Brand Comparison
DHC vs EasyDew
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
EasyDew
Higher editor rating (8.7 vs 8)
Rating8/108.7/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Premium ($$$)
Founded19722008
OriginJapanSouth Korea
Products52
Best ForDry, Combo, SensitiveMature, Dry, normal
PhilosophyOlive oil-based beauty from Japan with a wellness-first philosophyPharmaceutical-grade EGF, made gentle.
DHC
Best known for their iconic Deep Cleansing Oil — a Japanese bathroom staple that went global.
Pros
- ✓ Iconic cleansing oil
- ✓ Olive oil expertise
- ✓ Good value
Cons
- ✗ Limited innovation
- ✗ Some products feel dated
EasyDew
EasyDew is built on real medical chemistry — the brand was founded by Daewoong Pharmaceutical and uses pharmaceutical-grade EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor), an ingredient most OTC skincare can't legally formulate with at this concentration. Olive Young named them their #1 'slow aging' brand in 2025, and Marie Claire flagged them as one of the K-beauty brands to watch.
Pros
- ✓ Pharmaceutical-grade EGF
- ✓ Olive Young #1 slow aging 2025
- ✓ Backed by real lab science
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Clinical-leaning aesthetic
