The present invention provides a sunscreen composition comprising (a) a surfactant, (b) water, (c) an oil component, and (d) a water soluble ultraviolet absorbent and/or oil soluble ultraviolet absorbent that is in the bicontinuous microemulsion phase at 25°C.The object of the present invention is to obtain a sunscreen composition that is superior in terms of the ultraviolet protection ability and the tactile sensation during use. Furthermore, its object is to provide a sunscreen composition composed of a transparent bicontinuous microemulsion phase that spreads well when applied on the skin, is superior in terms of the coating film uniformity and absorption into the skin.
