One Thing Heartleaf Clear Spot Gel Versus Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment
Updated on April 21, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
One Thing Heartleaf Clear Spot Gel 20 ingredients
Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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One Thing Heartleaf Clear Spot Gel 20 ingredients
Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment 16 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Lactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaramel
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Phytate
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract
HumectantNelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPolyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Houttuynia Cordata Leaf Extract Ferment Filtrate, Butylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Water, Tromethamine, Carbomer, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caramel, Sodium Phytate, Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Polyglutamic Acid
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Propanediol
Solvent
Pvm/Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Lens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingIngredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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One Thing Heartleaf Clear Spot Gel 20 ingredients
Bliss Clear Genius Acne Spot Treatment 16 ingredients
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