Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-08-06 · 3 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.
Sunscreen · 3 waves · n=300 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 5% | 5 of 100 |
| Claude | 9% | 9 of 100 |
| Gemini | 6% | 6 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 11% | 13 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 3% | 3 of 90 | -8 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 4% | 4 of 90 | +1 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“* You are on a tight budget and want the most affordable SPF per ounce.”
“* **Price:** It is more expensive than standard drugstore chemical brands like Banana Boat or Coppertone.”
“- **Banana Boat** – Widely available and frequently on sale; good lotion and spray options.”
“While Banana Boat is already considered a relatively affordable, mainstream drugstore brand, its prices usually hover around **$9 to $12 for an 8 oz bottle** (averaging roughly **$1.”
“Yes, it is absolutely worth it for full-body outdoor protection, sports, and beach days. However, it is usually not worth it if you are looking for an elegant, daily facial sunscreen to wear under makeup or if you have acne-prone skin.”
“As one of the most accessible and affordable sunscreen brands on the market, Banana Boat is highly effective for some situations, but a poor choice for others.”
“* **Reef-Friendly:** It does not contain oxybenzone or octinoxate, making it safer for coral reefs and compliant with tourist destinations that ban chemical sunscreens.”
“Because Banana Boat is already considered a highly affordable, mainstream drugstore brand, finding something even cheaper usually means looking toward **store-brand generics** or **no-frills, bulk-sized brands**.”
“Worth noting that Banana Boat itself is often cited as one of the more affordable name brands: Banana Boat delivers reliable, no-fuss sun protection at an unbeatable price point, with most products ranging from $6 to $15.”
“**Other drugstore brands worth checking:**”
114 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“**Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50** — **$8.99 / 6 oz**”
“brands like Banana Boat, Colorescience, and iS Clinical”
“**Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist SPF 70** or **Banana Boat Light As Air SPF 50** — easy to find, good for outdoor use.”
“**Banana Boat** – widely available, SPF 30–50, affordable in large bottles.”
“**Banana Boat Simply Protect Baby SPF 50+ (Best for Eczema-Prone”
“It is more expensive than standard drugstore chemical brands like Banana Boat or Coppertone.”
“Good if you prefer a spray and don't specifically require a pure-mineral lotion. Check the active-ingredient panel if avoiding chemical filters.”
“it is about two to three times more expensive than standard chemical drugstore brands like Banana Boat or Coppertone.”
“At around $15 to $22 per bottle, it is more expensive than standard chemical drugstore brands (like Coppertone or Banana Boat)”
“Yes—generally, Banana Boat is worth it as an affordable body sunscreen, especially its lotion formulas for beach days, sports, or everyday outdoor use. It offers broad-spectrum options and several products advertise 80-minute water/sweat re”
“Santa Clara County District Attorney's office has brought charges of false "reef friendly" advertising against Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic”
“Major brands (such as Bondi Sands, Hawaiian Tropic, and Banana Boat) have faced high-profile lawsuits and regulatory crackdowns for misleading consumers with these claims.”
“Edgewell, the maker of Hawaiian Tropic and Banana Boat, was sued by the Santa Clara County DA for using "reef friendly" labeling on sunscreens that allegedly used other chemicals also harmful to reefs without disclosing that fact”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
13 of 115 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 5 |
| target.com | 3 |
| treelinereview.com | 2 |
| apple.com | 1 |
| triceskin.com | 1 |
| walgreens.com | 1 |
| usdermatologypartners.com | 1 |
| lowes.com | 1 |
| hausofaesthetics.com | 1 |
| classaction.org | 1 |
| skinsort.com | 1 |
| cvs.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Target | 3 |
| CVS | 2 |
| dailymed.nlm.nih.gov | 1 |
| CVS Pharmacy | 1 |
| Walmart | 1 |
| Sam's Club | 1 |
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.