It is an object to provide a topical composition that is excellent in texture and feeling upon use. The present invention is a topical composition without water, satisfying the following: (A) the composition includes a silicone base in a proportion of 80% by weight or more; (B) the silicone base includes (b1) a silicone elastomer, (b2) a cyclic volatile methylsiloxane having 3 to 6 silicon atoms, and (b3) a linear dimethylpolysiloxane and/or linear methylphenylpolysiloxane; (C) the composition includes therein an active ingredient present in a dispersed or dissolved type; and (D) the composition does not contain any non-silicone thickener.