Origins (cosmetics)
American cosmetics brand
Origins Natural Resources, Inc., trading as Origins, is an American cosmetics brand founded in 1990 by Leonard Lauder, son of Estée Lauder. It is one of the original brands of the Estée Lauder Companies.
History
The company is known for their natural skin care products. Notable lines include the "A Perfect World" line of products. Origins is also notable for its ongoing collaboration with Dr. Andrew Weil in his own line of products that target inflammation and sensitive skin.
After 25 years, the brand now has approximately 1,400 stores globally and plans to expand by opening around 90 stores in China.
On May 14, 2015, Origins launched an interactive photo and video app on iTunes called #QuarterLifeCrisis that consumers can use to take sticker-decorated selfies with.
Products
In November 2007, Origins launched the first organic line of skin care products to carry a 95% organic USDA certification seal.
In February 2011, Origins launched Happy Birthday"Plantscription", an anti-aging serum which claims to rival the leading anti-wrinkle prescription retinoid creams with 0% irritation.
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