Brand Comparison

Biomaris 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 7.5)

Biomaris Hera

Rating7.5/109/10

Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)

Founded19271995

OriginBremerhaven, GermanySouth Korea

Products34

Best ForDry, Mature, normalluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting

PhilosophyNorth Sea mineral and algae-based skincare — German marine biology translated into creams.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.

Biomaris

A 95-year-old German institution no one outside the DACH region has heard of. The Marine Cream and North Sea Algae products use genuinely-unique ingredient sourcing from the Wattenmeer (German Wadden Sea UNESCO site). Heritage positioning, classical formulations. Not trendy. Still good.

Pros

✓ 100-year heritage with consistent formulations
✓ Genuinely unique marine ingredients
✓ Strong on dry/mature skin
✓ Made in Germany with strict manufacturing

Cons

✗ Vintage packaging aesthetic
✗ Zero social-media presence
✗ Very limited outside Germany
✗ Higher price point for heritage brand

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