A transparent liquid cleansing composition containing the following components (A), (B), (C) and (D) :(A) 10 to 35% by weight of a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 8 or more,(B) 10 to 40% by weight of oil having a viscosity of 15 mPa·s or less at 30°C,(C) 20 to 60% by weight of a water-soluble solvent, and(D) 5 to 50% by weight of water,wherein a total content of the components (C) and (D) is 40 to 70% by weight.The transparent liquid cleansing composition is provided, which gives substantially no oily feeling during use, can raise waterproof mascara rapidly, and is washed off without an oily feeling.