The 10 Best Skin Tightening Creams, According to Experts (2025)

Berry says this dual-chamber serum "has growth factors, peptides, and also green microalgae, which is good for supporting collagen elastin." According to a third-party study, it can help reduce the appearance of skin sagging in just six weeks.

Key Ingredients: Growth factors, peptide complex, marine extract, green microalgae
Size: 1 oz

Customer Review:

"I don't know if anyone else can see a difference but I can. I think my skin texture and lines look better after using for 12 weeks. I'm not one to usually pay this much for beauty products but I think this one works." —Katydid

The derm's favorite body tightening cream is this affordable favorite from Gold Bond. "It has retinol and peptides, but also shea butter, glycerin, and squalane, so it hydrates as well," she says. "I recommend it to all of my patients."

Key Ingredients: Retinol, peptide complex, shea butter, cocoa butter
Size: 13 oz

Customer Review:

"This lotion really makes a difference and has quickly improved how my skin looks and feels. I've tried probably a hundred different lotions and this is my favorite. No irritation, no greasy feeling. My skin feels SO good." —Molly Joy

This rich cream targets fine lines and wrinkles on the neck and décolleté while also having a remarkable tightening effect around the jawline. You'll notice it right away, and the more you use it.

Key Ingredients: Ectoin, hyaluronic acid, hexapeptide
Size: 1.7 oz

Customer Review:

"I haven't been using this for very long; however, the change in my neck is undeniable. My skin is softer and the lines I was worried about are firming up. It absorbs well and feels luxurious on the skin. This is a new must-have!" —Amy E.

There's a reason this red jar from Olay is iconic. Formulated with a powerful skin-firming peptide and hydrating vitamin B3 (a.k.a. panthenol), it's a game-changer at any price.

Key Ingredients: Panthenol, amino-peptides, hyaluronic acid
Size: 1.7 oz

Customer Review:

"I have been using this for years when I run out I can tell the difference in my face. The skin will droop. when I apply it I always go from my chin line upward." —gr8pumpkin

A beauty-editor favorite, this moisturizer does it all: softens the appearance of fine lines, lifts and contours, and helps support skin barrier function in each dreamy, rich pump. Plus, it's refillable!

Key Ingredients: Peptides, bio-retinol, ceramides
Size: 1.7 oz

Customer Review:

"I am 68 years old and wanted to see if this would actually do any firming. I could see a difference after five days. My jowls were not as saggy. I love the ingredients in this product. There are lots of peptides and ceramides. It goes on like a cream, but then it kind of feels liquidy. It definitely does look dewy. I love it under makeup. I will not be without this product ever again." —cgl3

Upgrade your body care routine with a jar of this pleasantly perfumed body cream: Not only does it deeply moisturize skin, it also helps boost elasticity thanks to cacay oil (which has retinol-like qualities) and vegan collagen.

Key Ingredients: Cacay oil, vegan collagen, plant squalane
Size: 8.1 oz

Customer Review:

"Creamy texture that absorbs quickly into skin. Has helped make my skin look a little younger and plumper. Love the smell and overall really recommend this product." —Tiffany

This if-you-know-you-know cream is made with the brand's JISUN Firming Complex to help regain elasticity in as little as two weeks. Plus, the whipped texture will have you at hello, especially if you have dry skin.

Key Ingredients: JISUN Firming Complex™ with goji berry, black soybean, and arrowroot
Size: 2.5 oz

Customer Review:

"I love this brand and this firming cream is no exception! It perfectly moisturizes my skin without leaving it feeling oily. It smells amazing, and feels like absolute butter. I will definitely be restocking once I run out." —MeganMoynagh

Strivectin's formula—more lotion than body cream thanks to its lightweight feel—is a cult favorite. With a skin-firming peptide and turmeric extract to even skin tone, it also offers multiple benefits beyond hydration.

Key Ingredients: Jojoba seed extract, turmeric root extract, shea butter, murumuru butter, capuacu butter, peptides
Size: 6.7 oz

Customer Review:

"After having kids I have some ripply skin around my belly button that I am very insecure about. I have been using this product for a month or so now and can definitely notice a difference." —snydz11

Corsetry may seem complicated, but in this case, it only involves a dollop of moisturizer: A tightening blend of peptides and black tea gives skin a snatched, lifted look, plus it keeps skin hydrated for up to 24 hours.

Key Ingredients: Black tea complex, elasticity peptide, squalane, goji extract
Size: 1.6 oz

Customer Review:

"A rich creamy formula that is somehow perfect even in the summer. I love that it makes my skin feel tighter. Great product!" —Treeflower

Silky and softening, this moisturizer really does feel like cashmere on the skin. Plus, it's packed with the brand's signature anti-aging resveratrol as well as collagen and hyaluronic acid for a dewy, plump look that works perfectly under makeup.

Key Ingredients: Resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, collagen
Size: 1.6 oz

Customer Review:

"I absolutely love this moisturizer! I was looking for something to help with my neck and that sagging that happens with age. Omg! first use I noticed the lift and firming. I'm 57 so im not trying to let myself go anytime soon! would def recommend ! smells amazing also!" —DeeSimone111

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• Dr. Asmi Berry, DO, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatologist based in Los Angeles.