Ingredient

Ubiquinone

Low risk

FunctionAntioxidant

What it is — Ubiquinone (INCI: Ubiquinone), the cosmetic name for coenzyme Q10, a fat-soluble compound also found naturally in the body.

What it does — It is commonly used as an antioxidant, included to help defend skin against everyday oxidative stress from factors such as pollution and UV exposure.

Typical use — Appears in anti-aging serums, moisturizers and eye creams, often paired with other antioxidants like vitamin E.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types; its characteristic pale-orange color can lightly tint a formula.

Safety — Rated low risk and usually well tolerated. This is general information, not medical advice; a patch test is a sensible step for very sensitive skin.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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