🇸🇬Singapore

COSRX vs Blume

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

COSRX and Blume are distinct skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2018 respectively. The Korean brand is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and masks featuring hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, while the Canadian brand is widely loved for its nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful formulas. Both suit acne-prone skin, though the former suits oily skin best with targeted components, and the latter suits sensitive and dry skin best. They differ primarily in their geographical origins, founding years, and specific formulations designed for varying complexions.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

koreajoongangdaily.combeautymatter.comprnewswire.com

Blume is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2018.

beautymatter.combusinessinsider.comtracxn.comblume.com

This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and Blume products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Blume products

COSRX vs Blume moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or Blume: which is better?

COSRX offers a much larger and more diverse selection than Blume, with dozens of specialized skincare options tailored for oily, acne-prone, and dry skin types.

What is the difference between COSRX and Blume?

COSRX offers a large variety of 38 products featuring ingredients like snail mucin and niacinamide, with fit levels ranging from Superior to Warning depending on the skin type and product. In contrast, Blume is an independent Canadian brand that features just one product on this page, the Meltdown Gel Cream, which has a High fit for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin.

COSRX or Blume: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers multiple moisturizers with Superior and High Lovi fit levels across diverse skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence which holds a Superior fit for dry skin, while Blume features the Meltdown Gel Cream with a High fit for acne-prone skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Blume?

The products on this page do not provide pricing information to determine whether COSRX or Blume is more affordable.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Blume?

Both COSRX and Blume offer products on this page that help with breakouts, as seen with COSRX's extensive acne-targeted lines and Blume's Meltdown Gel Cream. COSRX has a higher volume of items tailored specifically for acne-prone skin.

How does the founding year and country of origin compare between COSRX and Blume?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Blume was founded in 2018 in Canada.

Which brand offers a greater variety of products for different skin types, COSRX or Blume?

COSRX offers a greater variety of products for different skin types, featuring dozens of items on this page tailored to oily, dry, and sensitive skin, while Blume features only a single moisturizer. This extensive range helps COSRX provide targeted options for diverse skincare routines.

What are the main differences in fragrance formulations between COSRX and Blume products?

Almost all COSRX products on this page are formulated without fragrance, with only the Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ including it. In contrast, every Blume product on the page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

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

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play