Cetaphil vs La Roche-Posay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay had more branded searches than Cetaphil among moisturizer brands in New Zealand. La Roche-Posay had about 20,000 branded searches, while Cetaphil had 13,200. La Roche-Posay made up 32.4% of all moisturizer brand searches we track, and Cetaphil accounted for 21.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about moisturizer brands, La Roche-Posay appeared in four of the five answers and Cetaphil in three. Cetaphil and La Roche-Posay were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
La Roche-Posay, about 52% more searches than Cetaphil
Who does AI mention more?
La Roche-Posay, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Cetaphil in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top moisturizer 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 all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cetaphil was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Cetaphil and La Roche-Posay 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Roche-Posay4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CeraVe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cetaphil3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kiehl's1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Clinique1 of 5Named in 1 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
Dermalogica0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Drunk Elephant0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which moisturizer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best moisturizer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best moisturizer brand in New Zealand for daily skincare?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best moisturizer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“face moisturizer for dry skin”
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.
Is Cetaphil or La Roche-Posay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cetaphil and La Roche-Posay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight moisturizer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, Cetaphil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | CeraVe | Cetaphil | Estée Lauder | Kiehl's | Dermalogica | Clinique | Drunk Elephant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32% | 22.6% | 20.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 19.5% | 17.6% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.5% | 23.1% | 18.7% | 9% | 7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.5% | 27.5% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.6% | 28% | 18.8% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.7% | 29.1% | 19% | 8.8% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 30% | 30.4% | 18.5% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 26.6% | 32% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.2% | 36.7% | 18.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 34.5% | 20.6% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.4% | 30.5% | 20.5% | 7% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 25% | 21.3% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
How has the Cetaphil and La Roche-Posay comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- La Roche-Posay was ahead of Cetaphil in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among moisturizer brands in New Zealand moved from 20.2% to 21.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.2K to 13.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among moisturizer brands in New Zealand moved from 32% to 32.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.2K to 20K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand moisturizer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay overtook CeraVe to become the leader among moisturizer brands in New Zealand, with 32.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among moisturizer brands in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 21.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cetaphil’s and La Roche-Posay’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.
Cetaphil
10 branded search terms
- cetaphil
- cetaphil cream
- cetaphil face moisturizer
- cetaphil face wash
- cetaphil lotion
- cetaphil moisturizer
- cetaphil serum
- cetaphil skincare
- cetaphil sunscreen
- cetaphil wash
La Roche-Posay
3 branded search terms
- la roche posay
- la roche posay cleanser
- la roche posay sunscreen
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