Mermaid Skin Gel UV SPF 50+ — Reddit Reviews
by Canmake
Updated October 8, 2026
Hybrid SPF 50+ that doubles as a primer; glowy, makeup-friendly, and polarizing.
What the community says
A hybrid sunscreen-primer with modern UV filters, a watery-gel texture, and a very cosmetic finish. It suits oily, combination, and makeup-wearing skin; dry skin often needs moisturizer underneath. The trade-off is glow, occasional pilling, and eye sting for some.
What this means for you
Backed by 28 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 2 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Sunscreen-primer hybrid that sits beautifully under makeup
- Lightweight, non-greasy feel with no white cast
- Rosacea-friendly tint options for redness and redness-prone skin
Watch out for
- Glowy finish can read greasy on oily skin
- Can sting eyes or migrate there on some faces
- Some people break out or clog pores on it
Product details
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 176 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
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