<p>The present invention provides water-in-oil type emulsion sunscreen cosmetics that achieve an excellent UV blocking effect, and have excellent effects in the prevention and inhibition of discoloration (discoloration to red). The water-in-oil emulsion sunscreen cosmetic according to the present invention is characterized by comprising : (a) octocrylene; (b) hydrophobized zinc oxide; (c) cationic surfactant; and (d) silica.</p>