Cosmetic or dermatological composition for skin lightening

Cosmetic or dermatological compositions containing a) at least one ascorbic acid ester, b) at least one extract from Opuntia ficus indica and c) at least one additional plant extract selected from Bambusa vulgaris extract and / or extract of Pisum sativum are suitable for skin lightening and / or reduction of skin pigmentation and / or leveling of the skin color and / or lightening of age spots and / or freckles and / or stimulation of collagen and / or hyaluronic acid synthesis and / or smoothing the skin surface and / or smoothing of lines and / or wrinkles and / or stabilization of skin irregularities and / or achieving a more even skin tone.