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The INKEY List vs Blume

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

The INKEY List and Blume are two accessible skincare lines founded in 2018, each offering distinct approaches to daily care. The British brand features glycerin-rich moisturizers, serums, toners, and eye products that suit sensitive and combination skin best, with targeted options like the PHA Toner, Azelaic Acid Serum, and Ceramide Moisturizer. Meanwhile, the Canadian brand is widely loved for nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas, such as the Meltdown Gel Cream, that support a balanced complexion for sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin. While both companies prioritize gentle care, they differ in their signature ingredients and specific formulations tailored to diverse skin concerns.

The INKEY List is a British skincare brand founded in 2018 and owned by Brand Evangelists for Beauty Limited.

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Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular The INKEY List and Blume products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

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The INKEY List vs Blume moisturizers

Questions and answers

The INKEY List or Blume: which is better?

Neither brand is universally better than the other because they cater to different needs, with The INKEY List offering a wide variety of specialty serums and treatments, while Blume provides a targeted moisturizer on this page. Lovi rates the products on this page with diverse fit levels depending on your specific skin type.

What is the difference between The INKEY List and Blume?

The INKEY List offers a wide range of sixteen products on this page covering various categories like cleansers, serums, and toners, whereas Blume features only a single moisturizer, Meltdown Gel Cream. Lovi rates The INKEY List as a High fit for sensitive skin, combination skin, and oily acne-prone skin, while Blume has no designated best-fit skin types listed from brand-focused routines.

The INKEY List or Blume: which moisturizer is better?

When comparing moisturizers, the products on this page from The INKEY List offer a wider variety of options with fit levels ranging up to Superior for dry skin, whereas Blume features the Meltdown Gel Cream with a High fit for dry skin.

Which is more affordable, The INKEY List or Blume?

The INKEY List offers affordable options, with reviewers frequently noting that both its moisturizers and serums are budget-friendly. Blume's product range on this page is limited to a single moisturizer, making a direct affordability comparison across broader product categories difficult.

Which causes fewer breakouts, The INKEY List or Blume?

The products on this page for Blume and The INKEY List both include options that are well-suited for acne-prone skin, though reviewers sometimes note purging and breakouts with The INKEY List.

When were The INKEY List and Blume founded and where are they located?

The INKEY List was founded in 2018 in the United Kingdom, and Blume was founded in 2018 in Canada.

Which brand offers fragrance-free products, The INKEY List, Blume, or both?

Both The INKEY List and Blume offer fragrance-free options, as every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How many products does The INKEY List feature compared to Blume on this page?

The INKEY List features 16 products on the products on this page, whereas Blume features only 1 product.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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