The present invention relates to a composition for cosmetics containing (A) one or more kinds of N-mono long-chain acyl basic amino acids, and (B) one or more kinds of N-mono middle-chain acyl basic amino acids, and the composition for cosmetics further containing (C) an inorganic powder, and provides a composition for cosmetics that gives, when applying, a comfortable silky feeling and, to the skin after application, natural translucency, good luminous finish and a uniform feeling of the skin surface, and has adhesiveness to the skin and high covering power.
