2
Shared Ingredients
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment vs PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream
Comparing Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment versus PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
7
Unique to Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment
17
Unique to PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream
Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 2 ingredients in common. Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment has 7 unique ingredients while PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream has 17.
Skin Safety Profile
14%
Comedogenic
7 rated
78%
Safe
9 rated
33%
Irritant
9 rated
Based on 9 rated ingredient s
27%
Comedogenic
11 rated
95%
Safe
19 rated
11%
Irritant
18 rated
Based on 19 rated ingredient s
Product Benefits & Effects
✓Positive — Beneficial effects !Caution — Monitor closely
1% Hydrocortisone Ointment Benefits
!May Worsen Oily Skin for some skin types✓Reduces Irritation
Hydrocortisone Cream Benefits
!May trigger acne for some skin types
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (2)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment
2
Ingredients — Unique to PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRCalendula Officinalis FlowerCSIRNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRCeratonia Siliqua GumCSIRCeteareth-20CSIRCetearyl AlcoholCSIRChondrus CrispusCSIRCocos Nucifera OilCSIREpilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRGlyceryl Stearate SeCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRIsopropyl MyristateCSIROlea Europaea Fruit OilCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aquaphor 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment better than PROcure Hydrocortisone Cream for sensitive skin?
By comparing 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment and Hydrocortisone Cream side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment or Hydrocortisone Cream, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment and Hydrocortisone Cream. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment and Hydrocortisone Cream share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either 1% Hydrocortisone Ointment or Hydrocortisone Cream.
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