The present invention provides a cosmetic which has an effect of imparting softness and smoothness to dry hair after shampooing, and in particular, which is excellent in softening effect.A cosmetic composition comprises the following components (A) to (D), wherein (C) and (D) form an α gel.(A) a liquid polyhydric alcohol, 10 mass% or more(B) an oily component(C) an ionic surfactant(D) a higher alcohol本發明提供一種化妝料,其係對洗髪後的乾燥毛髪賦予柔軟性及滑順性的效果,尤其是柔軟化的效果優異。本發明之解決方法係提供一種化妝料組成物,其係含有下述成分(A)至(D):(A)液狀多元醇,10質量%以上(B)油性成分(C)離子性界面活性劑(D)高級醇,且前述(C)與(D)形成α凝膠。