The present invention relates to a vaseline-like composition, comprising one type or two or more types of components selected from the following components (C), (D) and (E) at 5% by weight to 20% by weight, the following component (A) at 40% by weight to 90% by weight, and the following component (B) at 5% by weight to 50% by weight, and to a cosmetic containing the vaseline-like composition: component (A) : one or more types of ester compounds selected from diisostearyl malate and diglyceryl triisostearate； component (B): a hydrocarbon wax having a melting point of 70°C to 130°C； component (C): a poly(12-hydroxystearic acid) having an average degree of polymerization of 3 to 20； component (D): a poly(12-hydroxystearic acid) derivative obtained by esterifying a poly(12-hydroxystearic acid) having an average degree of polymerization of 3 to 20 and a polyvalent alcohol having a valence of 5 or more； and, component (E): a dimer dilinoleic acid derivative.According to the present invention, a vaseline-like composition that realizes moisture occlusion comparable to that of vaseline and has superior skin spreadability, superior skin blendability and little stickiness, and a cosmetic incorporating the vaseline-like composition, can be provided.
