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The Brand Edit

The Story of Origins

Who founded Origins, when it began, and the original idea that shaped the brand.

Founded
1990
Founder
William P. Lauder and the Estée Lauder Companies team
Origin
United States

How it started

Origins launched inside the Estée Lauder Companies with a then-unusual focus on connecting plant ingredients, modern formulation science, and environmental responsibility.

The original goal

The founding vision was to create a brand that respected both skin and the planet while using science to unlock the performance of ingredients sourced from nature.

How the idea still shows up

That nature-to-science position continues across masks, moisturizers, and the brand’s environmental commitments.