The present invention provides an emulsion type sunscreen cosmetic having an unprecedented characteristic that the ultraviolet protection effect is improved as compared with immediately after being applied by contact with water or sweat and also excellent in feeling upon use and washing performance . The present invention relates to an emulsion type sunscreen cosmetic composition containing (A) 5 to 40% by mass of an ultraviolet ray protective agent (ultraviolet absorber and / or ultraviolet scattering agent) and (B) an oil phase thickener, Wherein the absorbance after contact with the moisture of the coating film formed by the coating is higher than the absorbance before contact with the moisture.本発明は、水や汗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乳化型日焼け止め化粧料を提供する。本発明は、(A)紫外線防御剤(紫外線吸収剤及び/又は紫外線散乱剤)を5~40質量%及び(B)油相増粘剤を含む乳化型日焼け止め化粧料であって、当該化粧料で形成した塗膜の水分に接触した後の吸光度が水分と接触する前の吸光度より高いことを特徴とする日焼け止め化粧料に関する。
