PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gelatinous cosmetic that has high viscosity and is free from stringiness in use.SOLUTION: The present invention provides a gelatinous cosmetic comprising an (acrylic acid hydroxyethyl/acryloyldimethyltauric Na) copolymer and a polyhydric alcohol, the gelatinous cosmetic comprising, as the polyhydric alcohol, diglycerol, and sorbitol and/or maltitol.SELECTED DRAWING: None