Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for topical application to the skin comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least one effective amount of at least one aqueous extract of rose fruit distinct from the fruit of the dog rose (i.e. Rosa canina), in particular an aqueous extract of rose fruit of the Evanrat or Jardin de Granville® rose variety, and the use of same in particular to promote and/or improve the supply of nutrients to the skin, to strengthen the barrier function and to densify the extracellular matrix, in particular for the eye contour area.