CANMAKE Mascara Guide: Metalook, Quick Lash Curler, Curl Sniper and More Compared

CANMAKE’s eye range includes five mascaras, three versions of its Quick Lash Curler mascara base and two mascara removers. The Metalook Mascara line uses a metal comb for defined lash clusters, Curl Sniper Mascara has an ultra-fine brush, Gokubuto Mascara builds volume, and Quick Lash Curler is a clear base and top coat that holds curl. Marketplace listings often mix these with older products, so it helps to see exactly what is on sale now.

This guide compares every CANMAKE mascara, mascara base and mascara remover currently on sale, based on CANMAKE’s official product pages.

What you’ll learn in this article:

• How the current CANMAKE mascaras and mascara bases compare, in one table
• The shades, brush or comb, waterproof labels and price in Japan of each one
• How to use Quick Lash Curler as a mascara base or top coat
• Which CANMAKE mascara remover to use, and which mascaras come off with warm water
• Answers to common questions, including which ones are waterproof

CANMAKE Mascara at a Glance

CANMAKE’s mascaras and mascara bases differ mainly in their brush or comb and in how they are removed. The table below compares them.

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.

CANMAKE Mascaras

Metalook Mascara

Price in Japan	¥990
Applicator	Metal comb, 2.5 mm
Finish	Defined lash clusters
Shades	2 (01 Black, 03 Sweet Black)

• Fibre-free

Metalook Mascara is built for the defined, clustered lash look that is popular in Japan. Its ultra-slim 2.5 mm metal comb has an even pitch designed to gather a few lashes at a time into neat clusters, and it reaches the inner and outer corners easily. The smooth formula coats lashes evenly, so it doesn’t clump easily when you layer it, and you can go from delicate, natural clusters to bold ones with the same tube.

CANMAKE says it keeps lashes curled for a long time and resists water, sweat and sebum. The shades are 01 Black, a black for bright, defined eyes, and 03 Sweet Black, a black that softens your look while still defining the eyes. Because the comb is metal, CANMAKE advises people with metal allergies to take care.

Metalook Mascara ~Volume Look~

Price in Japan	¥990
Applicator	Wide metal comb, 0.6 mm pitch
Finish	Voluminous lash clusters
Shades	1 (V01 Black)

• Fibre-free

Metalook Mascara ~Volume Look~ is the volume version of Metalook Mascara. Its metal comb has a wider 0.6 mm pitch that catches more lashes at once, for fuller, more dramatic clusters. CANMAKE says its formula resists water, sweat and sebum and doesn’t smudge easily. It comes in one shade, V01 Black, a black that makes the eyes stand out.

Metalook Mascara ~Clear Look~

Price in Japan	¥990
Applicator	Metal comb, 2.5 mm
Finish	Natural lash clusters
Shades	1 (C01 Clear)

• Fibre-free

Metalook Mascara ~Clear Look~ is the clear version of Metalook Mascara, with the same 2.5 mm metal comb. CANMAKE suggests three ways to use it: on its own as a clear mascara for natural clusters, as a base under mascara, or as a top coat to tidy the direction of your lashes. It keeps lashes curled, resists water, sweat and sebum, and doesn’t smudge easily. As with Metalook Mascara, CANMAKE advises people with metal allergies to take care.

Curl Sniper Mascara

Price in Japan	¥792
Applicator	Ultra-fine curved brush
Finish	Curled, separated lashes
Shades	3 (01 Black, 02 Natural Brown, 03 Sweet Black)

• Fibre-free

Curl Sniper Mascara is named after its “sniper” brush: an ultra-fine brush with a gentle curve that follows the shape of the eyelid. It makes it easy to apply mascara right from the roots and to reach small areas, which is why CANMAKE recommends it for beginners. The smooth formula curls lashes up, holds the curl and leaves them neatly separated, and CANMAKE says it resists water, tears and sweat.

The shades are 01 Black, a deep black for bright eyes, 02 Natural Brown, a brown for a softer look, and 03 Sweet Black, a black that softens your look while still defining the eyes.

Gokubuto Mascara

Price in Japan	¥660
Applicator	Curved brush
Finish	Volume and curl
Shades	2 (01 Super Black, 06 Bitter Brown)

• Waterproof
• Fibre-free
• Removes with warm water

Gokubuto Mascara is CANMAKE’s volume mascara. Its rich formula wraps around each lash for big volume and curl, yet CANMAKE says it doesn’t clump easily and leaves lashes separated. The curved brush fits the eyelid, and its rounded tip catches lashes at the inner and outer corners and on the lower lashes.

It is a waterproof film-type mascara that resists tears, sweat and sebum, yet slides off with warm water when used on its own. The shades are 01 Super Black, a deep black for big, striking eyes, and 06 Bitter Brown, a brown that softly defines the eyes. CANMAKE notes that Gokubuto Mascara is sold only in some stores in Japan.

CANMAKE Mascara Base: Quick Lash Curler

Quick Lash Curler is CANMAKE’s mascara base, and each version works three ways: as a mascara base, as a top coat and as a mascara on its own. There are three versions, which differ in brush and in how they are removed.

Quick Lash Curler

Price in Japan	¥748
Applicator	Comb (Transparent type), double-sided comb (BK, BR)
Finish	Long-lasting curl
Shades	3 (Transparent type, BK Black, BR Brown)

• Waterproof
• Smudge-proof
• Fibre-free

Quick Lash Curler is CANMAKE’s best-known lash product. Layered over your mascara, it keeps lashes curled for hours, as if you had just used an eyelash curler. CANMAKE suggests three uses: to revive curl that has dropped during the day, as a top coat for extra curl and hold, and on its own, where the transparent type works as a clear mascara and the coloured types as a curling mascara.

The black and brown versions have a double-sided comb: the short side lifts lashes firmly, and the long side separates them neatly, catching even short or downward-pointing lashes. The transparent type has a newer comb that doesn’t clump easily. It resists water, tears, sweat and sebum, and contains a moisturising ingredient (isostearoyl hydrolyzed silk). CANMAKE recommends an eye makeup remover to take it off.

Quick Lash Curler ER

Price in Japan	¥748
Applicator	Curved brush
Finish	Long-lasting curl
Shades	1 (01 Clear)

• Waterproof
• Smudge-proof
• Fibre-free
• Removes with warm water

Quick Lash Curler ER is the version of Quick Lash Curler that comes off with warm water. Like the original, it works as a mascara base, top coat and mascara, and CANMAKE recommends it for stubborn downward lashes and lashes whose curl drops easily. It resists water, sweat, tears, humidity and sebum, and contains sodium hyaluronate as a moisturising ingredient.

It comes off with warm water when used on its own, or when layered with a mascara that also comes off with warm water. It comes in one shade, 01 Clear.

Quick Lash Curler Separate

Price in Japan	¥748
Applicator	Ultra-fine brush
Finish	Natural, fine separation
Shades	3 (01 Clear, 02 Black, 03 Brown)

• Waterproof
• Smudge-proof
• Fibre-free

Quick Lash Curler Separate is the version made for a natural, finely separated finish, as if your own lashes were naturally curled and simply grew longer. Its ultra-fine, slightly firm brush catches even small lashes and is easy to use on the lower lashes, and it picks up only a little product, so lashes don’t clump and stay soft once dry. Because the finish is so delicate, CANMAKE notes you may not see much on your lashes; combing it through firmly from the roots applies it and holds the curl.

It resists water, tears, sweat, humidity and sebum. The shades are 01 Clear, which is more transparent than the comb-type Quick Lash Curler, 02 Black, a natural black, and 03 Brown, a soft brown. CANMAKE notes that it is sold only in some stores in Japan and recommends an eye makeup remover to take it off.

CANMAKE Mascara Remover

CANMAKE makes two mascara removers, both priced at ¥550 in Japan. Both can be used on waterproof (oil-based) mascaras as well as CANMAKE’s own.

Tokaseru Mascara Remover

• Colourant-free
• Alcohol-free

Tokaseru means “can be combed” in Japanese: its closely spaced comb lets you comb through your lashes while you remove mascara. It blends easily with makeup and releases it smoothly, and it holds just enough liquid so it stays on the lashes without dripping. The slim, thin comb makes it easy to use on the lower lashes and the inner and outer corners, and CANMAKE recommends it for people who like delicate or separated mascara looks. It contains skincare ingredients.

Quick Lash Curler Remover

• Colourant-free
• Alcohol-free

Quick Lash Curler Remover is made to take off Quick Lash Curler, whose curl hold is strong. Its cleansing-oil formula blends into makeup so it comes off without rubbing, and it works on every version of Quick Lash Curler as well as other waterproof (oil-based) mascaras. It contains ten lash-care ingredients, including hydrolyzed keratin, sodium hyaluronate and chamomile flower extract for moisture, plus squalane and plant oils such as macadamia, jojoba and argan oil as emollients.

If you mainly wear Quick Lash Curler or other waterproof mascaras, Quick Lash Curler Remover is the obvious match. If you prefer delicate, separated lashes and want a comb that reaches small areas, try Tokaseru Mascara Remover. Gokubuto Mascara and Quick Lash Curler ER come off with warm water instead.

How to Choose: Which CANMAKE Mascara for Your Lashes?

Most lash routines combine two products: a mascara base that holds curl and a mascara for colour or volume. If you only buy one CANMAKE product, Quick Lash Curler is the most versatile because it works as a base, a top coat and a mascara on its own.

How to Apply CANMAKE Mascara

• Curl first: curl your lashes with an eyelash curler.
• Mascara base: apply Quick Lash Curler from the roots, lifting the lashes as you go, and let it dry before applying mascara.
• Mascara: apply your mascara from the roots. With Metalook Mascara, layer it to build the clusters you want.
• Top coat: for extra hold, layer Quick Lash Curler over your mascara.
• Quick Lash Curler Separate: zigzag the brush at the roots, then comb straight through to the tips. Holding the brush in place for about three seconds as you lift helps the curl hold.

If you want to take everything off with warm water, pair Quick Lash Curler ER with a mascara that also comes off with warm water, such as Gokubuto Mascara. To finish your eye look, our CANMAKE eyeliner guide compares every CANMAKE eyeliner currently on sale.

Where to Buy CANMAKE Mascara

kachicollect is the simplest way to get CANMAKE mascara from Japan. Our catalog has 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.

CANMAKE updates its range regularly, so marketplaces such as eBay also list older products and shades. If you want something from the current range, check the name and shade against the lists 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 mascara or shade you can’t find in our catalog, including ones sold only in some Japanese stores, 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.

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FAQ

Is CANMAKE mascara waterproof?

It depends on the product. CANMAKE labels Gokubuto Mascara and all three versions of Quick Lash Curler as waterproof. Metalook Mascara and its Volume Look and Clear Look versions aren’t labelled waterproof, but CANMAKE says they resist water, sweat and sebum, and Curl Sniper Mascara is described as resisting water, tears and sweat.

Which CANMAKE mascara is best for short or straight lashes?

Start with Quick Lash Curler: the short side of its double-sided comb lifts even short, downward lashes, and it holds the curl for hours. CANMAKE recommends Quick Lash Curler ER for stubborn downward lashes and lashes whose curl drops easily. For the mascara itself, Curl Sniper Mascara’s ultra-fine brush makes it easy to coat short lashes right from the roots.

Can I use Quick Lash Curler as a mascara base?

Yes. Every version of Quick Lash Curler works as a mascara base, a top coat and a mascara on its own. Apply it after curling your lashes, let it dry, then apply your mascara; you can also layer it on top to lock in the curl.

How do I remove CANMAKE mascara?

Gokubuto Mascara comes off with warm water, and so does Quick Lash Curler ER when used on its own or with a mascara that also comes off with warm water. For Quick Lash Curler, Quick Lash Curler Separate and other waterproof (oil-based) mascaras, CANMAKE recommends an eye makeup remover, such as Quick Lash Curler Remover or Tokaseru Mascara Remover.

What is the difference between Metalook Mascara and Curl Sniper Mascara?

Metalook Mascara uses a metal comb that gathers a few lashes at a time, so it creates defined lash clusters. Curl Sniper Mascara uses an ultra-fine curved brush that coats lashes from the roots and leaves them separated rather than clustered. Choose Metalook for the clustered look and Curl Sniper for easy, separated curl.

How long does CANMAKE mascara 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 makeup doesn’t carry one. Close the tube tightly after each use, and stop using any mascara whose smell or texture changes.

Conclusion: The Right CANMAKE Mascara for You

If you want one CANMAKE lash product, choose Quick Lash Curler, and pair it with Metalook Mascara for defined clusters. Curl Sniper Mascara is the easy choice for beginners, Gokubuto Mascara and Metalook Mascara ~Volume Look~ give the most volume, and Quick Lash Curler ER and Gokubuto Mascara come off with warm water. Finish the routine with Quick Lash Curler Remover or Tokaseru Mascara Remover. For another Japanese mascara brand, see our Kiss Me (Heroine Make) mascara guide.

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