Brand Comparison
Lumene 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 7.9)
Rating7.9/109/10
Price RangeBudget ($)Premium ($$$)
Founded19701995
OriginFinlandSouth Korea
Products204
Best Fornormal, Combo, dullness, Matureluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyArctic botanicals and Nordic water — sea buckthorn, cloudberry, Finnish spring water. Value prestige without the price tag.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Lumene
The Arctic Berry range is genuinely great for the money. Look past the drugstore price and you get real antioxidant formulas.
Pros
- ✓ Serious value
- ✓ Arctic-botanical formulas
- ✓ Wide distribution
Cons
- ✗ Brand aesthetic inconsistent
- ✗ Mass-market packaging
- ✗ Some ranges feel dated
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
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