Ingredient reference
CoQ10
CoQ10 and Ubiquinone are the same compound under two names. Ubiquinone is the name that appears on a cosmetic ingredient list; CoQ10 is the shorthand used on the front of the box.
Why there are two names
Coenzyme Q10 is the common name. Ubiquinone is the standardised ingredient name used in cosmetic labelling, from the same root as ubiquitous — the compound occurs widely in living cells. If a product mentions CoQ10 on the front, look for Ubiquinone on the back.
Why it tints a formula
Ubiquinone is a yellow-orange powder, and it carries that colour into the products it goes into. A cream that reads faintly apricot rather than white often contains it. The colour is the raw material itself, not a dye and not a fault.
Where it sits in a formula
It is oil-soluble, so it appears in creams and richer serums rather than water-based mists. Our catalogue records it in the Day Cream, Night Cream, Eye Cream and Collagen Serum.
What this page does not do
This is an ingredient reference. It describes what the ingredient is, how it behaves in a formula, and where it appears in our catalogue. It does not make a performance, safety, suitability or timeline claim, and it does not replace the complete ingredient list on a product page.
Quick answers
Is CoQ10 different from Ubiquinone?
No. Ubiquinone is the ingredient-list name for the compound commonly called CoQ10.
Why is my cream slightly orange?
Ubiquinone is a yellow-orange raw material and tints the formulas it is used in.
Is it water-soluble?
No. It is oil-soluble, which is why it appears in creams and oil-containing serums rather than water-based products.
Where do I find the complete formula?
On the product page for the item you are considering. Read the complete ingredient list there before purchasing.
In these formulas
Each product page carries its own complete ingredient list. Read it there before purchasing.
