The neck cream also features amino acids and a proprietary ingredient called NeoGlucosamine, which is a building block of hyaluronic acid that helps decrease the appearance of fine lines of wrinkles, as Mamina Turegano, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New Orleans, previously shared with Allure.
This is one of the most derm-recommended neck creams I’ve come across, and I get it now. It’s stocked with all the heavy hitters, including micro-size peptides that go deep into the skin, bakuchiol, and vitamin E,” Han says. “I’ve started to notice necklines forming in the past few years, and my typical facial moisturizers aren’t rich enough, but this one has been helping smooth out my neck and decolletage area.” —Han, commerce writer
- Key ingredients: peptides, apple stem cell extract, bakuchiol, amino acids
- Fragrance-free: yes
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Best Eye Cream: Kiehl’s Since 1851 Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream
Why it’s worth it: Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Anti-Aging Eye Cream is designed to tackle the full checklist of eye-area concerns in one step. The lightweight, nourishing formula combines niacinamide, collagen peptides, and hyaluronic acid to smooth fine lines, enhance firmness, and provide deep hydration. It also contains bilberry seed extract, an antioxidant-rich botanical that helps protect against environmental stressors while brightening the under-eye area. Unlike heavier eye creams that can feel greasy or migrate into the eyes (ouch), this one has a silky, cushiony texture that absorbs quickly—perfect for use under makeup or as a nighttime treatment.
- Key ingredients: collagen peptide, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, bilberry seed extract
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best with SPF: Neutrogena Collagen Bank SPF Moisturizer
Why it’s worth it: Protect the collagen you’ve already got with the help of Neutrogena’s Collagen Bank SPF Moisturizer. Not only does it moisturize skin, but it’s also spiked with SPF 30 to protect skin from UV damage, says Lindsey Zubritsky, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Mississippi. Peptides and hydrolyzed collagen join typical chemical sunscreen ingredients to bring additional collagen-boosting benefits to the SPF-infused cream.
- Key ingredients: avobenzone (2.5%), homosalate (6%), octisalate (4.5%), octocrylene (8%), hydrolyzed collagen, peptides
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best Body Cream: Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Cream
Why it’s worth it: Come for the fruity-floral Cheirosa ’68 scent, stay for the hydration and bounce. Sol de Janeiro’s Beija Flor Elasti-Cream doesn’t just smell like a tropical vacation; it delivers skin benefits that make it a staple. Collagen amino acids and polypeptides help support elasticity and smooth the appearance of fine lines, while cacay oil, cupuaçu butter, and squalane nourish the skin with lasting moisture. The rich, velvety texture melts right in without feeling heavy, so your skin feels plump, supple, and nourished long after application.
“Every Sol de Janeiro product smells incredible, and this one’s no different—the fruity-floral scent is almost good enough to eat. But what really stood out was how plumping it is; after a summer of constant sun, pool water, and sand, leaving my arms and legs rough and bumpy, this cream brought back the bounce and smoothness.” —Lee, contributing commerce writer
- Key ingredients: vegan collagen amino acid, cacay oil, vegan squalane, polypeptides
- Fragrance-free: no
Best for Dry Skin: Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream
Why it’s worth it: With so many collagen creams flooding the market, Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream truly makes waves (pun intended) with its hero ingredient, padina pavonica, a Mediterranean algae that helps restore bounce and hydration. Known for its silky, gel-cream texture, it melts into skin instantly—never heavy or greasy—yet delivers lasting hydration and a firmer, smoother feel. “It’s an easy addition to any skin-care routine to address hydration, fine lines, and skin firmness,” says Peterson Pierre, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Thousand Oaks, California, thanks to its balance of effectiveness and wearability.
“It has a gel-cream texture and just a trace of a soft floral scent (rose and mimosa). I’ve slathered a thick layer over a treatment product before bed and awoken to silky (but not sticky) skin. And I’ve applied a thin layer under my sunscreen and makeup in the morning without seeing a single pesky pill.” —Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director
- Key ingredients: algae extracts, collagen, carrot root extract
- Fragrance-free: no
Best for Mature Skin: First Aid Beauty Firming Cream
Why it’s worth it: If fine lines, wrinkles, or loss of firmness are your biggest skin concerns, First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Firming Collagen Cream delivers on all counts. “This is a great product for those looking for firmer, healthier skin,” says Anna Chacon, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Miami. The formula pairs collagen with peptides—“a type of protein that works to improve elasticity by stimulating the creation of collagen,” she says—to strengthen skin and restore bounce. Niacinamide also steps in to hydrate, improve texture, and support barrier health, while colloidal oatmeal calms on contact. Despite its rich, buttercream-like texture, it feels “cloud-like,” leaving skin deeply moisturized, smoother, and more radiant.
- Key ingredients: niacinamide, ceramides, peptides
- Fragrance-free: yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Does collagen cream actually work?
The answer to this question depends on your intentions for adding a collagen cream to your skin-care routine. A collagen cream will definitely work if you only want to combat dryness and moisturize your skin. “[Your] skin will look healthier and plump,” Dr. Desai says. After all, the only true benefit of topical hydrolyzed collagen is moisturizing skin, as cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously shared with Allure.