Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a topical composition for skin, which comprises a) a solid particle, which is a porous particle having surface openings, and has an average particle size of primary particles of 0.5 to 20 ?m; b) at least one wax; c) at least one carbon chain-based oil; and d) at least one surfactant, and the composition optionally comprises water and has a water content of 5% or less based on the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a cosmetic composition that is not drippy during makeup removal, has good skin spreadability during use, has a refreshing feeling in use, and provides a high cleansing effect, and in particular, to provide a cleansing composition. The cosmetic composition according to the invention is characterized by comprising (A) an alkyl ethylene oxide surfactant having an HLB of 8 to 13, (B) 10 to 40 mass % of an oil component, and (C) water, wherein the composition is a discontinuous-micellar cubic liquid-crystal phase. Also the cosmetic composition is characterized by comprising the above composition as the outer phase and (B2) an oil phase comprising an oil component, that is different from the oil component (B1) captured in said discontinuous-micellar cubic liquid-crystal phase, as the inner phase.