Provided is an oil-in-water emulsified cosmetic composition which is excellent in the stability of a solid oil-soluble ultraviolet absorber contained, is agreeable to the skin, offers a reduced feeling of friction, exhibits excellent stability over time, and has a high moisturizing effect. The present invention provides an oil-in-water emulsion composition comprising the following components (A) to (C): (A) a polyoxyethylene alkyl or alkenyl ether which has an alkyl or alkenyl group having 20 or more and 24 or less carbon atoms and has an average molar number of ethylene oxide added of 1.5 or more and 4 or less, (B) a polar oil which has an IOB value of 0.2 or more and 0.6 or less and is liquid at 25°C, and (C) an ultraviolet absorber which is solid at 25°C.
