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.
“- **Burt's Bees Sensitive line** — If you prefer natural skincare, this line focuses on plant-based and fragrance-free ingredients like cotton extract and aloe, gently hydrating without artificial dyes or perfumes.”
“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:”
“It is specifically formulated to be non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) and actually absorbs excess oil throughout the day.”
“Unlike many traditional Western sunscreens, EltaMD’s formulas are incredibly lightweight, non-greasy, and absorb quickly.”
“* **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.”
“* **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.”
“* **You want mid-tier pricing:** At around $15 to $22 per bottle, it is more expensive than standard chemical drugstore brands (like Coppertone or Banana Boat), but much more affordable than high-end medical-grade mineral brands (like EltaMD or La Roche-Posay).”
367 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch SPF 60 – This facial sunscreen absorbs pore-clogging impurities while offering broad-spectrum chemical protection against harmful UV rays.”
“**La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry”
“La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair SPF 30 – rated as the best low-maintenance drugstore face sunscreen for everyday wear”
“If your skin gets extremely oily or sweaty, this is a lifesaver. It is formulated with "Airlicium" technology—an ultra-lightweight ingredient that actively absorbs excess sebum, sweat, and humidity throughout the day.”
“**Mineral-only / want light coverage:** **La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50** — thin, tint-evening formula; best if the tint matches your complexion.”
“but much more affordable than high-end medical-grade mineral brands (like EltaMD or La Roche-Posay).”
“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.”
“General drugstore brands (Neutrogena, CeraVe, La Roche-Posay's more basic lines, etc.) often run $10–15 and can offer similar broad-spectrum, oil-free, oxybenzone-free formulations”
“La Roche-Posay is good, but you can often get a similar **fragrance-free, barrier-friendly routine** for less.”
“It sits between drugstore and prestige skincare—often $15–$40 per product—so you get "clinical" formulation without luxury pricing.”
“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.”
“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”
“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”
“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.”
“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”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
27 of 367 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| reddit.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 |
| thingtesting.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| laroche-posay | 46 |
| pharmacies | 4 |
| Target | 3 |
| local drugstore | 2 |
| Ulta | 2 |
| beauty retailers | 1 |
| drugstores | 1 |
| local drugstores | 1 |
| major retailers | 1 |
| grocery stores | 1 |
| Dermstore | 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.