How popular isCOSRX?
In September 2026, people searched for COSRX by name about 9,330 times in New Zealand, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 12.6% of all New Zealand sun cream brand searches, placing COSRX fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sun cream brands, COSRX did not appear in any of the answers.
COSRX is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
SkinniesShare of searches 47.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
La Roche-PosayShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NiveaShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
COSRXShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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, COSRX did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Cancer Society NZ1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
Skinnies3rd
Nivea4th
COSRX–
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
See every answer about sun cream brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sun cream brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sun cream brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sun cream brand in New Zealand for daily sun protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spf 50 sun cream”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sun cream nz”
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 COSRX?
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
| Month | Skinnies | La Roche-Posay | Nivea | COSRX | Cancer Society NZ | Eucerin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.4% | 20.5% | 11.9% | 9.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.9% | 22.9% | 12.8% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.5% | 23.1% | 14% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 23.1% | 13.1% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 19.8% | 11.6% | 11.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.7% | 19.3% | 12.3% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.3% | 23.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 46.9% | 21.8% | 12.5% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 22.4% | 12.9% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.4% | 22.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.8% | 21.9% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 22.3% | 13.7% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.2% | 33.2K | +22.3% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.3% | 15.7K | +17.9% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.7% | 9.7K | +10.8% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.6% | 8.9K | +16.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.7% | 1.9K | -34.5% | -2.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.4% | 1K | -2.9% | -0.3 points |
1.
Skinnies47.2%
Held 1st. 33.2K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
22.3%
Held 2nd. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +17.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Nivea13.7%
Held 3rd. 9.7K estimated branded searches, +10.8% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
COSRX12.6%
Held 4th. 8.9K estimated branded searches, +16.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.7%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -34.5% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
6.
Eucerin1.4%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between COSRX and its closest rivals
Every comparison with COSRX
19 comparisons
- CeraVe vs COSRX
- COSRX vs La Roche-Posay
- COSRX vs The Ordinary
- COSRX vs Skinnies
- COSRX vs Nivea
- Cetaphil vs COSRX
- Beauty of Joseon vs COSRX
- COSRX vs Neutrogena
- Aveeno vs COSRX
- COSRX vs Laneige
- Bondi Sands vs COSRX
- COSRX vs Garnier
- COSRX vs Paula's Choice
- Cancer Society NZ vs COSRX
- Anua vs COSRX
- COSRX vs Round Lab
- COSRX vs Eucerin
- COSRX vs SKIN1004
- COSRX vs Innisfree
How has branded search demand for COSRX changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for COSRX in New Zealand rose from 6.2K to 9.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, COSRX’s share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand increased from 9.6% to 12.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, COSRX’s share of searches among sun cream brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 9.2% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sun cream brands in September 2026?
5 changes

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

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

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

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

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 COSRX’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using COSRX’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.
- cosrx
- cosrx cleanser
- cosrx face cleanser
- cosrx korean skincare
- cosrx serum
- cosrx skincare
- cosrx snail mucin
- cosrx sunscreen
- cosrx toner
- master patch cosrx
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Where does COSRX compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare brands | 3rd of 22 | 8.8% | Show ranking |
| Face cleanser brands | 3rd of 14 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| SPF brands | 4th of 7 | 10.7% | Show ranking |
| Sun cream brands | 4th of 6 | 12.6% | Shown above |
| Korean skincare brands | 1st of 7 | 35% | Show ranking |
| Face toner brands | 1st of 7 | 35.8% | Show ranking |

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