Key ingredients
4.3/5
Hydrocortisone 1% is the main active in this hydrocortisone cream.
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Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream, Hydrocortisone 1%
$3.73
Amazon Basics Max Strength 1% hydrocortisone is the smaller-kit value pick — keep one in a bag without overthinking brand extras.
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The Edyt Score
4.3 / 5.0
Targets
4.0/5
This hydrocortisone cream is a 1% HC.
Formula standards
4.3/5
The formula is a 1% HC.
The verdict
Amazon Basics Max Strength 1% hydrocortisone is the smaller-kit value pick.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Cortizone 10, Aveeno, Amazon Basic Care, NeilMed, PROcure, and CareAll) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Amazon Basics Max Strength 1% | 1% HC | 1% HC | Amazon Basic Care 1% hydrocortisone is | Clean pharmacy alternative when | PROcure Max Strength 1% hydrocortisone | CareAll 1% hydrocortisone is |
| Key actives | Hydrocortisone 1% | Hydrocortisone 1% · aloe | HC 1% · oat · aloe | Hydrocortisone 1% | HC 1% · aloe | HC 1% · calendula | Hydrocortisone 1% |
| Texture | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream | Hydrocortisone cream |
| Skin fit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Notes | 1% HC · Compact | 1% HC · Drugstore | 1% HC · Eczema-adjacent | 1% HC · Value | 1% HC · 2 oz | 1% HC | 1% HC · 1 oz |
| $ / size | $3.73 | $7.97 | $6.99 | $5.58 | $6.99 | $7.96 | $3.99 |
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FAQ
Who is Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% best for?
Amazon Basics Max Strength 1% hydrocortisone is the smaller-kit value pick — keep one in a bag without overthinking brand extras.
How did Edyt Beauty score this hydrocortisone cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% 4.3 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Cortizone 10, Aveeno, Amazon Basic Care, NeilMed, PROcure, and CareAll. For more from the same brand, see More from Amazon Basics below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Max Strength Anti-Itch Cream, Hydrocortisone 1% with the Buy on Amazon button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Hydrocortisone Creams.
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