Canmake - マーメイドスキンジェル UV

This is by far the best sunscreen I've used and I've used most of the lot. I bought both clear and white versions. They have only 1 important difference and that is the finish. The white one leaves a toning effect on the skin, making it a lot brighter and even. I have a medium skin tone and at first the white version leaves my skin too white compared to my neck but after a few hours it sinks in and my face just looks great! Almost like i had a bb or cc cream on. It's luminous and a lot more even, has the perfect natural glowing finish. With the colorless one, these is no toning effect so if your skin is darker than medium, it would be better since the white version will leave a slight white cast. The colorless version still leaves a perfect finish in my opinion which is also naturally glowy but absolutely not greasy. I have combination skin. Even on a hot day my face didn't go overly oily in the T-zone. A little also goes a long long way with this cream since it's so watery and glides well on skin. I was also surprised because I had thought that this sunscreen is very shiny and has like glittery finish but I was wrong. I only saw a slight, very natural glow on my face. They both tick literally every box in my opinion:
* No alcohol
* No irritation
* No eye stinging
* Absolutely no scent whatsoever. Like water
* Speaking of water: texture is to die for. It literally feels like putting water on your skin. It glides effortlessly on your skin and feels soothing.
* No breakouts
* Perfect naturally glowy finish, no glittery highlighter finish I thought it would leave at first
* Great sunprotection!
*No pilling whatsoever
* Absolutely perfect moisture balance (for combo skin). I used it without any other moisturizer in the morning
* more even skin texture
* both mineral and chemical filters

* On the photo I wear the white version

Skin Type: Sensitive!Dry, Dehydrated and prone to redness.(Currently extremely sensitive, with some products instantly triggering a burning sensation.)

I've previously tried sunscreens from Biore , La Roche Posay, Heliocare etc. I was using the Hada Labo Perfect UV Gel, which I found good. However, I read that this Canmake one is alcohol free and good for sensitive skin, so decided to try it out:

*It doesn't irritate or dry my skin out.
* The texture isn't greasy, too matte, or too heavy. It absorbs well into the skin, and works well under make up.
*I was initially concerned about the small size of the tube, but a little goes a long way.

I bought the clear one. I have sensitive fair skin so I look for screens with high spf and very good uva protection. This sunscreen is so light and reapplied so well. I don't find it leaves a white cast (on me) and it doesn't bull up or peel. It doesn't sting even though I put it right up around my eyes. It leave a slight shine but not a greasy look. I love this sunscreen so much I will have to buy mutable tubes. I reapply sunscreen 2 to 3 times a day so the tube probably won't last be much more than a week :( so this will make it quite pricey overall... The only downside.

Preface: I was nervous about this purchase bc no sunscreen ever worked for me before. I usually get closed comedones, active zits, rashes, etc. I've tested this on both non-acne-prone areas as well as acne-prone and it didn't give me any reaction at all. Make sure you get it off your skin properly at the end of the day, obviously. I will update the review if I develop a skin reaction later down the line but so far so good.

Texture: It's a super watery texture that stays wet for a bit and then soaks in and leaves a luminous finish. My skin is always a bit dewy but sometimes sunscreens turn me into an oil slick. This one just looks like how my skin normally does, just kinda dewy. If you have dryer skin you will probably like it as well, though if you have oilier skin than me it could be too much. For reference, I do need to blot around my t-zone some days but overall my oiliness stops at looking dewy like I am well-moisturized.

Protection: Haven't burned with it yet! I'm quite fair and this protected me just fine.

Value: The tube is really small but facial sunscreens that are worth a crap are often really small as well so that is pretty standard. For something that is mild enough to keep me from breaking out, but will still protect me and has a good finish... it's worth the price for sure.

White cast?: I honestly don't see one at all but maybe my skin just isn't dark enough to show it. If you're caucasian it will be undetectable, at least that is my experience. Definitely check for video reviews on YT from channels that share your skin tone to make sure!

I have used plenty of sunscreens, most of them leave a white cast on my darker skin. This not only not leave a cast but also feels great on my skin. I have acne/sensitive skin and this has not irritated my skin one bit. I love it, I need to stock this up.

Don't have a clue how they formulated this sunscreen without alcohol or fragrance! this has easily become a favorite! It is a little shiny and doesn't completely set to a matte finish but I don't mind as I do appreciate a glowy look. Will continue to repurchase!

Really enjoyed using this sunscreen. It was scent free, sting free, and left a really nice, light dewy finish. I just wish that the tube was at least the regular 50g rather than the smaller 40g.

All Japanese sunscreens I’ve tried are amazing and this is no exception. Its very light, making it very easy to apply the recommended amount. Sits well under makeup, acting like a primer. It doesn’t make you look greasy like other SPFs. However the size is very very small, it won’t last long.

This is my holy grail sunscreen. I purchase and repurchase again and again. Extreme sun protection, no white cast, need to reapply every couple of hours, though, because it isn't water resistant. I literally love it.

No alcohol, no white cast, no greasy skin and a great sun protection. I wish the tube was bigger !

Colour me surprised. It's non-greasy, fast absorbing & great before makeup. It doesn't have a strong odour like many sunscreens have, which is one more reason to love it. The only downside is that it isn't waterproof! Oh and - 0 white cast, 0 alcohol and it's non-drying!

great sunscreen . i was searching for one that obsords fast and not reacting with my makeup , this is the one. i have oily skin.

Great spf that wont ruin my makeup on top like a lot does,i use pretty heavy makeup like estee lauder's one.