Sean Bozarth—February 15, 2026✓ Verified purchase
I’ve been using De La Cruz 5% Sulfur Ointment specifically to target occasional cystic acne, and it’s one of those products that actually does what it claims — without feeling too harsh on my skin. Right away, I noticed the ointment has a thick, paste-like texture, so a little goes a long way. I apply it directly to the trouble spots before bed, and by morning the redness and swelling are noticeably reduced. It doesn’t magically make deep bumps disappear overnight, but over a few nights it definitely speeds up calming them down and shrinking them faster than other spot treatments I’ve tried. The sulfur scent is noticeable at first, but it fades quickly and isn’t offensive. It also doesn’t leave my skin super dry or flaky, which is something I worry about with acne treatments. I’ve used it a few times a week and my skin has handled it well without irritation. If I had one small thing to mention, it’s that you really only need a tiny dab. Too much and it can feel a bit heavy, so I find it works best when applied sparingly. Overall, this has become part of my go-to acne care when I notice a cystic spot coming up. It’s effective, affordable, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling like it’s been stripped — definitely worth adding to the rotation if you deal with stubborn pimples. Read more
Jessica B.—February 11, 2026✓ Verified purchase
I wish I had a before photo but I had been struggling with a small persistent cluster under the skin red bumps on my cheek. I had been trying to treat with retinol and AHA/BHA with no luck. I have used this two nights now and I am so happy!!! My skin is glowing and there is a significant decrease in the red bumps on my cheek. 10/10 would recommend! Read more
Sherry—January 8, 2026✓ Verified purchase
This is a GREAT product and does work for getting rid of acne, however I have ordered this product 5 or more times now and find it to be very inconsistant-sometimes it smells very strong of sulfur and works excellent, sometimes the sulfur smell is very faint and I feel the product still works but not as well-other times the container is not filled to the top however this time my container was overflowing almost BUT there is hard dried clumps of the product through out it. So when I am applying it I will have to take tweezers and remover the clumps or tey to catch them before the product is on my face. I love this product so I will continue to buy it, it is just I never know what version of it I am going to get so I always buy the smallest size because I do not want to get a large one and be stuck with a version I am not completely happy with. Read more
Mar Quise—October 3, 2017✓ Verified purchase
This stuff truly works! I kid you not! It works great on me and I have oily skin and have had acne all over since I was a kid and I am now a 30 year old woman who still suffers from acne breakouts. Of course I just get acne here and there, it's not nearly as serious as when I was a teenager. I have been going to the dermatologist regularly since I was young and I was always using Retin-A, and as a teenager Retin-A was affordable with insurance. However, as an adult Retin-A is not covered by most insurance companies and is hard to get a hold of so I had no choice but to use over the counter products most of the time as an adult. To this day I still never put oil on my face as I was told by my dermatologist and everything that goes on my skin has to be oil-free AND comedogenic (does not clog pores) and (I try my VERY hardest) to not touch my face because of all the bacteria on one's hands, but I had a hard time finding something affordable and over the counter to combat my breakouts. Salicylic Acid is not strong enough and Benzoyl Peroxide seems to make my skin produce more oil and (I know how its supposed to work...it's supposed to bring the oil and dirt out of your skin so the pimple is not so deep and it actually brings the pimple to the surface so it can naturally work itself out and off of your skin) when the pimples come to a head on my skin I am WAY too tempted to pick at my skin causing way more acne than I had in the first place so I was kinda stuck. I am able to get prescription acne medicine such as Adapalene which is expensive with insurance and you also have to include the cost for the specialty doctor visit making it unrealistic to keep in my bathroom on the regular or even use all over my body so when I discovered Sulfur Ointment I was so happy to see how effective it is in keeping my skin under control, not only with acne but with other random minor skin problems. I discovered it by accident when I was trying to keep bugs off of me I was told that sulfur ointment will keep all kinds of bugs off of me....I later found this particular brand by accident and read the reviews and saw that it is said to be an effective acne fighting tool and the reviews were RIGHT!! I was soooooooooo SOOOO HAPPY TO FIND THIS because I can order the 3 packs for so cheap and they last a while and I can actually apply them to the breakouts I sometimes get on my back and chest and arms without worrying about the cost of having to use so much of this product regularly and all over so without this PARTICULAR BRAND of Sulfur ointment I don't know what I would do. It works fast in comparison to other products. It really doesn't dry out my skin unless I use it daily for a while and don't use moisturizer and go in the sun alot. It does not have any adverse side effects and it actually drys out the pimples as opposed to creating this huge process of pulling the zit out from under my skin--like Benzoyl Peroxide--making me extremely inpatient and end up popping the zit and making it worse....it's affordable. It doesn't sting. And when I do end up popping zits besides myself and better judgement this ointment clears that mess up instead of allowing it to get worse. I have so many good things to say about this product I could go on forever. I get this all the time and always order the 3 pack and it has had amazing results and has saved me so much money on dermatologist visits as well as other products. I am so happy I finally found this stuff because it has saved me from alot of crying and hopelessness with this acne curse that has followed me the majority of my life and beyond (considering my mother who is twice my age still suffers from acne---obviously mild acne but still!). God Bless you All and good luck...I hope I was able to help others who have suffered in the same way I have just because of something I can't change...my genetics. Read more
Dean—January 31, 2024✓ Verified purchase
I have only used this twice now, and both times after washing off and finishing my routine, my eyes began to burn. Not sure if its from the strong fragrance this gives off or what. The smell is VERY strong, i wash my face twice a day and the smell lingers for a day or two after I use still, not to mention it stays on my towels and pillow. It does have a bit of an exfoliation to it, so my skin does look and feel nice after using. The first time I used, my skin was pretty clear the next morning. The second time, it didnt look as dull but did not clear up all my breakouts. I will stick to using only when absolutely needed for the reasons above, or perhaps as a spot treatment vs whole face mask. Read more
Customer—January 21, 2026✓ Verified purchase
I use this ointment for blemishes and it worked wonders. it is sticky and application can be kind of tricky. do you wanna use this a couple times a week because it can cause skin irritation. I don’t use this all the time, but it has lasted me sometime. Read more
Colleen—December 6, 2025✓ Verified purchase
When I got pregnant, my skin changed immediately. This was recommended on TikTok by multiple pregnant women as a cure for breakouts and perioral dermatitis. It works great! Non-irritating and my skin feels amazing after use. I used it once a day until my skin calmed and now I use it about once a week for maintenance. However, when you wash it off you can really smell the sulfur. So if your pregnancy makes you sensitive to the smell of eggs, you might need to pass on this. Read more