The invention refers to a composition from the field of cosmetics with effects on the collagen synthesis. The cosmetic composition comprises 0.001 - 0.5 wt% of a Phaeodactylum tricornutum extract, 0.00005 - 2.0 wt% of Dimer Tripeptide-43, and further cosmetic auxiliaries and mixtures. A cosmetic composition comprising the combination of both substances has an synergistic effect on the collagen I synthesis in skin cells and has a booster effect to other substances which have an enhancing effect to the collagen I synthesis.