Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion include a) at least one monoglycerol fatty acid ester A, b) at least one first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B, c) at least one second polyglycerol difatty acid ester C which differs from the first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B, d) at least one fatty acid ester of the general formula (I) the residues R1 and R2 mutually independently denoting a saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue with 16 to 26 carbon atoms, and e) at least one skin-lightening active substance. A method includes using such compositions.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion include: a) at least one monoglycerol fatty acid ester A, b) at least one first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B, c) at least one second polyglycerol difatty acid ester C which differs from the first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B, d) at least one fatty acid ester of the general formula (I) the residues R1 and R2 mutually independently denoting a saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue with 16 to 26 carbon atoms, and e) at least one organic UV filter. Methods of using such a composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Cosmetic compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion, including: a) at least one monoglycerol fatty acid ester A, b) at least one first polyglycerol di-fatty acid ester B, c) at least one second polyglycerol di-fatty acid ester C different from the first polyglycerol di-fatty acid ester B, d) at least one fatty acid ester of the general formula (I) where the R1 and R2 groups independently of one another stand for a saturated or unsaturated alkyl groups having 16 to 26 carbon atoms, e) at least one thickener, and f) at least one cosmetically active substance. Methods are included for using these compositions.