| abstract |
Provided are cosmetics characterized by containing an inorganicnpowder obtained by grinding an inorganic matter, which contains at least twonelements selected from among silicon, aluminum, titanium, oxygen, chromium,niron, calcium, magnesium, zirconium and beryllium and has a crystallinenstructure and a transparency, and having an average primary grain size ofnfrom 3 to 20 micrometers. Namely, provided are cosmetics which arenexcellent in the effects of covering wrinkles and roughness in the skin andnmaking spots and darkness in the skin vague, give a cosmetic coating filmnhaving a texture close to the skin in optical deepness, regulate excessivenwhiteness when photographed and have a favorable touch; and a makeupnmethod using these cosmetics. |