A Miracle Kit from Patricia Wexler, MD?

Beauty Cred on 6 Dec 2006 at 12:00am
Bath & Body Works offers Patricia Wexler's Starter Kit

Purchasing skin care can be daunting and overwhelming, especially at the high prices for purchasing individual items.

Bath & Body Works offers Patricia Wexler's Starter Kit, usually priced at $65.00, but is now selling for $40.00. A miracle kit if it can help with facial lines and early signs of wrinkles.

The anti-aging skin care kit is marketed as being the complete answer to skin care needs with a 30 day supply for a range of skin products.

The kit includes: Universal Cleanser (1.5 fl oz), MMPi20 Skin Regenerating Serum, Skin Brightening Moisturizer SPF 30 and Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Cream (0.5 fl oz each) & Intensive 3-in-1 Eye Cream

The most interesting product is called the MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum. (MMP's are a major culprit in the aging of skin.) From cleansers, to moisturizers, to anti-aging serums, the scope of this kit is impressive.

People Magazine calls Patricia Wexler, M.D. the "secret weapon for celebrities and socialites." Her clients range from P. Diddy to Donna Karan. More important than her client roster is Wexler's philiosophy that, "You don't need a bathroom cabinet full of products to get results. Only the right ones." 

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guest (unregistered guest) 7 Dec 2006
Hello, first off I want to say this is a great website! As for this particular product: I bought this starter kit back when it was first introduced and I was very disappointed. The products seemed to do nothing for me (perhaps because my skin is pretty good to start with?). The serum in partcular has a strange, almost sticky consistency. The eye cream made my eyes water, though it's supposed to be suitable for sensitive eyes. Also, the scent from her products is really strong and lingers and is nauseating (for me, at least). The only product I'd recommend here is the exfoliating scrub; its granules are really fine. However it does not seem any better than other similar exfoliation products.
Palm Bay8719 (2 posts) 14 Feb 2011
Funny that you are complaining about the scent. It is fragrance free and I smell absoutely nothing at all. If you use the serum you have to put on just a smidge and apply it to your face in an upward motion. If you do this there is no stickey residue.
Susan Smith (unregistered guest) 23 Sep 2007

I purchased Patricia Wexler,M.D.'s MMPI Rejuvenating Facial Serum from Bath and Body Works. I put it on a clean face like the directions say. I did not put it around my eyes. I woke up the next morning with my right eye half swollen shut and a large, red bag underneath my eye. It took several hours of laying with my head back with a bag of frozen peas to get the swelling down. The day after, the redness still exists and I have red blotches all over my face. As the product says "discontinue if irritation occurs" - I certainly did and threw it in the trash.

frankie_DJ (unregistered guest) 13 Jan 2008
Same thing happened to me. I showered in the morning, cleanse my face with nivea facial foaming cleanser and put the patricia wexler under eye lotion. 15 minutes later, I looked at myself in the rearview mirror and freaked out (almost had a collision). Went back home, thoroughly rinsed stuff out. Swelling dissapeared 2 hours later, but under eye area is still red, 8 hours later.
Karen Green (unregistered guest) 26 Feb 2008
For future information, I was at Bath and Body Works yesterday and looked at the Patricia Wexler products. The sales person said that they stand behind all of their products and that the products are returnable if they were not to the purchasers satisfaction.
vickie g (unregistered guest) 19 Jan 2009
I work for Bath & Body and can honestly tell you that if you buy the product and you don't like it for ANY reason it is returnable, that's the company's guarantee. With a receipt you can get reimbursment based on how you paid for the product and without a receipt you get to exhange or a merchandise credit. As for this particular product, I tried it (I'm a product junkie) and i really liked it, but I have acne so the original kit isn't for me. I tried the acne kit and got some wierd rash around my mouth :( Suffice to say I can't use Wexler. A co-worker from my other job however LOVES Wexler and her skin looks amazing. Like any other skin care product, it really depends on the person.
BettyO (unregistered guest) 5 Mar 2009
If you are combining products by different makers, you can expect reactions. (Nivea and then Wexler). They are not made to work together...and they didn't.
susanlynn (1 post) 16 Oct 2007
I have been using the Dr. Wexler products for about 6 mos.now and 3 times in one week people have commented on how great my skin looks. I have always worn foundation since I was a teenager and my skin looks so great now that I don't need anything but sun-screen and a bit of powder. That's it. I don't need to be a slave to make-up anymore. All thanks to Dr. Wexler's products. The night repair in the red jar is fantastic. It's easy to apply and has a light smell. Not greasy at all. The first two times I used it my face was kind of red in the morning, but I have tried lots of products in my life and I had the sense to let my skin get used to the new cream. Believe me, I am glad I stayed with it.
Diana Keelen (unregistered guest) 25 Jul 2009
I too have worn foundation since my teens. This is the first time my skin looks good with the tinted moisturizer and a bit of powder to reduce the shine. I love these products.
Heidi C (unregistered guest) 9 Dec 2007

I've used the Patricia Wexler line for about a year now and think it's fantastic. My skin has always been good, but at 40 I get lots more compliments than I did before I used the products. It's really easy to use and I like that it's not a complicated line like many out there.

bettyp (1 post) 10 Jun 2008
I have been using Patricia Wexler starter kit for about a month and I also been getting a lot of comments....being 72 years old that makes me feel great. My problem is finding the product....the local Bath & Body isn't carrying anymore and the web sit is out of stock. Are you able to buy it on the internet through another site. Thanks, Betty
Natalie Allbright (1 post) 12 Oct 2008
Victoria's Secret sells some of Dr. Wexler's products, and you can get them in the store, online, or through thier catalog. People also sell some on eBay, and I would check Amazon.com also. They're really good.
9761anon (1 post) 13 Jun 2010
I have found it on Ebay. The local Bath&Body Works seldom has it in stock. Their products are fantastic but I am not driving 100 miles to make a purchase.
VonVon (1 post) 2 Jul 2011
Dearest Betty, I just purchased my Wexler Kit from Victoria's Secret, click on Beauty Products, and then on the side click Skin Care. Can't wait to try this out, I'll be 41, lost weight too quickly last year, 50 extra pounds gone, and I can see the damage in my face, and neck, it's awful, at least from what I can see, husband says I'm gorgeous, but you know men, they're alwayyyyyyys after something:) Keep on rockin' Betty, I love that I already hit 40, and I am loving the transition of age as a woman!:) I think it's awesome! Here's to women at any age! CHEERS LADIES!
Darlene (unregistered guest) 7 Jan 2008
I have been using the Wexler products for a month now, and just went to Bath and Body to get another kit. I love it. My skin looks great, no reactions from anything, and I've gotten many compliments. The best one was someone telling me that my face was sooo soft. I loved it. It's easy to use and I feel better about myself. The regenerating serum took a little getting used to since it is thick, but I have used olive oil based products before, so it didn't take long to love the feel of it... Try it,,
francine (15 posts) 14 Jan 2008
I've found that every time I adopt a new regimen people tell me my skin looks great. This convinces me that the skin, like the hair, probably needs a change now and then. These products don't all work the same.
C. BergQuist (unregistered guest) 16 Jan 2008
I just started using this line of products and I am absolutely in love with them. I have tried everything from expensive, to cheap to recommended to reviews written etc. I tried this on a whim and I have been using it for two weeks and I can not say enough great things. My skin feels like I used washed it ALL DAY. NO oil, no shine and my skin is clear. With the money back guarantee, everyone should try it.
Amy Leeds (unregistered guest) 16 Jan 2008
C...your comment is patently spammy. my guess: you're a paid comment spammer from a PR agency. What real person talks about "money back guarantee" or "everyone should try it"? You should tell your client that comment spam just backfires on brands...doesn't get it in a more favorable light. How much did you get paid???
emiliana (1 post) 9 Jun 2008
Amy. you're comment is totally unnecessary. Let me say that I am absolutely NOT getting paid to leave this comment. The money back guarantee is indeed important. It let's you feel comfortable laying down the cash to try something new. I just bought way too many pat wexler products due to the current 75% off clearance price at Bath and Body works! I would certainly not have purchased so much if I hadn't tried them before... returned what I didn't like (due to the guarantee), and now I know what to choose. I grabbed a handful of the moisturizer I had tried and skipped over the cleanser I returned. Everyone SHOULD try it. There is nothing to lose but obvious dreaded gas money getting to and from the store. Use it for a week... see how it works for you and if you don't like it... you can return it! no questions asked! I love it.
Jade (unregistered guest) 20 Jan 2008
I have had problems with the two-part microdebrasion. I used it at night and it amade the area around my eyes red the next morning. This kind of allergic reaction sort of looks like a slight burn. Yuck! Not sure if the pink gel that's called MMPi Skin Regenerating Serum is also to blame as well as I used it a few days before the two-part stuff. The directions for the two-part stuff do say to keep away from eyes, nostrils, and mouth. But a lot of your face is around those parts...! The warning is in extremely tiny type, mainly on a separate piece of paper. There are no ingredients listed for anything. I think this makes the product rather suspicious. Fortunately, I purchased this at a really low discounted price. I think I am going to have to throw most of it away. That's just my experience.
heather1177 (1 post) 15 Sep 2009
all of the wexler products have the ingredients listed on the box or on the container itself. i have beenusing many of her products since it came out 3 yrs ago, and have had no bad reactions.
Cyndi (unregistered guest) 29 Jan 2008
I have used Wexler for about a year now. I love the skin brightening moisturizer with spf. It really does well with all day hydration. My skin is smoother, pores are smaller and overall tone is more even. I have even noticed a reduction in the appearance of freckles from too much tanning in my 20's. I still struggle somewhat with blackheads on my nose although I have seen improvement since I started using the microdermabrasion more regularly.
Lala Pleasures (unregistered guest) 23 Oct 2008
I am a 21 year old women and I have been using wexler products for atleast 3 months and they are amazing!My skin looks vibrant and smooth and I think that it's a product that works... Ladies with sensitive skin are a diffrent story
Ginny (unregistered guest) 1 Feb 2008
I just tried the face cleanser, the eye cream and the skin regenerating serum...all trial products in the Patricia Wexler anti-aging kit and I cannot believe how much my face is burning! This is awful! I have washed my face several times since, trying to remove the residue, but it's still burning. I even tried half and half (for the cream) to neutralize it-(you know, like when you eat a hot pepper?) -but, no luck! My face is still red and on fire! Don't use this stuff! Please believe me. Email me if you want me to verify the veracity of my claim. What a waste of money! It's just horrible!
Donna (unregistered guest) 8 Feb 2008
I used the regenerating serum 2 days ago and my face is still burning, red, itchy and swollen. I have never had this kind of reaction to any other face product. I don't know what to do.

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