# BABOR vs Blume

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BABOR and Blume are distinct skincare brands founded in Germany in 1956 and Canada in 2018, respectively. The German brand is known for refined exfoliants and rich moisturizers, while the Canadian brand is celebrated for nourishing moisturizers. The former suits dry, normal, and combination skin best, whereas the latter caters well to sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin. They differ in their specific offerings, as BABOR features the Enzyme Cleanser and Hydra Plus, while Blume offers the Meltdown Gel Cream.

BABOR is a German skincare brand founded in 1956 and owned by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP since 1962.

[en.babor-beauty-group.com](https://en.babor-beauty-group.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/03/BABOR-BEAUTY-GROUP_Overview-_-eng2026-1.pdf) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babor) [us.babor.com](https://us.babor.com/393/service/babor/about/about-babor)

Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

[beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/next50-2025-blume) [businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/millennial-cofounders-feminine-care-startup-blume-raised-millions-one-month) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/blume/__jaX9OkWmricZDTbbibw7yJbRPVQYVtNZDJ0cH8e2j4s) [blume.com](https://www.blume.com/blogs/blume-university/blume-formerly-known-as-ellebox)

This page compares some of the most popular BABOR and Blume products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=compare&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pgb6ec985ce5).

### Popular BABOR vs Blume products

#### BABOR

- [Enzyme Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/babor/enzyme-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$52.00 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BPSJ3LT4?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Hydra Plus](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/babor/hydra-plus/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit

#### Blume

- [Meltdown Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/blume/meltdown-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$19.00 at Sephora](https://www.sephora.com/ca/en/product/blume-meltdown-gel-cream-for-acne-prone-skin-with-72-hour-hydration-P505628?skuId=2677870)

## Questions and answers

### BABOR or Blume: which is better?

BABOR and Blume both offer great options, but BABOR earns superior Lovi fit ratings across every skin type for its Enzyme Cleanser. Blume also has strong moisturizers, and every product on this page lists no fragrance, whereas BABOR's Hydra Plus includes fragrance.

### What is the difference between BABOR and Blume?

BABOR, founded in Germany in 1956, offers products on this page like Enzyme Cleanser that achieve a Superior Lovi fit across many skin types, while Blume, founded in Canada in 2018, features fragrance-free options like Meltdown Gel Cream with a High fit for acne-prone skin.

### BABOR or Blume: which moisturizer is better?

BABOR Hydra Plus achieves a Superior fit for dry sensitive skin and High for dry and sensitive skin, while Blume Meltdown Gel Cream achieves a High fit for those same skin types. Hydra Plus contains fragrance, whereas Blume products on this page list no fragrance.

### Which is more affordable, BABOR or Blume?

This page compares BABOR and Blume, but it does not list prices to tell you which brand is more affordable.

### Which causes fewer breakouts, BABOR or Blume?

Blume Meltdown Gel Cream and BABOR Enzyme Cleanser both achieve a High or Superior fit for acne-prone skin on Lovi. Blume also keeps every product on this page free of added fragrance, which helps reduce the risk of irritation for sensitive breakouts.

### Which brand was founded earlier, BABOR or Blume?

BABOR was founded earlier in 1956 in Germany, whereas Blume was founded much later in 2018 in Canada.

### Which brand offers products with fragrance, BABOR or Blume?

BABOR offers products with fragrance, as its Hydra Plus moisturizer contains fragrance, whereas every product from Blume on this page lists no fragrance.

### Which brand is independently owned, BABOR or Blume?

Blume is independently owned, having been founded in Canada in 2018, whereas BABOR is owned by the BABOR BEAUTY GROUP.

## Research behind their key ingredients

- [The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/) Niacinamide · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002
- [Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36200921/) Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Bacterial cellulose membranes as drug delivery systems: an in vivo skin compatibility study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23973717/) Cellulose · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2014
- [Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27168678/) Centella asiatica extract · Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
- [Alteration of barrier properties, stratum corneum ceramides and microbiome composition in response to lotion application on cosmetic dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35340018/) Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) Ascorbic acid · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
- [Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) Ascorbic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Licochalcone A activates Nrf2 in vitro and contributes to licorice extract-induced lowered cutaneous oxidative stress in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25381913/) Licorice root extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2015
- [The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28860834/) Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- [Randomized controlled study for the anti-aging effect of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide after laser therapy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33103316/) Niacinamide · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021
- [Systematic Study of Paeonol/Madecassoside Co-Delivery Nanoemulsion Transdermal Delivery System for Enhancing Barrier Repair and Anti-Inflammatory Efficacy](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37446936/) Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
- [Borage Oil Treated with Immobilized Lipase Inhibits Melanogenesis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33128473/) Lipase · Lipids, 2020
- [Standardized Terminalia chebula Fruit Extract: A Natural Ingredient That Provides Long-Lasting Antioxidant Protection and Reverses Visible Signs of Pollution-Induced Skin Damage](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34557011/) Terminalia chebula fruit extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
- [Glycerol crosslinked vitamin E loaded xanthan gum and gellan gum nanoemulgels for topical management of dry skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41224059/) Xanthan gum · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025
- [A novel facial moisturizer containing Saccharide isomerate accelerates skin barrier restoration following intense pulsed light treatment: a randomized split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211697/) Saccharide isomerate · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2025
- [Efficacy and safety of combination cream of stimu-tex AS™ (spent grain wax, Argania Spinosa Kernel oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (shea butter) extract), and saccharide isomerate after fractional CO2 laser procedure: split-face, double blinded, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41134387/) Saccharide isomerate · Lasers in Medical Science, 2025
- [Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35279940/) Saccharide isomerate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023
- [Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Assessment of Supramolecular Bakuchiol and Terminalia Chebula Extract for Facial Photoaging in Chinese Sensitive Skin Population](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41424674/) Terminalia chebula fruit extract · Health Science Reports, 2025

## The brands

- German skincare: [BABOR](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/babor)
- Canadian skincare: [Blume](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/blume)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this comparison: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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