The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions, comprising: a.) from about 0.01% to about 50%, by weight, of vitamin B3 compound; b.) from about 0% to about 90%, by weight, of an emollient component comprising from 0% to about 100%, by weight, of an oil liquid at ambient temperature; c.) from about 0.01% to about 40%, by weight, of a polar solvent; d.) from about 0% to about 90%, by weight, of a solidifying agent; and e.) from about 0% to about 90%, on an anhydrous basis, of a color wherein the vitamin B3 compound is added to the composition such that the concentration of the vitamin B3 compound exceeds the saturation solubility of the vitamin B3 compound in the polar solvent.