How popular isAvène?
In September 2026, people searched for Avène by name about 4,240 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 6.9% of all New Zealand pharmacy skincare brand searches, placing Avène fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pharmacy skincare brands, Avène appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Avène is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
CeraVeShare of searches 35.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
La Roche-PosayShare of searches 30.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CetaphilShare of searches 22.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- AvèneShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
EucerinShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top pharmacy skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Avène was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Avène is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CeraVe1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
Cetaphil3rd- Avène4th
Eucerin5th
QV Skincare5th
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
La Roche-Posay5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cetaphil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Avène2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Eucerin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QV Skincare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pharmacy skincare brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pharmacy skincare brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pharmacy skincare brand in New Zealand for sensitive skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dry skin skincare”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pharmacy skincare brands nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which pharmacy skincare brands compete with Avène?
Share of searches by month for CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, Avène, Eucerin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CeraVe | La Roche-Posay | Cetaphil | Avène | Eucerin | QV Skincare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.9% | 31.3% | 22.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.8% | 34% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 31.5% | 22% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 30.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 29.3% | 20.4% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.8% | 28.5% | 20.2% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 31% | 18.9% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 27.1% | 20.6% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.5% | 26.5% | 18.9% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.5% | 25.2% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 26.1% | 21.4% | 7.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.9% | 30.8% | 22.7% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.9% | 21.9K | -12.9% | -5.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 18.8K | +18.1% | +4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.7% | 13.8K | +6.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.9% | 4.2K | -6.4% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 1.3K | -5.9% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 980 | +4.3% | +0.1 points |
1.
CeraVe35.9%
Held 1st. 21.9K estimated branded searches, -12.9% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
30.8%
Held 2nd. 18.8K estimated branded searches, +18.1% vs prior month. Share +4.7 points.
3.
Cetaphil22.7%
Held 3rd. 13.8K estimated branded searches, +6.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.Avène
6.9%
Held 4th. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -6.4% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.
Eucerin2.1%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -5.9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 980 estimated branded searches, +4.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Avène and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Avène
9 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Avène changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Avène in New Zealand held steady, from 4.3K to 4.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avène’s share of searches among pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand decreased from 9.1% to 6.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Avène’s share of searches among pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand peaked at 9.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 6.7% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pharmacy skincare brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, La Roche-Posay gained share of searches among pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand, from 26.1% to 30.8%.

In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand, from 21.4% to 22.7%.

In September 2026, CeraVe lost share of searches among pharmacy skincare brands in New Zealand, from 41.3% to 35.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for QV Skincare in New Zealand rose 46.3% over 12 measured months, from 670 to 980 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Eucerin in New Zealand rose 10.4% over 12 measured months, from 1.1K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Avène’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Avène’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- avene
- avene cicalfate
- avene cleanser
- avene cream
- avene moisturiser
- avene retrinal
- avene sunblock
- avene xeracalm
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Where does Avène compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy skincare brands | 4th of 6 | 6.9% | Shown above |
| Tinted sunscreen brands | 3rd of 7 | 9.2% | Show ranking |

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