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Is Q10 Night Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Boots

This page reviews Q10 Night Cream by Boots as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes glycerin and tocopherol, which are beneficial for skin hydration and protection. However, the presence of paraffinum liquidum and phenoxyethanol raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation.

Main concern

Paraffinum liquidum is a mineral oil that can create a barrier on the skin, potentially leading to clogged pores and irritation.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.
  • Tocopherol (Vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant, providing skin protection and supporting overall skin health.

Concerns

  • Paraffinum liquidum is a mineral oil that can create a barrier on the skin, potentially leading to clogged pores and irritation.
  • Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • users trying to avoid silicones

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4279431

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Glycerin is a humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, contributing positively to hydration.; Tocopherol (Vitamin E) acts as an antioxidant, providing skin protection and supporting overall skin health.. See the Pros section above.
The composition includes glycerin and tocopherol, which are beneficial for skin hydration and protection. However, the presence of paraffinum liquidum and phenoxyethanol raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential irritation. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Boots — Q10 Night Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Boots products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Boots — Q10 Night Cream. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Our analysis flags phenoxyethanol in Boots — Q10 Night Cream. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Paraffinum liquidum is a mineral oil that can create a barrier on the skin, potentially leading to clogged pores and irritation.; Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Boots — Q10 Night Cream has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.

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