12 Best Cellulite Creams to Smooth Out Skin

Yes, Alastin's cream is pricey, but Dr. Henry is a big fan of the treatment, which contains peptides that help with skin firming, and botanicals that work synergistically with hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump skin. While it's super effective on its own, the cream also complements any in-office procedures and can make them even more effective, with results seen after eight to 12 weeks of use.

"I love the smart technology it uses to target the fat layers of the skin, which helps the body produce new collagen to firm the skin's texture," said Dr. Henry.

Thanks to collagen peptides and elastin, Jergens' super-affordable cream claims to firm skin while deeply nourishing it. And it works fast — users are hooked pretty quickly.

"I have only been using this product for a week and I already love it," one Target user said. "My skin is so much smoother than before." The jury is still out on the fragrance — some love it, while others dislike it.

Clarins' botanical-based formula contains eight plant extracts, including organic quince leaf, which work synergistically to help firm and tighten skin. The cream-gel texture feels refreshing and sinks into the skin immediately. The product has a loyal following, with many reviewers sharing they've been using it for 10 to 20 years and keep coming back.

"I have used this product for more than 10 years, and it’s one of the body products that I always keep in my daily body care routine," said one Nordstrom user. "The body lotion is lightweight, easy to absorb and really does the job." Not all reviewers feel the same; a few didn't notice much difference in their skin after using consistently.

In addition to its namesake ingredients, this top-selling cellulite cream at Walmart contains a laundry list of hydrators including shea, cocoa and kokum butters, argan, avocado oil and rosehip oil, among others.

"This coffee caffeine firming cream really works and is very moisturizing," said one Walmart user. "My body tingles a bit after use and feels so soft." Some reviewers noted that the jar wasn't full of product.

While many cellulite creams tend to be thick and rich, Body Merry's formula is a lightweight gel-cream that spreads super easily and (unlike many gels) doesn't leave skin sticky. Plus, it has a slight cooling and tingling effect while it works to tighten and firm skin.

"I use it in the morning and at night and have seen a noticeable difference," said one reviewer from the brand's site. "My cellulite is not all gone but this cream has improved it a lot." Many others agreed but a few noted didn't notice the same results.

Luxury meets technology in this splurge-worthy rich body cream from Augustinus Bader. The unique blend of ingredients includes TFC8 (the brand's proprietary complex that helps trigger the body’s natural process of repair and renewal), bisabolol and shea butter, all of which work together to smooth, brighten and transform skin.

"I've been using it for a few weeks now on targeted areas of my body and it has tightened and softened so incredibly well, it feels like satin," said one Sephora user. "I've never had skin like this before."

If you are looking for an unscented product that absorbs instantly and softens skin, Nivea's lotion is for you. Designed to be used twice daily, the formula includes a blend of Q10, L-carnitine and lotus extract to firm and smooth skin.

It claims to have an effect in as little as two weeks and reviewers stand by this: "My legs look so much better," said one Amazon user. "It only took two weeks to see the difference!" A few reviewers noted that the gel can be sticky when applying but the stickiness does fade away.

With over 45,000 ratings on Amazon, this sweet-smelling cream from Brazilian brand Sol de Janeiro is a top-seller for good reason: It utilizes Amazon-sourced guaraná extract, which has five times more caffeine than coffee, to help stimulate micro-circulation in the skin. The brand recommends massaging it onto the skin in a circular motion for best results.

"It not only smells phenomenal and keeps my skin feeling hydrated, but it also contains light reflecting particles that creates a sheen on skin, temporarily blurring the appearance of cellulite, especially when I am in the sun and the light shines just right," said Danusia Wnek, a Senior Chemist at GH's Beauty Lab. Plus, "it perked my skin up a bit especially on the sides of my butt," shared one Amazon reviewer. While most love the fragrance, a few reviewers felt it was too strong.

Think of an anti-aging face lotion — but for your body. Paula's Choice's treatment includes retinol, the derm-loved and all-star ingredient for reducing wrinkles and evening out skin tone, to help smooth and tighten skin from the neck down. In addition to treating cellulite, it helps with stretch marks too. While users love the results, they don't all love the scent of the formula.

One Amazon reviewer shared: "I have purchased three bottles of this over the past year and I have seen a difference in the appearance in cellulite on the back of my legs." Another said, "My stretch marks have lightened and they aren’t as deep anymore." Talk about a multitasker!

In addition to the yummy coffee and caramel smell, Advanced Clinicals firming cream hydrates, tones and tightens with green coffee bean oil, which (according to the brand) is known to help break down fat, due to its high level of antioxidants.

Amazon users love the creamy texture and how it blends right into skin, along with the scent. A few also share that if you use it consistently, you will see a difference in just a few weeks, although some reported problems getting all of the product out due to the short pump.

Tighten up with this lotion from SkinMedica, which was shown in a clinical test (performed by the brand) to improve the visible signs of aging in skin and enhance its smoothness overall. It contains a combination of powerful ingredients including green microalgae, shitake mushroom extract, lemon balm extract, coffee seed oil and caffeine.

"It feels light and silky on my skin, rubs in easily with no residue and has a light grapefruit scent," said Chiara Butler, GH's Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab Reviews Analyst. Albeit pricey, multiple reviewers recommend it for the arm area. "I am amazed at how much firmer my upper arm skin looks since using this product," said one Dermstore user.

While not an actual cellulite treatment cream, Sally Hansen's Airbrush Legs, a Good Housekeeping Beauty Award winner, is the perfect concealer to temporarily camouflage or blur cellulite. It is subtly shimmery and has a unique rollerball applicator that glides onto legs, arms and more with “zero effort or mess,” plus color that "doesn't transfer," shared a Beauty Awards tester. FYI: Some reviewers found the roll-on applicator hard to use.