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adapalene

Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-31 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.

2%share of voice · 2 of 90 recommendation answers
1%named first in recommendation answers
90%positive tone · 9 of 10 coded mentions

Retinol · 1 wave · n=90 answers, pooled

By model

How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

modelshare of voiceanswers
ChatGPT7%2 of 30
Claude0%0 of 30
Gemini0%0 of 30

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

waveshare of voiceanswerschange
2026-07-312%2 of 90

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.

In their words

10 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.

What they recommend

“If you only want a very low-irritation option, OTC adapalene or a gentler retinol may be a better starting point.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-31 · Retinol
“For acne, the best over-the-counter choice is usually **adapalene 0.1% gel**”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-31 · Retinol
“customers can pay as low as $34.53 for a 45g 0.3% tube with a SingleCare coupon at major pharmacies”
Claude · 2026-07-31 · Retinol
“Prices start at $39.29, and you may pay as little as $31.42 for Adapalene with a GoodRx Companion membership”
Claude · 2026-07-31 · Retinol
“If you are mainly seeking a gentler entry point, over-the-counter adapalene (for acne) or a lower-strength retinol may be easier to tolerate.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-31 · Retinol

Where they hedge

“If acne is the main issue—not aging or dark marks—OTC **adapalene** is generally the more evidence-based retinoid route, but it can be more irritating than a gentle cosmetic retinol.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-31 · Retinol

The substitution map

Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

adapalene suggested as the cheaper alternative to
  • differin ×2

Where this comes from

0 of 10 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

cited sourcementions

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.