# Bayer vs Blume

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/compare/bayer-vs-blume

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

Bayer is a German skincare brand founded in 1863 and owned by Bayer AG.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer) [de.wikipedia.org](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayer_AG) [forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/companies/bayer/) [prnewswire.com](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wellspring-consumer-healthcare-acquires-iconic-otc-skin-care-brands-from-bayer-301789173.html)

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 Bayer 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=pg8ab27243aa).

### Popular Bayer vs Blume products

#### Blume

- [Meltdown Gel Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/blume/meltdown-gel-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit

#### Bayer

- [Skinoren Cream 20%](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/bayer/skinoren-cream-20/for/oily-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Bayer or Blume: which is better?

Blume has a High fit for dry skin, whereas Bayer has only a Low fit for dry skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

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

Blume has a High Lovi fit for dry skin, whereas Bayer has a Low fit for dry skin. Both brands offer fragrance-free products on this page.

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

The page facts do not mention the prices of Bayer or Blume, so it is not possible to say which brand is more affordable.

### In which countries were Bayer and Blume founded, and who owns them?

Bayer was founded in Germany in 1863 and is owned by Bayer AG, while Blume was founded in 2018 in Canada and is independently owned.

### Do any products from Bayer or Blume listed on this page contain fragrance in their ingredients?

Every product from Bayer and Blume listed 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
- [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
- [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
- [Efficacy and Safety of Azelaic Acid Nanocrystal-Loaded In Situ Hydrogel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33923739/) Azelaic acid · Pharmaceutics, 2021
- [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
- [Effects of 15% Azelaic Acid Gel in the Management of Post-Inflammatory Erythema and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Acne Vulgaris](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38734843/) Azelaic acid · Dermatology and Therapy, 2024
- [The usefulness of a dermocosmetic containing Myrtus communis extract and azelaic acid for maintenance phase of adult female acne: Results from a randomized exploratory investigator-blinded comparative study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36729399/) Azelaic acid · Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2023
- [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

- German skincare: [Bayer](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/bayer)
- Canadian skincare: [Blume](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/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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