Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream Versus Equate Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Intensive Healing Formula
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils, parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Intensive Healing Formula 25 ingredients
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Aveeno 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream 22 ingredients
Equate Maximum Strength Hydrocortisone Cream 1% Intensive Healing Formula 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer
Potassium Lactate
BufferingDimethyl Mea
BufferingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Methylparaben
Preservative
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ceteareth-20, Isopropyl Myristate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Benzyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Citric Acid, Dimethicone/Vinyltrimethylsiloxysilicate Crosspolymer, Potassium Lactate, Dimethyl Mea, PEG-40 Stearate, Methylparaben, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
Hydrocortisone 1%
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCeteareth-6
Emulsifying
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentDimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Petrolatum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrocortisone 1%, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Beeswax, Carbomer, Ceteareth-6, Cetyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Zea Mays Starch, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, Paraffinum Liquidum, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Petrolatum, Water
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceIngredient Ratings
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