PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cosmetic composition which has a UV ray-preventing ability, is excellent in emulsion stability, use touch, and water resistance, and where an aqueous ingredient is emulsified or dispersed in an oily component which can be easily washed away with cleaners.SOLUTION: This cosmetic composition comprises (A) a modified powdery material prepared by coating the surface of a basic powdery material having a UV ray-protecting effect with a hydrophobic treatment agent and a cationic surfactant and (B) an inorganic or organic hydrophilic powdery material.COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT【課題】紫外線防止能があり、乳化安定性および使用感触に優れ、しかも耐水性に優れていると共に、洗浄料による落ちの良い油性成分中に水性成分が乳化または分散している化粧料組成物を提供する。【解決手段】(A)紫外線防御効果を有する基粉体の表面を、疎水化処理剤及びカチオン性界面活性剤で被覆した改質粉体と、(B)無機または有機の親水性粉末とを配合する。【選択図】図3