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Bondi Sands vs Cetaphil:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Cetaphil had more branded searches than Bondi Sands among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand. Cetaphil had about 13,200 branded searches, while Bondi Sands had 2,880. Cetaphil made up 33.6% of all tinted sunscreen brand searches we track, and Bondi Sands accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tinted sunscreen brands, Bondi Sands appeared in three of the five answers and Cetaphil in none.

Among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Cetaphil, about 5 searches for every 1 for Bondi Sands

Cetaphil 13.2K searchesBondi Sands 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bondi Sands, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Cetaphil in 0

Bondi Sands in 3 of 5Cetaphil in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Bondi Sands, the only one of the two named

Bondi Sands first in 2Cetaphil never named

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Top tinted sunscreen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bondi Sands was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Cetaphil did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. CeraVe1st
  2. Avène1st
  3. Bondi Sands1st
  4. Cetaphil–
  5. Clinique–
  6. Bioderma–
  7. Drunk Elephant–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bondi Sands3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • CeraVe1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Avène1 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
  • Clinique0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bioderma0 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

See every answer about tinted sunscreen brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which tinted sunscreen brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand?”

      1. 1Avène
      2. 2Bondi Sands

    2. Asked ChatGPT

      “What's the best tinted sunscreen brand in New Zealand for everyday sun protection?”

      1. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “best tinted sunscreen”

        1. 1CeraVe
        2. 2Bondi Sands

      2. Searched Google, AI Overview

        “tinted sunscreen for face”

        1. 1Bondi Sands

      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 Bondi Sands or Cetaphil more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Bondi Sands and Cetaphil by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tinted sunscreen brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

      Bondi Sands and Cetaphil among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for Cetaphil, Bondi Sands. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthCeraVeCetaphilAvèneBondi SandsCliniqueBiodermaDrunk Elephant
      Oct 202533.6%32%11.3%10.6%5%4.8%2.8%
      Nov 202532.2%31.4%10.7%12%6.9%3.9%2.9%
      Dec 202535.6%31.1%10.2%10.6%5.9%3.7%2.7%
      Jan 202640.6%30.5%9.7%6.7%5.8%4%2.7%
      Feb 202640.9%29.5%9.9%6.8%5.8%4.5%2.6%
      Mar 202641.9%29.3%10.2%6.3%5.4%4.4%2.4%
      Apr 202644.5%29%9.3%6.2%4.2%4.4%2.3%
      May 202645.7%29.2%9.3%5.3%5.3%3.3%2%
      Jun 202649.2%26.3%9.7%5.3%4.3%3.5%1.6%
      Jul 202645.9%28.8%10.5%5%4.8%3.6%1.5%
      Aug 202643.1%30.6%9.5%5.9%4.8%4.4%1.8%
      Sep 202636.8%33.6%9.2%7.4%4.9%4.8%3.3%

      How has the Bondi Sands and Cetaphil comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

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

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 30.6% to 33.6%.

      2. In September 2026, Bondi Sands gained share of searches among tinted sunscreen brands in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 7.4%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      19 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bondi Sands’ and Cetaphil’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.

      Bondi Sands

      9 branded search terms

      • Bondi Sands
      • bondi sands aero
      • bondi sands dark
      • bondi sands express
      • bondi sands foam
      • bondi sands foam tanner
      • bondi sands pure
      • bondi sands tanner
      • bondi sands tanning foam

      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

      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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