Brand Comparison
Caudalie 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)
Rating8/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)
Founded19951995
OriginFranceSouth Korea
Products114
Best ForCombo, Dryluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyGrape vine science meets French pharmacy efficacyAmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Caudalie
Polyphenol and viniferine-powered skincare from Bordeaux vineyards — the wine country beauty brand.
Pros
- ✓ Unique grape-derived actives
- ✓ Vinoperfect is genuinely effective
- ✓ Sustainable sourcing
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Some products contain fragrance
- ✗ Greenwashing concerns
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
