Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated September 8, 2026
10% sulfur spot treatment reduces inflammation and heals acne; awkward to apply.
What the community says
This sulfur powder-to-cream works as an anti-inflammatory spot treatment for acne and redness but has a tricky application that wastes product. Reddit users with sensitive or rosacea-prone skin may find it drying or irritating. Studies show sulfur is less effective than retinoic acid but well tolerated in combos.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 more.
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What the science says vs. what Reddit says
What the science says
Sulfur
Not proven yet for acneFew or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
- Sulfur showed mixed results for acne in the studies available
- 2 studies back this, both tested sulfur used together with other ingredients
- One study found good to excellent clearing with benzoyl peroxide
- Another study found a sulfur combination worked less well than retinoic acid
- Few side effects were reported in one study
Studied at 2%this product: 10%
See 5 studiesWhat Reddit says
The why
Powder-to-cream texture requires a learning curve but works well on deep spots and sebaceous filaments.
“Topical sulfur (I like The Ordinary's, though there's a bit of a learning curve at first on how to apply it) for acne and papules.”
16 mentions for acne
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 38 mentions across 25 threads
The Ordinary Sulfur 10% Powder-to-Cream Concentrate on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 2 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”
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“I combine it with a sulphur spot treatment (like The Ordinary) on top.”
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“May I ask how youre liking the sulphur spot treatment?”
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“Is the spot treatment from the ordinary the one that's powder to cream?”
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