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Date Tested: 12/30/2025
In this Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear (01) UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion review, I test a bad SPF 50. Thank you Muna for this sunscreen!
The Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion is a hybrid sunscreen formula which contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (concentrations not indicated).
The Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 reduced 24.04% of irradiated UVA, 18.64% UVB, and 23.82% of total UVI. Not good.
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion ingredients
Active ingredients: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Inactive Ingredients: Water, Butylene Glycol, Methylheptyl Laurate, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Diisostearyl Malate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Stearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Jojoba Esters, Xanthan Gum, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Alpha-Glucan, Phytic Acid, Saxifrage Extract, Glucosylceramide, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Job’s Tears Seed Extract, Morus Alba Root Bark Extract, Evening Primrose Seed Extract, Silver Oxide, Meadowsweet Flower Extract, Bilberry Leaf Extract, Artichoke Leaf Extract
Manufacturers Website: www.canmakeusa.com
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 sunscreen lotion characteristics at a glance:
- Feel splash, feeling like a mermaid.
- Watery sunscreen primer suitable for all seasons.
- Complete your makeup base just like facial lotion.
- The strongest sun protection that refreshing, moisturizing and brightening sun protection base makeup.
- Smooth and non-greasy which protects whitening skin in all aspects.
- SPF 50+ PA++++ product, highly protects your skin from harsh ultraviolet rays.
- Watery gel-like product that turns into a watery texture as soon as it is applied on the skin.
- Smooth texture without sticky or greasy feeling, which is different from other sunscreen products.
- Especially recommended for those who prefer a light, refreshing sunscreen.
- After washing your face, this product can be used as a skin care, moisturizing base, and UV protection base.
- Contains more than 82% of essence ingredients.
- Can also be used as a moisturizing base with UV protection.
- Improves skin hydration, making your make up keeps longer.
- Suitable for face and body.
- Please reapply every 2 to 3 hours.
- Also recommend reapplying after wiping your skin with a towel.
- Viscosity is medium
Prepared slide BEFORE testing
The Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 distributed unevenly, but even thicker portions of the sample did not filter UV well.
Canmake Mermaid Skin Gel Clear UV SPF 50 UV blocking test results
Ultraviolet light quick reference:
UVA: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 315nm – 400nm. The “Aging UV light” – Causes wrinkles.
UVB: The Ultraviolet wavelength from 280nm – 315nm. The “Bad UV light” – Causes skin cancer.
UVI: The global sun UV index. The more a sunscreen can reduce the level of UVI, the better.
UV test results:
Ultraviolet sensor readings:
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