Sulfur Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by De La Cruz
Updated August 19, 2026
10% sulfur reduces bacterial and hormonal acne; very drying with strong smell.
What the community says
A 10% sulfur ointment used as a spot treatment or mask, helpful for various acne types and rosacea. It’s favored by folks managing cystic and inflammatory breakouts but is quite drying and has a lingering sulfur odor. Start slow to avoid irritation and moisturize after use.
What this means for you
What people love
- Effective on inflammatory, hormonal, and bacterial acne
- Also helps rosacea and sebaceous filament issues
- Affordable sulfur treatment with quick visible results
Watch out for
- Dries skin significantly—regular moisturizing needed
- Strong sulfur smell lingers after application
- Can worsen redness or irritate sensitive skin if overused
Product details
Use caution
Skin Type
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 170 mentions across 28 threads
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/acne and 3 more, summarized.
“will De La Cruz Acne Treatment Ointment with 10% Sulfur work?”
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“it says put it on pimples for 5 mins and wash off?”
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“I’ve also heard good things about the Kate Somerville one”
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“De La Cruz 10% sulfur!”
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“If anyone has an alternative for the medicated sulfur clay mask, please share :(”
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“I’ve just ordered the Medicube Peel Shot and it’s supposed to do the same thing.”
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“I just realized that I forgot to mention that now and then I will do a sulfur mask too! I recommend either De la cruz 10% sulfur or Kate Somerville 3% sulfur.”
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“Sulfur can be a bit drying so make sure you follow with a good hydrating moisturizer.”
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“I recommend either De la cruz 10% sulfur...”
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“How do you do the sulfur? Like a daily wash?”
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“I use the de la Cruz 10% ointment”
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“I just recently picked up the sulfur product and its sooo good!”
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“If I feel a breakout forming under my skin I put the de la cruz treatment on the spot and sleep with it.”
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“That stuff is amazing, it’s the only product I’ve ever used that will get rid of acne before it breaks through my skin!!!”
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“I use the de la cruz acne treatment as a spot treatment”
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“You’re gonna want to grab some of the De La Cruz 10% sulfur acne cream.”
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“Use it like a spot treatment mask - apply it on the affected areas and leave it on for around 15-20 minutes, then wipe off”
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“You can apply the the sulfur treatment every other day until the flare-up goes away.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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