CANMAKE Blush Guide: All 7 Cheeks Compared and How to Choose

CANMAKE is one of Japan’s best-loved drugstore makeup brands, and its blushes are among its most popular products. The problem is choosing: the current line-up has seven different cheek products, from gel-like cream blushes to flower-patterned powders, and they all look a little alike online. Picking the wrong type can mean a finish you don’t like or a blush that fades by lunchtime.

This guide lays out the whole range side by side so you can find the one that suits your skin and style.

What you’ll learn in this article:

• The differences between all seven CANMAKE blushes currently on sale, in one table
• The type, finish, shades and price in Japan of each one, based on CANMAKE’s official product pages
• How to choose between cream and powder blush
• Which CANMAKE blushes are designed to hold up against sweat, oil and humidity
• How to apply each type, following CANMAKE’s own instructions
• Where to buy them and what to do if a shade isn’t in stock

CANMAKE Blush at a Glance

CANMAKE’s current cheek line-up splits into two families: three cream blushes and four powder blushes. The table below compares all seven.

From CANMAKE’s official product pages (as of September 2026). Prices are Japanese store prices including tax; your total on kachicollect is shown in your currency at checkout.

Every CANMAKE Blush Explained

Cream Cheek

Price in Japan	¥638
Type	Cream (melting gel)
Finish	Dewy flush, dry to the touch
Shades	6 (05, 16, 21, 23, 24, 25)

The original Cream Cheek is a gel that feels soft on your fingertip and turns dry the moment it touches your cheek, so it blends in without leaving a sticky layer. CANMAKE describes the result as colour that seems to come from deep within the skin and keeps a dewy look for hours. It can go over both liquid and powder foundation, and you can build it up from a sheer wash to a stronger flush.

The current shades are 05 Sweet Apricot, 16 Almond Terracotta, 21 Tangerine Tea, 23 Cupid Pink, 24 Peach Mousse and 25 Sakurambo Whip. Only 05 contains pearl and glitter. The gel is made with plant-derived squalane and amino acid-based emollients, which CANMAKE says help keep skin from drying out and help the colour cling.

Cream Cheek (Clear Type)

Price in Japan	¥638
Type	Cream (clear gel)
Finish	Glossy, translucent
Shades	1 (CL01 Clear Red Heart)

The Clear Type uses a transparent gel, so the colour looks sheer and glossy, like a flush after a hot bath rather than a layer of makeup. It dries down fully after application and, according to CANMAKE, clings to the skin without settling into pores. Apply it over liquid foundation for a glossier finish, or over powder foundation or face powder for a softer one.

It is the only CANMAKE blush that CANMAKE also recommends for lips: pat it on gently to build a natural tint. The gel contains plant-derived squalane, amino acid-based emollients, collagen and royal jelly extract.

Cream Cheek (Pearl Type)

Price in Japan	¥638
Type	Cream
Finish	Wet-look sheen
Shades	4 (P01, P05, P06, P07)

The Pearl Type is packed with pearl particles for a fresh, wet-look sheen. CANMAKE describes its texture as squishy, like raw cookie dough: it spreads easily, clings to the skin and sets to a smooth finish. Most importantly for hot climates, CANMAKE says it stands up to water, sweat, sebum and rubbing, and stays in place over foundation.

The shades are P01 Peach Dazzle, P05 Pale Lilac, P06 Sweet Coral and the newest, P07 Strawberry Candy. The formula includes squalane with olive, jojoba and rosehip oils.

Powder Cheeks

Price in Japan	¥660
Type	Powder, with brush
Finish	Clear colour with a soft luster
Shades	5 (P01, P02, P03, P05, P06)

Powder Cheeks is CANMAKE’s single-colour powder blush, pressed into a heart design. It gives clear, even colour that is easy to layer, and every shade contains fine pearl for a natural luster. CANMAKE says its oil-in base helps it cling and keep its colour, and the included brush has more bristles than before so you can cover a wider area in one sweep.

The regular shades are P01 Powerful Pink, P02 Little Shy Pink, P03 Cheerful Peach, P05 Classy Mauve Pink and P06 Juicy Coral. It contains ceramide NP with olive, rosehip, shea and jojoba, and when worn on its own it comes off with face wash.

Glow Fleur Cheeks

Price in Japan	¥880
Type	Powder, with brush
Finish	Luminous, translucent
Shades	7 (01, 02, 03, 17, 18, 19, 20)

• UV-absorber-free
• Fragrance-free
• Alcohol-free

Glow Fleur Cheeks is the flower-patterned powder blush CANMAKE is known for. Several blush tones are pressed together with a glow powder, and the fine pearl gives a translucent sheen without looking powdery. CANMAKE says the dewy powder clings to the skin, keeps powder fall-out to a minimum and keeps the colour looking fresh for hours, while a soft-focus powder helps blur pores.

The shades are 01 Peach Fleur, 02 Apricot Fleur, 03 Fairy Orange Fleur, 17 Strawberry Milk Fleur, 18 Peach Whip Fleur, 19 Sakurambo Soda Fleur and the newest, 20 Vanilla Rose Fleur. Its moisturising ingredients include ectoin, sodium hyaluronate, rose oils and water-soluble collagen.

Glow Fleur Cheeks (Blend Type)

Price in Japan	¥880
Type	Powder palette, with brush
Finish	Sheer matte mixed with sheen
Shades	3 (B01, B02, B03)

• UV-absorber-free
• Fragrance-free
• Ethanol-free
• Mineral-oil-free

The Blend Type combines two textures in one palette: sheer matte shades and luminous shimmer shades that you can mix or use separately to get the finish you want. CANMAKE adds a sebum-adsorbing hydroxyapatite powder and soft-focus powders that make pores and uneven texture less noticeable, plus ingredients that help the powder cling.

The shades are B01 Cotton Coral, B02 Rose Ballerina and B03 Lavender Dream. Its skin-conditioning ingredients include ectoin, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide NP, rose oils and centella asiatica leaf extract.

Gradation Cheeks

Price in Japan	¥990
Type	Powder, with brush
Finish	Rosy glow plus highlighter
Shades	2 (01, 02)

Gradation Cheeks puts a blush and a highlighter side by side in one pan, blending from one into the other. Sweep the brush across the pan to mix them, or use each colour on its own. CANMAKE says the lightweight powder resists fall-out and pearl shedding, is highly pigmented from the first layer, and contains ingredients that adhere to sebum to keep the finish looking even.

The two shades are 01 Berry Yogurt, a set of bluish pinks, and 02 Momo Milk Tea. It is the most expensive CANMAKE blush, but it replaces a separate highlighter.

How to Choose: Cream or Powder?

Start with the finish you want. The three Cream Cheek products melt into the skin for a flush that looks like your own colour, and they all set dry to the touch rather than staying sticky. The four powder blushes give more control over intensity and come with a brush, which makes them easier if you are new to blush.

Your base makeup matters too. CANMAKE says Cream Cheek works over both liquid and powder foundation, and the Clear Type turns glossier over liquid foundation and softer over powder. If you only wear a light layer of face powder, a powder blush is the simplest match. If you want the most glow, choose Cream Cheek (Pearl Type) or Glow Fleur Cheeks; for a more matte look, the matte shades of the Blend Type are the closest option.

Which CANMAKE Blushes Hold Up in Heat and Humidity?

If you live somewhere hot and humid, look at what each product is designed to do. CANMAKE says Cream Cheek (Pearl Type) stands up to water, sweat, sebum and rubbing, which makes it the most humidity-focused blush in the range. Among the powders, the Blend Type contains a sebum-adsorbing powder, Gradation Cheeks contains ingredients that adhere to sebum, and Powder Cheeks uses an oil-in base designed to help the colour last.

CANMAKE also suggests layering: apply Cream Cheek first, then a powder blush such as Powder Cheeks or Glow Fleur Cheeks on top, for longer-lasting colour and a softer finish. CANMAKE doesn’t publish wear times for its blushes, so on very hot days it is still worth carrying a powder blush for a quick touch-up.

How to Apply CANMAKE Blush

Cream blushes (Cream Cheek, Clear Type, Pearl Type):

1. Pick up a little colour with the pad of your finger.
2. Dot it onto your cheek, pressing lightly as if using a stamp.
3. Blend by gently joining up the dots. Add another layer if you want stronger colour.

Powder blushes:

• Glow Fleur Cheeks: swirl the brush two or three times over the blush section, then finish by adding the glow powder to the high points of your cheeks.
• Glow Fleur Cheeks (Blend Type): swirl the brush over the matte section and sweep it diagonally upward across your cheek, then add a touch of the shimmer shades just below your pupils.
• Gradation Cheeks: move the brush across the pan to mix the blush and highlighter, or pick up either colour on its own.
• Powder Cheeks: use the included brush and build the colour up gradually.

Where to Buy CANMAKE Blush

kachicollect is the simplest way to get CANMAKE blush from Japan. Cream Cheek in 16 Almond Terracotta and Glow Fleur Cheeks in 01 Peach Fleur are in our catalog, with no proxy fees and duties shown in your total before you pay, so nothing extra is charged on delivery. Orders ship worldwide with tracking and usually arrive in about 7 to 14 days.

CANMAKE updates its shades often, so marketplaces such as eBay also list older and discontinued shades and products. If you want something from the current line-up, check the shade name against the list above before you buy.

Proxy services that buy from Japanese stores on your behalf are another option, but the service fee they advertise is only the starting point, and various other charges are added on top by the time you check out. For any shade or product that isn’t in our catalog, kachicollect’s purchase request works like a proxy without the fees: paste the product URL from any Japanese store or marketplace and you get an instant quote.

Looking for a CANMAKE powder to go with your blush? See our CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder guide.

FAQ

What is the difference between Cream Cheek, the Clear Type and the Pearl Type?

All three are cream blushes applied with your fingers. The original Cream Cheek is a melting gel that gives a natural flush and sets dry to the touch. The Clear Type uses a transparent gel for a sheer, glossy look and can also be used on lips. The Pearl Type is packed with pearl for a wet-look sheen and, according to CANMAKE, stands up to water, sweat, sebum and rubbing.

Which CANMAKE blush is best for oily skin?

Cream Cheek (Pearl Type) is the one CANMAKE describes as resistant to sweat and sebum. If you prefer powder, Glow Fleur Cheeks (Blend Type) contains a sebum-adsorbing powder and Gradation Cheeks contains ingredients that adhere to sebum. Layering a powder blush over a cream blush, as CANMAKE suggests, can also help the colour last.

Can I use CANMAKE blush on my lips?

Cream Cheek (Clear Type) is the only CANMAKE blush that CANMAKE recommends for lips as well as cheeks. The other blushes are described only for cheeks, so use a lip product for your lips instead.

Which shades work on medium or deep skin?

CANMAKE doesn’t give skin-tone guidance for its blushes. Cream Cheek 16 Almond Terracotta, a terracotta shade, has more depth than the pastel pinks and lilacs in the range, and the cream formulas can be layered to build up colour.

How long does CANMAKE blush last once opened?

CANMAKE doesn’t list a shelf life after opening on its product pages. Under Japanese rules, cosmetics that stay stable for more than three years after manufacture don’t need to show an expiry date, which is why most Japanese blushes don’t carry one. Close the lid after each use, use clean fingers for cream blushes, and stop using any product whose smell or texture changes.

Conclusion: The Right CANMAKE Blush for You

For a natural flush, start with the original Cream Cheek. Choose the Pearl Type if you want glow that holds up to sweat and oil, and the Clear Type for a sheer, glossy tint that doubles as a lip colour. If you prefer powder, Powder Cheeks is the simple single-colour option, Glow Fleur Cheeks gives a soft glow, the Blend Type lets you mix matte and shimmer, and Gradation Cheeks adds a highlighter in the same compact.

Whichever you choose, buying from kachicollect gets you CANMAKE blush shipped directly from Japan, with no proxy fees and duties shown before you pay.