Brand Comparison
Babor 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 8.1)
Rating8.1/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)
Founded19561995
OriginGermanySouth Korea
Products134
Best ForMature, normal, Dry, Comboluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyProfessional spa skincare — ampoules, concentrated serums, salon pedigree translated to home use.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Babor
The ampoule brand. Concentrated glass vials are the signature — actually effective, actually luxurious, if over-packaged.
Pros
- ✓ Concentrated actives
- ✓ Spa-professional heritage
- ✓ Visible results fast
Cons
- ✗ Single-use ampoules = waste
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Dense line-up
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
- ✗ Less Western distribution
- ✗ Branding can feel formal
