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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The INKEY List Q10 versus The Potions Q10 Ampoule .

Published on March 18, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging and dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

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Serum British Brand United Kingdom
Ampoule South Korean Brand South Korea

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

Ampoule

Ampoules are created to target one area of concern. They are usually highly concentrated with active or beneficial ingredients.

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Ingredient Info

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The INKEY List Q10 23 ingredients

The Potions Q10 Ampoule 7 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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The INKEY List Q10 23 ingredients

The Potions Q10 Ampoule 7 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Brightening (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The INKEY List Q10 contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Potions Q10 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

The INKEY List Q10 contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Potions Q10 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10) is a molecule already found in our bodies. It is a potent antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient.

Aging and environmental exposure diminishes our skin's natural ubiquinone levels. This is much like our natural collagen and elastin.

The good news is: studies show applying this ingredient topically replenishes ubiquinone levels in our skin. This also comes with a ton of skin benefits. These benefits include:

Ubiquinone is considered a large molecule and cannot be absorbed into the lower layers of skin. This is why it is believed to be such an effective antioxidant: it protects our skin in the upper layers and prevents damage in the deeper layers.

When used in sunscreen, ubiquinone is shown to increase ingredient stability, increase SPF factor, and add to infrared protection.

Fun fact: ubiquinone is fat-soluble.

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The INKEY List Q10 contains this as ingredient number 14.

The Potions Q10 Ampoule contains this as ingredient number 4.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

The INKEY List Q10 23 ingredients

The Potions Q10 Ampoule 7 ingredients

43% are loved or liked
26% have mixed ratings
30% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
43% have mixed ratings
14% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

The INKEY List Q10 23 ingredients

The Potions Q10 Ampoule 7 ingredients

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Reviews

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The INKEY List Q10 23 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating

The Potions Q10 Ampoule 7 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating

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