The present invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic composition, which contains an emulsion having (A) a sphingosine represented by formula (1), (B) an acid compound selected from inorganic acids and organic acids having 5 or less carbon atoms, and (C) a ceramide represented by formula (2) and another emulsion having (D) an oil component selected from polar oils and hydrocarbon oils, and (E) a surfactant. The oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic composition contains a ceramide and is excellent in emulsion stability.
