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HERA Comfy Conditioning Essence vs AHC H Melaroute Ampoule

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Original
H

Comfy Conditioning Essence

HERA

₩38,260

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Dupe
A

H Melaroute Ampoule

AHC

₩25,330

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0%₩12,930 savedA value dupe verified by ingredients
83Dupe match score /100
3Shared key ingredients
14Shared in full list (45·66)
5/5Benefit coverage

As of Jun 26 · Prices reflect public listings on stores such as Coupang and may vary by store or promotion.

Why this dupe

The proof is in the ingredients, not the price

Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 14 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forMoistureFirmness & soothing

A good fit if you want moisture along with firmness and soothing. Both use hyaluronic acid, ceramide and a firming peptide to care for several concerns at once.

AHC leaves out fragrance, so it is easy for daily use.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture, firmness and soothing across the board
  • Fragrance-free and lighter on skin
  • About 34% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original adds fermented and camellia ingredients, so it carries a few more actives. The price gap is not large, so if you want deeper care the original is also an option.
83/100

Dupe match score

A blended score across key ingredients, benefit match, category and price. It reflects how recommendable the alternative is, not how identical the two products are.

3Shared key actives
5/5Benefits covered
14Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsLow

Efficacy

The ingredients aren't identical, but both products aim at similar benefits. Each row shows which side covers it.

Moisture
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP
Brightening
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, (-)-alpha-bisabolol
Firmness
Both cover it
3 contributing ingredients
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Adenosine, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Soothing
Both cover it
4 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, (-)-alpha-bisabolol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Exfoliation
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 3 (1 uncommon)

The key ingredients both products share — the basis for the match.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A signature humectant that pulls in and holds water, leaving skin hydrated and smooth.

CeramideHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A barrier lipid that locks moisture in, often recommended for dry or sensitive skin.

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4PeptideKorea MFDS-listed

A peptide used for skin texture care.

Neither list has a preservative-type marker with a known concentration cap. So we cannot tell how much of each shared ingredient these two products actually contain, and we would rather say that than guess.

Full ingredient comparison

Both full ingredient lists compared. More shared ingredients means a closer match.

HERA45 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Propanediol
3Glycerin
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
41,2-Hexanediol
5Dipropylene Glycol
6Isopentyldiol
7Butylene Glycol
8Polyglycerin-3
9Niacinamide
10Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
11Ethylhexylglycerin
12Adenosine
13Ethylhexyl Palmitate
14Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
15Lysine
16Arginine
17Histidine
18Xanthan Gum
19Sodium Gluconate
20Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
21PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24
22Glucose
23Xylose
24Hydrogenated Lecithin
25Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
26Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
27Hyaluronic Acid
28Pentylene Glycol
29Camellia Japonica Flower Extract
30Gluconolactone
31Mannose
32Sodium Chloride
33Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
34Lecithin
35Ceramide NP
36Camellia Japonica seed Extract
37Sodium Phosphate
38Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
39Potassium Chloride
40Potassium Phosphate
41Magnesium Chloride
42Calcium Chloride
43Hydrolyzed DNA
44Tocopherol
45Hexapeptide-9
AHC66 ingredients
1Angelica Gigas Root Extract
2Glycerin
3Niacinamide
4Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
5Bifida Ferment Lysate
6Hydrogenated Lecithin
7Water,Aqua
8Tranexamic Acid
9Centella Asiatica Extract
10Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract
11Laminaria Japonica Extract
12Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
13Monascus Extract
14Malus Domestica Fruit Extract,Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
15Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract,Lycopersicon Esculentum Fruit Extract
16Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
17Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
18Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
19Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
20Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
21Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
22Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
23Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
24Abies Sibirica Oil
25Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
26Sodium Hyaluronate
27Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
28Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
29Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil
30Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
31Pogostemon Cablin Oil
32Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
33Juniperus Mexicana Oil
34Butylene Glycol
35(-)-alpha-bisabolol
36Polyacrylate-13
37Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
38Methylpropanediol
39Adenosine
40Fructooligosaccharides
41Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
42Ethylhexyl Palmitate
43Beta-Glucan
44Carbomer
45Sorbitan Isostearate
46칸디다
47봄비콜라/글루코오스/메틸레이프씨데이트발효물
48Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
49Ceramide NP
50Propanediol
51Acetic Acid
52Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
53Glutathione
54Glycolipids
55Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
56Lactic Acid
57Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
58Squalane
59Hydroxystearic Acid
60Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
61Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
62Fullerenes
631,2-Hexanediol
64Pentylene Glycol
65Potassium Sorbate
66Ethylhexylglycerin
Shared key activesShared baseOne product only

Ingredients are listed by amount. Below 1%, brands may list them in any order, so ranking there means little.

Compared by full ingredient list. It does not mean concentration or texture are identical, and prices are as of the listed time.

Check before you buy

One last look before you buy: watch-outs, what each skips, and usage tips.

Watch-outs

HERA

Fragrance

AHC

Potassium Sorbate

Fragrance, parabens, etc. that some prefer to avoid. Products within labeled limits are generally fine.

Not included

Ingredient
HERA
AHC
Fragrance
Contains
None
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
None
None
Mineral-oil
None
None

Whether each product contains ingredients some prefer to avoid. A preference, not a safety verdict.

Before you reach for this dupe

  • AHC includes a preservative within the regulated limit.

How skin responds to ingredients varies from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, check with a doctor first.

Verified by full ingredientsMarket priceKorea MFDS-listed ingredients

₩25,330₩38,260

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We compare the full ingredient lists and only pair products that share core actives. Prices are checked against market listings, and ingredients with Korea MFDS usage standards are flagged on the page.

Disclaimer

This comparison is based on full-ingredient (INCI) data published under cosmetics law.

Shared ingredients mean the full-ingredient lists overlap, not that blend concentrations match; how a product feels and performs can differ by formulation and ingredient grade.

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