An obj ect is to provide an emulsified cosmetic composition which can impart satisfactory taut feeling and yet is free of stickiness, by incorporating polyvinyl alcohol into a soap-based emulsified cosmetic composition. The present invention relates to an emulsified cosmetic composition comprising: (a) polyvinyl alcohol: 0.01% to 1% by mass； (b) a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 15,000 to 25,000: 0.01% to 5% by mass； (c) a higher fatty acid； and (d) a neutralizing agent.
