The present invention provides a skin cosmetic that has a strong UV light protection effect, has a smooth, refreshing feel without any squeaky sensation, and is comfortable to use. Provided is a skin cosmetic that contains the following components (A), (B), and (C): (A) 3-50 mass% of gel-like particles, (B) 0.05-3 mass% of a thickening agent, and (C) 30-95 mass% of water, wherein component (A) is gel-like particles containing the following (a)-(f): (a) 0.1-10 mass% of at least one type of gelling agent selected from agar, carrageenan, and gelatin, (b) 1-30 mass% of an inorganic UV light scattering agent, (c) 1-40 mass% of an organic UV light absorbing agent, (d) 0.1-24 mass% of an amphiphilic solid fat, (e) 0.05-5 mass% of a dextrin fatty acid ester, and (f) 30-80 mass% of water.
