# Canmake skincare

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

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

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=pgebf1748ba9).

### Canmake sunscreens

#### Sunscreens

- [Mermaid Skin Gel UV](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/canmake/mermaid-skin-gel-uv/for/mature-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 104.98 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B00X3E456K?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Canmake worth it?

Canmake is worth it, as Lovi rates the Canmake-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Canmake products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

### What are Canmake's best products?

Canmake's best product featured on this page is the Mermaid Skin Gel UV sunscreen, which Lovi rates High for oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin.

### 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.

### Does Canmake cause breakouts?

Canmake is unlikely to cause breakouts because its sunscreen, Mermaid Skin Gel UV, is rated High for oily and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Canmake-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Canmake fragrance-free?

Yes, every Canmake product on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients, making the selection fragrance-free.

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

Canmake products feature key ingredients such as [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), [titanium dioxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/titanium-dioxide), [zinc oxide](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/zinc-oxide), and [ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/octinoxate). Sodium hyaluronate helps hydrate the skin and reduce signs of aging, while titanium dioxide and zinc oxide provide physical UV protection and support acne care. Additionally, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate acts as a chemical sunscreen filter.

[Dermatologic Therapy, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) [International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2000](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18503414/)

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

To build a Canmake routine, start by applying the Mermaid Skin Gel UV sunscreen daily, as Lovi rates the Canmake-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Canmake product on this page is fragrance-free.

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

Canmake products on this page are sold in stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices range from SAR 104.98 to SAR 104.98.

### What are good alternatives to Canmake?

Good alternatives to Canmake with skincare pages on Lovi include Biore, Hada Labo, Shiseido, SK-II, Shiseido Senka, and DHC. For dry, oily, and acne-prone skin, a Biore-focused routine is a good alternative with a High fit level, while Canmake reaches a Superior fit.

### Canmake vs Biore: which is better?

Canmake is better than Biore because Lovi rates the Canmake-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, while the Biore-focused routine is only High for dry, oily, and acne-prone skin. Every Canmake product on this page also lists no fragrance in its 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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