Posted by: Victoria Renee
Where I'd start for a crepey neck and chest
The neck is the part women tell me gets forgotten, right up until they catch it in the mirror. If the skin there has started to look crepey and loose, the Ultra-Firming Dry Oil is made for exactly that area. It's non-greasy and deeply hydrating, and it gives the neck and décolletage a more lifted look. It supports the building blocks of a youthful appearance and corrects the look of wrinkled, crepey skin at the source. This is the one I reach for when the concern is:
- Sagging on the neck
- Dry, thin, crepey skin
- Wrinkled décolletage
Why the neck and décolletage age faster
The skin on your neck and décolletage is naturally thinner than the skin on your face. Thin skin, sun exposure, and reduced collagen levels cause the skin in this area to wrinkle and sag much faster. Crepey skin has a cause of its own. The Cleveland Clinic explains that it usually traces back to sun damage, since UV exposure breaks down elastin, the fibers that let skin stretch and spring back. Age, weight changes, and dry skin add to it. Once those fibers wear down, thin skin loses its bounce and the crepey look sets in.
What's in the formula
| Key ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|
| Spilanthes Acmella Extract | Smooths the look of wrinkled, crepey skin to help improve its youthful appearance |
| Sphingolipid | A lipid molecule that helps lift the appearance of the neck and décolletage |
| Ubiquinone | A blend of plant-based nutrients and phyto-tensors that gives a firmer, tighter look |
Spilanthes Acmella Extract
Spilanthes Acmella Extract is where the smoothing happens. It softens how wrinkled, crepey skin looks and helps that thin skin read more youthful. On a neck and chest, where fine lines show up as a crinkled, papery texture, this is the part working to even the surface out.
Sphingolipid
Sphingolipid is the lift in the formula. This lipid molecule helps "lift" the appearance of the neck and décolletage, so the area reads a touch tauter.
Ubiquinone
Ubiquinone handles the firming. It's a blend of plant-based nutrients and phyto-tensors that leaves skin looking firmer and tighter.
What a dry oil is, and why the texture matters here
Here's the part I like about this one. An oil carries rich, nourishing lipids deep into thin, delicate skin, which a heavier neck cream struggles to do. Essential lipids and phytonutrients help nourish the skin and support a smoother, firmer, more lifted look on the neck and décolletage. A lot of that nourishment comes from plant oils like squalane, marula, and acai. It's also vegan, cruelty free, and Leaping Bunny certified. The oil is made in the USA with domestic and imported components.
How to use it
Use it morning and night. Massage 5 to 8 drops onto a clean, dry neck and décolletage, using an upward motion.
What the user study found
In a 12 week study, 30 users ages 50 to 76 used the oil twice a day. 96% said their skin looks firmer, smoother, and more supple. 92% said the wrinkles on their neck are less visible and their skin looks less crepey. 100% said this formula is more effective than any other formula they've used on their neck. Users were compensated to share their experiences, this was not a scientific study, and individual results can and will vary.
Where it fits alongside your other products
This oil stays focused on the neck and décolletage, which makes it easy to pair with the products made for other areas. If crepey skin has also turned up elsewhere on your body, the InvisiCrepe body balm guide covers the one built for that. And if it's your face that's started to look looser, the lifting serum guide walks through what to reach for there.
What it can't do
I want to be honest about this part. This oil improves how your neck and chest look and feel, but it won't lift loose skin the way an in-office procedure would. The American Academy of Dermatology is clear that firming creams and lotions give subtle results at best, and that a topical can't lift sagging skin the way a procedure does. An oil works at that same surface level. Where it earns its place is keeping thin skin hydrated and smooth, and staying hydrated is one of the better things you can do to keep a crepey look from worsening. So I'd think of this as something that softens and firms the look of the area, not something that erases the years underneath.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dry oil?
A dry oil is a lightweight, non-greasy oil that absorbs quickly and doesn't leave any residue on your skin. We made this one a dry oil so you'd get faster absorption and still see results on your neck and chest.
Is it scented?
Yes, it has a Backyard Lily and Cassis fragrance, so it isn't fragrance free. If added scent tends to bother your skin, that's worth knowing before you smooth it over your neck and chest.
How many drops do I use?
Stick with 5 to 8 drops per use. If your neck and chest cover more ground, lean toward the higher end so the whole area gets an even layer.
Can I use it on my face?
I'd keep this one to your neck and décolletage, since that's the skin it was made for. For your face, a product made for facial skin is the better match.
What is it free of?
Quite a lot. Ultra-Firming Dry Oil is made without gluten, formaldehyde, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, alcohol, and phthalates. It's also Leaping Bunny certified, cruelty free, and vegan, and it's made in the USA with domestic and imported components.
How is it different from the InvisiCrepe Body Balm?
The dry oil is made for your neck and décolletage, while the InvisiCrepe Body Balm covers larger areas like your arms and legs. They're built for different spots, so plenty of people use both.
If you want to give it a try
If a crepey, loose-looking neck is the thing that keeps pulling your eye, the Ultra-Firming Dry Oil is where I'd point you. It brings the smoothing, the lift, and the firmer look together in one lightweight step. City Beauty product orders are covered by a 60 day money-back guarantee, so if you're not completely satisfied for any reason, you can send it back. That gives you real room to use it and watch how your skin responds. You can read more about the company and that promise on the City Beauty facts page.