The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic that characteristically comprises the following (a)-(d) wherein the total blend ratio of (a) and (b) is 7-40 wt%: (a) Isododecane 3.0-30 wt% (b) Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane 1.0-10 wt% (c) Alkyl/polyether comodified silicone having branched siloxane bonds 0.1-5.0 wt% (d) One or more ultraviolet absorbents selected from 2-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzophenone and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.1-5 wt% The object of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified cosmetic that has a high ultraviolet protection effect, is smooth, spreads well, and has good texture.
