PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic blended with a multifunctional composite powder having, in combination, (a) good adhesiveness, (b) good ductility (continuous expansion), (c) moderate luster feeling, (d) uniform cosmetic coat, (e) moderate covering (covering power), (f) cosmetic coat with no white scum, (g) the accordance of apparent color of the cosmetic and color tone of the cosmetic film, (h) good soft focus and (i) favorable UV ray shielding property.SOLUTION: The cosmetic is prepared by letting a scaly base to carry particles comprising titanium oxide fine particles on the surface thereof, and further covering the surface with a composite oxide containing titanium and iron, and a cosmetic further containing ferric oxide (III) fine particles in addition to the particles.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】 本発明は、a)良好な付着性、b)良好な延展性(延び広がり)、c)適度なツヤ感、d)均一な化粧膜、e)適度な隠蔽性(カバー力)、f)白浮きしない化粧膜、g)化粧料の外観色と化粧膜の色調の同一性、h)良好なソフトフォーカス性、i)良好な紫外線遮蔽性などを兼ね備えた多機能性複合粉体を配合してなる化粧料に関する。【解決手段】 鱗片状基材の表面に、少なくとも酸化チタン微粒子からなる粒子群を担持させ、さらにその表面をチタニウムおよび鉄を含む複合酸化物で被覆した複合粉体を配合してなる化粧料、および前記微粒子群に、さらに酸化鉄(III)微粒子を含む化粧料。【選択図】 図1