Ingredient glossary
Coenzyme Q10
On your shelf ✓What Coenzyme Q10 does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Ubiquinone · Also: CoQ10
In short: Coenzyme Q10 delivers antioxidant and anti-aging support, suits most skin types, and the evidence behind it is strong.
- What it does
- Antioxidant, anti aging
- Best for
- Most skin types
- Evidence
- Strong
The molecule
The Glow take
Genuinely worth a spot in your routine.
When your goal is softening fine lines and keeping skin firm, Coenzyme Q10 pulls genuine weight, and the research properly backs it up. Gentle enough that most skin types can reach for it.
— Maya
What it does
- antioxidant
- anti aging
strong evidenceStudies with topical coenzyme Q10 show epidermal penetration reduced oxidation markers and collagenase plus measurable reductions in wrinkle depth versus baseline.
On a label: usually effective at 0.3-1%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- normal
- dry
- combo
- photoaged
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DrySuits
- CombinationSuits
- OilySuits
- SensitiveSuits
Often chosen for photoaged.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
Coenzyme Q10, answered
Is Coenzyme Q10 safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Coenzyme Q10 is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Coenzyme Q10?
No specific group is flagged to avoid Coenzyme Q10. It is well tolerated by most skin. Still, introduce anything new one product at a time.
What concentration of Coenzyme Q10 actually works?
Coenzyme Q10 tends to do its job in the 0.3 to 1% range. Much lower and it is likely underdosed.
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