I Finally Tried the West&Month Neck Balm and Honestly? I Have Thoughts.

By Olivia S. | Last Updated: October 24, 2023

Listen, we need to talk about “Tech Neck.”

I feel like I spent the entirety of my 20s obsessing over eye cream and SPF for my face, completely ignoring everything below the jawline. Then, last month, I caught a glimpse of myself in an unflattering Zoom angle (you know the one—double chin, looking down at the keyboard), and I gasped. When did my neck start looking like crepe paper?

I went down a rabbit hole of products. I saw creams that cost upwards of $150, which, frankly, is not in my budget right now. That’s when I stumbled across the West&Month Neck Balm. It promises to anti-wrinkle, firm, and moisturize, all for under 35 bucks. It sounded almost too good to be true, so naturally, I had to buy it and test it out for you guys.

Is it a miracle in a jar? No. Does it deserve a spot on your nightstand? Well, let’s get into the nitty-gritty.

First Impressions: Texture and “The Experience”

When the package arrived, I was skeptical. The branding is pretty straightforward, nothing super fancy. But what matters is what’s inside, right?

Here’s the thing about “balms” versus “creams.” I was expecting something waxy or sticky. But when I dipped my finger into the West&Month Neck Balm, I was pleasantly surprised. It has this buttery texture that feels rich but melts pretty quickly once it hits the warmth of your skin. It’s definitely heavier than a standard face lotion, but for the neck area, that’s actually what you want.

The scent is subtle. I hate skincare that smells like a perfume factory, and this just smells… clean. Maybe a hint of herbal notes, but nothing that lingers or clashes with my perfume.

The Ingredients: Why It Actually Works

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to ingredient lists. I don’t just slap things on my skin without reading the label. The West&Month Neck Balm highlights a few key players that convinced me to give it a shot:

• Squalane: If you read my blog, you know I am obsessed with Squalane. It mimics the skin’s natural oils, which means it hydrates without clogging pores. For the thin skin on the neck, this is a godsend.
• Glycerin: The classic humectant. It pulls moisture into the skin. When your neck looks wrinkly, half the time it’s just thirsty. Glycerin fixes that fast.
• Natural Oils: The brand mentions “snake oil” in some of their marketing visuals (which usually refers to penetrating oils or peptides in modern skincare context), but functionally, this feels like a blend of deeply nourishing botanical oils. It creates a seal that locks everything in.

It’s a simple formula, but sometimes simple is better. You aren’t getting 50 different acids that will burn your sensitive neck skin. You’re getting moisture, barrier repair, and elasticity support.

My 3-Week Test Drive

So, does the West&Month Neck Balm actually do anything?

Week 1: The first few nights, I just loved the ritual. I followed the instructions: cleanse, dry, and then massage upward. That massage part is key, guys. Don’t just slap it on. The slip of this balm is perfect for doing a little lymphatic drainage massage on yourself. Immediately, my skin looked shinier (in a healthy way) and felt softer.

Week 2: This is where I noticed the texture change. You know that “chicken skin” texture you sometimes get on the décolletage? That started smoothing out. The Squalane was doing its job. I woke up one morning and realized my neck didn’t feel tight or dry.

Week 3: Okay, let’s talk about the wrinkles. Did my deep horizontal “tech lines” vanish? No. And any cream telling you it can delete deep wrinkles is lying. However, the fine lines—the crepey ones that appear when you turn your head—were significantly less visible. The skin looked plumper. It felt firmer to the touch.

How It Stacks Up Against the Competition

I’ve tried a few things over the years. Here is how West&Month compares to the generic stuff and the high-end stuff.