PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an external preparation for skin, capable of realizing elasticity immediately after its use with long-lasting effects thereof, and further giving a moisture-rich feeling while maintaining usability and the feeling of use such as satisfactory spreadability and non-stickiness.SOLUTION: The external preparation for skin includes the following components (A)-(D), with the mass ratio (C/D) of the component (C) to the component (D) being 1.5-15. (A) An N-long-chain acylamino acid-based surfactant (B) a higher alcohol and/or a higher fatty acid (C) a volatile oil agent and (D) an oil-soluble film forming agent.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】使用直後からハリ感を実感でき、その持続効果も高く、さらにのびの良さやべたつきのなさといった使用性、使用感を持ちながら、高い保湿感を付与することができる皮膚外用剤の提供。【解決手段】 下記成分(A)~(D)を含有し、成分(C)と成分(D)の質量比率(C/D)が1.5~15であることを特徴とする皮膚外用剤。(A)N-長鎖アシルアミノ酸系界面活性剤(B)高級アルコール及び/又は高級脂肪酸(C)揮発性油剤(D)油溶性皮膜形成剤【選択図】なし