To provide a water-in-oil emulsion composition having a high stability and which provides fresh feeling in use and glossy finish. The water-in-oil emulsion composition of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (a) 1 to 20 mass % of a polyhydric alcohol fatty acid ester and/or a hydrocarbon; (b) 3 to 20 mass % of a transparent non-volatile silicone oil that separates when mixed with component (a) at 25° C.; (c) 0.1 to 5 mass % of zinc decyl trisiloxanecarboxylate; and (d) water.