The present application relates to a cosmetic composition comprising at least one ester corresponding to formula (I) below:R1COOR2 (I)in which R1 represents H or a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radical, and R2 represents a linear or branched hydrocarbon-based radical, with the proviso that:when R2 is a linear hydrocarbon-based radical and R1 is H or a linear hydrocarbon-based radical, then 7≦R1+R2≦8 andwhen at least one of R1 and R2 is a branched hydrocarbon-based radical, then 8≦R1+R2≦10, with the proviso that, when R1 is tert-butyl, then R2 is not isohexyl.This composition can be used as a product for caring for and/or making up keratin materials, in particular the skin, the lips and/or the integuments.