# Canmake skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/canmake

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Canmake is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1985 and owned by IDA Group.

[ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%95%E7%94%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9C%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA) [canmake.com](https://www.canmake.com/en/concept/)

Canmake is widely loved for its lightweight sunscreens and delicate formulas. Its products suit balanced, dry, and combination skin best. The standout product for acne-prone skin is the Mermaid Skin Gel UV. Users can enjoy reliable daily protection and gentle care.

This page covers some of the most popular Canmake products; for the whole Canmake range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg69bdcfd6bd).

### Canmake sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [Mermaid Skin Gel UV](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/canmake/mermaid-skin-gel-uv/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [€17.50 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B00X3E456K?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Canmake worth it?

Canmake is worth it for shoppers seeking a reliable sunscreen, as Lovi rates Mermaid Skin Gel UV High for oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin. Additionally, every Canmake product on this page is formulated without fragrance.

### What are Canmake's best products?

Canmake offers the Mermaid Skin Gel UV, which Lovi rates Superior for mature skin and High for oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Which Canmake sunscreen is best for sensitive skin?

Mermaid Skin Gel UV is the best Canmake sunscreen for sensitive skin, and Lovi rates it High for sensitive skin. Every Canmake product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### Does Canmake cause breakouts?

Canmake is unlikely to cause breakouts because its featured sunscreen, Mermaid Skin Gel UV, is rated High for oily and acne-prone skin. [Zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/zinc-oxide) in the formulation helps calm acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Controlled Release, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) [Biomedicines, 2025](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/)

### Is Canmake fragrance-free?

Yes, every Canmake product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients. Shoppers with sensitive skin can comfortably use these formulas without worrying about added scents.

### What are the key ingredients in Canmake products?

Canmake products feature key ingredients like [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), which helps maintain moisture and smooth the skin, and [titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/titanium-dioxide), which acts as a physical barrier against UV rays. Zinc oxide is also included, and it helps calm oily or acne-prone skin.

[Drug Delivery, 2017](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) [Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/)

### How do I build a Canmake skincare routine?

To build a Canmake skincare routine, you use the Mermaid Skin Gel UV sunscreen, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Canmake product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the selection gentle for daily use.

### Where can I buy Canmake, and how much does it cost?

Canmake products are available at stores in the Netherlands, with prices starting at €17.50.

### What are good alternatives to Canmake?

Good alternatives to Canmake with pages on Lovi include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC.

### Canmake vs Biore: which is better?

Lovi rates Canmake-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas Biore-focused routines receive High fit ratings across those same skin types. Additionally, the Canmake products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### Who owns Canmake, and where is it from?

Canmake is a Japanese brand founded in 1985, owned by IDA Group.

[ja.wikipedia.org](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%95%E7%94%B0%E3%83%A9%E3%83%9C%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA) [canmake.com](https://www.canmake.com/en/concept/)

### Is Canmake cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Canmake as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Canmake's key ingredients

- [Skin delivery of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) and hyaluronic acid loaded nano-transfersomes for antioxidant and anti-aging effects in UV radiation induced skin damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28155509/) Sodium hyaluronate · Drug Delivery, 2017
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Skin penetration and stabilization of formulations containing microfine titanium dioxide as physical UV filter](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/) Titanium dioxide · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000
- [The human stratum corneum layer: an effective barrier against dermal uptake of different forms of topically applied micronised titanium dioxide](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11509913/) Titanium dioxide · Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2001
- [Biomimetic hyaluronic acid-stabilized zinc oxide nanoparticles in acne treatment: A preclinical and clinical approach](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40254135/) Zinc oxide · Journal of Controlled Release, 2025
- [In vivo and in vitro evaluation of octyl methoxycinnamate liposomes](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24376350/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2013
- [Topical Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Formulations for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Early-Phase Clinical Evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41007718/) Zinc oxide · Biomedicines, 2025
- [Comparative Study on Epidermal Moisturizing Effects and Hydration Mechanisms of Rice-Derived Glucosylceramides and Ceramides](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36613524/) Glucosyl ceramide · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022
- [Evaluation of additive effects of hydrolyzed jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) esters and glycerol: a preliminary study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19146603/) Jojoba esters · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008
- [Facial disbiosis and UV filters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39499337/) Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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