The reverse vesicle composition of the present invention includes (A) a sphingosine represented by formula (I),(B) a C16 to C30 fatty acid,(C) a hydrocarbon oil,(D) an ester oil which is in liquid form at 25° C., and(F) water,wherein the ratio by mass of ingredient (C) to ingredient (D) satisfies the following relationship: 1≦(C)/(D)<;1000, and the composition contains a surfactant having a molecular weight of 1,000 or less in an amount of 1 mass % or less.