Works for
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Botanically-derived Brightening Complex helps even skin tone on the décolleté while patented NIA-114 technology strengthens the skin barrier”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Ceramide 2, Tetrapeptide-21 + 17 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide 2, tetrapeptide-21
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Tetrapeptide-21, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
This product contains tetrapeptide-21. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Limonene, Rosa damascena flower + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.5–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterMyristyl nicotinate~4.1–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~3.3–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlycerin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateButylene glycol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPeg-100 stearate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCetearyl alcohol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePpg-3 benzyl ether myristate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeEthylene/acrylic acid copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolSteareth-2~0.4–0.6%
Polyacrylamide~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideBehenyl alcohol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSodium polystyrene sulfonate~0.25–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerSorghum bicolor stalk juice~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
C13-14 isoparaffin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Pullulan~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Sorbic acid~0.2–0.35%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBenzoic acid~0.2–0.4%
Laureth-7~0.2–0.4%
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Cyathea cumingii leaf extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bht~0.2–0.35%
Ceramide 2~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Limonene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlgae extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractMalus domestica fruit cell culture extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidCyperus rotundus root extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractRosa damascena flower~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Xanthium sibiricum fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Tetrapeptide-21~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Tetrapeptide-21Lepidium sativum sprout extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipropylene glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCitrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis oilMethyldihydrojasmonate~0.15–0.3%
Hexamethylindanopyran~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethyl linalool~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Myristyl nicotinate, Isononyl isononanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Butylene glycol, Peg-100 stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Dimethicone, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Pentylene glycol, Steareth-2, Polyacrylamide, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sorghum bicolor stalk juice, C13-14 isoparaffin, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium hydroxide, Pullulan, Tetrasodium edta, Sorbic acid, Xanthan gum, Benzoic acid, Laureth-7, Chlorphenesin, Cyathea cumingii leaf extract, Bht, Ceramide 2, Limonene, Algae extract, Malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Cyperus rotundus root extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Rosa damascena flower, Xanthium sibiricum fruit extract, Lecithin, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Tetrapeptide-21, Lepidium sativum sprout extract, Dipropylene glycol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Hexamethylindanopyran, Ethyl linalool, Citrus limon fruit extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| StriVectinTL Tightening Neck CreamYOUR PRODUCT | NIA24Neck Sculpting Complex | Jan MariniMarini Juveneck Neck Cream | ReplenixRestorative Nighttime Bio-Therapy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 70% | 48% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $119.36 | $98.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 5 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Oligopeptide-24 | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"StriVectin - TL Tightening Neck Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Humectants in this product (algae extract, glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, butylene glycol and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide 2, algae extract, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide 2 0.20% - 0.40%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
- We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (tetrapeptide-21 0.20% - 0.35%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 79.20CA$ in Canada, for 177.10A$ in Australia, for 63.20£ in the United Kingdom and for 15.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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