To provide a sunscreen emulsion cosmetic facilitating the cleansing away with a soap or a body soap without requiring the use of an exclusive cleansing cosmetic, and containing hydrophobized zinc oxide powder formulated therewith.

The sunscreen emulsion cosmetic contains (a) the hydrophobized zinc oxide powder, (b) a volatile silicone, (c) a liquid paraffin and/or isononyl isononanate, (d) a nonionic surfactant and (e) water.