Category AI Visibility Report
Makeup Remover 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
≈7,726
Est. AI queries / month
18
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 18 buyer topics in Makeup Remover across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 7,726 AI queries per month.
- Clinique leads the AI shelf with 9.9% of brand mentions, followed by Bioderma (9.3%) and CeraVe (9%). The top three hold 28.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “makeup remover for sensitive eyes” (top keyword “oil-free eye makeup remover neutrogena”, ~2,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.6% 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 | Clinique | 564 | 9.9% |
| 2 | Bioderma | 527 | 9.3% |
| 3 | CeraVe | 513 | 9% |
| 4 | Garnier | 470 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Neutrogena | 415 | 7.3% |
| 6 | Farmacy Beauty | 299 | 5.3% |
| 7 | La Roche-Posay | 221 | 3.9% |
| 8 | Cetaphil | 179 | 3.2% |
| 9 | RMS Beauty | 132 | 2.3% |
| 10 | The INKEY List | 111 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| makeup remover for sensitive eyes | ≈3,988 | oil-free eye makeup remover neutrogena | 2,400 |
| Makeup remover pads | ≈3,738 | makeup pads remover | 1,900 |
| Eye makeup remover | — | eye makeup remover | 6,600 |
| Makeup remover for eyelash extensions | — | oil-based makeup remover for eyelash extensions | 6,600 |
| Micellar water makeup remover | — | micellar water as makeup remover | 8,100 |
| Makeup remover cloth | — | makeup remover face washer | 3,600 |
| makeup remover with coconut oil | — | makeup remover with coconut oil | 5,400 |
| Oil-based makeup remover | — | makeup remover oil based | 5,400 |
| Coconut oil makeup remover | — | makeup remover with coconut oil | 5,400 |
| Makeup remover balm | — | makeup remover cleansing balm | 4,400 |
| Makeup remover for waterproof makeup | — | oil based makeup remover for waterproof mascara | 6,600 |
| Natural makeup remover | — | makeup remover natural | 1,600 |
| Oil-free makeup remover | — | oil-free makeup remover neutrogena | 2,400 |
| gentle makeup remover | — | gentle makeup remover | 4,400 |
| Makeup remover and cleanser combo | — | best cleansing makeup remover | 6,600 |
| makeup remover cleanser | — | best cleansing makeup remover | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 258 | 22.6% |
| allure.com | 228 | 19.9% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 150 | 13.1% |
| aad.org | 76 | 6.6% |
| vogue.com | 60 | 5.2% |
| clevelandclinic.org | 52 | 4.5% |
| ulta.com | 44 | 3.8% |
| byrdie.com | 37 | 3.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for makeup remover?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Clinique (9.9%), Bioderma (9.3%), CeraVe (9%), Garnier (8.3%), Neutrogena (7.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about makeup remover?
GEOly estimates ~7,726 AI queries per month in this category across 18 buyer topics, led by “makeup remover for sensitive eyes”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for makeup remover?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, allure.com, goodhousekeeping.com, aad.org, vogue.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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