PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a skin cosmetic that has a high ultraviolet protection effect, and creates the natural brightness of skin and has a good feeling of use with little stickiness.SOLUTION: A skin cosmetic contains component (A) fluorescent zinc oxide with a BET diameter of 1.2 μm or less, component (B) oil that is liquid at 25°C, and component (C) water.SELECTED DRAWING: None【課題】紫外線防御効果に優れるとともに、自然な肌の明るさを得る効果とべたつきの少ない使用感に優れる皮膚化粧料を提供する。【解決手段】成分(A)BET径1.2μm以下の蛍光性酸化亜鉛、成分(B)25℃で液体状である油、および成分(C)水を含む、皮膚化粧料。【選択図】なし