PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic having good temporal stability, high humectant effects and excellent sense of use without sticky feeling.SOLUTION: The water-in-oil type emulsion cosmetic comprises (A) a silicone-based surfactant, (B) an oil medicine, (C) an oil-gelling agent, (D) a water-soluble polymer thickener and (E) water of 61-98 mass%.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】経時安定性が良好で、保湿効果が高く、しかもべたつきがなく使用感に優れた化粧料の提供。【解決手段】次の成分(A)、(B)、(C)、(D):(A)シリコーン系界面活性剤、(B)油剤、(C)油ゲル化剤、(D)水溶性高分子増粘剤、及び(E)水 61~98質量%を含有する油中水型乳化化粧料。【選択図】なし