PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a two-layer cosmetic which is separated in two layers while having the thickness of a powder cake layer being controlled when the cosmetic is shaken and then stood still, kept separated also after being stood still, and is also excellent in re-dispersibility.SOLUTION: The two-layer cosmetic contains (A) a cationic surfactant, preferably, &gamma-gluconamide propyl dimethyl hydroxyethyl ammonium chloride, (B) a water swellable clay mineral, (C) a water insoluble powder and (D) an electrolyte.COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT【課題】振とう後に静置すると、粉体層のケーキ厚さをコントロールして分離させるとともに、静置後もその状態を維持させることができる2層型化粧料の提供。並びに、再分散性にも優れる2層型化粧料の提供。【解決手段】(A)陽イオン性界面活性剤、好ましくは、塩化γ‐グルコンアミドプロピルジメチルヒドロキシエチルアンモニウム、(B)水膨潤性粘土鉱物、(C)水不溶性粉体および(D)電解質を含有してなる2層型化粧料とする。【選択図】なし