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 | 51% | 51 of 100 |
| Claude | 45% | 45 of 100 |
| Gemini | 76% | 76 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 51% | 61 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 60% | 54 of 90 | +9 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 63% | 57 of 90 | +3 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“EltaMD UV Clear is incredibly lightweight, goes on completely sheer, and layers beautifully under makeup or over other skincare products without balling up.”
“* **Ideal for Sensitive and Acne-Prone Skin:** Unlike many drugstore sunscreens, EltaMD is non-comedogenic (it won't clog pores) and contains niacinamide (Vitamin B3), which actively reduces redness, calms inflammation, and helps clear acne and rosacea while protecting your skin.”
“EltaMD is fragrance-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, and specifically designed for sensitive, acne-prone, and rosacea-prone skin.”
“* **Dermatologist Recommended:** EltaMD is the #1 dermatologist-recommended professional sunscreen brand.”
“* **The Dermatologist Gold Standard:** It is consistently voted the #1 dermatologist-recommended professional sunscreen.”
“** Its best-known option, **UV Clear SPF 46**, is lightweight, oil-free, fragrance-free, and formulated for acne-prone or sensitive skin.”
“It’s the better single pick for most faces: higher SPF, lightweight daily-wear formula, and 5% niacinamide; it’s especially a strong choice if you’re acne-prone or prone to discoloration.”
“* **Niacinamide (5%):** To calm redness, reduce inflammation, and fade dark spots.”
“* **Superior Formulation:** EltaMD’s flagship sunscreen (UV Clear SPF 46) is a hybrid formula that utilizes high-quality zinc oxide for excellent broad-spectrum physical protection.”
“Cosmetic Elegance (No White Cast)”
383 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“This is the most frequently recommended product across dermatologist sources. It's a dermatologist- and editor-recommended brand, and its UV Clear Sunscreen SPF 46 is gentle, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic, absorbing well without any gr”
“EltaMD — specifically UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46. It's lightweight, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and broad-spectrum, so it's the safer single pick for daily facial use, particularly if you're prone to breakouts or sensitivity.”
“widely considered a gold standard by dermatologists”
“Frequently recommended by dermatologists for oily/acne-prone skin. One dermatologist notes he recommends EltaMD UV Clear often to patients with oily or acne-prone skin, and it doesn't leave a white cast on the skin.”
“Pick **EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46**: it's lightweight, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and combines zinc oxide with niacinamide—an especially safe all-around bet for daily facial use, including acne-prone or sensitive skin.”
“**Generally, yes—EltaMD is worth it if finding a sunscreen you'll actually wear every day has been difficult.** Its best-known option, **UV Clear SPF 46**, is lightweight, oil-free, fragrance-free, and formulated for acne-prone or sensitive”
“A good daily face option if you're also acne-prone, oily, or rosacea-prone. It's lightweight, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic—but it is a hybrid formula, so choose a zinc/titanium-only sunscreen instead if chemical filters tend to burn ”
“Compared to high-end mineral brands (like Supergoop or EltaMD, which can cost $35–$45+)”
“EltaMD sunscreens are popular but pricey (around $40+ for a small bottle)”
“While EltaMD sunscreens (especially **EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46**) are widely loved by dermatologists for being lightweight, non-comedogenic, and great for sensitive or acne-prone skin, their price tag (often over $40 for a 1.7 oz bottle) can ”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
85 of 405 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 9 |
| youtube.com | 9 |
| skinsort.com | 9 |
| treelinereview.com | 6 |
| skintypesolutions.com | 5 |
| shoprescuespa.com | 5 |
| reviewdermatica.com | 5 |
| osvidermatology.com | 4 |
| target.com | 4 |
| beautytidbits.com | 4 |
| whowhatwear.com | 3 |
| eltamd.com | 3 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| EltaMD (direct) | 72 |
| Dermstore | 4 |
| Walmart | 4 |
| Amazon | 3 |
| authorized retailer | 1 |
| Target | 1 |
| eltamds | 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.