How popular isNeutrogena?
In September 2026, people searched for Neutrogena by name about 7,970 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 16.3% of all New Zealand eye makeup remover brand searches, placing Neutrogena third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eye makeup remover brands, Neutrogena did not appear in any of the answers.
Neutrogena is the third 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, Neutrogena 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 Neutrogena?
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 Neutrogena and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Neutrogena
22 comparisons
- Neutrogena vs Skinnies
- Beauty of Joseon vs Neutrogena
- CeraVe vs Neutrogena
- Cetaphil vs Neutrogena
- COSRX vs Neutrogena
- La Roche-Posay vs Neutrogena
- Neutrogena vs The Ordinary
- Neutrogena vs Nivea
- Estée Lauder vs Neutrogena
- Aveeno vs Neutrogena
- Laneige vs Neutrogena
- Bondi Sands vs Neutrogena
- Kiehl's vs Neutrogena
- Essano vs Neutrogena
- Bioderma vs Neutrogena
- Dermalogica vs Neutrogena
- Garnier vs Neutrogena
- Neutrogena vs Ultra Violette
- Eucerin vs Neutrogena
- Banana Boat vs Neutrogena
- Invisible Zinc vs Neutrogena
- Cancer Society Sunscreen vs Neutrogena
How has branded search demand for Neutrogena changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Neutrogena in New Zealand held steady, from 7.8K to 8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Neutrogena’s share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand decreased from 19.3% to 16.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Neutrogena’s share of searches among eye makeup remover brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 15.8% 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 Neutrogena’s branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Neutrogena’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.
- neutrogena
- neutrogena body oil
- neutrogena cleanser
- neutrogena face wash
- neutrogena gel moisturiser
- neutrogena hand cream
- neutrogena hydro boost
- neutrogena moisturizer
- neutrogena retinol
- neutrogena serum
- neutrogena skincare
- neutrogena spf
- neutrogena sunblock
- neutrogena sunscreen
- neutrogena t gel
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Where does Neutrogena compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare brands | 7th of 22 | 6.5% | Show ranking |
| Face cleanser brands | 7th of 14 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
| Sunscreen brands | 3rd of 9 | 9.1% | Show ranking |
| Eye makeup remover brands | 3rd of 5 | 16.3% | Shown above |

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