Brand Comparison
Olehenriksen 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 ($$$)Premium ($$$)
Founded19831995
OriginUnited StatesSouth Korea
Products44
Best Fordullness, Mature, normal, Comboluxury skincare, Mature, K-prestige, gifting
PhilosophyCitrus-forward, Scandi-sunshine skincare — vitamin C hero, glow-oriented, playful packaging.AmorePacific's luxury skincare-meets-color-cosmetics house — Black Cushion icon, Sensual Powder Matte Lipstick, and serious skincare.
Olehenriksen
Ole Henriksen (Denmark-born, LA-based) made vitamin C fun. Banana Bright Eye Creme and Truth Serum are the cult classics.
Pros
- ✓ Glow-focused actives
- ✓ Fun branding
- ✓ Hero vitamin C range
Cons
- ✗ Citrus scents not for everyone
- ✗ Premium price for the category
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
