A cosmetic composition comprising: from about 0.1% to about 5% of an colored interference pigment; from about 0.1% to about 10% of a non-interference pigment concentrate; from about 10% to about 90% of a cosmetically acceptable vehicle; wherein the cosmetic composition has a contrast ratio of 10 or less and has a viscosity of no less than about 40,000 cps. A method of presenting a color transformation of a cosmetic composition during its application, comprising a step of applying the cosmetic composition onto skin.