PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide makeup methods which are easy to apply on the skin, has a good feeling of use, has improved moisture retention, and, in addition, are highly effective.SOLUTION: As a result of our intensive studies, we found that a problem is solved by a makeup method of applying on the skin a first agent containing alginic acid and/or a water-soluble salt thereof and subsequently applying on the skin a second agent containing a divalent metal salt.SELECTED DRAWING: NoneCOPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】 本発明の目的は、肌への塗布が容易で使用感もよく保湿性も向上し、さらに有効性も高い化粧方法を得ることにある。【解決手段】 本発明者らが鋭意検討した結果、アルギン酸及び/ 又はその水溶性塩を配合した第1剤を肌に塗布した後、二価の金属塩を配合した第2剤を肌に塗布する化粧方法が問題を解決することがわかった。【選択図】なし