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How popular isCancer Society NZ?

In September 2026, people searched for Cancer Society NZ by name about 1,910 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 2.7% of all New Zealand sun cream brand searches, placing Cancer Society NZ fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sun cream brands, Cancer Society NZ appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Cancer Society NZ is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SkinniesShare of searches 47.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. La Roche-PosayShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. NiveaShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. COSRXShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Cancer Society NZShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top sun cream brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cancer Society NZ appeared in all five answers. Cancer Society NZ is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Cancer Society NZ1st
  2. La Roche-Posay2nd
  3. Skinnies3rd
  4. Nivea4th
  5. COSRX–
  6. Eucerin–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Cancer Society NZ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Skinnies3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • La Roche-Posay3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nivea2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • COSRX0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Eucerin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which sun cream brands compete with Cancer Society NZ?

Cancer Society NZ against sun cream brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Skinnies, La Roche-Posay, Nivea, COSRX, Cancer Society NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkinniesLa Roche-PosayNiveaCOSRXCancer Society NZEucerin
Oct 202553.4%20.5%11.9%9.6%3.1%1.5%
Nov 202550.9%22.9%12.8%9.2%2.9%1.3%
Dec 202548.5%23.1%14%10.8%2.3%1.3%
Jan 202648.6%23.1%13.1%10.8%2.8%1.5%
Feb 202652.3%19.8%11.6%11.2%3.7%1.5%
Mar 202649.7%19.3%12.3%12.9%4.4%1.4%
Apr 202648.3%23.5%11.4%12.6%2.8%1.5%
May 202646.9%21.8%12.5%14.2%3.3%1.3%
Jun 202647.4%22.4%12.9%13.1%2.8%1.5%
Jul 202647.4%22.4%13.2%12.6%2.8%1.7%
Aug 202644.8%21.9%14.4%12.5%4.8%1.7%
Sep 202647.2%22.3%13.7%12.6%2.7%1.4%

  1. 1.Skinnies

    47.2%

    Held 1st. 33.2K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  2. 2.La Roche-Posay

    22.3%

    Held 2nd. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +17.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  3. 3.Nivea

    13.7%

    Held 3rd. 9.7K estimated branded searches, +10.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  4. 4.COSRX

    12.6%

    Held 4th. 8.9K estimated branded searches, +16.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  5. 5.Cancer Society NZ

    2.7%

    Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.

  6. 6.Eucerin

    1.4%

    Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

Compare popularity between Cancer Society NZ and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Cancer Society NZ

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How has branded search demand for Cancer Society NZ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cancer Society NZ in New Zealand held steady at 1.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cancer Society NZ’s share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand sun cream brands in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Skinnies gained share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand, from 44.8% to 47.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Cancer Society NZ lost share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand, from 4.8% to 2.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Nivea lost share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 13.7%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for COSRX in New Zealand rose 49% over 12 measured months, from 6K to 8.9K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for La Roche-Posay in New Zealand rose 23% over 12 measured months, from 12.7K to 15.7K in September 2026.

How are Cancer Society NZ’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cancer Society NZ’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.

  • cancer society
  • cancer society nz donate

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Cancer Society NZ compete?

Cancer Society NZ is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
National charities7th of 92.4%Show ranking
Sun cream brands5th of 62.7%Shown above
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