Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
by Canmake
Updated November 10, 2026
Zinc oxide hybrid SPF 50+ doubles as a glowy makeup primer; breakouts happen.
What the community says
A zinc oxide hybrid SPF 50+ with hyaluronic acid and glycerin, built to function as both sunscreen and primer. It suits oily-combination or redness-prone users who like glow, though acne-prone skin may see clogged pores or whiteheads.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Primer-like gel texture that settles fast under makeup
- Glowy finish with hyaluronic acid and glycerin
- Mint version visibly softens facial redness
Watch out for
- Breakouts and whiteheads are recurring dealbreakers
- Very dewy, sometimes greasy rather than matte
- Pilling or visible cast can happen with some versions
Product details
What TikTok says
From 3 TikTok videos
Creators say the gel is lightweight, absorbs fast and leaves no white cast 12. Several creators describe a soft, dewy, glowy finish, and one says it doubles as a primer 23. One creator says it lacks the moisturizing, lotion-like finish they prefer, and another notes a sunscreen smell 12. Creators say it suits anyone who likes light, refreshing sunscreens, though it may not suit those wanting a lotion-like feel 23.
Videos open on TikTok in a new tab.
How to use it
From Reddit routinesWhere to buy
Full ingredient list · 34
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ ingredients
水, ＢＧ, メトキシケイヒ酸エチルヘキシル, ビスエチルヘキシルオキシフェノールメトキシフェニルトリアジン, 酸化亜鉛, ジエチルアミノヒドロキシベンゾイル安息香酸ヘキシル, カプリリルメチコン, ベヘニルアルコール, ヒアルロン酸Ｎａ, グリセリン, ユキノシタエキス, ハトムギ種子エキス, トウキンセンカ花エキス, ソメイヨシノ葉エキス, メマツヨイグサ種子エキス, ゼニアオイ花エキス, ハマメリス葉エキス, アーチチョーク葉エキス, ビルベリー葉エキス, タベブイアインペチギノサ樹皮エキス, （アクリロイルジメチルタウリンアンモニウム／ＶＰ）コポリマー, パルミチン酸デキストリン, ポリグリセリル－３ポリジメチルシロキシエチルジメチコン, セチルリン酸Ｋ, トリエトキシカプリリルシラン, キサンタンガム, エチルヘキシルトリアゾン, ペンチレングリコール, １，２－ヘキサンジオール, （ＶＰ／エイコセン）コポリマー, ＰＥＧ－５０水添ヒマシ油, ＥＤＴＡ－２Ｎａ, エチルヘキシルグリセリン, フェノキシエタノール
Listed in label order, highest concentration first.
Real Reddit threads — 193 mentions across 28 threads
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more, summarized.
“AM: Canmake mermaid UV gel”
Positive
“Thank you!! I use Canmake mermaid UV gel! It’s amazing”
Positive
“The actual texture is pretty watery.”
Positive
“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.”
Mentioned
“At least canmake is doing that. You can buy the mermaid sun primer in the USA.”
Mentioned
“Canmake only gets away with selling Mermaid Skin”
Mentioned
“The SPF I would recommend is Canmake UV mermaid gel in clear”
Positive
“this will not leave a white cast on your skin and it’s generally a very elegant SPF.”
Positive
“it gives really good protection”
Positive
“The SPF I would recommend is Canmake UV mermaid gel in clear”
Positive
“this will not leave a white cast on your skin and it’s generally a very elegant SPF.”
Positive
“It's SPF 50 which means it gives really good protection”
Positive
“Canmake Mermaid gel works well for me.”
Positive
“It's very glowy but I like that personally.”
Positive
“It also doesn't sting my eyes at all.”
Positive
“Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel UV”
Positive
“My skincare routine goes as such: AM”
Positive
“First of all, this is my first foray into Asian makeup.”
Positive
