Personal care compositions comprise (a) from about 5 wt. % to about 50 wt. % of a detersive surfactant, (b) from about 0.05 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of wax particles having a melting point of at least about 100° C. and an average mean particle size as measured in said personal care composition of less than about 0.15 μm; and (c) at least about 20 wt. % of a cosmetically acceptable medium; wherein the personal care composition is substantially clear.