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De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment vs Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%: which is better?
This comparison comes down to fast breakout control versus a treatment that also targets redness and dark marks, with each bringing different trade-offs.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment — 92 vs 72 nextscore
- Better for redness/irritation & rosacea: Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
De La Cruz is better for quick, short-contact breakout treatment, while The Ordinary is better if you want help with redness and dark marks too.
Choose De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment if
- you want a short-contact acne treatment
- you also deal with fungal acne or rosacea flares
Choose Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% if
- you want help with redness and dark marks
- you prefer an OTC option for acne and irritation
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At a glance
| De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment | Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% |
|---|---|
| 92 · 174 verdicts | 72 · 359 verdicts |
| — | Redness/IrritationRosacea |
| Sulfur | Azelaic Acid |
What Reddit says
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment
What Reddit likes
- 10% sulfur — fast breakout control
- Useful for acne, fungal acne, and rosacea flares
- Short-contact mask keeps it more tolerable
Watch out for
- Dries skin out fast
- Can flare rosacea or sting irritated skin
- Smell is pretty gnarly
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
What Reddit likes
- 10% azelaic acid for acne and marks
- Helps calm rosacea redness
- Cheap, easy OTC trial
Watch out for
- Pills under makeup and sunscreen
- Thick, grainy, silicone-y texture
- Can sting, burn, and dry skin out
Compare full ingredient lists · 0 in common
In both · 0
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Only in De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment · 2
- Sulfur
- Polyethylene Glycol
Only in Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% · 17
- Aqua (Water)
- Isodecyl Neopentanoate
- Dimethicone
- Azelaic Acid
- Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Polysilicone-11
- Isohexadecane
- Tocopherol
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Isoceteth-20
- Polysorbate 60
- Triethanolamine
- Ethoxydiglycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin