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 | 48% | 48 of 100 |
| Claude | 42% | 42 of 100 |
| Gemini | 52% | 52 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 44% | 53 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 51% | 46 of 90 | +7 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 48% | 43 of 90 | -3 points |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“** Get the **Bright Reveal Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Daily UV Lotion**: higher SPF, fragrance-free, and designed for daily wear on sensitive skin—while costing less than Supergoop!’s comparable options.”
“It is oil-free, fragrance-free, and has a clean, matte finish that absorbs excess shine throughout the day.”
“If you want something you can easily pick up on a target or pharmacy run, these dermatologist-approved drugstore options deliver excellent results:”
“* **Tough Competition:** Minimalist, skin-barrier-focused drugstore brands like **CeraVe** and **La Roche-Posay** sometimes offer better basic cleansers and moisturizers for highly sensitive skin.”
“Unlike many traditional Western sunscreens, EltaMD’s formulas are incredibly lightweight, non-greasy, and absorb quickly.”
“It is specifically formulated to be non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and actually absorbs excess oil throughout the day.”
“While L'Oréal is a highly effective, budget-friendly option backed by massive R&D, it often falls back on more traditional, lotion-like textures.”
“* **Why it works:** While it is a chemical sunscreen (unlike EltaMD’s hybrid formula) and lacks niacinamide, it is completely oil-free, highly matte, and designed specifically not to cause breakouts.”
“* **What is worth buying:** Their drugstore skincare (L’Oréal Paris serums), drugstore makeup (especially Maybelline and L’Oréal mascaras and foundations), and their Dermatological line (CeraVe and La Roche-Posay are widely considered gold standards by dermatologists).”
“Play is Supergoop's classic, moisturizing, water-resistant daily sunscreen for the face and body.”
470 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“**Drugstore:** La Roche-Posay Anthelios, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer, CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen”
“La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair SPF 30 – rated as the best low-maintenance drugstore face sunscreen for everyday wear”
“If you're after higher-end derm brands (EltaMD, Supergoop, La Roche-Posay)”
“This mineral formula uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide sun protection, making it a great option for people whose skin does not always tolerate chemical sunscreen filters, and it layers well under makeup.”
“The mineral formula uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to provide sun protection, making it a great option for people whose skin does not always tolerate chemical sunscreen filters. Reviewers note the lightweight fluid texture — mineral s”
“La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Oil-Free SPF 60 — non-comedogenic, oil-free, water-resistant for 80 minutes, and includes oil-absorbing powders to cut shine. Note: some users report pilling, so let your moisturizer dry fully first.”
“L'Oréal is worth it — but it depends on what exactly you mean, so let me break this down:”
“Some premium L'Oréal-owned brands (Lancôme, YSL Beauty, Kiehl's) charge a premium partly for packaging/branding/marketing rather than dramatically better efficacy.”
“L'Oréal's drugstore lines (L'Oréal Paris) get pretty solid marks for the price point: The brand delivers a 4.4/5 average rating across products with over 100,000 reviews, prices ranging from $11.99 to $24.99 — a strong overall showing for a”
“Since L'Oréal itself is a mid-range drugstore brand, there are options that undercut it in price while still delivering solid performance:”
“In fall 2025, class-action lawsuits were filed against major brands including La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic, alleging the advertised SPF numbers on labels are vastly higher than what the products actually provide.”
“In fall 2025, a series of class-action lawsuits were filed against major U.S. brands—La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic—alleging fraud, with the lawsuits claiming the advertised SPF numbers were vastly higher than what the product”
“One lawsuit against L'Oréal specifically claims L'Oréal misrepresented the SPF protection of its La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-in-Milk Sunscreen, with independent testing revealing the product provides a significantly lower SPF value than t”
“class-action lawsuits were filed against some of the biggest sunscreen brands in the U.S.—La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic, alleging the advertised SPF numbers on the labels are vastly higher than what the products actually prov”
“class-action lawsuits were filed in fall 2025 against La Roche-Posay, Sun Bum, and Hawaiian Tropic, alleging fraud because the advertised SPF numbers on labels are vastly higher than what the products actually provide”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
43 of 470 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.com | 7 |
| skinsort.com | 4 |
| healthline.com | 2 |
| laroche-posay.us | 2 |
| holyskin.fr | 2 |
| reviewdermatica.com | 2 |
| manchestereveningnews.co.uk | 1 |
| whowhatwear.com | 1 |
| aoskincare.com | 1 |
| sfgate.com | 1 |
| nbcnews.com | 1 |
| driptu.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| laroche-posay | 46 |
| pharmacies | 4 |
| Target | 4 |
| lorealparisusa | 4 |
| local drugstore | 2 |
| Ulta | 2 |
| beauty retailers | 1 |
| drugstores | 1 |
| local drugstores | 1 |
| major retailers | 1 |
| grocery stores | 1 |
| Dermstore | 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.