Ubiquinone
AKA: Coenzyme Q10, Ubidecarenone, CoQ10, Ubiquinone-10, Ubiquinone 50, Ubiquinone 10, Ubiquinone Q10, Ubidecarenona
Synthetic
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Discovered in 1957 as a vital component of cellular energy production. Its use in skincare emerged in the 1990s when studies suggested it could reduce the appearance of fine lines and support skin cell energy production.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Aging
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR