The present invention relates to the use of a phosphate ester emulsifier for reducing the cloth staining tendency of at least one UV filter substance selected from the group consisting of a triazine derivative, an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone and/or a benzotriazol derivative. Furthermore, the invention relates to topical compositions comprising a phosphate ester emulsifier and at least one benzotriazol and at least one UV filter substance selected from the group consisting of a triazine derivative and an amino substituted hydroxybenzophenone as well as mixtures thereof.
