Ubiquinone
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Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: coenzyme Q10, CoQ10
Also known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10
At a glance
Best For Skin Types
Sensitive, All
Addresses
EWG Safety Score
What Is Ubiquinone?
Ubiquinone is also (and perhaps more popularly) known as coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. It is a vitamin-like, fat-soluble substance naturally present in the body.
It is found primarily in the mitochondria and participates in cellular respiration which generates energy for the cell in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Applied to skin, it can have antioxidant benefits due to its energizing effect on factors in skin that tend to slow down with age and cumulative sun exposure.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
References:
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, April 2022, pages 1-28 [URL not found]
- Free Radical Biology and Medicine, March 2021, pages 282-288 [URL not found]
- Biofactors, November-December 2015, pages 383-390; 2008, pages 245-255; and 2005, pages 179-185 [URL not found]
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2006, issue 1, pages 30-38 [URL not found]
- Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2005, issue 4, pages 12-13 [URL not found]
- Journal of Dermatological Science, August 2001, Supplement, pages 1-4 [URL not found]
How widely it's used
Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
Show identifiers
- INCI Name
- UBIQUINONE
- INN Name
- Ubidecarenone [INN:JAN]
- EC Number
- 206-147-9 / 215-668-0
- Function
- Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
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