Cosmetic compositions comprising acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine

The present disclosure relates to cosmetic compositions including surprisingly high amounts of trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, which provides a variety of beneficial properties to skin. The cosmetic compositions include: (a) about 1 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine; (b) about 2 to about 30 wt. % of two or more solubilizing solvents selected from ethoxydiglycol, dimethyl isosorbide, triethyl citrate, isopropyl lauryl sarcosinate, and propylene glycol; and (c) optionally, water; wherein all weight percentages are based on the total weight of the cosmetic composition.