StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS for oily skin
Nia-114 Technology
Gravitate-Cf Lifting Complex
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Ceramide 2
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- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A weak match for oily skin; the serums alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. 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 suitability for your oily skin as Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid provide humectant action, but it lacks sufficient seboregulating ingredients to fully address oiliness.
- The product provides excellent firming and smoothing effects for the neck area due to Myristyl Nicotinate and Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, though these benefits are largely irrelevant to your primary concern of oily shine.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like Bisabolol.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
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
Why is StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream PLUS a weak match for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match because it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients to properly address your oily skin while focusing mostly on firming and smoothing the neck. A treatment of this type needs ingredients like niacinamide, ferulic acid, and zinc PCA that control sebum and reduce shine, along with lightweight hydrators and soothing extracts to keep oily skin comfortable.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
This cream is a weak match for oily skin because it lacks sufficient oil-controlling ingredients like niacinamide and zinc to manage excess shine. A treatment of this type needs effective oil-regulating ingredients and soothing extracts to control sebum production while keeping the skin comfortable and balanced.
What does Niacin do for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps control oily skin by reducing oil production and the appearance of facial pores. Using it regularly keeps skin balanced and less shiny.
Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2017
What does Gravitate-Cf do for oily skin?
Gravitate-Cf helps oily skin feel fresh and balanced while adding lightweight moisture. It absorbs quickly without clogging pores, leaving your face feeling smooth and comfortable throughout the day.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing. Oily skin of this type needs lightweight textures and ingredients that help balance oil.
Can I use this cream with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cream with retinol by applying your retinol first and following with this treatment in your evening routine. It is unlikely to cause irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing agents like bisabolol, though this product of this type needs oil-controlling and seboregulating ingredients to properly manage oily skin.
How often should I use this cream?
This neck cream is a poor fit for oily skin because it lacks oil-controlling ingredients, so oily skin needs a lightweight, oil-balancing formula with ingredients like niacinamide or salicylic acid to help manage shine.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cream is unlikely to cause irritation for your oily skin, though it may not help control excess shine. An oily skin routine for this type of product needs oil-balancing and clarifying ingredients to properly manage oiliness.
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, 2017Profhilo gel combined with Dysport Botox significantly improved skin hydration, skin thickness, and GAIS scores compared to Dysport Botox injection alone in 19 participants seeking neck rejuvenation.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Topical 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 oily skin better
Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 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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