Cetaphil vs Olay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cetaphil had more branded searches than Olay among night cream brands in New Zealand. Cetaphil had about 13,200 branded searches, while Olay had 170. Cetaphil made up 38.8% of all night cream brand searches we track, and Olay accounted for 0.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about night cream brands, Cetaphil appeared in three of the five answers and Olay in two. Olay was mentioned before Cetaphil in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Cetaphil, about 77 searches for every 1 for Olay
Who does AI mention more?
Cetaphil, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Olay in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Olay, named ahead of Cetaphil in 2 of 3 answers
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Top night cream 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 one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Olay was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Olay was listed before Cetaphil in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CeraVe1st
La Roche-Posay2nd- Olay3rd
- Cetaphil4th
Estée Lauder5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- CeraVe3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Cetaphil3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- La Roche-Posay3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Olay2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Estée Lauder1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which night cream brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best night cream brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best night cream brand in New Zealand for dry skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best night cream”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“night cream for dry skin”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cetaphil or Olay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cetaphil and Olay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five night cream brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cetaphil, Olay. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | CeraVe | Cetaphil | Estée Lauder | Olay | La Roche-Posay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 39.5% | 15.5% | 0.54% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.1% | 38.1% | 19.1% | 0.49% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 36.6% | 17.6% | 0.4% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.4% | 35.6% | 13.4% | 0.39% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.3% | 34.3% | 13.7% | 0.38% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.7% | 33.1% | 15.4% | 0.65% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.9% | 32.1% | 14.2% | 0.61% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 54.2% | 32.9% | 12.3% | 0.44% | 0.22% |
| Jun 2026 | 59% | 30.1% | 10.4% | 0.34% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.9% | 33.4% | 10.1% | 0.41% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.3% | 35.1% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.5% | 38.8% | 15% | 0.5% | 0.21% |
How has the Cetaphil and Olay comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cetaphil was ahead of Olay in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cetaphil’s share of searches among night cream brands in New Zealand moved from 39.5% to 38.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.2K to 13.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olay’s share of searches among night cream brands in New Zealand moved from 0.54% to 0.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand night cream brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cetaphil gained share of searches among night cream brands in New Zealand, from 35.1% to 38.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Olay in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cetaphil’s and Olay’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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