Cosmetic compositions in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion include:a) at least one monoglycerol fatty acid ester A,b) at least one first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B,c) at least one second polyglycerol difatty acid ester C which differs from the first polyglycerol difatty acid ester B,d) at least one fatty acid ester of the general formula (I)the residues R1 and R2 mutually independently denoting a saturated or unsaturated alkyl residue with 16 to 26 carbon atoms, and e) at least one organic UV filter.Methods of using such a composition is also disclosed.