Abstract: Provided are cosmetics characterized by containing an inorganic powder obtained by grinding an inorganic matter, which contains at least two elements selected from among silicon, aluminum, titanium, oxygen, chromium, iron, calcium, magnesium, zirconium and beryllium and has a crystalline structure and a transparency, and having an average primary grain size of from 3 to 20 micrometers. Namely, provided are cosmetics which are excellent in the effects of covering wrinkles and roughness in the skin and making spots and darkness in the skin vague, give a cosmetic coating film having a texture close to the skin in optical deepness, regulate excessive whiteness when photographed and have a favorable touch; and a makeup method using these cosmetics.