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HERA Homme Power Boosting Face Treatment vs AHC Only for Men Pore Fresh All-in-One Essence

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Original
H

Homme Power Boosting Face Treatment

HERA

₩52,800

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Dupe
A

Only for Men Pore Fresh All-in-One Essence

AHC

₩15,000

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80Dupe match score /100
2Shared key ingredients
10Shared in full list (43·40)
4/4Benefit coverage

As of Aug 2 · 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

Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and other key ingredients appear in both full ingredient lists.

In the full lists, 10 ingredients overlap.

Who it's for

Good forDrynessDullness & spots

Across the full lists, both focus on moisture, brightening, firmness and soothing. They don't share every ingredient, but the payoff lands in a similar place.

Neither product lists paraben and mineral oil. The AHC does list fragrance though, so check the label if your skin tends to react to those.

What works and what to weigh

Upsides
  • Moisture on par with the original
  • Free of paraben and mineral oil
  • About 72% cheaper
Trade-offs
  • The original packs in more ingredients for moisture.
80/100

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.

2Shared key actives
4/4Benefits covered
10Shared in full list
Key ingredientsHigh
Full ingredientsLow
Benefit matchHigh
CategorySame
Watch-outsFewer
Price savingsMedium

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
Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Glycerin
Brightening
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Niacinamide, Ascorbic Acid
Firmness
Both cover it
1 contributing ingredients
Adenosine
Soothing
Both cover it
2 contributing ingredients
Madecassoside, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Dupe only
1 contributing ingredients
Ascorbic Acid

Key shared ingredients · 2

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

NiacinamideBrighteningKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

A Korea MFDS-notified brightening vitamin B3, also widely used for hydration and barrier support.

Hyaluronic AcidHydrationKorea MFDS-listedwidely used

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

The lists are long, so the reference line lands late and the reading becomes unreliable. 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.

HERA43 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Glycerin
3Butylene Glycol
4Betaine
5Niacinamide
6Methyl Gluceth-20
7Alcohol Denat.
81,2-Hexanediol
9Squalane
10Dimethicone
11Methyl Trimethicone
12Cetearyl Olivate
13Caffeine
14Sorbitan Olivate
15Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
16Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
17Glyceryl Caprylate
18Polyacrylate-13
19Disodium EDTA
20Tromethamine
21Ethylhexylglycerin
22Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
23Adenosine
24Polyisobutene
25Madecassoside
26Taurine
27Limonene
28Polysorbate 20
29Sorbitan Isostearate
30Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
31Pinus Densiflora Leaf Extract
32Linalool
33Propanediol
34Sodium Hyaluronate
35Hyaluronic Acid
36Tocopherol
37Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
38Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
39Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
40Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
41Xanthan Gum
42Ceramide NP
43Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
AHC40 ingredients
1Water,Aqua
2Butylene Glycol
3Alcohol
4Niacinamide
5Glycerin
61,2-헥산디올
7Xylitol
8카라기난추출물
9Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract
10Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
11Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract,Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract
12길경추출물
13박하잎추출물
14Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract
15Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
16Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
17Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Extract
18덩굴월귤열매추출물
19Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
20블랙베리추출물
21Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Extract
22Pentylene Glycol
23Silica
24Erythritol
25Choleth-24
26Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Below this line: under 1% (est.)
27Tromethamine
28Glyceryl Glucoside
29Caprylyl Glycol
30Adenosine
31Sodium PCA
32디페닐디메치콘
33트리에칠헥사노인
34Hydrogenated Lecithin
35Sodium Hyaluronate
36Hyaluronic Acid
37Ascorbic Acid
38에칠헥실글리세린
39디소듐이디티에이
40Flavor,Fragrance,perfume,Parfum,Aroma
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

Fragrance

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

Not included

Ingredient
HERA
AHC
Fragrance
Contains
Contains
Paraben
None
None
Silicone
Contains
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

  • It contains fragrance, so try a small area first if you are sensitive to scent.

Reactions vary from person to person. If your skin is sensitive or you have a specific condition, please consult a dermatologist.

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How we pick a dupe

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.

Prices are market-verified against stores such as Coupang and may differ from official store prices; discounts and temporary changes may not be reflected, so check the seller before buying.

For sensitive skin, eczema, pregnancy or other special cases, please do not decide on this analysis alone and consult a dermatologist.

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