A solid cosmetic composition includes (i) corn starch in an amount of from about 20% to about 40% (ii) bulking agent in an amount of from about 20% to about 50% (iii) surfactant in an amount of from about 5% to about 30% and (iv) glycerine in an amount of from about 15% to about 30%, present in an amount by weight of the total composition.