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The present invention provides for a cleansing composition capable of enhancing deposition of benefit agent comprising i) a functional oil-in-water emulsion comprising 0.1-5% by weight benefit agent solubilised/dispersed in an oil and emulsified in water using a cationic emulsifier having an oil and emulsified in water using a cationic emulsifier having an HLB greater than 8 such that the ratio of oil: emulsifier is in the range 20:1 to 1:1 ii) a detergent active composition comprising 5-80% detergent active and iii) a cationic polymer. The invention also provides for a process for the preparation of a cleansing composition for enhanced delivery of benefit agents comprising the steps of i) Dispersing/dissolving the benefit agent in the oil by mixing ii) Preparing a functional oil-in-water emulsion by mixing the product of step (i) in water along with a cationic emulsifier and iii) Mixing the functional oil-i-water emulsion with other ingredients to prepare a composition comprising the functional oil-in-water emulsion, detergent active and cationic polymer. Drawing: 00 Sheets. Total Pages: 36. Fig. Nil