luxury est. 1995 🇰🇷 Korea

HERA · 헤라

Updated June 2026. Based on official brand communications and Wikipedia-level public references. Editorial summary — not regulatory or medical advice.

Quick answer

HERA is best known for its Black Cushion foundation and Sensual line of lip products (including the Sensual Nude Balm and Sensual Powder Matte lipsticks), along with its UV Mist Cushion and CC sun-protection bases.

Best for

Shoppers comfortable spending $80+ per product, looking for heritage Korean herbal formulas with luxury packaging. Strongest in cushion foundation, base makeup, lip makeup, suncare, color cosmetics.

About HERA

HERA is a South Korean luxury cosmetics brand launched by Amorepacific in 1995, positioned as a sophisticated, urban-modern house alongside Sulwhasoo in the group's prestige tier. It is best known for high-coverage base makeup and complexion products, particularly its cushion foundations, and for color cosmetics endorsed through high-profile celebrity associations. The brand blends skincare and makeup with a focus on radiant, long-wear finishes tailored to Korean and Asian skin tones.

Featured HERA products in our catalog

153 total products tracked. Top 12 shown, sorted by rating × log(review count).

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Brand info

Founded
1995
Positioning
luxury
Price range
$30-65
Strongest categories
cushion foundation · base makeup · lip makeup · suncare · color cosmetics
Official site
www.hera.com

Editorial brand profile. Founded years, positioning, and signature ingredients are based on public brand communications and Wikipedia-level references. Sales figures and product rankings are deliberately not stated — we only describe what can be verified from public sources.