Abstract: Cosmetic compositions comprising high amount of Silybum Marianum Extract, relatively high amounts of skin active ingredients chosen from salicylic acid, ascorbic acid, a cinnamic acid derivative, or a mixture thereof; c) one or more surfactants; d) from about 3 to about 15 wt. % of Propylene Glycol; e) from about 5 to about 18 wt. % of Dipropylene Glycol; and f) water; and wherein the composition has a pH not higher than about 5.