PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic which has very unique appearance from liquid to solid, particularly elastic jelly-like state, marshmallow-like state, or the like.SOLUTION: In the present invention, obtained is a cosmetic having very unique appearance from liquid to solid, particularly elastic jelly-like state, marshmallow-like state, or the like, by containing (a) ethyl cellulose and (b) ricinoleic acid methyl, and preferably (c) powder. In addition, the cosmetic can obtain varieties of excellent properties such as improved dispersibility of powder, long-lasting effect achieved by being imparted with water repellency and oil repellency, and adhesivity to the skin, by using surface-treated powder.COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT【課題】液状から固形、特には弾力性のあるゼリー状、マシュマロ状といった非常にユニークな外観の化粧料を提供すること。【解決手段】(a)エチルセルロースと、(b)リシノレイン酸メチルと、さらに好ましくは(c)粉体を含有することで、液状から固形、特には弾力性のあるゼリー状、マシュマロ状といった非常にユニークな外観の化粧料を得ることができ、さらに、表面処理粉体を使用することで、粉体の分散性向上、撥水、撥油性付与によるロングラスティング効果、肌への密着性など、様々な優れた特徴を得る事ができる。【選択図】なし