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 | 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 models' 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. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Drugstore options from brands like La Roche-Posay or Neutrogena will protect your skin just as well for a fraction of the cost.”
“L'Oréal Paris is the flagship brand of the world's largest cosmetics group (which also owns Lancôme, Kiehl's, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe, and Maybelline).”
“Offers budget-friendly precision products; compared to Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz ($25), NYX offers a similar look for less than half the price.”
“La Roche-Posay is like Neutrogena's chic French cousin, a staple in European pharmacies for its dermatologist-backed solutions for sensitive and acne-prone skin.”
“For **oily skin**, I'd buy **La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 60** if you want the most matte, oil-controlling option. It's broad-spectrum, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, water-resistant for 80 minutes, and formu”
“L'Oréal vs Neutrogena (sunscreen)”
“the mainstream drugstore brand (L'Oréal Paris)”
“CeraVe is owned by L'Oréal and is **not** cruelty-free.”
“L'Oréal's UV Defender line is a solid, more affordable alternative with a comparable ingredient profile — both use chemical UV filters, antioxidants, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid for hydration — but it doesn't have the same cult following”
“L'Oréal makes solid, budget-friendly drugstore sunscreens, but it doesn't have the same dermatologist-driven reputation or the acne-safe, skin-barrier-focused formulation EltaMD is known for.”
“By comparison, several of L'Oréal's face sunscreens contain heavy floral fragrances and drying alcohols (like denatured alcohol) high up on the ingredient list, which can irritate sensitive skin and eyes.”
“class-action lawsuits were filed in the U.S. against major brands (including La Roche-Posay and Sun Bum) after independent lab tests alleged their actual SPF was significantly lower than advertised”
“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.”
“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”
“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.”
Which competitors models 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 models 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.