The present invention provides a solid powder cosmetic exhibiting excellent ease of loosening of the cosmetic, smooth feeling in use, and adhesiveness to the skin and also exhibiting no change in usability in continuous use and having excellent filling and molding properties and drop strength. The invention relates to a solid powder cosmetic containing following components (A), components (B), and components (C)； (A) a powder, (B) a (sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate) copolymer, and (C) a water-swelling clay mineral.
