A viscous composition of the present invention comprises specific cellulose fibers (A), (A′) and (A″) which are selected according to uses of a cosmetic composition, a gel-like composition and a spray composition. By using the composition of the present invention, a cosmetic composition which is excellent in shape retention ability and dispersion stability and excellent in water tolerance to satisfy the properties and the performance which is necessary for cosmetics a gel-like composition wherein gel-state can be kept without separation or water release and wherein various functional additives which is necessary for the use is mixed without any problem can be obtained.
