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How popular isVanicream?

In September 2026, people searched for Vanicream by name about 201,000 times worldwide, a 21.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.2% of all global moisturizer brand searches, placing Vanicream tenth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about moisturizer brands, Vanicream appeared in two of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Vanicream is the tenth most searched of 11 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. La Roche-PosayShare of searches 20.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. CeraVeShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. NiveaShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. CetaphilShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. VanicreamShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top moisturizer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Vanicream was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Vanicream is the fifth most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. CeraVe1st
  2. La Roche-Posay2nd
  3. Cetaphil3rd
  4. Neutrogena4th
  5. Vanicream5th
  6. Kiehl's6th
  7. Clinique7th
  8. Nivea–
  9. Estée Lauder–
  10. Dermalogica–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • La Roche-Posay4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • CeraVe4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Cetaphil2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Neutrogena2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Vanicream2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Clinique1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kiehl's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Nivea0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Estée Lauder0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Dermalogica0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

Which moisturizer brands compete with Vanicream?

Vanicream against moisturizer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, Nivea, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Estée Lauder, Clinique, Kiehl's, Dermalogica, Vanicream. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLa Roche-PosayCeraVeNiveaCetaphilNeutrogenaEstée LauderCliniqueKiehl'sDermalogicaVanicreamDrunk Elephant
Oct 202518.2%18.2%10.2%10%10.3%12.1%8.2%6.7%2.4%1.6%2%
Nov 202517.4%14.2%11.1%9.5%7.9%14.2%9.5%9.5%2.9%1.6%2.3%
Dec 202519.7%16.1%10.5%8.8%9.5%13.2%8.8%7.2%2.2%1.8%2.2%
Jan 202620.8%17%11.2%11.3%10%9.3%7.6%6.2%2.8%1.9%1.9%
Feb 202622.5%18.4%10.2%10%10.4%10%6.8%5.5%2.5%2%1.7%
Mar 202624.1%16.1%8.9%10.7%10.3%10.7%7.2%5.9%2.6%1.8%1.5%
Apr 202625%16.7%9.3%11.1%10.6%9.1%7.5%5%2.2%1.8%1.5%
May 202625.8%17.2%9.3%9.4%10.9%9.4%7.7%5.2%2.3%1.6%1.3%
Jun 202623.2%19%10%10.4%10.3%8.5%7%5.7%2.5%2.1%1.4%
Jul 202623%18.8%12.7%10.3%9.9%8.5%6.9%4.6%2.1%2.1%1.1%
Aug 202622.4%18.3%11.4%10%11.7%8.2%6.7%5.5%2.5%2%1.3%
Sep 202620.4%16.7%12.4%11.1%10.4%9.2%7.5%6.1%2.7%2.2%1.2%

  1. 1.La Roche-Posay

    20.4%

    Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2 points.

  2. 2.CeraVe

    16.7%

    Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  3. 3.Nivea

    12.4%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  4. 4.Cetaphil

    11.1%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  5. 5.Neutrogena

    10.4%

    Moved from 3rd to 5th. 935K estimated branded searches, -20.4% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  6. 6.Estée Lauder

    9.2%

    Held 6th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  7. 7.Clinique

    7.5%

    Held 7th. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  8. 8.Kiehl's

    6.1%

    Held 8th. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  9. 9.Dermalogica

    2.7%

    Held 9th. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  10. 10.Vanicream

    2.2%

    Held 10th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  11. 11.Drunk Elephant

    1.2%

    Held 11th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for Vanicream changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vanicream worldwide rose from 165K to 201K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vanicream’s share of searches among moisturizer brands worldwide increased from 1.6% to 2.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vanicream rose from 11th to 10th among moisturizer brands worldwide.

How did search popularity change for moisturizer brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Nivea overtook Neutrogena to rank 3rd among moisturizer brands worldwide, with 12.4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Cetaphil overtook Neutrogena to rank 4th among moisturizer brands worldwide, with 11.1% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Estée Lauder gained share of searches among moisturizer brands worldwide, from 8.2% to 9.2%.

  4. In September 2026, Clinique gained share of searches among moisturizer brands worldwide, from 6.7% to 7.5%.

  5. In September 2026, Kiehl's gained share of searches among moisturizer brands worldwide, from 5.5% to 6.1%.

  6. In September 2026, La Roche-Posay lost share of searches among moisturizer brands worldwide, from 22.4% to 20.4%.

How are Vanicream’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vanicream’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • vanicream

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Vanicream compete?

Vanicream is ranked in eight competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Skincare brands18th of 221.4%Show ranking
Face cleanser brands14th of 151.8%Show ranking
Moisturizer brands10th of 112.2%Shown above
Face wash brands6th of 63.3%Show ranking
Sensitive skin brands6th of 64%Show ranking
Face moisturizer brands5th of 54.1%Show ranking
Body wash and soap brands5th of 94.7%Show ranking
Deodorant and body care brands6th of 107.6%Show ranking
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