Provided is a composition containing a sterol ester, which is an oil poorly soluble in water, and superior in transparency, stability, foaming property, rinsability, skin feel (during rinsing and/or after use), and emollience. A composition containing(A) a sterol ester,(B) one or more anionic surfactants selected from (B1) N-acylamino acid having a C8-22 acyl group or a salt thereof, (B2) polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate or a salt thereof,(C) a betaine-type amphoteric surfactant,(D) glyceryl mono-C8-14 fatty acid ester,(E) C5-6 hydroxyalcohol, and(F) water, andhaving pH 4-8.