A process for the production of a solid cosmetic preparation is described wherein a wax phase comprising at least one wax, at least one oil, and if applicable, oil-soluble ingredients and solvents are melted, the molten wax phase is mixed with an aqueous phase comprising at least one water-soluble or water-soluble water-dispersible film former and with a w/o emulsifying system until an emulsion is formed, and the resulting emulsion is allowed to cool to form a wax matrix with aqueous phase droplets embedded therein, and the products made therefrom and their use.