PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water-type or oil-in-water type cosmetic having a fresh feeling of use and high UV protection. A water-based or oil-in-water cosmetic according to the present invention comprises (A) a porous spherical powder having an average particle size of 1 to 4 μm and an oil absorption of 160 ml/100 g or less, and (B) an ultraviolet absorber. It is characterized by including. [Selection diagram] None【課題】みずみずしい使用感触と高い紫外線防御力とを備えた水型又は水中油型化粧料を提供する。【解決手段】本発明に係る水型又は水中油型化粧料は、(A)平均粒子径1~4μm、吸油量が160ml/100g以下である多孔質球状粉末と、(B)紫外線吸収剤とを含むことを特徴とする。【選択図】なし