Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising Swertia chirata extract, hyaluronic acid, and retinoid, and a method of reducing fine lines and/or wrinkles, and/or smoothing the skin by topically applying the cosmetic compositions to the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of increasing one or more of collagen, elastin, fibronectin, and hyaluronic acid gene expression in the skin of a subject comprising topically administering to the subject a hyaluronic acid compound and a retinoid in one or more compositions. The methods improve the look, feel and/or appearance of the skin, hydrate the skin, plump the skin, improve skin elasticity, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce the depth, length, or width of fine lines and wrinkles, and smooth the skin. The present invention also relates to cosmetic compositions comprising a hyaluronic acid compound wherein the composition is anhydrous.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cosmetic compositions comprising a Vitamin C compound, a peptide, an antioxidant, and a hydrating agent. Also disclosed is a method visibly improving skin by brightening skin, evening skin tone, tightening skin, plumping skin, or improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by topically applying a cosmetic composition comprising Vitamin C compound, a peptide, an antioxidant, and a hydrating agent.