The present invention relates to an emulsion-type cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, comprising:&mdashan aqueous phaserepresenting from 30% to 80% by weight, preferably from 40% to 70% by weight, relative to the total weight of the composition,&mdashparticles comprising at least one hard wax, preferentially in the form of an aqueous dispersion, having a melting point ranging from 65 to 120° C., the hard wax(es) being present at a total content greater than or equal to 10% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition,&mdashat least one emulsifying system capable of dispersing at least the hard wax(es), comprising a non-ionic surfactant with an HLB value at 25° C. greater than or equal to 8, preferably greater than or equal to 10, comprising a monoester of a C12-C20, preferably C12-C14, more preferentially C12, fatty acid and of a carbohydrate, preferably of a sugar, more preferentially of a disaccharide, even more preferentially of saccharose. The present invention also relates to a method for coating keratin fibres, to a method for preparing a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres, to a cosmetic composition for coating keratin fibres which is obtained by means of said production method, and also to a particular use.
