Disclosed is a topical composition comprising: (i) a first extract comprising botanical actives extracted from Rubia cordifolia； and, (ii) a second extract comprising volatile botanical actives extracted from Camellia sinensis, wherein said second extract comprises E-2-hexenal and linalool at ratio of 0.1:1 to 10:1 parts by weight. The cosmetic composition is useful for upregulation of at N a marker associated with differentiation of keratinocytes to provide epidermal skin barrier benefits.
