Brand Comparison

Obagi 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 8.5)

Obagi EasyDew

Rating8.5/108.7/10

Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)

Founded19882008

OriginUnited StatesSouth Korea

Products32

Best ForMature, Combo, normalMature, Dry, normal

PhilosophyThe clinical-skin-transformation system — the Nu-Derm kit was the original "medical-grade" skincare.Pharmaceutical-grade EGF, made gentle.

Obagi

Obagi's Nu-Derm system (anchored by 4% hydroquinone, tretinoin, and a glycolic regimen) is the prototypical aggressive pigment-transformation protocol — the one dermatologists reach for when you have deep melasma or sun-damaged skin. It works; it's also not for the casually interested. Their OTC sub-line Obagi-C and Professional-C is where most people should start.

Pros

✓ Genuinely transformative Rx systems
✓ Strong Professional-C vitamin serum
✓ Deep clinical research

Cons

✗ Hydroquinone system is aggressive
✗ Prescription tier requires a derm
✗ Not beginner-friendly

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