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How popular isQV Skincare?

In September 2026, people searched for QV Skincare by name about 1,120 times in New Zealand, a 47.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.95% of all New Zealand body wash and soap brand searches, placing QV Skincare seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about body wash and soap brands, QV Skincare appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

QV Skincare is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DoveShare of searches 44.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. DettolShare of searches 29.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. PalmoliveShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. LuxShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. QV SkincareShare of searches 0.95%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top body wash and soap brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, QV Skincare was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. QV Skincare is the second most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dove1st
  2. QV Skincare2nd
  3. Palmolive3rd
  4. Dettol–
  5. Lux–
  6. Protex–
  7. Imperial Leather–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Dove4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • QV Skincare3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Palmolive1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Dettol0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Lux0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Protex0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Imperial Leather0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which body wash or soap brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2QV Skincare
    3. 3Palmolive

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best body wash and soap brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2QV Skincare

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best body wash or soap brand in New Zealand for daily showering?”

    1. 1Dove
    2. 2QV Skincare

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best body wash”

    1. 1Dove

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “hand wash nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which body wash and soap brands compete with QV Skincare?

QV Skincare against body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Dove, Dettol, Palmolive, Lux, Protex, QV Skincare. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDoveDettolPalmoliveLuxProtexImperial LeatherQV Skincare
Oct 202547%28.9%12.4%4.2%4.8%1.6%0.95%
Nov 202545.6%29.5%12.5%5.2%4.9%1.4%0.98%
Dec 202543.6%30.3%13.7%5.2%4.6%1.7%0.91%
Jan 202640.5%33.8%12.6%5.6%4.6%1.8%1.1%
Feb 202641.9%33.3%11.9%4.9%5.1%1.6%1.3%
Mar 202641.2%33.1%13.4%4.4%5.1%1.4%1.2%
Apr 202641.3%32%13.8%4.8%5.1%1.8%1.2%
May 202639.7%31.9%14.3%6.2%4.6%1.5%1.8%
Jun 202641.8%31.4%13%5.5%5.7%1.6%1.1%
Jul 202643.8%31.8%12.5%4.6%4.8%1.5%1.1%
Aug 202643%31.6%13.1%5.3%5%1.3%0.77%
Sep 202644.1%29.1%14.8%5.3%4.2%1.5%0.95%

  1. 1.Dove

    44.1%

    Held 1st. 8.8K estimated branded searches, +12.9% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  2. 2.Dettol

    29.1%

    Held 2nd. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +1.7% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.

  3. 3.Palmolive

    14.8%

    Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, +25.2% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.

  4. 4.Lux

    5.3%

    Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +10.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Protex

    4.2%

    Held 5th. 840 estimated branded searches, -8.7% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  6. 6.Imperial Leather

    1.5%

    Held 6th. 300 estimated branded searches, +30.4% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  7. 7.QV Skincare

    0.95%

    Held 7th. 190 estimated branded searches, +35.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

Compare popularity between QV Skincare and its closest rivals

Every comparison with QV Skincare

18 comparisons

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for QV Skincare in New Zealand rose from 760 to 1.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QV Skincare’s share of searches among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 0.77% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand body wash and soap brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Palmolive gained share of searches among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 14.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Dove gained share of searches among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 43% to 44.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Dettol lost share of searches among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 31.6% to 29.1%.

  4. In September 2026, Protex lost share of searches among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 5% to 4.2%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Lux in New Zealand rose 71% over 12 measured months, from 620 to 1.1K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for QV Skincare in New Zealand rose 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 190 in September 2026.

How are QV Skincare’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

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

  • qv cream
  • qv moisturiser
  • qv skincare
  • qv wash

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does QV Skincare compete?

QV Skincare is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Pharmacy skincare brands6th of 61.6%Show ranking
Sensitive skin brands6th of 60.08%Show ranking
Body wash and soap brands7th of 70.95%Shown above
Baby skincare brands7th of 90.25%Show ranking
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