Bali Body vs Dove:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dove had more branded searches than Bali Body among gradual tan brands worldwide. Dove had about 12,100 branded searches, while Bali Body had 8,100. Dove made up 3.3% of all gradual tan brand searches we track, and Bali Body accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gradual tan brands, Bali Body and Dove each appeared in one of the five answers. Bali Body and Dove were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Dove, about 49% more searches than Bali Body
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top gradual tan brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bali Body was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dove was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bali Body and Dove were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bondi Sands1st
Jergens2nd
Tan-Luxe3rd
St.Tropez4th
Tanologist5th
Dove6th
Bali Body7th
Palmer's–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jergens5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bondi Sands5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tanologist3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
St.Tropez2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tan-Luxe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dove1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bali Body1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Palmer's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about gradual tan brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gradual tan brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gradual tan brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gradual tan brand for slow build colour?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best gradual tan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gradual tan lotion”
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 21, 2026.
Is Bali Body or Dove more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bali Body and Dove by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight gradual tan brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Dove, Bali Body. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | St.Tropez | Jergens | Tanologist | Bondi Sands | Dove | Bali Body | Tan-Luxe | Palmer's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.8% | 33.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.3% | 38.4% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.92% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 30.5% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.6% | 26.7% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.66% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 30% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.56% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 27.8% | 11.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 22.5% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 53.6% | 18.8% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 16.7% | 7% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 68.6% | 16.3% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.5% | 0.82% |
| Aug 2026 | 66% | 19.2% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.2% | 28.5% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.78% |
How has the Bali Body and Dove comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dove was ahead of Bali Body in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bali Body’s share of searches among gradual tan brands worldwide moved from 1.9% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among gradual tan brands worldwide moved from 4.2% to 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for gradual tan brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Bali Body gained share of searches among gradual tan brands worldwide, from 1.4% to 2.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bali Body’s and Dove’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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