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CeraVe vs Cetaphil:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Cetaphil had more branded searches than CeraVe among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide. Cetaphil was estimated to have 2M branded searches compared to CeraVe’s 1.9M, and held a 30.5% Share of Search versus CeraVe’s 28.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, CeraVe or Cetaphil?
CeraVe28.5%1.9M searches
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Cetaphil30.5%2M searches

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Which is more popular in search, CeraVe or Cetaphil?

Compare the dermatologist-recommended pharmacy skincare brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

CeraVe and Cetaphil among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Cetaphil, CeraVe. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCetaphilCeraVeLa Roche-PosayEucerinAvène
Oct 202529%31.9%25.5%9.4%4.2%
Nov 202529.2%28.9%27.4%10.1%4.5%
Dec 202528%30.6%28.9%8.7%3.9%
Jan 202629.7%29.5%27.8%8.4%4.6%
Feb 202627.4%30.1%29.6%8.9%4%
Mar 202625.8%27.7%32.4%9.7%4.4%
Apr 202625.8%27.8%32.4%9.7%4.3%
May 202624%28.1%33.4%10%4.5%
Jun 202626.4%30.2%30.2%9.1%4.1%
Jul 202627.7%29.8%29.7%8.9%4%
Aug 202627.5%30.2%29.5%8.9%4%
Sep 202630.5%28.5%27.3%10%3.7%

How has the CeraVe and Cetaphil comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Cetaphil took it in November 2025, CeraVe took it in December 2025, Cetaphil took it in January 2026, CeraVe took it in February 2026, Cetaphil took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe’s estimated Share of Search among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide moved from 31.9% to 28.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3M to 1.9M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s estimated Share of Search among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide moved from 29% to 30.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.1M to 2M.

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

  1. In September 2026, Cetaphil overtook CeraVe and La Roche-Posay to become the leader among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide, with 30.5% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, CeraVe lost estimated Share of Search among pharmacy skincare brands worldwide, from 30.2% to 28.5%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CeraVe’s and Cetaphil’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.

CeraVe

8 branded search terms

  • cerave
  • cerave cleanser
  • cerave moisturiser
  • cerave moisturizer
  • cerave serum
  • cerave skincare
  • serum cerave
  • skincare cerave

Cetaphil

5 branded search terms

  • cetaphil
  • cetaphil cleanser
  • cetaphil moisturizer
  • cetaphil serum
  • cetaphil skincare

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