How popular isCetaphil?
In September 2026, people searched for Cetaphil by name about 13,800 times in New Zealand, a 29.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 21.7% of all New Zealand eye makeup remover brand searches, placing Cetaphil second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eye makeup remover brands, Cetaphil did not appear in any of the answers.
Cetaphil is the second most searched of 5 competitors.
La Roche-PosayShare of searches 42.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answers
CetaphilShare of searches 21.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
NeutrogenaShare of searches 16.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
Estée LauderShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
CliniqueShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answers
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Top eye makeup remover brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cetaphil did not appear in any of the five answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Clinique2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
La Roche-Posay1 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
Neutrogena0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Estée Lauder0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about eye makeup remover brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which eye makeup remover brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best eye makeup remover brand in New Zealand for sensitive eyes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye makeup remover nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gentle makeup remover”
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 eye makeup remover brands compete with Cetaphil?
Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil, Neutrogena, Estée Lauder, Clinique. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | Cetaphil | Neutrogena | Estée Lauder | Clinique |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.3% | 21.3% | 19.3% | 13% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 19% | 15.8% | 15.6% | 6.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.9% | 20.7% | 17.3% | 15.1% | 6% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 21.5% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 6.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.3% | 21.6% | 18.9% | 12.9% | 6.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.1% | 21% | 20.5% | 14.6% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.2% | 20.3% | 18% | 13.2% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 40.2% | 22.8% | 18.4% | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 21.2% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.8% | 23.3% | 20.2% | 10.8% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.6% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 11.8% | 5.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 21.7% | 16.3% | 13.9% | 5.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.9% | 15.7K | +17.9% | +5.2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 21.7% | 7.9K | -0.63% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 16.3% | 6K | -25.4% | -6.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.9% | 5.1K | +22.7% | +2.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.2% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.2 points |
42.9%
Held 1st. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +17.9% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.
2.
Cetaphil21.7%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 7.9K estimated branded searches, -0.63% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
16.3%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 6K estimated branded searches, -25.4% vs prior month. Share -6.3 points.
13.9%
Held 4th. 5.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
5.
Clinique5.2%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Cetaphil and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Cetaphil
24 comparisons
- CeraVe vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs COSRX
- Cetaphil vs La Roche-Posay
- Cetaphil vs The Ordinary
- Beauty of Joseon vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs Neutrogena
- Cetaphil vs Weleda
- Cetaphil vs Estée Lauder
- Aveeno vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs Laneige
- Avène vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs MooGoo
- Bondi Sands vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs Kiehl's
- Cetaphil vs Essano
- Bioderma vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs Dermalogica
- Cetaphil vs ecostore
- Cetaphil vs Garnier
- Cetaphil vs Mustela
- Cetaphil vs Eucerin
- Cetaphil vs QV Skincare
- Aveeno Baby vs Cetaphil
- Cetaphil vs Olay
How has branded search demand for Cetaphil changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cetaphil in New Zealand rose from 10.7K to 13.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand peaked at 23.3% in July 2026 and was lowest at 19% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand eye makeup remover brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, La Roche-Posay gained share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand, from 37.6% to 42.9%.

In September 2026, Estée Lauder gained share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 13.9%.

In September 2026, Neutrogena lost share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 16.3%.

In September 2026, Cetaphil lost share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 21.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clinique in New Zealand rose 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are Cetaphil’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cetaphil’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.
- cetaphil
- cetaphil cream
- cetaphil face moisturizer
- cetaphil face wash
- cetaphil hydrating cream
- cetaphil lotion
- cetaphil moisturizer
- cetaphil oily cleanser
- cetaphil sensitive skin
- cetaphil serum
- cetaphil skincare
- cetaphil sunscreen
- cetaphil wash
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Where does Cetaphil compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare brands | 5th of 22 | 8.4% | Show ranking |
| Face cleanser brands | 5th of 14 | 9.4% | Show ranking |
| Moisturizer brands | 3rd of 8 | 21.3% | Show ranking |
| Pharmacy skincare brands | 3rd of 6 | 22.7% | Show ranking |
| Sensitive skin brands | 3rd of 6 | 21.1% | Show ranking |
| Face moisturizer brands | 2nd of 4 | 31.9% | Show ranking |
| Tinted sunscreen brands | 2nd of 7 | 33.6% | Show ranking |
| Eye makeup remover brands | 2nd of 5 | 21.7% | Shown above |
| Night cream brands | 2nd of 5 | 38.8% | Show ranking |
| Baby skincare brands | 2nd of 9 | 30% | Show ranking |

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