Brand Comparison
Melvita 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 7.7)
Rating7.7/109/10
Price RangeMid-Range ($$)Premium ($$$)
Founded19831995
OriginFranceSouth Korea
Products34
Best Fornormal, Dry, Matureluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyFrench organic pioneer — biodynamic-certified, plant-oil-focused, Ardèche-based apothecary.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Melvita
Melvita is French organic skincare's grande dame. Founded in 1983 in the Ardèche, they were ecocert before most people knew what it was. Rose-water-heavy, essential-oil-heavy.
Pros
- ✓ Ecocert certified
- ✓ French organic heritage
- ✓ Rose-water signature
Cons
- ✗ Essential oils limit sensitive-skin use
- ✗ Less active-forward
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
