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Alpha-H vs QV Skincare:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, QV Skincare had more branded searches than Alpha-H among skincare brands in Australia. QV Skincare had about 5,990 branded searches, while Alpha-H had 3,600. QV Skincare made up 3.8% of all skincare brand searches we track, and Alpha-H accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skincare brands, Alpha-H appeared in four of the five answers and QV Skincare in three. Alpha-H was mentioned before QV Skincare in three out of four answers.

Among skincare brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

QV Skincare, about 66% more searches than Alpha-H

QV Skincare 6K searchesAlpha-H 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Alpha-H, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, QV Skincare in 3

Alpha-H in 4 of 5QV Skincare in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Alpha-H, named ahead of QV Skincare in 3 of 4 answers

Alpha-H first in 3QV Skincare first in 1

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Top skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Alpha-H was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. QV Skincare was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Alpha-H was listed before QV Skincare in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Go-To1st
  2. Aesop2nd
  3. Alpha-H3rd
  4. Ultra Violette4th
  5. QV Skincare5th
  6. Jurlique6th
  7. Sukin7th
  8. Bondi Sands–
  9. Naked Sundays–
  10. Frank Body–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Go-To4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Alpha-H4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Aesop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • QV Skincare3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Jurlique2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ultra Violette2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sukin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bondi Sands0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Naked Sundays0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Frank Body0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.

Is Alpha-H or QV Skincare more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Alpha-H and QV Skincare by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Alpha-H and QV Skincare among skincare brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for QV Skincare, Alpha-H. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAesopBondi SandsGo-ToJurliqueSukinUltra VioletteNaked SundaysQV SkincareFrank BodyAlpha-H
Oct 202547.2%11.6%7.7%7.7%4.2%6.3%5.2%3.1%4.2%2.8%
Nov 202555%7.4%9%9%3.3%2.2%6%1.7%4%2.2%
Dec 202555.9%7.5%9.2%9.2%3.4%1.8%5%2.1%4.1%1.8%
Jan 202648.8%9.8%9.8%8%5.3%2.9%4.3%3.3%4.3%3.6%
Feb 202653.4%8.7%8.7%8.7%4.8%2.1%3.9%3.1%3.9%2.6%
Mar 202650.5%8.3%10.1%8.3%5.5%2.5%3.7%3%4.5%3.7%
Apr 202651.2%8.4%10.2%8.4%5.6%2%3.7%3.7%3.7%3%
May 202651.5%8.4%10.3%8.4%4.6%2.5%3.1%3.6%4.6%3.1%
Jun 202648.5%7.9%11.9%7.9%5.3%1.9%5.3%3.4%4.3%3.5%
Jul 202651%10.2%10.2%6.8%5.6%2%3%4.2%4.5%2.5%
Aug 202653.4%8.7%8.7%7.1%5.8%2.1%3.9%3.6%3.9%2.6%
Sep 202647.2%11.5%9.4%7.7%5.2%5.2%4.2%3.8%3.4%2.3%

How has the Alpha-H and QV Skincare comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 8 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Alpha-H took it in November 2025, QV Skincare took it in December 2025, Alpha-H took it in January 2026, QV Skincare took it in February 2026, Alpha-H took it in March 2026, QV Skincare took it in April 2026, Alpha-H took it in June 2026, QV Skincare took it in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpha-H’s share of searches among skincare brands in Australia moved from 2.8% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QV Skincare’s share of searches among skincare brands in Australia moved from 3.1% to 3.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6K.

How did search popularity change for Australia skincare brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Ultra Violette overtook Frank Body and 3 others to rank 6th among skincare brands in Australia, with 5.2% of the searches.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Alpha-H in Australia fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alpha-H’s and QV Skincare’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Alpha-H

2 branded search terms

  • alpha h
  • alpha-h

QV Skincare

2 branded search terms

  • qv moisturiser
  • qv skincare

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