The subject of the present invention is a composition for topical application in the form of an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion comprising at least one superabsorbent polymer and at least one organopolysiloxane elastomer. The subject of the invention is also the use of this composition in the cosmetics or dermatology field, and in particular for caring for, protecting and/or making up bodily or facial skin, or for haircare. The present invention makes it possible to obtain a composition which is soft on application, while at the same time providing comfort and moisturization, and stable over time. In particular, the present invention makes it possible to obtain an opalescent translucent gel which has a specific cosmeticity: stringy when taken up, with a significant “cushion” effect when massaging is begun (consistency and thickness under the finger on application) or even slightly dragging until the texture breaks under the fingers while at the same time keeping an application which ends with a certain glide.
