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[PROBLEMS] To provide a lip cosmetic which can provide good feeling during and after application (e.g., smooth spreadability on lips during application, good adhesion to lips), excellent moisturizing effect on lips, excellent lip protective effect and excellent stability with time. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] The lip cosmetic comprises the following components (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e): (a) an oligomer produced from behenic acid, eicosane diacid and a glycerin condensate; (b) a polyhydric alcohol; (c) water; (d) an ester oil which is composed of a carboxylic acid having 2 to 36 carbon atoms and an alcohol having 1 to 36 carbon atoms and which is in a liquid or paste form at ordinary temperature; and (e) an oily gelling agent. |