# Blume skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/blume

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

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)

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.

- [Cruelty-free · Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/blume)

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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg6d30a0db90).

### Blume moisturizers

#### Moisturizers

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

## Questions and answers

### Is Blume worth it?

Blume is worth it for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Blume-focused routines for these skin types as Superior. The Blume products on this page also list no fragrance in their 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 dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin.

### Which Blume moisturizer is best for dry skin?

Meltdown Gel Cream is the best Blume moisturizer for dry skin. Lovi rates Meltdown Gel Cream High for dry skin, and the Blume-focused routine for dry skin is rated Superior.

### Does Blume cause breakouts?

Blume is unlikely to cause breakouts because Meltdown Gel Cream rates High for acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Blume-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin.

### Is Blume fragrance-free?

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

### What are the key ingredients in Blume products?

Blume products feature key ingredients such as [niacinamide](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/niacinamide), ceramides, [sodium hyaluronate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/hyaluronic-acid), [Centella asiatica extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/centella-asiatica), and [glycerin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/glycerin). These components help maintain moisture, calm the skin, and support the skin barrier.

[The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12100180/)

### How do I build a Blume skincare routine?

To build a Blume skincare routine, you can use Meltdown Gel Cream, which Lovi rates High for dry, oily, and sensitive skin. Lovi rates the Blume-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Blume?

Good alternatives to Blume include The Ordinary, Skinfix, MAC, ILIA Beauty, AlumierMD, and grace & stella. These brands also have dedicated pages on Lovi for comparison.

### Blume vs The Ordinary: which is better?

Blume is better for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, as Lovi rates the Blume routines Superior for all five skin types. By comparison, routines from The Ordinary are rated Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, and combination skin, but only High for acne-prone skin.

### Is Blume cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Blume as cruelty-free.

[Leaping Bunny](https://www.leapingbunny.org/brand/blume)

## Research behind Blume's 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
- [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
- [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

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its 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 these ratings: 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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