Latest four-week 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 assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 12% | 12 of 100 |
| Claude | 35% | 35 of 100 |
| Gemini | 30% | 30 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 26% | 31 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 29% | 26 of 90 | +3 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 22% | 20 of 90 | -7 points |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“While CeraVe is a dermatologist-favorite, budget-friendly brand that is excellent for skin-barrier repair, their sunscreens are notoriously heavy, can leave a noticeable white cast, and have a tendency to "pill" (flake off into tiny balls) when layered over moisturizer or under m”
“It focuses heavily on ceramides to maintain a healthy skin barrier and is highly popular for normal-to-dry daily routines.”
“CeraVe formulas are fragrance-free, allergy-tested, and highly recommended by dermatologists for even the most sensitive skin types.”
“Fortunately, you can easily save money without sacrificing the skin-barrier-supporting benefits of ceramides and hyaluronic acid.”
“While CeraVe is a dermatologist-favorite, budget-friendly brand that is excellent for skin-barrier repair, their sunscreens are notoriously heavy, can leave a noticeable white cast, and have a tendency to "pill" (flake off into tiny balls) when layered over moisturizer or under m”
“It contains **niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin E** to soothe redness and hydrate acne-prone skin without clogging pores.”
“While CeraVe is a dermatologist-favorite brand that is budget-friendly and packed with skin-barrier-supporting ceramides, **Supergoop!** is the superior choice for one simple rule of skincare: **the best sunscreen is the one you actually want to wear.”
“Though similarly priced per bottle to Neutrogena, these brands offer much better value per ounce and generally have superior, barrier-supporting formulations.”
“CeraVe sunscreens are strictly formulated to be fragrance-free, allergy-tested, and non-comedogenic.”
“* **Zero White Cast:** Many of CeraVe’s most popular sunscreens rely on mineral filters that can leave a chalky, purple, or white residue—especially on medium to dark skin tones.”
467 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“CeraVe's SPF 50 mineral sunscreen is recommended by dermatologists for those with dry skin who need extra hydration, thanks to ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.”
“CeraVe – a great option since CeraVe is already a great brand for simple, budget skincare, including their tinted SPF 30 mineral option.”
“A budget-friendly option; it combines mineral sun protection with ceramides, which are naturally occurring lipids that help support the skin's protective barrier and retain moisture.”
“A great budget-friendly option since it combines mineral sun protection with the ceramides the brand is famous for — naturally occurring lipids that help support the skin's protective barrier and retain moisture.”
“If budget is a concern, CeraVe or Vanicream mineral options offer similar gentle formulas at a lower price point.”
“If you need CeraVe: Target's current promo is buy one, get one 25% off CeraVe skin/body products, including its SPF options.”
“Target is offering **buy 1, get 1 25% off** on qualifying **CeraVe** skin/body products, including CeraVe mineral face sunscreens.”
“**Buy one, get one 25% off** select CeraVe skin/body products, including its SPF options. Worth it only if you need two items.”
“CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen (tinted) – a fabulous EltaMD sunscreen alternative that comes in a 1.7 oz bottle—just like the EltaMD sunscreen—and is enriched with SPF 30. Both formulas feature zinc oxide, niacinamide, and hyaluronic ac”
“CeraVe is widely considered a solid, worthwhile skincare brand for most people, especially given its price point... Most products range from $12–$20, which is significantly cheaper than prestige skincare brands offering similar ceramide/hya”
“If avoiding L'Oréal the company rather than simply lowering your price, skip Garnier, Maybelline, NYX, CeraVe, and La Roche-Posay as well, since they are in L'Oréal's brand portfolio.”
“CeraVe formulas can feel heavy, thick, or greasy, which often discourages people from reapplying”
“**sunscreen is widely considered to be CeraVe's weakest category**”
“While CeraVe is an amazing, budget-friendly brand for cleansers and moisturizers, their sunscreens are notoriously difficult to work with. They are often criticized for being thick, heavy, difficult to blend, leaving a prominent white cast,”
“While CeraVe is a legendary brand for rebuilding a damaged skin barrier (thanks to their ceramides), their sunscreens are simply too heavy, greasy, and cosmetically difficult for daily use.”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
55 of 471 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 13 |
| youtube.com | 6 |
| nextbest.one | 4 |
| skinsort.com | 4 |
| insiderbeauty.com | 4 |
| healthshots.com | 3 |
| lemon8-app.com | 3 |
| koreancosmetics.cy | 3 |
| glow.com.au | 2 |
| soho-brands.co.uk | 2 |
| healio.com | 2 |
| whowhatwear.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| CeraVe (direct) | 42 |
| Target | 7 |
| Amazon | 2 |
| grocery store | 2 |
| drugstore | 2 |
| Ulta | 2 |
| big-box retailers | 1 |
| pharmacy | 1 |
| africa | 1 |
| online retailer | 1 |
| Walmart | 1 |
| drugstores | 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.