The present invention relates to an oral care composition, which contains the following components (A), (B) and (C):(A) an inorganic acid and/or an organic acid,(B) an anionic surfactant,(C) at least one compound selected from polyglycerin fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene higher alcohol ethers having from 6 to 14 carbon atoms, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters and polyoxyethylene polyoxypropylene copolymers. The oral care composition according to the present invention is significantly excellent in reducing astringency and bitterness inherent in anionic surfactants.