A composition which is one comprising water, a wax ester, and at least one of other components usable in cosmetics, and contains an ester composed of C.sub.18-34 fatty acid--C.sub.18-44 higher alcohol, and an amphoteric surface active agent, and can further contain a C.sub.18-34 higher fatty acid. It is possible to provide an intermediate composition for cosmetics and the above final product which are excellent in feelings in use to skin, and have physical and chemical characteristics for making their stable storage possible, and can be advantageously used particularly for foundation, lipstick, eye shadow, etc.