The invention relates to powdered cosmetic compositions including a) 10 to 30 wt. % hydrophobized metal oxide power, b) 10 to 89 wt. % organic polyol, c) 0.01 to 15 wt. % of at least one copolymer of the monomers b1) N-tert-octylacrylamide, b2) acrylic acid, b3) tert-butylaminoethyl methacryclic acid, and b4) possibly additional monomers, which compositions are especially suitable for deforming keratin fibers and provide shine, texture and silkiness.