The present invention relates to compositions and methods for improving the appearance of the skin. Compositions comprises at least water, glycerin, sodium PCA, erythritol, Carrageenan (Chondrus Crispus extract), xanthan Gum; hydrolyzed collagen, hexapeptide-9 and a physiologically acceptable medium. Methods comprise applying the compositions to the skin to improve the appearance of aging skin, increasing skin moisturization, refining skin pores and decreasing aging skin pigmentation defects.