The present invention provides a solid cosmetic product consisting of a substantially anhydrous, compact cosmetic powder comprising, as essential ingredients, one or more thermoreversible polysaccharides, one or more humectants, one or more emollients and a powder phase, and also optionally conventional cosmetic ingredients. The present invention further provides a process for obtaining such a solid, compact powder cosmetic product, which comprises the steps of making an aqueous paste using the essential ingredients and optionally conventional cosmetic ingredients, allowing the paste to solidify, and then subjecting the solidified paste to a heat treatment for removing water from the solidified paste.
