CeraVe vs Vanicream:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, CeraVe had more branded searches than Vanicream among sensitive skin brands worldwide. CeraVe had about 1.5 million branded searches, while Vanicream had 201,000. CeraVe made up 30% of all sensitive skin brand searches we track, and Vanicream accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sensitive skin brands, CeraVe and Vanicream each appeared in four of the five answers. Vanicream was mentioned before CeraVe in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
CeraVe, about 7 searches for every 1 for Vanicream
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Vanicream, named ahead of CeraVe in every answer
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Top sensitive skin brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CeraVe and Vanicream were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Vanicream was listed before CeraVe in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Vanicream1st
- CeraVe2nd
La Roche-Posay3rd
Aveeno4th
Cetaphil–
Dermalogica–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Roche-Posay5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CeraVe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Vanicream4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Aveeno2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Dermalogica1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cetaphil0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sensitive skin brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sensitive skin brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sensitive skin brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sensitive skin brand for sensitive skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sensitive skin”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sensitive skin products”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is CeraVe or Vanicream more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CeraVe and Vanicream by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sensitive skin brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for CeraVe, Vanicream. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | CeraVe | Cetaphil | Dermalogica | Aveeno | Vanicream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.4% | 34.4% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.7% | 30% | 20% | 6% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.8% | 31.7% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.1% | 30.3% | 20.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.1% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.9% | 28% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.2% | 28.2% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 44.2% | 29.5% | 16.1% | 4% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.1% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 4% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.6% | 30% | 20% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4% |
How has the CeraVe and Vanicream comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CeraVe was ahead of Vanicream in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe’s share of searches among sensitive skin brands worldwide moved from 34.4% to 30%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vanicream’s share of searches among sensitive skin brands worldwide moved from 3.1% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for sensitive skin brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Vanicream gained share of searches among sensitive skin brands worldwide, from 3.5% to 4%.
In September 2026, CeraVe lost share of searches among sensitive skin brands worldwide, from 31.9% to 30%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CeraVe’s and Vanicream’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.
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