A cosmetic composition exhibiting improved transfer resistance comprising:a) 1-70% of a volatile solvent having a viscosity of about 0.5 to 20 centipoise at 25??? C. and selected from the group consisting of volatile silicones, C8-20 isoparaffins, and mixtures thereof, b) 0.1-15% of a silicone ester wax comprising moieties of the general formula: ##STR5## wherein R is hydrogen or methyl, R1 is a c