A high internal aqueous phase water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetic composition having a content of an aqueous phase component of at least 50% by weight and comprising as a first embodiment:a/ a cross-linkable polyether-modified silicone in an amount of 0.1 to 10% by weight andb/ at least one useability improver selected from the group consisting ofb.1/ a water-soluble polymer having an average molecular weight of 2000 to 300,000b.2/ an inorganic saltb.3/ and amino acid saltor as a second embodiment:a/ a cross-linkable polyether-modified silicone in an amount of 0.1 to 10.0% by weight andb/ a polyether-modified silicone.
