Brand Comparison
BIOEFFECT 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 8.9)
BIOEFFECT
BIOEFFECT built its entire identity around one ingredient: EGF (epidermal growth factor), grown in barley via GMO-free plant biotechnology in Icelandic greenhouses powered by geothermal energy. The EGF Serum is the original flagship and remains the gold-standard topical EGF product. Pricing is premium; the science is real.
Pros
- ✓ Genuine EGF pioneer
- ✓ Proprietary plant-based bioengineering
- ✓ Strong mature-skin results
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Dropper packaging is wasteful
- ✗ Limited range
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
