Blume skincare

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

Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

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Blume is widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Its products suit sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Meltdown Gel Cream for acne-prone skin. Daily use of these offerings supports a balanced and healthy complexion.

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This page covers some of the most popular Blume products; for the whole Blume range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Blume moisturizers

Meltdown Gel Cream

Questions and answers

Is Blume worth it?

Yes, Blume is worth it because Lovi rates the Blume routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are Blume's best products?

Meltdown Gel Cream is Blume's best product, as it is the only moisturizer featured on the page. Lovi rates Meltdown Gel Cream High for acne-prone, oily, dry, sensitive, and combination skin.

Which Blume moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Meltdown Gel Cream is the best Blume moisturizer for dry skin, where Lovi rates it High. Every Blume product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Does Blume cause breakouts?

Blume is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Meltdown Gel Cream is rated High for acne-prone skin and oily acne-prone skin. Every product from the Blume products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

Is Blume fragrance-free?

Yes, every product from the Blume products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

How do I build a Blume skincare routine?

To build a Blume skincare routine, use Meltdown Gel Cream, which Lovi rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every one of the Blume products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are good alternatives to Blume?

Good alternatives to Blume include The Ordinary, Skinfix, MAC, ILIA Beauty, AlumierMD, and grace & stella, which all have dedicated pages on Lovi.

Blume vs The Ordinary: which is better?

Blume is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin because Lovi rates the Blume routines Superior for all these skin types, which is higher than or equal to The Ordinary. Lovi rates the Blume-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

Is Blume cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Blume as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Blume's key ingredients

The effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transfer
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
Sodium hyaluronate · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
Moisturizing and Antiinflammatory Properties of Cosmetic Formulations Containing Centella asiatica Extract
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
Ceramides · Scientific Reports, 2022
Licochalcone A activates Nrf2 in vitro and contributes to licorice extract-induced lowered cutaneous oxidative stress in vivo
Licorice root extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2015

5 more studies

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
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
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
Centella asiatica extract · Molecules, 2023
Standardized Terminalia chebula Fruit Extract: A Natural Ingredient That Provides Long-Lasting Antioxidant Protection and Reverses Visible Signs of Pollution-Induced Skin Damage
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
Terminalia chebula fruit extract · Health Science Reports, 2025

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its 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

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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

Medical Board

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

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist