Ubiquinol

Ubiquinol

AKA “reduced coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone hydroquinone, 1, 4-Benzenediol, 2-[(2E, 6E, 10E, 14E, 18E, 22E, 26E, 30E, 34E)-3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39-decamethyl-2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38-tetracontadecaen-1-yl]-5, 6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, M9NL0C577Y, 2-((2E, 38-tetracontadecaen-1-yl)-5, 39-decamethyltetraconta-2, 38-decaenyl]-5, 6-dimethoxy-3-methylbenzene-1, 4-diol, CHEBI:17976, CoQH2, reduced ubiquinone”

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Ingredient Facts

Ubiquinol

AKA: Reduced coenzyme Q10, Ubiquinone hydroquinone, 1, 4-Benzenediol, 2-[(2E, 6E, 10E, 14E, 18E, 22E, 26E, 30E, 34E)-3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 35, 39-decamethyl-2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38-tetracontadecaen-1-yl]-5, 6-dimethoxy-3-methyl-, M9NL0C577Y, 2-((2E, 38-tetracontadecaen-1-yl)-5, 39-decamethyltetraconta-2, 38-decaenyl]-5, 6-dimethoxy-3-methylbenzene-1, 4-diol, CHEBI:17976, CoQH2, Reduced ubiquinone

Humectant · Antioxidant · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Clean

Ubiquinol (CoQH2) is a reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) that acts as an active antioxidant that prevents the initiation and propagation of lipid peroxidation in biological membranes and human low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It plays an essential role in maintaining cellular defense against oxidative damage and also sustains the effects of vitamin E by regenerating the vitamin from the tocopheroxyl radical, but ubiquinol is not classified as a vitamin because it is synthesized by humans. There are varying concentrations of ubiquinol in foods, OTC products and dietary supplement products.

Formula

C59H92O4

Mol. Weight

865.40

CAS #

56275-39-9

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

The reduced form of Coenzyme Q10, discovered in 1957. Ubiquinol emerged in skincare in the 1990s-2000s as an antioxidant based on research showing it supports cellular energy production and may reduce the appearance of wrinkles, with no traditional use history.