The present invention provides a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic comprising the following ingredients (a), (b), (c), and (d) in the outer phase and not comprising octylmethoxy cinnamate, octocrylene, or avobenzone.(a) 5-15 wt % of hydrophobized rutile type crystallized titanium dioxide having an average particle size of 30-80 nm,(b) 0.1-10 wt % of iron oxide,(c) 5-15 wt % of hydrophobized zinc oxide having an average particle size of 20-80 nm,(d) 0-1.0 wt % of titanium dioxide for white pigment having an average particle size of 180 nm or more.The object of the present invention is to provide a water-in-oil emulsified sunscreen cosmetic that is applied on the face including the areas surrounding the eyes, wherein irritation to the eyes is minor, the UVB and UVA protection effect is high, and a superior makeup effect is also manifested.
