The present invention relates to a solid makeup and/or care cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: -one pulverulent phase, -one emulsifying system, -one hydrophilic gelling agent, and-one hydrophilic active agent present in a content of greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, the said composition comprising less than 2% by weight of water relative to the total weight of the composition. The invention also relates to an intermediate composition for the preparation of such a cosmetic composition, to a process for manufacturing this cosmetic composition, and to a process for coating the skin with the said cosmetic composition.
