The present invention provides a cosmetic composition comprising (i) a firstpigmentcomponent comprising metal oxide particles bonded to an alumina platelet, (ii)a second pigmentcomponent comprising metal oxide particles, wherein said second pigmentcomponent has adistinct morphology from said first pigment component, and (iii) a crosslinkedsilicone elastomergelling agent. The cosmetic composition provides high coverage and a naturallook uponapplication