The present invention relates to a composition, especially a cosmetic composition, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable medium:(a) at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation;(b) one or more carboxylic acid esters, said ester comprising at least 24 carbon atoms;(c) at least one C8-C30alkyl(poly)glycoside.The present invention also relates to the use of a carboxylic acid ester in a composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation.