The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular a cleansing composition, preferably a cleansing cosmetic composition for the face. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention comprises (a) lauric acid, (b) at least one fatty acid other than lauric acid, (c) at least one anionic surfactant, (d) at least one amphoteric surfactant, and (e) at least one cationic polymer, wherein the weight ratio of (a) lauric acid/ ( (a) lauric acid+(b) at least one fatty acid other than lauric acid) is 0.15 or less, preferably 0.12 or less, and more preferably 0.10 or less. The cosmetic composition according to the present invention can have both good foamability and good feeling of the skin after use.
