Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is an anti-aging neck serum that is claimed to be a “skin care workout for your neck and décolleté”. The formula contains a mix of naturally-derived and synthetic ingredients that are said to visibly smooth, firm, and tone skin.
Our Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum review will give you all the details on the ingredients used in this serum, including the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skin care. We’ll also share Dermalogica reviews for the Neck Fit Contour Serum so that you can get a better idea of what customers really think of this product.
Who is Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum For?
Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is designed specifically for those with signs of aging in the neck area, including lines, wrinkles, crepey skin, and age spots. It’s also a good option for those who are seeking instant results because as you’ll learn in the next section, the formula contains an ingredient that can provide immediate (although temporary) lifting and tightening effects.
This serum should be suitable for most skin types, however, we wouldn’t recommend it for those with sensitive skin. This is because the formula contains fragrance, which isn’t good for any skin type, but can be especially problematic for those with sensitive skin.
What Are The Key Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum Ingredients?
After water, the highest concentration ingredient in Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer, a synthetic film-forming polymer that is made up of small, porous spheres that have a blurring effect when applied to the skin. While this ingredient will help to immediately blur fine lines and wrinkles, the effect is only temporary. This means lines and wrinkles will return once you wash off this serum.
One ingredient in Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum that may help with hyperpigmentation is MelaTrepein 5000 (Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Acetylhydroxyprolyl Dipeptide-12 and Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Dipeptide-51). This blend of two peptides activates autophagy in keratinocytes and degrades existing melanosomes, while also preventing new melanosomes from entering the keratinocytes. Ultimately, this helps to reduce hyperpigmentation and promotes an even skin tone.
Another key ingredient in Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is rye seed extract. Rye seeds have a high concentration of arabinoxylans. Due to the presence of arabinoxylans, rye seed extract functions as a biomimetic active ingredient that stimulates skin’s mechanical resistance to gravity, according to an article by Cosmetics and Toiletries. the result is smoother, firmer skin.
Furthermore, the high concentration of ferulic acid in rye seed extract functions as a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants limit oxidative damage caused by free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. When tested on volunteers, rye seed extract tightened the fibrous network and gave the skin resilience and tone.
Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum also contains Nephelium lappaceum leaf extract, traditionally known as rambutan. This extract is rich in antioxidants that can help reduce oxidative stress caused by skin exposure to UV radiation. Ultimately, this helps to prevent and treat signs of skin aging.
There are many more botanical extracts in the Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum formula. We aren’t going to discuss them all, but the final one we’d like to highlight is Griffonia simplicifolia seed extract. The seeds of the Griffonia plant contain 5-HTP, the chemical precursor in the biosynthesis of serotonin. This seed extract provides skin tightening effects, which helps to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
One thing to keep in mind before trying Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is that the formula contains many fragrance ingredients, including bergamot oil, orange peel oil, limonene, linalool, coumarin, and more. So why is fragrance a problem in skin care? Let’s look at the science.
All fragrance ingredients (whether natural or synthetic) impart scent through a volatile reaction, and this natural reaction almost always causes a sensitizing reaction on skin. In fact, according to a 2016 publication in the scholarly journal Dermatitis, nearly 80 essential oils have caused contact allergy. Even if you don’t have a full blown reaction to the ingredient, the damage may still be occurring every day. Ultimately, this can cause mild problems for your skin in the short term and worse problems in the long term.
How to Use Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum?
First, turn the applicator on. Then, tilt chin up and roll the applicator over your entire neck, from the décolleté up to the jawline. Gently squeeze the tube to dispense a thin layer of Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum while rolling. Return the applicator to the off position and continue rolling it in an upward motion over skin to massage in the serum. Keep chin up until serum dries. Then, apply your favorite moisturizer, if needed. It is recommended to use this serum morning and night.
Where to Buy Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum?
You can buy Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum and other Dermalogica skin care products on the brand’s website, as well as online retailers including Blue Mercury, Sephora, the Dermstore, Ulta, and Nordstrom. There are also several Dermalogica flagship stores around the world, which also offer skincare treatments and analysis.
How Much Does Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum Cost?
On the brand’s website, Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum costs $82 USD for 1.7 fl oz.
What is The Dermalogica Return Policy?
Dermalogica offers free returns for products purchased within the past 30 days.
Is Dermalogica Cruelty Free?
Dermalogica is cruelty free and the products are officially Leaping Bunny Certified. Leaping Bunny Certification means Dermalogica skin care products are free of animal testing at every stage of product development.
Our Verdict
Overall, we think that Dermalogica Neck Fit Contour Serum is a decent option if you want an instant tightening effect because one of the key ingredients (adipic acid/neopentyl glycol crosspolymer) will provide an instant — but temporary — tightening and firming effect.
Pros
- Many positive Dermalogica reviews for the Neck Fit Contour Serum
- Provides an instant (but temporary) tightening/firming effect
- Formula contains several evidence-based ingredients to provide long term effects
Cons
- High cost
- Formula contains many fragrance ingredients
References:
Cosmetics and Toiletries “Rye Extract Shown to Boost Skin Radiance and Firmness” Oct 2019
de Groot AC, Schmidt E. Essential Oils, Part IV: Contact Allergy. Dermatitis. 2016;27(4):170-175. doi:10.1097/DER.0000000000000197
