Brand Comparison
Kama Ayurveda 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)
Rating8.4/109/10
Price RangePremium ($$$)Premium ($$$)
Founded20021995
OriginIndiaSouth Korea
Products84
Best ForDry, Mature, normal, hyperpigmentationluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyAuthentic classical ayurveda, modernised — Kerala-sourced herbs, traditional textures, clean-beauty-adjacent.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Kama Ayurveda
The cleaner, more clinical cousin of Forest Essentials. Kumkumadi Oil (the saffron one) is the cult product every Indian grandmother knew about first.
Pros
- ✓ Clinical ayurveda
- ✓ Authentic Kerala sourcing
- ✓ Iconic Kumkumadi oil
Cons
- ✗ Premium pricing
- ✗ Heavy textures
- ✗ Less accessible outside India
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
