Cosmetic compositions

A film forming retinol based topical composition configured to reduce photodamage front excessive sun exposure, reduce wrinkle appearance, reduce pore sin, or any combination thereof comprising:

• (a) a volatile incimanic solvent that concurrently functions as an emollient that evaporates upon application to a user and further facilitates film formation of the film forming matrix components;
• (b) a film thrilling matrix comprised of at least one crosslinking agent and acrylic acids or salts thereof that are configured to crosslink and form a matrix post-application to the user,
• (c) a viscosity controlling agent configured to control and maintain operable viscosity of the composition during storage at ambient temperature(s) ranging from 4.4° C. (40° F.) to 48.8° C. (120° F.);
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• (d) a primary antioxidant comprising retinoic acid, retinol, or salts thereof present at effective concentrations:
• (i) to reduce photodamage of the user from excessive sun exposure, reduce wrinkle appearance of the user, reduce pore size of the user, or any combination thereof and
• (ii) such that the retinoic acid, retinol, or salts thereof migrate through the film formed by the film forming matrix post-application to the user such that the retinoic acid, retinol, or salts thereof is absorbed by a user from the film,