The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic characterized by comprising the following (a) through (g). (a) is a UV absorber, (b) is a silicone-based powder, (c) is a polymethyl methacrylate powder, (d) is a hydrophobized powder of plate-like particles, (e) is a surfactant, (f) is an oil, and (g) is water. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic having excellent use texture, a strong UV protective effect, and excellent stability.
