Provided are skincare compositions comprising: a compound having
retinol-like activity and an N-acetyl compound selected from the group consisting of N-aldosamines, N-acetylated amino acids and combinations thereof. Also provided are methods for treating
skin comprising topically applying these compositions. Also provided are skincare compositions comprising 3-(4- farnesyloxyphenyl)-propionic acid; and a derivative of an
aminosugar selected from the group consisting of N-acetyl-ribosamine, N-acetyl-arabinosamine, N-acetyl-
glucosamine, N-acetyl-
galactosamine and N-acetyl-
mannosamine, and combinations thereof, wherein the composition is in the form of a solution, suspension,
emulsion,
lotion, cream, serum, gel, stick, spray, ointment, liquid wash,
soap bar,
shampoo,
hair conditioner, paste, foam,
powder, mousse,
shaving cream, hydrogel, or film-forming product.