Disclosed is a water-based gel cosmetic composition comprising at least one polysaccharide hydrocolloid at least one viscosity increasing agent different from the at least one polysaccharide hydrocolloid at least one film forming polymer at least one liquid fatty substance optionally at least one nonionic surfactant having an HLB greater than or equal to about 15 water at least one pH or cation adjuster and optionally a pigment. Also disclosed are methods of making up the eyes with the composition of the invention as well as a method of making the composition.
