PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a base composition for a cosmetic which is easily handleable because it has a proper viscosity, capable of preparing easily the cosmetic because it can be easily dissolved or dispersed into water.SOLUTION: The base composition for the cosmetic contains a 20-60 wt.% cationic surfactant (A) represented by general formula (1), a 20-70 wt.% polyhydric alcohol (B) and 5-60 wt.% water, wherein, in the formula, R1 is a 12C-26C alkyl group or the like.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】水に溶解又は分散しやすいため香粧品の調製が容易であり、適度な粘度を有するため取り扱いやすい香粧品用基剤組成物の提供。【解決手段】一般式(1)で表されるカチオン性界面活性剤(A)を20~60重量%、多価アルコール(B)を20~70重量%及び水を5~60重量%含有する香粧品用基剤組成物。式中、R1は、炭素数12~26のアルキル基など。【選択図】なし