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Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide.

About this product

A spot treatment designed to treat stubborn acne using 10% sulfur and 4% niacinamide to help dry out blemishes.

Full ingredients

Sulfur (10%), Isopropyl Alcohol, Water, Calamine, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Salicylic Acid, Titanium Dioxide

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Guru Score

84%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

  • Leave-on sulfur formula, rare in the market
  • Suits rosacea-prone skin

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This sulfur spot treatment earns a stamp of approval for being one of the rare leave-on sulfur products available at this price point. Dermatologists praise its straightforward formula combining sulfur with niacinamide, making it a solid choice for anyone looking to treat acne spots without a complex routine or premium price tag.
    Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take June 2024

    Best for

    Type

    AcneLiquid

    Formula notes

    Fragrance-freeContains drying alcohol

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    What the gurus are saying.

    Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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    Doctorly
    Doctorly
    3.59M subs
    ✓Yay
    "You can find a leave on sulfur product, I think Neutrogena has a nice leave on sulfur product, one of the very few, so for rosacea that's a good option to compliment what you're doing there."
    The Budget Dermatologist
    The Budget Dermatologist
    724k subs
    ✓Yay
    "I will try a sulfur spot treatment cream first. [...] Buy this Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide."

    What the evidence says.

    Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

    Niacinamide

    Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

    Source: DermNet

    Salicylic acid

    Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

    Source: DermNet

    Sunscreen filters

    Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

    Source: DermNet

    Frequently asked.

    What is Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide?

    A spot treatment designed to treat stubborn acne using 10% sulfur and 4% niacinamide to help dry out blemishes.

    Is Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide worth it?

    Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 84%.

    What is Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide's Guru Score?

    Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide holds a Guru Score of 84%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide best for?

    Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Treatment with 10% Sulfur and 4% Niacinamide is generally suited to acne-prone skin.

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