The present invention provides an oil-in-water type cosmetic that is excellent in the dispersion stability of an ultraviolet scattering agent, can provide a refreshing feel and light sense of use with no stickiness to the skin, and also has a high ultraviolet-shielding effect and a sunscreen cosmetic comprising the oil-in-water type cosmetic. The oil-in-water type cosmetic comprises: (A) an ultraviolet scattering agent (B) a nonionic surfactant (C) a modified polyalkylene oxide represented by formula (I)(D) an oily component and (E) water.
