The present invention relates to a solid makeup and/or care cosmetic composition in the form of a compact powder, comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium, at least: a pulverulent phase, an emulsifying system, a hydrophilic gelling agent, an organic lake, and a hydrophilic active agent with hygroscopic properties, which is present in a content of between 1% and 40% by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, the said composition having a solids content of greater than or equal to 90%. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing this cosmetic composition from an intermediate composition comprising an aqueous phase, and to a process for coating the skin with the said cosmetic composition.
