CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder Guide: Shades, Ingredients and How to Use

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder is a pressed face powder from one of Japan’s best-known drugstore makeup brands. It sets makeup to a soft matte finish, blurs the look of pores and comes with SPF50 PA+++, all in a 10 g compact that costs ¥1,034 in Japan. Some overseas resellers still sell older stock, so it is easy to end up with the previous formula or the wrong shade.

This guide covers everything you need to choose and use it with confidence.

What you’ll learn in this article:

• The key specs and free-from claims, taken from CANMAKE’s official product page
• How to pick between the four shades: MI, ML, MO and MB
• What is in the formula, with the full 37-ingredient list explained
• Whether it holds up on oily skin and in hot, humid weather
• How it compares with the Abloom version and CEZANNE UV Silk Cover Powder
• How to make sure you are buying the current formula

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder: Quick Specs

Price in Japan	¥1,034 (refill ¥770), tax incl.
Size	10 g
Finish	Soft matte
UV protection	SPF50 PA+++
Shades	4 (MI, ML, MO, MB)
Scent	Fragrance-free

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

• Fragrance-free
• Alcohol-free
• Surfactant-free
• Tar-pigment-free

CANMAKE describes the powder as fine-textured and “marshmallow-soft”, with an anti-shine powder that absorbs excess sebum and 15 serum ingredients to keep it comfortable on skin. When you wear it on its own, without foundation, it comes off with ordinary soap or face wash. CANMAKE sells it as an all-season powder rather than one aimed at a particular skin type.

Which Shade Should You Choose?

All four shades are matte and belong to the regular line-up; none is marked as limited on CANMAKE’s official site. CANMAKE doesn’t say which skin tone each shade is for, so the notes below are based on its official colour chips. Screens show colours differently, so treat them as a guide.

Colour chips © IDA Laboratories Co., Ltd.

As a rule of thumb, match the powder to the foundation you already wear, or to the skin along your jaw if you wear the powder alone. The three lighter shades are close to each other, while MB is a clear step deeper.

Key Ingredients in CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder Full Ingredient List

This is the current formula as listed on CANMAKE’s Japanese product page, in the same order. The “Role” column gives each ingredient’s general job in cosmetics, not a claim about what it does in this product.

Key ingredient / Worth checking if your skin is sensitive

Ingredient list from CANMAKE’s official Japanese product page (current formula, as of September 2026), translated to standard INCI names by kachicollect. Formulas can change, so always check the package.

Does It Hold Up on Oily Skin and in Humid Weather?

This is the question that matters most if you live somewhere hot and humid. CANMAKE says the powder contains an anti-shine powder that absorbs excess sebum and keeps skin feeling smooth rather than sticky, and the formula is built on oil-absorbing powders such as silica and mica. CANMAKE doesn’t publish a wear time, though, so no powder should be expected to keep oily skin matte from morning to night on its own.

You will get the most out of it if you press a thin layer onto the T-zone and around the nose, where shine starts first, rather than sweeping it all over. The compact has a mirror and a puff, which makes midday touch-ups easy, and the refill lets you replace just the powder when it runs out. If your skin is very oily, an oil-control primer underneath can help more than piling on extra layers of powder.

How to Use CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder

1. Prepare your skin with a primer, then apply foundation if you use it. CANMAKE recommends a cream or liquid foundation underneath.
2. Stroke the puff gently across the powder, then tap it on the back of your hand to remove the excess.
3. Press the puff softly onto your skin in patting motions rather than rubbing.
4. For areas where pores show most, such as around the nose, pat on a little more with light taps.

For natural, light makeup, CANMAKE says you can use the powder instead of foundation. Keep the puff clean, and keep using the protective film that sits over the powder rather than throwing it away. Like most pressed powders, it can crack if the compact is dropped, so be careful when carrying it in a bag.

Marshmallow Finish Powder vs Abloom vs CEZANNE UV Silk Cover Powder

Marshmallow Finish Powder ~Abloom~ is a separate CANMAKE powder in the same family. It keeps the matte “marshmallow” finish but adds tone-up and colour-correcting shades; 01 Dearest Bouquet, for example, combines five control colours in one pan. CEZANNE UV Silk Cover Powder is another Japanese drugstore pressed powder that is often considered alongside it.

From the official CANMAKE and CEZANNE product pages (as of September 2026).

Choose the original if you want a shade that matches your skin and the stronger SPF50 PA+++ rating. Abloom suits you better if dullness bothers you more than shine. CEZANNE’s powder is cheaper and uses no chemical UV filters, which some people with sensitive skin prefer, but its finish is described as semi-matte rather than matte.

How to Spot the Current Version

The current formula of Marshmallow Finish Powder is rated SPF50 PA+++, so check that the package says exactly that. If a listing shows a different SPF, it is older stock. CANMAKE has also changed the case design and is switching to the new pink case and puff gradually, so the case alone doesn’t tell you which formula is inside.

The pan size hasn’t changed, and CANMAKE confirms that refills fit the new case as well as the older ones.

Where to Buy CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder

kachicollect is the simplest way to get CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder from Japan. We only sell products made for the Japanese market, there are no proxy fees, and duties are 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. Check the shade options on the product page; if the shade you want isn’t listed, you can request it.

Marketplaces such as eBay also carry it, but listings often come from resellers, and some still sell the older formula. You also can’t tell how long the powder has been stored or in what conditions. If you buy there, check that the listing clearly shows SPF50 PA+++.

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. kachicollect’s purchase request works like a proxy without the fees: paste the URL of any item from a Japanese store or marketplace, such as the Abloom version, a refill or CEZANNE’s powder, and you get an instant quote. You pay only the item price and shipping, with duties shown before checkout.

CANMAKE items also turn up as free gifts in Japanese beauty magazines. See our guide to Japanese beauty magazines with free gifts.

FAQ

Does CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder have SPF?

Yes. The current formula is rated SPF50 PA+++. A face powder is usually applied in a thin layer, so many people still wear sunscreen underneath and use the powder for extra coverage and touch-ups during the day.

Is it good for oily skin?

It is designed with oily skin in mind: CANMAKE says it contains an anti-shine powder that absorbs excess sebum. For best results, press it onto the T-zone and touch up during the day. See the section on oily skin and humid weather above for more tips.

Can I wear it without foundation?

Yes. CANMAKE says it can be used instead of foundation for natural makeup. Worn on its own like this, it comes off with ordinary soap or face wash.

Does the refill fit the original case?

Yes. CANMAKE confirms that the pan size hasn’t changed, so refills fit both the new case and the older ones. The refill costs ¥770 in Japan.

How long does it last once opened?

CANMAKE doesn’t list a shelf life after opening on the product page. 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 powders, including this one, don’t carry one. Keep the puff clean, close the compact after each use, and stop using the powder if its smell or texture changes.

Conclusion: Get the Current Formula Direct From Japan

CANMAKE Marshmallow Finish Powder is an affordable way to get a soft matte, pore-blurring finish with SPF50 PA+++. MI and ML suit fair to light skin, MO is the middle option, and MB is the deepest and warmest. If shine is your main concern, pressing it onto the T-zone and touching up during the day will get you the most out of it.

The main thing to watch when buying from overseas is getting the current formula and a shade that matches your skin. Buying from kachicollect gets you the current formula shipped directly from Japan, with no proxy fees and duties shown before you pay.