Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated October 9, 2026
10% sulfur spot treatment for angry breakouts; surprisingly drying for some.
What the community says
A 10% sulfur powder-to-cream spot treatment that Redditors use on pimples, papules, and red flare-ups. Studies back sulfur for acne spots, but users also mention a weird application, a sulfur smell, and drying on rosacea-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Weird, finicky application that doesn’t spread far
- Can be drying or irritating on rosacea-prone skin
- Sulfur smell can linger
Product details
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Key Ingredients
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 5 studies
On Reddit: Powder-to-cream formula targets deep cystic spots overnight without causing flaky skin, preferred for sensitive facial flare-ups. 20 mentions
Rosacea
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Sulfur: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 45 mentions across 27 threads
The Ordinary Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“TO Sulfur powder to cream is likely going to replace the liquid patch for me.”
Positive
“The only two things I've used from them that I really like...”
Positive
“I haven't found anything that's close to the microfoliant powder...”
Positive
“The ordinary Sulfur mixed with Cerave cream helped mine.”
Positive
“I've been having some luck with the ordinarys suphur powder to cream product”
Positive
“But any Sulfur cream or wash should be helpful.”
Positive
“I’ve been using the ordinary sulfur powder but it’s weird to use.”
Mentioned
“It doesn’t really dry my skin out and I THINK it’s helping but it’s not been a miracle.”
Mentioned
“the ordinary has that new powder that is great”
Positive
“That combo works really well for hormonal acne breakouts for me.”
Positive
“I highly recommend a high frequency wand and a sulfer product.”
Positive
“I just added in The Ordinary 10% sulfur powder to cream, to see if it helps with acne spots and redness.”
Mentioned
“It has taken me one billion years to land on this combo.”
Mentioned
“to see if it helps”
Mentioned
“I combine it with a sulphur spot treatment (like The Ordinary) on top.”
Mentioned
“May I ask how youre liking the sulphur spot treatment?”
Mentioned
“Is the spot treatment from the ordinary the one that's powder to cream?”
Mentioned
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Better for Acne
4 shared traits
137 mentions
