# FANCL vs Blume

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/compare/fancl-vs-blume

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Canada.

FANCL and Blume are distinct skincare brands designed for gentle, daily care. The Japanese brand founded in 1980 is celebrated for its thoughtful makeup removers and gentle exfoliants, while the Canadian brand launched in 2018 is widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers. Both brands suit sensitive and dry skin types best, though FANCL also targets normal skin and features the Facial Washing Powder for acne alongside the Mild Cleansing Oil for dark spots, whereas Blume specifically focuses on sensitive, acne-prone, and dry complexions with standout solutions like the Meltdown Gel Cream.

FANCL is a Japanese skincare brand founded in 1980 and owned by Kirin Holdings Company, Limited since 2024.

[fancl.jp](https://www.fancl.jp/en/about/outline/index.html) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FANCL_Corporation) [pitchbook.com](https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/40398-22)

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 FANCL 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=pgba80c2e02a).

### Popular FANCL vs Blume products

#### FANCL

- [Mild Cleansing Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/fancl/mild-cleansing-oil/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [CA$32.99 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09NXN33S8?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Facial Washing Powder](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/fancl/facial-washing-powder/for/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

### FANCL or Blume: which is better?

FANCL achieves a Superior fit across multiple skin types with the products on this page, whereas Blume reaches a High fit for its best-suited skin types. Both brands are free of fragrance in their products on this page.

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

FANCL is a Japanese brand founded in 1980, while Blume is an independent Canadian brand founded in 2018. Both brands offer products on this page that list no fragrance in their ingredients.

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

Neither FANCL nor Blume has pricing or affordability information listed on this page, so it is not possible to compare which brand is more affordable.

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

Both FANCL and Blume offer products on this page that are a High fit for acne-prone skin, meaning they are well-suited to help manage breakouts.

### How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between FANCL and Blume?

FANCL was founded in Japan in 1980, whereas Blume was founded in Canada in 2018. Both brands feature fragrance-free products on the products on this page.

### Which skincare products are featured on the comparison page for FANCL versus Blume?

The products on this page for FANCL include Mild Cleansing Oil and Facial Washing Powder, while Blume features Meltdown Gel Cream.

### Do either FANCL or Blume include fragrance in their products shown on this page?

Every product on this page from both FANCL and Blume lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

## 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/) Tocopherol, Tocopherol vitamin e · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [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
- [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/) Tocopherol, Tocopherol vitamin e · 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
- [Efficacy of a topical gel containing chitosan, chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol for pain and inflammation control after third molar surgery: A randomized and placebo-controlled clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32683390/) Allantoin · Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal, 2020
- [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
- [Effect of seasonal and geographical differences on skin and effect of treatment with an osmoprotectant: Sorbitol](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23752031/) Sorbitol · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2013
- [Why is sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) mild to the skin barrier? - An in vitro investigation based on the relative sizes of the SCI micelles and the skin aqueous pores](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17598025/) Sodium cocoyl isethionate · Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2007
- [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
- [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

- Japanese skincare: [FANCL](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/fancl)
- 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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