Key ingredients
4.4/5
HC 1% and aloe are the main actives in this hydrocortisone cream.
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Hydrocortisone Aloe 1% Cream
$6.49
Taro’s hydrocortisone 1% with aloe is the pharmacy-generic lane: same OTC steroid strength, less brand marketing.
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The Edyt Score
4.4 / 5.0
Targets
4.1/5
This hydrocortisone cream is a 1% HC.
Formula standards
4.4/5
The formula is a 1% HC.
The verdict
Taro’s hydrocortisone 1% with aloe is the pharmacy-generic lane: same OTC steroid strength, less brand marketing.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Cortizone 10, Aveeno, Amazon Basic Care, Amazon Basics, NeilMed, and PROcure) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Taro’s hydrocortisone 1% with aloe is | 1% HC | 1% HC | Amazon Basic Care 1% hydrocortisone is | Amazon Basics Max Strength 1% | Clean pharmacy alternative when | PROcure Max Strength 1% hydrocortisone |
| Key actives | HC 1% · aloe | Hydrocortisone 1% · aloe | HC 1% · oat · aloe | Hydrocortisone 1% | Hydrocortisone 1% | HC 1% · aloe | HC 1% · calendula |
| 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. | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Notes | 1% HC · Pharmacy generic | 1% HC · Drugstore | 1% HC · Eczema-adjacent | 1% HC · Value | 1% HC · Compact | 1% HC · 2 oz | 1% HC |
| $ / size | $6.49 | $7.97 | $6.99 | $5.58 | $3.73 | $6.99 | $7.96 |
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FAQ
Who is Hydrocortisone Aloe 1% Cream best for?
Taro’s hydrocortisone 1% with aloe is the pharmacy-generic lane: same OTC steroid strength, less brand marketing.
How did Edyt Beauty score this hydrocortisone cream?
Edyt Beauty rates Hydrocortisone Aloe 1% Cream 4.4 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 Hydrocortisone Aloe 1% Cream against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Cortizone 10, Aveeno, Amazon Basic Care, Amazon Basics, NeilMed, and PROcure. For more from the same brand, see More from TARO below.
Where can I buy it?
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