Origins

Origins is an American skincare and cosmetics brand that also produces a small but notable line of fragrances. According to Origins' own history timeline, the brand launched in the United States in 1990 with William P. Lauder as Founding President, under the umbrella of The Estée Lauder Companies. Wikipedia confirms that Origins Natural Resources, Inc., trading as Origins, is one of the original brands of Estée Lauder, making it a corporate sibling to brands like Clinique and MAC.

Origins built its reputation on plant-based, "Powered by Nature, Proven by Science" skincare, and this approach extends into its scent portfolio. Fragrantica lists six Origins fragrances, with the earliest release in 1995 and the most recent in 2009, indicating a compact catalog focused on functional, wellness-leaning scents rather than fashion-driven launches. Ginger Essence Sensuous Skin Perfume, featured on the brand's own site, is the best-known fragrance, centered on ginger and citrus for a bright, aromatic profile that fits the brand's spa-like positioning.

The company has emphasized environmental and wellness themes across categories: its official history records the launch of the Plant-A-Tree program with American Forests' Global ReLeaf in 2009, through which Origins has helped plant over 500,000 trees globally. The brand is also known for its collaboration with Dr. Andrew Weil on products for sensitive and inflammation-prone skin, underscoring a broader focus on comfort and skin compatibility that shapes how its body and fragrance products are formulated and marketed.