Bare Escentuals

Some of the products in the Bare Escentuals’ skincare line include: Facial Cleanser, Vit-A-Plus Anti-Aging Lotion, Wrinke Filler & Deep Crease Relaxer, Daily Peel Pads, Moisture Defense Antioxidant Serum, Critical Care Skin Repair, Total Protector, and Critical Care Calming Gel.

Wrinkle Filler & Deep Crease Relaxer is part of MD Formulations’ Temps Collection, which consists of quick fixes for common problems like acne and lines. This particular product is a pen in design, with an angled tip that dispenses a lightweight cream into wrinkles, making them less noticeable. The treatment contains peptides, which have been shown to be very effective in wrinkle treatments.

As peptides become more popular as cosmetic treatments, new complexes continue to be developed. Some help to minimize the tiny facial twitches that over time can cause lines, while others stimulate collagen synthesis, increasing skin’s overall firmness. Of course, the more advanced the complex, the more noticeable the results. Unfortunately, MD Formulations does not reveal the ingredients in its Wrinkle Filler & Line Crease Relaxer, so it is difficult to determine whether this formula is truly advanced, or just average.

Like a growing number of cosmetics companies, Bare Escentuals includes a glossary of terms in the skin care section of its website so that consumers may familiarize themselves with the latest developments in dermatology. Unfortunately, the product descriptions are not so forthcoming, as only a portion of them include a complete list of ingredients. While most allude to a few main active ingredients, they offer few specifics, leaving consumers guessing as to whether the formula will be appropriate for their skin.

For this reason, those interested in trying Bare Escentuals products may prefer to try a sample before purchasing a full-sized container. Unfortunately, this option is not available on the brand’s website.

• Products available through the manufacturer’s website
• Website includes a glossary of ingredients

• No free trial samples
• Website does not offer detailed lists of ingredients
• Products do not contain and advanced collagen booster

Bare Escentuals color cosmetics line was developed with a clear vision in mind: to produce products made from minerals with as few irritants and preservatives as possible. Unfortunately, the MD Formulations line lacks this kind of focus.

Although the website includes helpful information about the skin and how to prevent and treat common problems, it seems to omit important details about the products themselves. For this reason, it is easy for consumers to assume that the treatments in this line only address the very basics, and are unlikely to significantly affect the appearance of lines and wrinkles.