What the community says
Pros
- Gel texture feels lightweight and non-greasy, preferred in hot and humid conditions
- No white cast and suits sensitive, acne-prone, and oily skin well
- Doubles as a silicone-blurring primer and makeup base, sometimes used as a hypoallergenic eye primer
Cons
- Dewy/glowy finish is a turn-off for matte-sunscreen lovers
- Sunscreen SPF labeling removed in some markets causing confusion
- Can pill if layered over heavy moisturizers and can feel slightly sticky
Product details
Good for
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
4.4k pts · 846 comments
“lately they've gotten more expensive and hard to find.”
“I gave up and went with Sun Bum SPF 50 from a drugstore and I’ve been missing out!”
“I’m not sure why it’s not talked about more.”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
3.7k pts · 469 comments
“My current routine is soon jung cleanser, hada labo premium lotion, lala retro moisturiser from drunk elephant and mermaid skin sunscreen every day.”
r/AsianBeautyMentioned
3.2k pts · 350 comments
“Canmake only gets away with selling Mermaid Skin because they remove any hint that it's a sunscreen from the packaging and sell it strictly as a primer.”
“At least canmake is doing that. You can buy the mermaid sun primer in the USA.”
“Same level of sun protection but most Korean formulas are very lightweight/almost moisturizer texture.”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
2.2k pts · 109 comments
“Canmake Mermaid gel works well for me.”
“It's very glowy but I like that personally.”
“It also doesn't sting my eyes at all.”
“I also have a lot of issues with sunscreen and Canmake Mermaid gel works well for me.”
“It’s very glowy but I like that personally.”
“It also doesn’t sting my eyes at all.”
r/AsianBeautyIn routine
2k pts · 91 comments
“Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV”
“Melano CC Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV”
“My skincare routine goes as such: AM Cleanse with low PH cleanser Hada Labo gokujyun hydrating lotion Melano CC Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV”