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How popular isLa Roche-Posay?

In September 2026, people searched for La Roche-Posay by name about 25,700 times in New Zealand, a 26.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 29.2% of all New Zealand sunscreen brand searches, placing La Roche-Posay second out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sunscreen brands, La Roche-Posay appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the nine.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

La Roche-Posay is the second most searched of 9 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SkinniesShare of searches 44.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. La Roche-PosayShare of searches 29.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. NeutrogenaShare of searches 9.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. NiveaShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Bondi SandsShare of searches 3.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top sunscreen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, La Roche-Posay was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. La Roche-Posay is the most recommended of the nine.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. La Roche-Posay1st
  2. Cancer Society Sunscreen2nd
  3. Skinnies3rd
  4. Bondi Sands4th
  5. Neutrogena5th
  6. Nivea–
  7. Ultra Violette–
  8. Banana Boat–
  9. Invisible Zinc–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • La Roche-Posay4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Skinnies3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bondi Sands3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Cancer Society Sunscreen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Neutrogena1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nivea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ultra Violette0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Banana Boat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Invisible Zinc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which sunscreen brands compete with La Roche-Posay?

La Roche-Posay against sunscreen brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Skinnies, La Roche-Posay, Neutrogena, Nivea, Bondi Sands. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSkinniesLa Roche-PosayNeutrogenaNiveaBondi SandsUltra VioletteBanana BoatInvisible ZincCancer Society Sunscreen
Oct 202547.9%24.6%9.5%7.2%4.6%1.9%2.1%0.95%1.2%
Nov 202544.9%27.8%9%6.2%5.1%1.4%2.2%1.4%1.9%
Dec 202543.1%27.5%10.1%7.2%4.9%1.3%2.6%1.5%1.8%
Jan 202643.8%27.8%11%7.2%3.4%1.3%2.6%1.3%1.5%
Feb 202649.1%25.4%10.1%7.4%3.3%1%1.8%0.81%1%
Mar 202648.4%24.8%11.2%8.3%3.3%1.1%1.4%0.73%0.83%
Apr 202646.7%28.6%10.4%7.8%3.3%1%1%0.52%0.54%
May 202646.5%27.6%10.8%8.7%3.2%1.2%1.2%0.42%0.44%
Jun 202646.7%26.9%11.3%9%3.4%0.97%0.83%0.47%0.44%
Jul 202645.5%27.2%11.9%8.8%3.3%1.2%0.99%0.51%0.53%
Aug 202642%28.4%13.5%9.2%3.6%1.2%0.98%0.51%0.59%
Sep 202644.8%29.2%9.1%8.6%3.8%1.7%1%0.92%0.77%

  1. 1.Skinnies

    44.8%

    Held 1st. 34.5K estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  2. 2.La Roche-Posay

    29.2%

    Held 2nd. 22.5K estimated branded searches, +19.5% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  3. 3.Neutrogena

    9.1%

    Held 3rd. 7K estimated branded searches, -21.5% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.

  4. 4.Nivea

    8.6%

    Held 4th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, +8.7% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.Bondi Sands

    3.8%

    Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  6. 6.Ultra Violette

    1.7%

    Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +67.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  7. 7.Banana Boat

    1%

    Held 7th. 780 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Invisible Zinc

    0.92%

    Moved from 9th to 8th. 710 estimated branded searches, +108.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  9. 9.Cancer Society Sunscreen

    0.77%

    Moved from 8th to 9th. 590 estimated branded searches, +51.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

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How has branded search demand for La Roche-Posay changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for La Roche-Posay in New Zealand rose from 20.3K to 25.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand increased from 24.6% to 29.2%.

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

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Skinnies gained share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 42% to 44.8%.

  2. In September 2026, La Roche-Posay gained share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 28.4% to 29.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Ultra Violette gained share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 1.7%.

  4. In September 2026, Neutrogena lost share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 13.5% to 9.1%.

  5. In September 2026, Nivea lost share of searches among sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 8.6%.

  6. In September 2026, Invisible Zinc rose from 9th to 8th among sunscreen brands in New Zealand.

How are La Roche-Posay’s branded searches counted?

19 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using La Roche-Posay’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.

  • la roche posay
  • la roche posay anthelios
  • la roche posay cicaplast
  • la roche posay cleanser
  • la roche posay cream
  • la roche posay effaclar
  • la roche posay facewash
  • la roche posay moisturiser
  • la roche posay moisturizer
  • la roche posay night cream
  • la roche posay serum
  • la roche posay skincare
  • la roche posay spf
  • la roche posay sunblock
  • la roche posay sunscreen
  • la roche posay toleriane
  • larocheposay cream
  • larocheposay spf
  • larocheposay sunblock

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does La Roche-Posay compete?

La Roche-Posay is ranked in 12 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Skincare brands1st of 2216.9%Show ranking
Face cleanser brands1st of 1419%Show ranking
SPF brands2nd of 720.8%Show ranking
Sunscreen brands2nd of 929.2%Shown above
Sun cream brands2nd of 622.3%Show ranking
Moisturizer brands1st of 832.4%Show ranking
Pharmacy skincare brands2nd of 630.8%Show ranking
Sensitive skin brands2nd of 630.2%Show ranking
Face moisturizer brands4th of 43.3%Show ranking
Eye makeup remover brands1st of 542.9%Show ranking
Night cream brands5th of 50.21%Show ranking
Micellar water brands1st of 453%Show ranking
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