The present invention has an unprecedented property that the UV protection effect is improved more than immediately after application by contact with water, sweat, etc., and is also excellent in feeling of use and cleanability. The purpose is to provide a fee. The present invention includes (A) 6 to 40% by mass of an ultraviolet protective agent, (B) an organically modified clay mineral, (C) an oil phase thickener other than (B), and (D) a silicone having an HLB of less than 8. A ratio of [total amount of component (B) and component (C)] / [total amount of non-volatile liquid oil other than silicone oil] is 0.04 or more and 0.68. Provided is a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic characterized by being less than本発明は、水や汗等との接触により塗布した直後よりも紫外線防御効果が向上するという従来にない特性を有し、なおかつ使用感や洗浄性にも優れた油中水型乳化日焼け止め化粧料を提供することを目的とする。本発明は、(A)6~40質量%の紫外線防御剤、(B)有機変性粘土鉱物、(C)前記(B)以外の油相増粘剤、及び(D)HLBが8未満のシリコーン系界面活性剤を含有し、[(B)成分と(C)成分との合計量]/[(E)シリコーン油以外の不揮発性液状油分の合計量]の比率が0.04以上0.68未満であることを特徴とする油中水型乳化日焼け止め化粧料を提供する。