A skincare composition comprising Gorgonian extract as an anti-inflammatory component thereof, said skincare composition being selected from among compositions (I) and (II): (I) an aqueous composition comprising from 35 to 65 wt. % water, from 25 to 45 wt. % surfactant, from 0.01 to 0.2 wt. % retinol and from 0.005 to 0.5 wt. % Gorgonian extract, wherein all weight percentages are based on total weight of the aqueous face wash composition, and all weight percentages of all ingredients in the aqueous face wash composition total to 100 wt. %； and (II) a gel composition comprising from 60 to 90 wt. % water, from 1 to 12 wt. % benzoyl peroxide, and from 0.05 to 1.25 wt. % Gorgonian extract, wherein all weight percentages are based on total weight of the gel composition, and all weight percentages of all ingredients in the gel composition total to 100 wt. %.
