Sunday Riley vs TruSkin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sunday Riley and TruSkin were level in searches among vitamin C serum brands worldwide, with an estimated 2.4K branded searches each, at 0.9% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vitamin C serum brands, Sunday Riley appeared in one of the four answers and TruSkin in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sunday Riley and TruSkin are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Sunday Riley, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, TruSkin in 0
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Top vitamin C serum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sunday Riley was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. TruSkin did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SkinCeuticals3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Timeless Skin Care3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
La Roche-Posay3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
CeraVe2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Naturium2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Paula's Choice1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sunday Riley1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Ordinary0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Olay0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
TruSkin0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about vitamin C serum brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which vitamin C serum brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best vitamin C serum brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best vitamin C serum brand for dark spots?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vitamin c serum”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best vitamin c serum”
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 22, 2026.
Is Sunday Riley or TruSkin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sunday Riley and TruSkin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 vitamin C serum brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sunday Riley, TruSkin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | SkinCeuticals | Timeless Skin Care | CeraVe | La Roche-Posay | The Ordinary | Olay | Paula's Choice | Naturium | Drunk Elephant | Maelove | Sunday Riley | TruSkin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.9% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.1% | 16.5% | 6% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.6% | 23.9% | 4.8% | 8.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 1% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5% | 4.4% | 2% | 2% | 0.88% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.1% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.89% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.6% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.73% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 37.5% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4% | 5.6% | 4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.3% | 21.6% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.68% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 21.9% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.69% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.6% | 21.8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 22.7% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.5% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
How has the Sunday Riley and TruSkin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sunday Riley took it in December 2025, TruSkin took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunday Riley’s share of searches among vitamin C serum brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 0.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TruSkin’s share of searches among vitamin C serum brands worldwide moved from 1.8% to 0.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for vitamin C serum brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Sunday Riley rose from 12th to 11th among vitamin C serum brands worldwide.

In September 2026, TruSkin fell from 11th to 12th among vitamin C serum brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sunday Riley’s and TruSkin’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.
Sunday Riley
1 branded search term
- sunday riley ceo
TruSkin
1 branded search term
- truskin vitamin c
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