Brand Comparison

Murad 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 8.1)

Murad EasyDew

Rating8.1/108.7/10

Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Premium ($$$)

Founded19892008

OriginUnited StatesSouth Korea

Products62

Best ForAcne-Prone, Mature, dullnessMature, Dry, normal

PhilosophyInclusive Health — skincare as part of whole-body wellness.Pharmaceutical-grade EGF, made gentle.

Murad

Founded by a dermatologist, built on AHAs, and now one of those brands that's in every US pharmacy and Sephora. The rapid-relief blemish line actually works. The rest is competent, if not boundary-pushing.

Pros

✓ AHA-forward formulations with real clinical roots
✓ Rapid Relief Acne Spot Treatment is a cult pick
✓ Widely available at Ulta, Sephora, and online

Cons

✗ Line has gotten sprawling and inconsistent
✗ Mid-high pricing with mid-range formulation ceiling
✗ Fragrance in too many formulas

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