Cosmetic compositions

A leave-on cosmetic composition suitable for topical application to the skin comprising: a) from about 6 % to from about 20 % of a polyhydric alcohol, or mixtures thereof, and b) a cation containing polymer selected from cationic, basic, amphoteric and zwitterionic polymers, or mixtures thereof; wherein said composition comprises less than 4 % of an anionic, zwitterionic or amphoteric surfactant. The compositions of the invention display high moisturisation efficacy without the associated high levels of tacks, as well as good rheological, absorption and insulation properties, in addition to skin feel, skin softness and skin smoothness benefits.