A cosmetic preparation comprises an effective amount of Phyllanthus Embilca fruit extract and at least one oligopeptide such as Oligopeptide-4 and Oligopepticje-5 (pro-Elastin oligopeptide) The cosmetic preparation may further comprise Licorice extract, and Alpha-arbutin. It has surprisingly been found that this cosmetic preparation displays a beneficial synergistic effect for the combined treatment of fine line and wrinkles and/or skin brightening.