De La Cruz Sulfur Ointment Acne Medication Maximum Strength Versus Kiehl's Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment
This acne treatment is formulated around Sulfur to clear breakouts.
This acne treatment is formulated around Sulfur and Niacinamide to clear breakouts and balance excess oil.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Water
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Octyldodecyl Myristate
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyacrylamide
Ceteareth-20
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Phenylethyl Resorcinol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sulfur, Water, Niacinamide, Zea Mays Starch, Glycolic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Octyldodecyl Myristate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide, Ceteareth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenylethyl Resorcinol, Tocopheryl Acetate, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
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