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 | 30% | 30 of 100 |
| Claude | 26% | 26 of 100 |
| Gemini | 17% | 17 of 100 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | 23% | 27 of 120 | |
| 2026-07-31 | 20% | 18 of 90 | -3 points |
| 2026-08-06 | 31% | 28 of 90 | +11 points |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“While Neutrogena is an excellent, dermatologist-recommended, budget-friendly brand, its formulas are much more traditional.”
“While Neutrogena is a highly accessible, budget-friendly drugstore option, **EltaMD is a far better investment for your daily skincare routine and long-term skin health.”
“| A **matte face SPF** | **Neutrogena Clear Face SPF 50** | Oil-free, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic option aimed at oily/acne-prone skin | **$12.”
“Get **Neutrogena**.”
“, broad-spectrum SPF 50 formulas that are water-resistant, oil-free, and non-comedogenic.”
“Pick a **broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF 30+** Neutrogena sunscreen—the brand has more reliably easy-to-find options for both face and body.”
“, broad-spectrum SPF 50 formulas that are water-resistant, oil-free, and non-comedogenic.”
“It’s the better one-brand choice for most people because it offers reliable, broadly available, usually more affordable **broad-spectrum SPF 30+** options—including water-resistant body formulas—so you’re more likely to apply enough and repurchase it.”
“As one of the most widely recommended drugstore skincare brands by dermatologists, Neutrogena excels at delivering science-backed, highly effective ingredients (like hyaluronic acid, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide) at an accessible price point (mostly between $8 and $25).”
“You should get **Neutrogena**. If you can only buy one, Neutrogena is the superior choice for sunscreen.”
373 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“I'll go with **Neutrogena**. Here's why: Neutrogena is a dedicated skincare/dermatology-focused brand with sunscreen as a core specialty, offering dermatologist-recommended, broad-spectrum formulas”
“**Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Invisible Gel Facial Sunscreen SPF 40** — **$11.29 for 1.7 oz**. Another clear-gel, no-white-cast option; good if you want a more mainstream drugstore pick.”
“Go with **Neutrogena**.”
“If you want a **less expensive face option**, get **Neutrogena Clear Face Liquid Lotion SPF 50**—a lightweight, oxybenzone-free formula marketed for acne-prone skin.”
“Drugstore options from brands like La Roche-Posay or Neutrogena will protect your skin just as well for a fraction of the cost.”
“For most people, Neutrogena is a solid, affordable choice — especially for basics like sunscreen, cleansers, and hydration products.”
“If budget is your main constraint, Neutrogena is a perfectly capable backup, but between the two, EltaMD is the better overall sunscreen.”
“**Neutrogena** is an incredible budget brand, but many of its traditional sunscreens (like the classic *Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch*) can still feel heavy, chalky, or leave a slight white cast depending on your skin tone.”
“While Neutrogena is traditionally considered a "drugstore" skincare brand, its prices have steadily risen over the years. Popular products like the *Hydro Boost Water Gel* or *Rapid Wrinkle Repair* line can easily run $20 to $30+, which add”
“**Yes—Neutrogena can be worth it**, especially if you want widely available, generally effective drugstore skincare. But it's a brand with good *specific products*, not one where every item is automatically a great choice.”
“Johnson & Johnson faced a class action alleging deceptive advertising by failing to warn consumers about unsafe benzene levels in its Neutrogena sunscreen”
“While Neutrogena is a highly accessible, budget-friendly drugstore brand with excellent body sunscreens (like the *Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch*), its facial formulas are heavily chemical-based. Many users report that Neutrogena sunscreens pill un”
“One long-time reviewer noted being amazed by how smoothly it applied and how well it moisturized without breaking them out, after previously using an overpriced Neutrogena moisturizer that didn't control oil or moisturize well.”
“Along with several other major brands (like Neutrogena and Coppertone), Banana Boat had to voluntarily recall certain batches”
“While Neutrogena is a solid, budget-friendly drugstore option, **La Roche-Posay is the superior product** in terms of skin health, comfort, wearability, and dermatologist backing.”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
48 of 373 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 |
| insiderbeauty.com | 7 |
| reddit.com | 7 |
| koreancosmetics.cy | 6 |
| healio.com | 4 |
| lemon8-app.com | 4 |
| thingtesting.com | 3 |
| skinsort.com | 3 |
| walgreens.com | 3 |
| walmart.com | 2 |
| cosmetics.lk | 2 |
| cbsnews.com | 2 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| Neutrogena (direct) | 36 |
| Target | 10 |
| Walmart | 6 |
| Amazon | 5 |
| CVS | 4 |
| drugstores | 4 |
| drugstore | 2 |
| grocery store | 2 |
| supermarkets | 2 |
| online | 2 |
| grocery stores | 2 |
| Slickdeals | 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.