The present invention relates to an anhydrous composition in cream form, characterized in that it comprises, in a cosmetically acceptable support: (a) at least one oily phase (b) at least one non-emulsifying elastomeric organopolysiloxane (b) a photoprotective system capable of screening out UV radiation (c) at least one matting agent (d) at least one non-silicone organic thickener for the oily phase, chosen from: (1) crystalline polymers, preferably semi-crystalline polymers, (2) fatty acid esters of dextrin, (3) hydrophobic-modified polysaccharides, (4) crystalline olefin copolymers, (5) crystalline polycondensates, (6) polymers of lipophilic polyamide type, (7) lipophilic polyureas and polyurethanes, (8) block polymers, (9) cholesterol-based liquid-crystal agents and mixtures thereof the said composition not comprising any humectant.