Disclosed is a water-in-silicone cosmetic composition for photoprotection, comprising:(i)1 to 10 % by weight oil-soluble UV-B sunscreen(ii)1.5 to 10 % by weight cross-linked siloxane elastomer(iii)4 to 20 % by weight hydrophobic zinc oxide(iv)5 to 10 % by weight humectant and,(v)0.5 to 5 % by weight emulsifier which is non-alkylated polyalkyleneglycol-modified dimethicone,wherein said composition comprises 1 to 10 % by weight water-soluble UV-B sunscreen and not more than 1 % by weight organic UV-A sunscreen.Compositions in accordance with the invention provide in-vivo Sun Protection Factor of at least 50.
