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CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel 01 Clear 1.41 oz

  • Gel
  • 1.4 fl oz
  • All
  • 1 fl oz
4.6/ 5 on Amazon248Amazon ratings3.8ProductDome score
Medium confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology
Best forYou want a lightweight smoothing gel to apply before makeup for a more even base.

A Japanese pore-smoothing gel intended to sit under makeup for a natural, even finish, functioning as a base step rather than a skincare treatment.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 238 gels we track

3.8/ 5ProductDome scoreMedium confidence
Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.6★4.6

4.6★ across 248 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 461 ratings3.0

248 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score0.4

Modest tracked demand last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 238 gels we track - how the scorecard works · full gels data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel Clear is a Japanese smoothing gel meant to even skin texture as a base before makeup, packaged in a 1.41 fluid ounce (40 g) tube and labeled gluten free.

The product's own attributes describe it as a smoothing base for makeup rather than a treatment, so this reads as a primer-adjacent step, not a moisturizer or peel, even though the Amazon category listing points toward cleansing gels or general gels. The spec sheet does not name specific texture-blurring ingredients or list an SPF.

  • Item form: gel
  • Coverage: smooth base for makeup
  • Size: 1.41 fl oz (40 g)
  • Made in Japan

Who it's for

Makeup users who want a lightweight smoothing base for a more even application will find this fits that role. It is not a match for anyone expecting a cleansing gel or a treatment gel with stated active ingredients.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out
  • Smooths skin texture as a base before makeup
  • Natural finish, listed for all skin types
  • Gluten free formula
What to check first
  • No named active ingredients in the spec data
  • Small 1.41 fl oz (40 g) size

Performance notes

The labeled benefit is smoothening with a natural finish used as a base coat, which places it functionally closer to a makeup primer step than a cleanser or moisturizer, though the spec sheet does not list specific texture-blurring ingredients or SPF.

Specifications

BrandCanmake
ModelCANMAKEUSA_20241022_8.50
Dimensions & fit
Item Dimensions5.2 × 1.4 × 1.4 inches
Capacity & performance
Item Volume1.4 fl oz
Construction & materials
Material Type Freegluten_free
Finish TypesNatural
Included components
Unit Count1 fl oz
Other details
Skin TypeAll
Number Of Items1
AsinB0CQPR397X
Coveragesmooth base for makeup
Skin ToneAll
Customer Reviews{'ratings_count': '248', 'stars': '4.6'}
SpecialtySkin-smoothing
Best Sellers Rank#19,862 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care) #55 in Facial Cleansing Gels
Model NumberCANMAKEUSA_20241022_8.50
Country As LabeledJapan
Item FormGel
ManufacturerIDA Laboratories
Product BenefitsSmoothening
Manufacturer Part NumberCANMAKEUSA_20241022_8.50

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in gels.

ProductAmazon ratingRatingsProductDome score
CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel 01 Clear 1.41 ozThis product4.6 / 52483.8 / 5
Simple Kind to Skin Refreshing Facial Wash GelBrand4.6 / 528,5004.6 / 5
patanjali Aloe Vera Gelpatanjali4.4 / 57,3004.5 / 5
Differin Acne Treatment GelDifferin4.5 / 571,0004.3 / 5
Bioderma Sensibio Foaming Gel Gentle Face CleanserBioderma4.7 / 522,7004.3 / 5
Frequently asked

Questions about the Canmake CANMAKEUSA_20241022_8.50

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What is the CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel used for?

Per the listing it functions as a smoothing base applied before makeup for a natural finish.

What size is the CANMAKE Mermaid Skin Gel Clear?

It comes in a 1.41 fluid ounce (40 g) size.

Is it gluten free?

Yes, the material type is listed as gluten free.