Category AI Visibility Report
Acne Spot Treatments 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
≈4,233
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Acne Spot Treatments across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 4,233 AI queries per month.
- Neutrogena leads the AI shelf with 17.1% of brand mentions, followed by Differin (10.7%) and La Roche-Posay (10%). The top three hold 37.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “retinol acne spot treatments” (top keyword “acne creams with retinol”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on aad.org most (57.5% 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 | Neutrogena | 244 | 17.1% |
| 2 | Differin | 153 | 10.7% |
| 3 | La Roche-Posay | 143 | 10% |
| 4 | Kate Somerville | 79 | 5.5% |
| 5 | The Ordinary | 75 | 5.3% |
| 6 | CeraVe | 65 | 4.6% |
| 7 | Peace Out | 51 | 3.6% |
| 8 | Skinfix | 49 | 3.4% |
| 9 | HERO COSMETICS | 48 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Bubble TALK BACK | 43 | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| retinol acne spot treatments | ≈2,233 | acne creams with retinol | 2,900 |
| acne spot treatments for sensitive skin | ≈2,000 | acne cure for sensitive skin | 1,000 |
| benzoyl peroxide acne spot treatments | — | benzoyl peroxide in acne treatment | 22,200 |
| sulfur acne spot treatments | — | sulphur for acne treatment | 4,400 |
| acne spot treatments for adult acne | — | treatment for acne in adults | 3,600 |
| acne spot treatments for cystic acne | — | best treatment for acne cyst | 1,600 |
| acne spot treatments for teenage acne | — | teenage acne remedy | 6,600 |
| best acne spot treatments | — | spot treating pimples | 14,800 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| aad.org | 365 | 57.5% |
| nbcnews.com | 73 | 11.5% |
| reddit.com | 43 | 6.8% |
| mayoclinic.org | 43 | 6.8% |
| nih.gov | 38 | 6% |
| clevelandclinic.org | 16 | 2.5% |
| allure.com | 14 | 2.2% |
| whowhatwear.com | 10 | 1.6% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for acne spot treatments?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Neutrogena (17.1%), Differin (10.7%), La Roche-Posay (10%), Kate Somerville (5.5%), The Ordinary (5.3%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about acne spot treatments?
GEOly estimates ~4,233 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “retinol acne spot treatments”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for acne spot treatments?
The most-cited domains are: aad.org, nbcnews.com, reddit.com, mayoclinic.org, nih.gov. 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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