PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ultraviolet ray/near-infrared ray blocker that simultaneously blocks ultraviolet ray and near-infrared ray, does not have photocatalytic activity, and can realize smooth touch when blended in a cosmetic composition and applied to skin.SOLUTION: Particles for cosmetic contain metal oxide particles and amorphous titanium oxide which is supported on a surface of the metal oxide particles at the amount of 1.5 to 50 mass% with respect to the particles.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1COPYRIGHT: (C)2017,JPO&INPIT【課題】紫外線と近赤外線を同時に遮断し、光触媒活性がなく、しかも、化粧料組成物に配合して皮膚に適用したときになめらかな肌触りを実現できる紫外線/近赤外線遮断剤を提供すること。【解決手段】金属酸化物粒子、及び、前記金属酸化物粒子の表面に、該粒子に対して1.5~50質量%の量で担持された非晶性酸化チタン、を含む化粧料用粒子。【選択図】図1