The present invention related to an UV-photo-protecting cosmetic composition, comprising: (a) at least one aqueous phase, (b) at least one fatty phase, (c) at least one micronized organic UV-screening agent, the mean particle size of said micronized particles ranging from 0.01 to 2 mum, and (d) at least one organomodified silicone which does not comprise poly(oxyalkylene) moieties.