream
Hero ingredients: Edelweiss extract, actigym marine extract, caffeine.
In a nutshell: Skin Physics Advance SUPERLIFT™ Neck Lifting & Firming Cream is formulated to restore a firm, tight and more youthful appearance to the skin in the neck, jawline, chin and chest areas. It addresses dehydration, elastin breakdown and wrinkles, and helps lift the skin around the neck.
Your verdict: “I have seen quite a dramatic improvement in the skin on my neck. It has firmed everything up and those little signs of slackness that had begun to appear have been ironed out. Yay!” – bh member beautylicious
L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Day Cream
Hero ingredients: Elastin, pro-retinol A.
In a nutshell: L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Day Cream helps fight against the deterioration of the elastin fibres that support the skin. It is formulated to stimulate skin regeneration and firm the skin, as well as reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
Your verdict: “My fine lines and wrinkles are just about gone and my large pores have decreased in size. The saggy, puffy skin above my eyes has also tightened.” – bh member anita71
Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm
Hero ingredients: Organic silicones, seaweed extract, vitamin A, C and E.
In a nutshell: Dermalogica AGE Smart Multivitamin Power Firm is formulated to combat visible lines around the eye and lip area. It helps repair the signs of premature ageing, promotes skin elasticity and firmness, and helps prevent moisture loss.
Your verdict: “This eye treatment does everything! Smooths, firms, softens! I have very sensitive eyes and I can still use it.” – bh member Whitney624
A’kin Rose de Mai Antioxidant Facial Day Creme
Hero ingredients: Vitamin A, B5, C and E, alpha lipoic acid, omega 3, 6 and 9 essential fatty acids.
In a nutshell: A’kin Rose de Mai Antioxidant Facial Day Creme is formulated to fight the appearance of wrinkles and increase skin suppleness and elasticity. Antioxidant-rich and fast-absorbing, it’s active ingredients are gradually released over 12 hours for constant effectiveness.
Your verdict: “It smells light and fresh, and the price is great for such a quality product. Continued use has left my skin soft, supple and well hydrated.” – bh member smurfette85
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream
Hero ingredients: Amino peptides, niacinamide, olive oil extract.
In a nutshell: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream is a moisturising cream formulated to boost skin hydration, support skin surface renewal and firm and smooth the complexion. It can be used day and night.
Your verdict: “I loved the feel of the cream and noticed my skin looked instantly a little smoother and tighter. After using it for a week or so, I noticed my fine lines were a little less noticeable.” – bh member Mel Lewins
Dr. LeWinn’s Firming Eye Cream
Hero ingredients: Aloe vera gel, mica.
In a nutshell: Dr. LeWinn’s Firming Eye Cream is formulated to help rehydrate and moisturise the delicate eye area. Suitable for all skin types, the gel formula assists in smoothing out the appearance of fine lines and reducing the appearance of puffy eyes.
Your verdict: “Since I started using this eye cream, the minor fine lines around my eyes are less noticeable. My skin looks smoother and firmer.” – bh member Vi
ModelCo Instant Miracle Booster Skin Brightening & Firming Serum
Hero ingredients: Vitamin E, floral nectar, hyaluron.
In a nutshell: ModelCo Instant Miracle Booster Skin Brightening & Firming Serum is formulated to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging, and leave the skin looking brighter, tighter and revitalised.
Your verdict: “I have been using the serum for the last month and my skin looks brighter and firmer. I don’t think it has diminished my fine lines, but it has given me a more even skin tone.” – bh member Princess Lesletta
A’kin Firming Night Cream
Hero ingredients: Echium oil, camu camu, hyaluronic acid.
In a nutshell: A’kin Firming Night Cream is formulated to firm and revitalise the skin. It aims to improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and leave the skin looking smoother and younger.
Your verdict: “This night cream helps to plump up my skin. It also assists with smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and my skin feels beautifully hydrated.” – bh member Lily Mei
Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum
Hero ingredients: Amino peptides, niacinamide, olive oil extract.
In a nutshell: Infused with Olay’s signature amino-peptide complex, Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Serum is formulated to be fast-absorbing and non-greasy. It aims to soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improves the skin’s texture, leaving the complexion looking brighter, firmer and more radiant.
Your verdict: “It made my dry-to-normal skin feel plump and moisturised, and also more firm. The bery fine laugh lines on my face have diminished. I will definitely repurchase in the future!” – bh member akira
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Are you concerned about sagging skin? What’s your top tip for tighter, more youthful-looking skin?
My skin always needs firming, finding a good product that suits can be difficult. Olay Sculpting Serum sounds good.
As I’m getting older I’m losing firmness in my skin. Have tried Olay but might look at Dr Lewinns
This is where I’m at right now. Neck isn’t as firm as it once was. What did you find that works at tightening that area pls?