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BABOR vs Blume

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

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.

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Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

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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.

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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

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the 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

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    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

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

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

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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