Disclosed is the Use of UV absorbers selected from (a1) diphenylacrylates and (a2) specific hydroxyphenyl triazines for stabilizing cosmetic compositions comprising an organic UV absorber selected from (b1) a specific benzophenone derivative, (b2) a specific benzotriazole derivative and (b3) a specific triazine derivative and UV filters selected from (c1) cinnamic acid derivatives and (c2) dibenzoylmethane derivatives.