[Object] Provided is an oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition having a high UV protection effect (particularly, boost effect of SPF value) and excellent in water resistance and the like of a film (cosmetic film) without impairing the tactile sensation or the feeling of use peculiar to the oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition.
[Solving Means] An oil-in-water emulsion cosmetic composition containing (A) carboxylic acid-modified silicone in a liquid form at 50°C, (B) a vinyl-based polymer emulsion, (C) a basic compound, and (D) an inorganic UV protecting agent consisting of hydrophobic fine particulate metal oxide. Particularly, a use as a sunscreen cosmetic composition.