Aesop vs La Roche-Posay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, La Roche-Posay had more branded searches than Aesop among skincare brands in the United States. La Roche-Posay had about 368,000 branded searches, while Aesop had 246,000. La Roche-Posay made up 16.3% of all skincare brand searches we track, and Aesop accounted for 10.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skincare brands, La Roche-Posay appeared in three of the five answers and Aesop in none.
Who do people search for more?
La Roche-Posay, about 50% more searches than Aesop
Who does AI mention more?
La Roche-Posay, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Aesop in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
La Roche-Posay, the only one of the two named
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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 three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Aesop 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.
CeraVe1st- La Roche-Posay2nd
The Ordinary3rd
Cetaphil4th
Paula's Choice5th
Clinique6th
SkinCeuticals7th
Tatcha8th
Aesop–
Kiehl's–- +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-Posay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CeraVe3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cetaphil2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Paula's Choice2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Clinique1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SkinCeuticals1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tatcha1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Aesop0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kiehl's0 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?”
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 States on October 26, 2026.
Is Aesop or La Roche-Posay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Aesop and La Roche-Posay 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 States.
Share of searches by month for La Roche-Posay, Aesop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | Aesop | CeraVe | Clinique | The Ordinary | Kiehl's | Summer Fridays | SkinCeuticals | Cetaphil | Paula's Choice | Laneige | Neutrogena | Byoma | Glow Recipe | Tatcha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 12.2% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 9.2% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 12.4% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 18.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 3% |
| Jan 2026 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 14.9% | 10% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 13.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 15.4% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 5.7% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 16% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 3.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.2% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 17.9% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 8% | 9.8% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 16% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 16.3% | 10.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
How has the Aesop and La Roche-Posay 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 December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aesop’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United States moved from 12.2% to 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, La Roche-Posay’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United States moved from 12.2% to 16.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 368K.
How did search popularity change for United States skincare brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Aesop overtook Neutrogena to rank 2nd among skincare brands in the United States, with 10.9% of the searches.
Estimated monthly branded searches for La Roche-Posay in the United States rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 368K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aesop’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.
Aesop
1 branded search term
- aesop
La Roche-Posay
1 branded search term
- la roche posay
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