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Canmake

Brand Publisher · Beauty brands, retailers & creators · 22 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/AsianBeauty

Reddit take

AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote

Canmake is a highly regarded Japanese drugstore brand frequently compared to Western budget favorites like e.l.f. and Wet n Wild for its high quality-to-price ratio. It is widely praised for its "buttery soft" eyeshadows, effective smudge-proof eyeliners, and accessibility for various skin tones, including medium and tan complexions.

Pros

  • Excellent value with high-quality formulas at a drugstore price point.
  • Highly praised eyeshadows known for buttery textures and nuanced gleam.
  • Reliable smudge-proof eyeliners and effective mascara (Quick Lash Curler).
  • Good color range that often suits warmer and medium skin tones.
  • Popular Marshmallow Finish powders provide a smooth, high-quality finish.

Cons

  • Mixed reports on longevity, with some users finding the products do not last all day.
  • Repetitive color stories across different eyeshadow palettes.
  • Products are generally not considered non-comedogenic.

Caveats

  • SPF products are often relabeled as "primers" for the US market to bypass different sunscreen regulations.
  • Many desirable bundles and specific product lines remain Japanese exclusives and are difficult to import.
  • Formula performance can vary significantly depending on individual skin types.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious makeup enthusiasts.
  • Fans of Japanese beauty (J-beauty) aesthetics.
  • Users looking for high-performing, affordable eyeliners and soft eyeshadows.

Avoid if

  • You require strictly non-comedogenic makeup products.
  • You prefer high-impact, diverse color stories across multiple palettes.
  • You need guaranteed all-day wear for long events.

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 18-month half-life. The evidence is older (median age ~412 days) and comes primarily from a single specialized community, which is sufficient for a stable beauty brand but may not capture the very latest product releases.

Sentiment

15 positive (68%) · 6 mixed (27%) · 1 negative (5%)

Trust + time weighted score: +61% · raw score 64%

What redditors said (10 of 22)

I imagine they will repackage for the US market taking the "sunscreen" label off but leaving the formula the same. (I think Canmake is doing this already?)
mixed · u/o****3 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Jul 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Canmake doesn’t last for me.
negative · u/s****1 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Dec 30, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Canmake and Cezanne can be considered the WnW/ Elf of makeup.
positive · u/S****h · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 17, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I like the blushes, eyeshadows, eyeliner from Canmake
positive · u/s****4 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 16, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Canmake does this to sell in US as well. It labels as primer and not having SPF on the package.
mixed · u/C****2 · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 14, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I like Canmake and Cezanne eyeshadows. Their powder formulas are buttery soft and have a nice, nuanced gleam effect. What they offer is so simple but done so well at a drugstore price.
positive · u/d****y · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 13, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Smudge-proof eyeliner (my favorite is CanMake)
positive · u/b****e · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 12, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
with these plus 6 La Roche Posay from Europe (these have been my holy grail and what i use and i hoard when i visit Europe in the summer), 3 packs of biore, 3 canmake (all from Japan)
mixed · u/a****n · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Nov 6, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I'll put in another vote for Canmake, they have a good range of colors and many that suit warmer skin tones. Also, the formulas are excellent for the price.
positive · u/T****s · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Aug 31, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Budget - excel, for sure. canmake as a close second.
positive · u/c****m · r/AsianBeauty · comment · Aug 31, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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