Dermatologist skincare brands in Australia:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay was the most searched dermatologist skincare brand in Australia, accounting for 49.4% of all searches among the nine brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, La Roche-Posay and CeraVe were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. CeraVe was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four responses that gave a list.
La Roche-PosayShare of searches 49.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CeraVeShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CetaphilShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
QV SkincareShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- AvèneShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top dermatologist skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, La Roche-Posay and CeraVe were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. CeraVe was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four answers that gave a list. La Roche-Posay was second, and Cetaphil was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CeraVe1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
Cetaphil3rd- Avène4th
QV Skincare5th
Aveeno6th
Dermal Therapy6th
Eucerin6th
Bioderma9th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
La Roche-Posay4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CeraVe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cetaphil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Avène2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aveeno2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
QV Skincare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bioderma1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dermal Therapy1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eucerin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skincare brand should I use for sensitive skin in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dermatologist-recommended skincare brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best moisturiser for dry skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“moisturiser”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sensitive skin moisturiser”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which dermatologist skincare brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each dermatologist skincare brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine dermatologist skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Cetaphil, QV Skincare, Avène, Bioderma, Aveeno, Dermal Therapy, Eucerin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | CeraVe | Cetaphil | QV Skincare | Avène | Bioderma | Aveeno | Dermal Therapy | Eucerin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.4% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 19% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.1% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 19% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.5% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.6% | 18.9% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | 18.4% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.8% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.4% | 15.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.3% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.4% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.4% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.2% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.1% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.6% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.6% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 3% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 3% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, held 9th | 3% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.5 points |
49.4%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
CeraVe18.2%
Held 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Cetaphil8.1%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.1%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Avène
3.6%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Bioderma3.6%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Aveeno3%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
9.
Eucerin3%
Held 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
QV Skincare sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “qv cream”.
Which brand is most popular in search among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia?
9 brands
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay was the most searched among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia, with an estimated 110K branded searches, 49.4% of all searches for the nine we track. CeraVe is in 2nd place, 31.2 percentage points behind at 18.2%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.4% → 49.4% | 55.1%Dec 2025 | 48%May 2026 | 1st | |
| 17.7% → 18.2% | 21.5%May 2026 | 15.5%Jul 2026 | 2nd | |
| 9.7% → 8.1% | 9.7%Oct 2025 | 7.1%Jun 2026 | 3rd | |
| 6.5% → 8.1% | 8.5%Jul 2026 | 5.6%Mar 2026 | 4th | |
| Avène | 4.3% → 3.6% | 4.3%Oct 2025 | 3.1%Mar 2026 | 5th |
| 3.5% → 3.6% | 3.8%Jan 2026 | 3.1%Nov 2025 | 7th → 6th | |
| 3.5% → 3% | 3.5%Oct 2025 | 2.6%Feb 2026 | 6th → 7th | |
| 3.5% → 3% | 3.7%Apr 2026 | 3%Sep 2026 | 8th | |
| 2.9% → 3% | 3%Sep 2026 | 2.1%Nov 2025 | 9th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia increased from 48.4% to 49.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia decreased from 9.7% to 8.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QV Skincare’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia increased from 6.5% to 8.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avène’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia decreased from 4.3% to 3.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aveeno’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia decreased from 3.5% to 3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dermal Therapy’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia decreased from 3.5% to 3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia peaked at 55.1% in December 2025 and was lowest at 48% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia peaked at 21.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 15.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia peaked at 9.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 7.1% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QV Skincare’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia peaked at 8.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avène’s share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia peaked at 4.3% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.1% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bioderma rose from 7th to 6th among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aveeno fell from 6th to 7th among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe and Eucerin held steady: their share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for Australia dermatologist skincare brands in September 2026?
7 changes

In September 2026, Eucerin gained share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia, from 2.4% to 3%.

In September 2026, Dermal Therapy lost share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia, from 3.6% to 3%.

In September 2026, Aveeno rose from 8th to 7th among dermatologist skincare brands in Australia.

Estimated monthly branded searches for QV Skincare in Australia rose 49.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bioderma in Australia rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for CeraVe in Australia rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for La Roche-Posay in Australia rose 21.5% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 110K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted for dermatologist skincare brands?
9 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among dermatologist skincare brands comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
La Roche-Posay
1 branded search term
- la roche posay
CeraVe
1 branded search term
- cerave
Cetaphil
1 branded search term
- cetaphil
QV Skincare
1 branded search term
- qv cream
Avène
1 branded search term
- avene
Bioderma
1 branded search term
- bioderma
Aveeno
1 branded search term
- aveeno
Dermal Therapy
1 branded search term
- dermal therapy
Eucerin
1 branded search term
- eucerin
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