Sulfur Ointment — Reddit Reviews
by De La Cruz
Updated August 27, 2026
10% sulfur mask for acne and rosacea; very drying, strong smell nuisance.
What the community says
A 10% sulfur ointment used as a mask or spot treatment primarily for acne, rosacea, and perioral dermatitis. Users must start with short contact times and moisturize after due to its drying effects. The strong sulfur smell deters some despite its effectiveness for inflammation and bacterial control.
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Real Reddit threads — 171 mentions across 27 threads
De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment on Reddit, in one place — 27 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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“will De La Cruz”
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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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“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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“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”
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“The 5% one made my skin red and itchy. It may be irritating to broken skin barrier.”
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