Cetaphil vs Weleda:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Weleda had more branded searches than Cetaphil among baby skincare brands in New Zealand. Weleda had about 6,200 branded searches, while Cetaphil had 6,000. Weleda made up 31% of all baby skincare brand searches we track, and Cetaphil accounted for 30%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about baby skincare brands, Cetaphil and Weleda each appeared in three of the five answers. Cetaphil and Weleda were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Weleda and Cetaphil are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top baby skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cetaphil was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Weleda was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cetaphil and Weleda were each listed first in two of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
QV Skincare1st
MooGoo2nd
Cetaphil3rd
Aveeno Baby4th
ecostore5th
Weleda6th
Mustela7th
Gaia Skin Naturals–
Johnson's Baby–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- MooGoo4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- QV Skincare4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Weleda3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cetaphil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- ecostore2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Aveeno Baby2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mustela1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Gaia Skin Naturals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Johnson's Baby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about baby skincare brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which baby skincare brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best baby skincare brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best baby skincare brand in New Zealand for sensitive skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nappy cream nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“baby skincare brands nz”
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.
Is Cetaphil or Weleda more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cetaphil and Weleda by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine baby skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Weleda, Cetaphil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Weleda | Cetaphil | MooGoo | ecostore | Mustela | Aveeno Baby | QV Skincare | Gaia Skin Naturals | Johnson's Baby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.5% | 32.4% | 9.7% | 13.8% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.06% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.8% | 31.3% | 11% | 16.4% | 9% | 3.2% | 0.29% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.8% | 32.7% | 9.7% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.06% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.2% | 32.7% | 9.7% | 14.4% | 9% | 3.3% | 0.55% | 0.06% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.7% | 30.7% | 9.1% | 16.1% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 0.63% | 0.07% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.1% | 30.6% | 10.3% | 14.6% | 12% | 3.6% | 0.58% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.7% | 30.6% | 10.2% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 2.8% | 0.45% | 0.13% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 32.5% | 9.3% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 0.64% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.6% | 27.9% | 10.8% | 12.9% | 12.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.1% | 30.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 0.36% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.7% | 29.3% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 3.9% | 0.24% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 31% | 30% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 0.25% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
How has the Cetaphil and Weleda comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Weleda took it in April 2026, Cetaphil took it in May 2026, Weleda took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among baby skincare brands in New Zealand moved from 32.4% to 30%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Weleda’s share of searches among baby skincare brands in New Zealand moved from 30.5% to 31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5K to 6.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand baby skincare brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among baby skincare brands in New Zealand, from 29.3% to 30%.
In September 2026, Weleda lost share of searches among baby skincare brands in New Zealand, from 31.7% to 31%.
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cetaphil’s and Weleda’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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