PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an emulsified sunscreen cosmetic having an unprecedented property that the ultraviolet protection effect is improved as compared with immediately after application by contact with water or sweat, and also having excellent usability and cleanability. An emulsified sunscreen cosmetic containing (A) an ultraviolet protective agent (ultraviolet absorber and / or an ultraviolet scattering agent) in an amount of 5 to 40% by mass and (B) an oil phase thickener. The present invention relates to a sunscreen cosmetic characterized in that the absorbance after the coating film formed of the agent comes into contact with water is higher than the absorbance before contact with water. [Selection diagram] None【課題】水や汗との接触により塗布した直後よりも紫外線防御効果が向上するという従来にない特性を有し、なおかつ使用感や洗浄性にも優れた乳化型日焼け止め化粧料を提供する。【解決手段】（Ａ）紫外線防御剤（紫外線吸収剤及び／又は紫外線散乱剤）を５～４０質量％及び（Ｂ）油相増粘剤を含む乳化型日焼け止め化粧料であって、当該化粧料で形成した塗膜が水分に接触した後の吸光度が水分と接触する前の吸光度より高いことを特徴とする日焼け止め化粧料に関する。【選択図】なし
