StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS for skin with dark spots
Nia-114 Technology
Gravitate-Cf Lifting Complex
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Ceramide 2
Average
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for skin with dark spots; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate benefits for your normal skin with ingredients like Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid providing hydration, while Myristyl Nicotinate and Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester offer firming and smoothing effects, though these are not targeted for your primary concern of pigmentation.
- The inclusion of Bisabolol and other soothing agents ensures a gentle experience, making it generally suitable for your normal skin type.
- The product has a favorable safety profile with no significant risks of irritation for your skin.
How to apply
- Apply this serum as part of your PM routine starting 3x/week and build up to daily use if your skin likes it.
- Place the serum after cleansing and toning, but before your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin and wait a minute for it to absorb.
- Apply the serum on dry skin to help fade pigmentation effectively.
- Avoid the eye area and always use SPF 30+ during the day.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users frequently praise this cream for effectively addressing "tech neck," horizontal lines, and crepey texture, with many noting visibly smoother and firmer skin. While results on deep sagging vary, the majority of reviewers report significant improvements in hydration and skin tone, often seeing a difference within a few weeks of consistent use.
Highlights
Smooths lines Mostly Mentioned
- “neck instantly looked smoother”
- “wrinkles were less noticeable”
- “diminished appearance of lines”
Excellent texture Often Mentioned
- “absorbs well without residue”
- “silky going on”
- “rich and buttery”
Improves firmness Often Mentioned
- “helped lift saggy skin”
- “jawline feels more defined”
- “improvement in firmness”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “price is steep”
- “wish it was cheaper”
- “waiting for a sale to buy”
Hydrates and brightens Sometimes Noted
- “neck looks brighter”
- “leaves skin feeling hydrated”
- “nourished without being greasy”
Strong fragrance Sometimes Noted
- “smells slightly like chemicals”
- “scent was too strong”
- “gave me a headache”
Jar packaging Rarely Noted
- “hate the jar packaging”
- “prefer a pump”
- “oxygen exposure concerns”
Skin irritation Rarely Noted
- “irritated my neck”
- “caused a rash”
- “too harsh for sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
How well does StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS work for skin with dark spots?
This neck cream works moderately well for your skin, providing hydration and firming effects, though it is not specifically targeted to fade dark spots. A product for this skin needs a blend of effective antioxidants and soothing ingredients that fade pigmentation without irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Which ingredients make this cream a good fit for skin with dark spots?
This cream works for skin with dark spots because it includes hydrating glycerin and hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid alongside firming and smoothing agents, though a product for this skin needs effective antioxidants and ingredients that specifically target pigmentation without irritation.
What does Niacin do for skin with dark spots?
Niacinamide helps fade dark spots and uneven skin tone by blocking the transfer of pigment to skin cells, making skin look lighter and brighter with a very good safety profile. It is well tolerated and unlikely to cause irritation, though results take a few weeks of regular use to show.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Skin Research and Technology, 2014
What does Gravitate-Cf do for skin with dark spots?
Gravitate-Cf helps fade dark spots and even out skin tone. It is unlikely to irritate dry or oily skin, and has a good safety profile.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002The British Journal of Dermatology, 2010
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for skin with dark spots?
This cream goes in the evening routine as a treatment after cleansing and before moisturizing, though products for this skin need brightening ingredients that fade dark spots.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment after cleansing and toning in your evening routine, before applying your moisturizer, but you should wait a few minutes after applying retinol if your skin is sensitive. This product helps hydrate and smooth normal skin safely, though skin with dark spots needs targeted brightening ingredients for best results.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Experimental Dermatology, 2007
How often should I use this cream?
This neck cream works well as an evening treatment when you have dark spots, fitting into your routine in the PM and weekly steps. It provides hydration and firming benefits, though skin with dark spots typically needs targeted brighteners like vitamin C, niacinamide, or alpha arbutin to properly fade discoloration.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Experimental Dermatology, 2007
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for skin with dark spots?
This cream is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your skin, as it has a safe profile with a low risk of irritation. However, because it is not targeted for dark spots, skin with pigmentation needs brightening ingredients like vitamin C or niacinamide and exfoliating acids to fade spots effectively.
Is this cream fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, and limonene). Cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, and arachidyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical myristyl nicotinate increased skin cell NAD, stratum corneum thickness, epidermal thickness, epidermal renewal, minimal erythemal dose, and barrier resistance while reducing transepidermal water loss in subjects with photodamaged skin compared to placebo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2007Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005Cosmetic products containing 4-t-butylcyclohexanol demonstrated a faster and more pronounced soothing effect on capsaicin-induced burning compared to those containing acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester in volunteers with sensitive skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2016Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019
Why other serums fit skin with dark spots better
Niacinamide significantly decreased hyperpigmentation and increased skin lightness compared with vehicle alone after 4 weeks of use in women by inhibiting melanosome transfer.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Treatment with 14% ferulic acid and 12% l-ascorbic acid significantly reduced pigmentation and erythema while improving hydration and elasticity in 20 women with photoaged skin, with neither acid proving definitively more effective overall though ascorbic acid showed slightly greater skin lightening.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Ingredients
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Myristyl Nicotinate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Steareth-2, Behenyl Alcohol, Ethylene Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate, Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Algae Extract, Ceramide Ng, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tetrapeptide-21, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, Sorghum Bicolor Stalk Juice, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Bisabolol, Sorbitan Laurate, Pullulan, Laureth-7, Cyathea Cumingii Leaf Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Tetrasodium Edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Poloxamer, Silica, Arachidyl Alcohol, Lignoceryl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cinnamic Acid, Levulinic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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