PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a liquid two-layer type cosmetic in which the upper layer is a transparent two-layer when left to stand, redispersibility is excellent when being shaken, a squeaking feeling of powder is not provided while providing a fresh feeling of use, and uniform finish and makeup durability are excellent.SOLUTION: A liquid two-layer type cosmetic contains: (a) 0.01 to 10 mass% of hydrogenated phospholipid (b) 0.01 to 5 mass% of α-olefin vinylpyrrolidone copolymer and (c) 5 to 20% of powder. The liquid two-layer type cosmetic is separated into two layers of a precipitation layer and a transparent aqueous layer when left to stand, and is shook and dispersed on use.COPYRIGHT: (C)2014,JPO&INPIT【課題】静置時には上層が透明な二層状態であり、振とう時の再分散性が良好で、みずみずしい使用感でありながら、粉のきしみ感がなく、仕上がりの均一性や、化粧持ちにも優れた液状二層型化粧料を提供する。【解決手段】次の成分(a)~(c):(a)水素添加リン脂質 0.01~10質量%、(b)α-オレフィン・ビニルピロリドン共重合体 0.01~5質量%、(c)粉体 5~20質量%、を含有する液状水中油型化粧料であって、静置時には沈降層と透明水層との二層に分離し、使用時に振とう分散して用いる液状二層型化粧料。【選択図】なし