Ubiquinone

Ubiquinone 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 5281915
AKA: Coenzyme Q10, Ubidecarenone, CoQ10, Ubiquinone-10, Ubiquinone 50, Ubiquinone 10, Ubiquinone Q10, Ubidecarenona
Age-Defying Fundamentals
Odacité
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Hands to Heart
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Ready, Set, Smooth
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Serum For Days! Trio
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CoQ-10 Toner
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CoQ-10 Toner Travel
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Vitamin C Serum
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Gentle Retinol Night Serum
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Vitamins C+E+Ferulic Serum
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Take Your Vitamins Duo
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Boosted Contouring Eye Balm
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The Ultimate Hydration Duo
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Wake Up Call
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Wake Up Call 0.4 fl oz
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Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginUbiquinone is a quinone compound synthesized from organic precursor materials through multi-step chemical synthesis. It is produced via catalytic oxidation and coupling reactions to form the characteristic isoprenoid side chain structure.
Ubiquinone is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Formula
C59H90O4
Mol. Weight
863.3
CAS #
303-98-0, 1339-63-5, 60684-33-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Neutralizes free radicals
Reduces fine lines
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 819)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 819)
Dermal Absorption 2–90%
3 lab (in vitro) studies in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 819)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00075–0.05%
Rinse-off0.000006–0.03%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR