PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide cosmetic powders superior in spreadability on the skin and affinity to the skin upon application, and lightness and moisture of the skin after application, as well as safety.SOLUTION: The cosmetic powders containing an N-mono long chain acyl basic amino acid and a particular &alpha-aminolactam derivative are provided.COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT【課題】塗布時の肌への伸びと肌へのなじみ感、塗布後の肌のさらさら感と肌のしっとり感を与え、しかも安全性にも優れた化粧用粉体を提供すること。【解決手段】N-モノ長鎖アシル塩基性アミノ酸と特定のα-アミノラクタム誘導体を含有してなる化粧用粉体。【選択図】なし