The present application provides a water-in-
oil type cosmetic composition containing
isostearic acid, a
pigment-grade
powder (preferably a
pigment-grade
powder coated with an aliphatic
amino acid), an emulsifier having an HLB of more than 0 and 8 or less, and the balance of water, and having excellent
water resistance and cleansing properties. The water-in-
oil type cosmetic composition of the present application has excellent
water resistance in a neutral or lower pH environment such as
tap water, sweat, and the like, and is converted to have excellent cleansing properties when used with
alkaline water such as
soap water, and thus can be used effectively.