Brand Comparison
Decleor 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)
Decleor
Decleor is the French aromatherapy-clinical brand that built a 50-year reputation in European spas around plant-extract aromas and spa-cabin facial protocols. The Aromessence concentrates and Hydra Floral collection are the most globally-recognized, with formulations leaning aromatherapy-rich and spa-textured. Premium pricing, distribution heavy in spas and luxury beauty retailers.
Pros
- ✓ 50-year spa heritage
- ✓ Strong aromatherapy credentials
- ✓ Multi-line targeted skincare
- ✓ Pro-spa distribution
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Spa-distributed primarily
- ✗ Heavy aromatherapy fragrance
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
