Brand Comparison
Aromatica vs Hera
A head-to-head comparison of two popular K-beauty brands. Which one is right for your skin?
Our Pick
Hera
Higher editor rating (9 vs 8.4)
Aromatica
Aromatica is what happens when clean beauty is built on twenty years of pharmacy R&D instead of marketing. COSMOS-certified organic, refillable packaging that actually ships in Korea, and a rosehip serum that's a genuine fragrance-forward budget alternative to Sunday Riley Luna. For people who want K-beauty without the fillers and without the fragrance-free sterility.
Pros
- ✓ COSMOS-certified organic across the line
- ✓ genuine refillable packaging program
- ✓ rosehip serum is a cult brightener
- ✓ Sephora-stocked globally
Cons
- ✗ essential-oil-forward — not for fragrance-sensitive skin
- ✗ pricing creeps toward mid-premium
- ✗ some formulations read more lifestyle than clinical
Hera
Hera is the AmorePacific-owned Korean luxury house that has produced one of the most photographed cushion compacts in beauty history (the Black Cushion) and a quietly excellent skincare lineup that doesn't get the same Sephora-front-row coverage as Sulwhasoo or Whoo. Premium pricing, Korean luxury heritage, formulations that earn their place at the top of any K-prestige routine.
Pros
- ✓ AmorePacific-backed luxury
- ✓ Black Cushion is iconic
- ✓ Strong skincare lineup beyond cushions
- ✓ Premium texture quality
Cons
- ✗ Luxury pricing across the board
