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