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Elemis vs Blume

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

Elemis and Blume are distinct skincare brands designed to address various complexions through targeted, gentle formulations. The British line, founded in 1989, features expertly crafted serums, moisturizers, cleansers, and toners enriched with glycerin and shea butter, making it ideal for dry, balanced, and sensitive skin. Conversely, the Canadian line, established in 2018, offers nourishing moisturizers and thoughtful treatments like the Meltdown Gel Cream to primarily support sensitive, acne-prone, and dry skin types. Ultimately, while both options deliver deeply hydrating care, they differ in their heritage, founding eras, and specific product assortments.

Elemis is a British skincare brand founded in 1989 and owned by L'Occitane Group since 2019.

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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 Elemis and Blume products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular Elemis vs Blume products

Elemis vs Blume moisturizers

Questions and answers

Elemis or Blume: which is better?

Both Elemis and Blume offer solid choices depending on your skin needs, with Elemis providing a wide variety of cleansers and moisturizers and Blume featuring fragrance-free options like the Meltdown Gel Cream. Reviewers often mention hydrating moisturizers and smoother skin texture from Elemis, though some note skin irritation.

What is the difference between Elemis and Blume?

Elemis offers a wide variety of skincare products that mostly include fragrance, whereas Blume offers products on this page that list no fragrance.

Elemis or Blume: which moisturizer is better?

Elemis offers multiple moisturizers with high Lovi fit levels for dry and mature skin, while Blume features the Meltdown Gel Cream which has a high fit for acne-prone, oily, and dry skin. Reviewers mostly mention Elemis for hydrating moisturizers and luxurious textures, though the products on this page often include added fragrance.

Which is more affordable, Elemis or Blume?

Reviewers on the Elemis page note a high price point, whereas Blume offers products on this page starting with Meltdown Gel Cream.

Which causes fewer breakouts, Elemis or Blume?

Blume features products on this page such as the Meltdown Gel Cream that have a High Lovi fit level for acne-prone and oily acne-prone skin. In contrast, Elemis products on this page show widely varying acne-prone fit levels, with many moisturizers and treatments rated only Average or Low for acne-prone skin.

Which brand uses fragrance in its skincare products?

Elemis uses fragrance in the vast majority of the products on this page, while Blume lists no fragrance in any of its products.

How do the founding years and company ownership compare between Elemis and Blume?

Elemis was founded in the United Kingdom in 1989 and has been owned by the L'Occitane Group since 2019. In contrast, Blume was founded in Canada in 2018 and remains independently owned.

What are the main skin concerns and positive feedback reported by reviewers for Elemis products?

Reviewers for Elemis report positive feedback regarding hydrating moisturizers, smoother skin texture, and lightweight, absorbing eye products. Shoppers also frequently mention a radiant glow and luxurious texture moisturizers, though some note a high price point, strong fragrance, and skin irritation.

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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