Methods of use and compositions useful for reducing lines and wrinkles,
evening skin tone, lightening
skin tone, increasing
skin radiance, elasticity,
skin barrier function, and / or skin firmness, reducing photodamage, reducing sagging skin, inhibiting anti-oxidant capacity in skin, MMP-1, MMP-3, MMP-9, pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g.,
lipoxygenase, IL-6, Il-8, TNF-α, or VEGF), and / or
elastase expression in skin, and / or increasing collagen expression in skin,
elastin expression in skin,
laminin expression in skin, and / or
fibronectin expression in skin are disclosed herein. The compositions can additionally reduce or mitigate unwanted side effects shown in other
retinol products such as
erythema or redness in skin, skin
dryness, peeling or flaking of skin, and / or
skin irritation including without limitation, burning, stinging,
itching, or tingling. The composition includes a combination of one or more of
Rosmarinus officianalis leaf extract, Morus alba fruit extract, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate,
retinol,
Acmella oleracea extract,
Alpinia galanga leaf extract, Argania spinosa oil, and / or
saccharide isomerate.