A semi-permanent mascara composition for use on eyelashes and/or eyelids that includes from 17% to 30%, by weight, of a film former selected from the group consisting of tall oil glyceride, pentaerythrityl rosinate, glyceryl rosinate, and the hydrogenated versions and mixtures thereof. Further there is from 0.1% to 14%, by weight, of a colorant and from 10% to 15%, by weight, of disteardimonium hectorite, and less than about 3% of wax. The semi-permanent mascara composition is long lasting and has excellent wear characteristics.