Medik8 vs No7:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Medik8 had more branded searches than No7 among skincare brands in the United Kingdom. Medik8 had about 74,000 branded searches, while No7 had 12,100. Medik8 made up 10.8% of all skincare brand searches we track, and No7 accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skincare brands, Medik8 appeared in two of the five answers and No7 in one. Medik8 was mentioned before No7 in every answer that named either.
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Top skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. No7 was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Medik8 was listed before No7 in every answer that named either.
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 Medik8 or No7 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Medik8 and No7 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 Medik8, No7. 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 Medik8 and No7 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Medik8 was ahead of No7 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, No7’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom moved from 2.6% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom skincare brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, No7 fell from 14th to 15th among skincare brands in the United Kingdom.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Medik8’s and No7’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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