Abstract: Skin care emulsion compositions are disclosed comprising an oil-in-water emulsion comprising phospholipid-stabilized, submicron triglyceride particles, botanical material selected from the group consisting of a vegetal material, a marine material and combinations thereof; a polycarboxylate polymer and a phosphate ester-type emulsifier. The skin care compositions can be topically applied to the skin before, and surprisingly, together with, and/or after applying a skin colorant (i.e., pigmented) cosmetic composition to moisturize the skin and achieve, augment, and/or maintain a visibly desirable cosmetic appearance.