| abstract |
Provided is a powdery cosmetic which comprises (A) a spherical powder of an (adipic acid/neopentyl glycol) crosspolymer at a content of 5 to 95% by mass, preferably 10 to 90% by mass, and (B) a fumed metal oxide at a content of 0.1 to 30% by mass, preferably 0.5 to 20% by mass, and is suitable as a cosmetic for oily shining skin prevention use. It is preferred for the powdery cosmetic to further contain (C) a flaky powder at a content of 5 to 94.9% by mass. Examples of the component (B) include silica, alumina and titanium oxide, and the component (B) is particularly preferably alumina. The dosage form of the powdery cosmetic may be either one of a loose powder or a pressed powder, and is preferably a loose powder. |