Disclosed is an oil-in-water emulsion composition, and a preparation method therefor, and a product, wherein the composition comprises: a) cellulose with a hydrophobic group; b) a surfactant; c) a higher alcohol; d) an oil component; e) water; and optionally, f) a humectant and/or g) a higher fatty acid; the composition has a viscosity of 10,000 mPa·s or less.