The present invention provides a topical composition comprising (a) 0.5 to 25 weight percent of glycerin (b) 0.1 to 5 weight percent of cetearyl olivate (c) 0.1 to 5 weight percent of sorbitan olivate and (d) 0.01.to 1 weight percent of extract of Pichia anomala wherein the composition is substantially free of fatty alcohols and is in the form of a gel cream.