An emulsion composition having excellent emulsion stability, containing a functional oil-based component, vitamin E, and the acylglutamate ester expressed in general formula (1). In general formula (1), R1 represents a C8-22 alkyl group, a C8-22 alkenyl group, or a C8-22 alkynyl group. R2 and R3 represent, independently of each other, a C8-30 alkyl group, a C8-30 alkenyl group, or a sterol group.