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Aquaphor vs Weleda:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Aquaphor had more branded searches than Weleda among baby skincare brands worldwide. Aquaphor had about 845,000 branded searches, while Weleda had 228,000. Aquaphor made up 27.7% of all baby skincare brand searches we track, and Weleda accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about baby skincare brands, Aquaphor appeared in three of the five answers and Weleda in none.

Among baby skincare brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Aquaphor, about 4 searches for every 1 for Weleda

Aquaphor 845K searchesWeleda 228K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Aquaphor, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Weleda in 0

Aquaphor in 3 of 5Weleda in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Aquaphor, the only one of the two named

Aquaphor first in 2Weleda never named

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Top baby skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aquaphor was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Weleda did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. CeraVe1st
  2. Aveeno Baby2nd
  3. Mustela3rd
  4. Johnson's Baby4th
  5. Aquaphor5th
  6. Weleda–
  7. Gaia Skin Naturals–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • CeraVe5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Aveeno Baby4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Aquaphor3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mustela3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Johnson's Baby1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Weleda0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gaia Skin Naturals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about baby skincare brands

5 answers

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 20, 2026.

Is Aquaphor or Weleda more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Aquaphor and Weleda by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven baby skincare brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Aquaphor and Weleda among baby skincare brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Aquaphor, Weleda. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCeraVeAquaphorMustelaWeledaAveeno BabyGaia Skin NaturalsJohnson's Baby
Oct 202553.1%24.5%11.8%9.4%1.2%0.05%<0.01%
Nov 202550.4%28.1%11.2%8.9%1.4%0.05%<0.01%
Dec 202552.1%29.1%10%7.6%1.2%0.05%<0.01%
Jan 202649.9%28%11.7%8.9%1.4%0.05%0.01%
Feb 202653.7%24.8%12.2%8%1.2%0.06%0.01%
Mar 202653.4%24.6%12.5%8%1.4%0.06%0.01%
Apr 202653.4%24.6%12.5%8%1.4%0.06%0.01%
May 202653.4%24.6%12.5%8%1.4%0.06%0.01%
Jun 202653.4%24.6%12.5%8%1.4%0.05%0.01%
Jul 202654%24.9%12.8%6.7%1.5%0.06%0.01%
Aug 202654%24.9%12.8%6.7%1.5%0.06%0.01%
Sep 202649.2%27.7%13.9%7.5%1.6%0.06%0.01%

How has the Aquaphor and Weleda comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Aquaphor was ahead of Weleda in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aquaphor’s share of searches among baby skincare brands worldwide moved from 24.5% to 27.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 845K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weleda’s share of searches among baby skincare brands worldwide moved from 9.4% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 323K to 228K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Aquaphor gained share of searches among baby skincare brands worldwide, from 24.9% to 27.7%.

  2. In September 2026, Weleda gained share of searches among baby skincare brands worldwide, from 6.7% to 7.5%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aquaphor’s and Weleda’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.

Aquaphor

2 branded search terms

  • aquaphor
  • aquaphor baby

Weleda

2 branded search terms

  • weleda
  • weleda baby

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