PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic which has both water resistance and washability and is excellent in usability and ultraviolet protection effect. SOLUTION: One or more selected from (Component A) a hydrophobic ultraviolet protective agent, (Component B) a water-holding paste oil, (Component C) 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, and a derivative thereof. An oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic containing one or more selected from homopolymers, copolymers, and crosspolymers as a constituent unit. [Selection diagram] Fig. 2【課題】耐水性と洗い流し性とを両立し、かつ、使用感と紫外線防御効果に優れた水中油型乳化化粧料の提供。【解決手段】(成分A)疎水性紫外線防御剤から選ばれる1種または2種以上、(成分B)抱水性ペースト油、(成分C)2-アクリルアミド-2-メチルプロパンスルホン酸、およびその誘導体を構成単位として含む、ホモポリマー、コポリマー、クロスポリマーから選ばれる1種または2種以上、を含有する水中油型乳化化粧料。【選択図】図2