The present disclosure provides a water in oil type cosmetic composition that prevents syneresis and exhibits favorable stability. A water in oil type cosmetic composition for preventing syneresis of the present disclosure is characterized by containing a compound which is solubilized by being neutralized as an active component. In addition, a preferred embodiment of the water in oil type cosmetic composition for preventing syneresis of the present disclosure is characterized by the compound which is solubilized by being neutralized being a water soluble compound which has a sulfonic acid group. Further, a water in oil type cosmetic of the present disclosure is characterized by containing: a compound which is solubilized by being neutralized; a gelling agent; water; and a powder component; the viscosity of the water in oil cosmetic being greater than or equal to 7000 mPa·s.