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 | 1% | 1 of 100 |
| Claude | 14% | 14 of 100 |
| Gemini | 2% | 2 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 7% | 8 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 3% | 3 of 90 | -4 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 7% | 6 of 90 | +4 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.”
“Whether you are looking for drugstore options or premium, dermatologist-recommended brands, here are the best sales and promo codes available:”
“It’s broad spectrum and water-resistant for 80 minutes; lotion is more reliable than spray for getting an adequate layer on your skin.”
“- **Coppertone** – Similar in price range and widely available at most grocery and drug stores.”
“That’s a solid low-cost pick for beach/pool days.”
“- **Best budget body spray:** **Coppertone Sport or Kids SPF 50, 8.”
“**Other budget-friendly national brands:**”
“* **Reef-Friendly:** It does not contain oxybenzone or octinoxate, making it safer for coral reefs and compliant with tourist destinations that ban chemical sunscreens.”
“If you mean **Blue Lizard mineral SPF 50**—especially its fragrance-free, sensitive-skin formulas—these are good lower-cost substitutes in the U.”
84 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“If your skin is **very sensitive** or chemical filters sting your eyes, try **Coppertone Pure & Simple Mineral SPF 50** instead. It uses zinc oxide, is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic, but may leave some white cast.”
“**Coppertone** – Long-standing reputation, budget-friendly multipacks.”
“Straightforward large-format sport lotion, good value per ounce”
“**Coppertone** – classic, reliable, usually on sale/BOGO deals.”
“BOGO Free (Buy One, Get One Free) on select mix-and-match sun care, which includes popular brands like Coppertone, Neutrogena, La Roche-Posay, and Walgreens store-brand formulas.”
“At around $15 to $22 per bottle, it is more expensive than standard chemical drugstore brands (like Coppertone or Banana Boat)”
“it is about two to three times more expensive than standard chemical drugstore brands like Banana Boat or Coppertone.”
“It is more expensive than standard drugstore chemical brands like Banana Boat or Coppertone.”
“even though EltaMD products are pricier than the Neutrogena/Coppertone/etc. options you'd find at your local drugstore”
“Amazon has a dedicated deals section for sunscreens with discounts across brands like Neutrogena, Banana Boat, Coppertone, Sun Bum, Hawaiian Tropic, Supergoop!, CeraVe, COOLA, Australian Gold, and more”
“Along with several other major brands (like Neutrogena and Coppertone), Banana Boat had to voluntarily recall certain batches”
“deceptively marketing its "Pure & Simple" line since 17 of its 24 ingredients are "significantly modified"”
“Bayer/Coppertone previously agreed to pay $2.25 million to resolve claims it mislabeled its Coppertone sunscreens as being mineral-based”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
9 of 85 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 2 |
| cbsnews.com | 2 |
| thekrazycouponlady.com | 2 |
| triceskin.com | 1 |
| walgreens.com | 1 |
| usdermatologypartners.com | 1 |
| hausofaesthetics.com | 1 |
| cvs.com | 1 |
| commissaries.com | 1 |
| aboutlawsuits.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Target | 3 |
| Coppertone (direct) | 3 |
| CVS Pharmacy | 1 |
| Costco | 1 |
| Sam's Club | 1 |
| Walgreens | 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.