The invention relates to the use of an oily composition comprising a lipophilic extract of daylily as an active ingredient for the preparation of a topical cosmetic composition intended to improve complexion radiance and/or to even skin tone, to a non-therapeutic cosmetic skin treatment method using such a cosmetic composition, and to the non-therapeutic use of a topical cosmetic composition comprising a lipophilic extract of daylily in order to improve complexion radiance and/or to even skin tone.