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How popular isCeraVe?

In September 2026, people searched for CeraVe by name about 21,900 times in New Zealand, a 42% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 36.8% of all New Zealand tinted sunscreen brand searches, placing CeraVe first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tinted sunscreen brands, CeraVe appeared in one of the five answers and was the joint most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

CeraVe is the most searched of 7 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.

  1. CeraVeShare of searches 36.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. CetaphilShare of searches 33.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. AvèneShare of searches 9.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. Bondi SandsShare of searches 7.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. CliniqueShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top tinted sunscreen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CeraVe was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CeraVe is the joint most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. CeraVe1st
  2. Avène1st
  3. Bondi Sands1st
  4. Cetaphil–
  5. Clinique–
  6. Bioderma–
  7. Drunk Elephant–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bondi Sands3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CeraVe1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Avène1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Cetaphil0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Clinique0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bioderma0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Drunk Elephant0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about tinted sunscreen brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which tinted sunscreen brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand?”

      1. 1Avène
      2. 2Bondi Sands

    2. Asked ChatGPT

      “What's the best tinted sunscreen brand in New Zealand for everyday sun protection?”

      1. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “best tinted sunscreen”

        1. 1CeraVe
        2. 2Bondi Sands

      2. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “tinted sunscreen for face”

        1. 1Bondi Sands

      Not named in any answer:

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

      Which tinted sunscreen brands compete with CeraVe?

      CeraVe against tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for CeraVe, Cetaphil, Avène, Bondi Sands, Clinique, Bioderma, Drunk Elephant. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthCeraVeCetaphilAvèneBondi SandsCliniqueBiodermaDrunk Elephant
      Oct 202533.6%32%11.3%10.6%5%4.8%2.8%
      Nov 202532.2%31.4%10.7%12%6.9%3.9%2.9%
      Dec 202535.6%31.1%10.2%10.6%5.9%3.7%2.7%
      Jan 202640.6%30.5%9.7%6.7%5.8%4%2.7%
      Feb 202640.9%29.5%9.9%6.8%5.8%4.5%2.6%
      Mar 202641.9%29.3%10.2%6.3%5.4%4.4%2.4%
      Apr 202644.5%29%9.3%6.2%4.2%4.4%2.3%
      May 202645.7%29.2%9.3%5.3%5.3%3.3%2%
      Jun 202649.2%26.3%9.7%5.3%4.3%3.5%1.6%
      Jul 202645.9%28.8%10.5%5%4.8%3.6%1.5%
      Aug 202643.1%30.6%9.5%5.9%4.8%4.4%1.8%
      Sep 202636.8%33.6%9.2%7.4%4.9%4.8%3.3%

      1. 1.CeraVe

        36.8%

        Held 1st. 14.4K estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share -6.2 points.

      2. 2.Cetaphil

        33.6%

        Held 2nd. 13.2K estimated branded searches, +8.1% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

      3. 3.Avène

        9.2%

        Held 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -4.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

      4. 4.Bondi Sands

        7.4%

        Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

      5. 5.Clinique

        4.9%

        Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

      6. 6.Bioderma

        4.8%

        Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +5.6% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

      7. 7.Drunk Elephant

        3.3%

        Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +80.6% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

      Compare popularity between CeraVe and its closest rivals

      Every comparison with CeraVe

      27 comparisons

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

      3 findings
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CeraVe in New Zealand rose from 15.4K to 21.9K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe’s share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand increased from 33.6% to 36.8%.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CeraVe’s share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand peaked at 49.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 32.2% in November 2025.

      How did search popularity change for New Zealand tinted sunscreen brands in September 2026?

      6 changes

      1. In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 30.6% to 33.6%.

      2. In September 2026, Drunk Elephant gained share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 1.8% to 3.3%.

      3. In September 2026, Bondi Sands gained share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 7.4%.

      4. In September 2026, CeraVe lost share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 43.1% to 36.8%.

      5. Bioderma’s share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.5% to 4.8% in September 2026.

      6. Clinique’s share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.3% to 4.9% in September 2026.

      How are CeraVe’s branded searches counted?

      13 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CeraVe’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.

      • cerave
      • cerave cleanser
      • cerave cream
      • cerave cream lotion
      • cerave face wash
      • cerave foaming cleanser
      • cerave hydrate cleanser
      • cerave moisturiser
      • cerave moisturizer
      • cerave sensitive skin
      • cerave serum
      • cerave skincare
      • cerave sunscreen

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      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

      Where does CeraVe compete?

      CeraVe is ranked in 11 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
      Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
      Skincare brands2nd of 2216.6%Show ranking
      Face cleanser brands2nd of 1418.6%Show ranking
      SPF brands3rd of 715.5%Show ranking
      Moisturizer brands2nd of 825%Show ranking
      Pharmacy skincare brands1st of 635.9%Show ranking
      Sensitive skin brands1st of 636.5%Show ranking
      Face moisturizer brands1st of 453.1%Show ranking
      Tinted sunscreen brands1st of 736.8%Shown above
      Body care brands3rd of 715.1%Show ranking
      Night cream brands1st of 545.5%Show ranking
      Tinted moisturizer brands1st of 560.6%Show ranking
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