Brand Comparison

Origins 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 7.7)

Origins EasyDew

Rating7.7/108.7/10

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

Founded19902008

OriginUSASouth Korea

Products42

Best Fornormal, Combo, dullMature, Dry, normal

PhilosophyEstée Lauder's natural-leaning American brand — plant-based formulations, dermatologist-friendly, Sephora + Nordstrom global retail.Pharmaceutical-grade EGF, made gentle.

Origins

Origins is the Estée-Lauder-owned natural brand that sits between clinical and clean. GinZing radiance line is cult for 20-somethings. Dr. Weil collab still sells. Mid-tier without pretension.

Pros

✓ Estée-Lauder-backed consistency
✓ Global retail
✓ Dr. Weil mushroom line

Cons

✗ Fragrance-heavy
✗ Formulations feel dated vs. newer indies

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