Category AI Visibility Report
Body Wash AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈21,423
Est. AI queries / month
13
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 13 buyer topics in Body Wash across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 21,423 AI queries per month.
- Dove leads the AI shelf with 15.1% of brand mentions, followed by Vanicream (7.1%) and CeraVe (6.8%). The top three hold 29% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “salicylic acid body wash” (top keyword “salicylic acid body wash”, ~12,100 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on allure.com most (19.5% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dove | 717 | 15.1% |
| 2 | Vanicream | 336 | 7.1% |
| 3 | CeraVe | 323 | 6.8% |
| 4 | Naturium | 298 | 6.3% |
| 5 | Aveeno | 290 | 6.1% |
| 6 | Cetaphil | 230 | 4.8% |
| 7 | La Roche-Posay | 201 | 4.2% |
| 8 | PanOxyl | 200 | 4.2% |
| 9 | NIVEA | 126 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Eucerin | 120 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid body wash | ≈8,306 | salicylic acid body wash | 12,100 |
| glycolic acid body wash | ≈6,770 | glycolic acid body wash | 8,100 |
| benzoyl peroxide body wash | ≈6,347 | panoxyl body wash | 9,900 |
| body wash for acne | — | acnes body wash | 12,100 |
| body wash for sensitive skin | — | dove sensitive skin body wash | 22,200 |
| plant-based body wash | — | plant based body wash | 22,200 |
| antibacterial body wash | — | antibacterial body wash | 33,100 |
| vegan body wash | — | vegan body wash | 14,800 |
| pH-balanced body wash | — | ph balanced body wash | 9,900 |
| body wash for men | — | masculine body wash | 27,100 |
| exfoliating body wash | — | exfoliating body wash | 12,100 |
| moisturizing body wash | — | moisturizing body wash | 49,500 |
| sulfate-free body wash | — | sulfate free body wash | 33,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| allure.com | 159 | 19.5% |
| nbcnews.com | 118 | 14.5% |
| aad.org | 116 | 14.2% |
| reddit.com | 78 | 9.6% |
| menshealth.com | 53 | 6.5% |
| nih.gov | 38 | 4.7% |
| vanicream.com | 27 | 3.3% |
| gq.com | 26 | 3.2% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for body wash?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Dove (15.1%), Vanicream (7.1%), CeraVe (6.8%), Naturium (6.3%), Aveeno (6.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about body wash?
GEOly estimates ~21,423 AI queries per month in this category across 13 buyer topics, led by “salicylic acid body wash”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for body wash?
The most-cited domains are: allure.com, nbcnews.com, aad.org, reddit.com, menshealth.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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