The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion lip cosmetic that is not sticky when applied and superior to provide watery feel, glossy appearance, transparent and long-lasting glossy appearance when applied. The lip cosmetic of the present invention is characterized by comprising: (A) an oil phase further cimprising(a1) and (a2), wherein (a1) is 5 to 70% by mass of a non-volatile hydrocarbon oil including hydrogenated polyisobutene, and (a2) is 5 to 70% by mass of methylphenyl silicone that separates from (a1) when (a1) and (a2) are mixed with at 25°C; and (B) an aqueous phase further comprising (b1) and (b2), wherein (b1) is 10 to 80% by mass of an aqueous component, and (b2) is 0.01 to 10% by mass of a colorant.