# Hanhoo vs Blume

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Hanhoo and Blume are two accessible skincare brands recognized for their nourishing moisturizers, targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum), and thoughtful formulas. The Canadian brand founded in 2018 suits sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin best, featuring the standout Meltdown Gel Cream for acne-prone skin alongside daily offerings that support a balanced and healthy complexion. Meanwhile, the first brand suits sensitive, dry, and combination skin best with its gentle yet effective nature, highlighting the Blemish Patch for acne-prone skin and the T-Zone Pore Patch for skin with dark spots. While both brands deliver reliable care for daily routines, they differ in their specific targeted treatments and founding origins.

Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

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This page compares some of the most popular Hanhoo 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=pgb48d8dcdb4).

### Popular Hanhoo vs Blume products

#### 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)

#### Hanhoo

- [Blemish Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hanhoo/blemish-patch/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$64.38 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0F2JHGSCK?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [T-Zone Pore Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/hanhoo/t-zone-pore-patch/for/dark-spots) — Average fit

## Questions and answers

### Hanhoo or Blume: which is better?

Blume's Meltdown Gel Cream achieves a High fit across almost all skin types on this page, whereas Hanhoo offers a mix of High fits for its Blemish Patch and mostly Low or Caution fits for its T-Zone Pore Patch. Every product on this page from both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Blume's Meltdown Gel Cream has a high Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while Hanhoo offers both high-fitting and lower-fitting options like its T-Zone Pore Patch. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

Neither Hanhoo nor Blume lists pricing or affordability information for the products on this page.

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

Blume's Meltdown Gel Cream has a High Lovi fit for acne-prone skin, while Hanhoo features mixed fits ranging from High for the Blemish Patch to Low for the T-Zone Pore Patch. Every product on this page for both brands lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### How do Hanhoo and Blume compare in terms of the year they were founded and their country of origin?

Hanhoo was founded earlier, in 2008, while Blume was founded in Canada in 2018.

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

The products on this page for Hanhoo are the Blemish Patch and T-Zone Pore Patch, while Blume is represented by the Meltdown Gel Cream.

### Do Hanhoo and Blume products contain fragrance according to their ingredient lists?

Both brands are free of fragrance because every product on this page 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
- [The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17314442/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, 2007
- [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
- [Treatment of acne with a combination of propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera compared to erythromycin cream: two double-blind investigations](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30588129/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract · Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
- [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
- [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
- [Comparison of clinical and histological effects between lactobacillus-fermented Chamaecyparis obtusa and tea tree oil for the treatment of acne: an eight-week double-blind randomized controlled split-face study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25228478/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Dermatology, 2014
- [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
- [A topical gel of tea tree oil nanoemulsion containing adapalene versus adapalene marketed gel in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34251536/) Melaleuca alternifolia tree oil leaf · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2022
- [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
- [Botulinum toxin injection as a single or combined treatment with non-cross-linked high molecular weight and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid gel for neck rejuvenation: A randomized clinical trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35775872/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
- [Tandem repeated irritation in aged skin induces distinct barrier perturbation and cytokine profile in vivo](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22578221/) Toluene · The British Journal of Dermatology, 2012
- [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
- [Efficacy and Tolerability of Stable Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Asian Patients: An Open-Label Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40921777/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2026
- [The tandem repeated irritation test: a new method to assess prevention of irritant combination damage to the skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12125960/) Toluene · Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2002
- [Nanocomplex of quaternized cyclodextrin grafted chitosan and hyaluronic acid for a skin delivery](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36279763/) Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2022
- [Protection from combination exposure](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17312361/) Toluene · Current Problems in Dermatology, 2007
- [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

- Skincare: [Hanhoo](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/hanhoo)
- 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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