The instant disclosure relates to skin perfecting compositions and method for perfecting the look of skin. The skin perfecting compositions include: (a) one or more hydrophilic film-forming polymers; (b) one or more mineral clays; (c) one or more particulate fillers; (d) water; and (e) optionally, one or more fibers or Water-soluble organic solvents, skin active agents, etc. can also be included in the skin perfecting compositions. The compositions are particularly useful for smoothing the skin, for example, by filling or covering wrinkles, divots, scarring, or other imperfections of the skin.