La Roche-Posay vs Medik8:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay and Medik8 were level in searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 74K branded searches each, at 10.8% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skincare brands, La Roche-Posay appeared in four of the five answers and Medik8 in two. La Roche-Posay was mentioned before Medik8 in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
La Roche-Posay and Medik8 are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
La Roche-Posay, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Medik8 in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
La Roche-Posay, named ahead of Medik8 in every answer
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Top skincare 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. Medik8 was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. La Roche-Posay was listed before Medik8 in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CeraVe1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
The Ordinary3rd
Byoma4th
Paula's Choice5th
Medik86th
Elemis6th
No78th
Clinique–
Aesop–- +5 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
The Ordinary4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
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
Medik82 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Byoma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Paula's Choice2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Elemis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
No71 of 5Named in 1 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
Aesop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about skincare brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skincare brand should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skincare brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is a good skincare routine for dry skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skincare”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skin care products”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is La Roche-Posay or Medik8 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for La Roche-Posay and Medik8 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, Medik8. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Ordinary | La Roche-Posay | Medik8 | Clinique | Aesop | CeraVe | Elemis | Liz Earle | Byoma | Clarins | Kiehl's | Paula's Choice | Glow Recipe | Drunk Elephant | No7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 10.7% | 13% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 15% | 15% | 10% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 10.7% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 10.4% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7% | 5.8% | 7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
How has the La Roche-Posay and Medik8 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: La Roche-Posay took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom moved from 8.7% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Medik8’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom moved from 8.7% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom skincare brands in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, La Roche-Posay lost share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom, from 12.9% to 10.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using La Roche-Posay’s and Medik8’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.
La Roche-Posay
1 branded search term
- la roche posay
Medik8
1 branded search term
- medik8
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