Category AI Visibility Report
Acne Patches 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
≈3,701
Est. AI queries / month
5
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 5 buyer topics in Acne Patches across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,701 AI queries per month.
- HERO COSMETICS leads the AI shelf with 14.9% of brand mentions, followed by Starface Hydro-Star (13.9%) and COSRX (12%). The top three hold 40.8% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Salicylic acid acne patches” (top keyword “salicylic acid pimple patch”, ~2,900 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on glamour.com most (12.7% 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 | HERO COSMETICS | 339 | 14.9% |
| 2 | Starface Hydro-Star | 316 | 13.9% |
| 3 | COSRX | 272 | 12% |
| 4 | Peach Slices | 186 | 8.2% |
| 5 | ZitSticka | 124 | 5.4% |
| 6 | Peace Out | 119 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Mighty Patch | 115 | 5.1% |
| 8 | Rael | 97 | 4.3% |
| 9 | Hero | 60 | 2.6% |
| 10 | PanOxyl | 57 | 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 acne patches | ≈3,701 | salicylic acid pimple patch | 2,900 |
| Microneedle acne patches | — | microneedle patches | 5,400 |
| Large acne patches | — | pimple patch roll | 3,600 |
| Cute acne patches | — | starface pimple patches | 18,100 |
| Hydrocolloid acne patches | — | pimple patches | 165,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| glamour.com | 52 | 12.7% |
| reddit.com | 49 | 12% |
| nbcnews.com | 36 | 8.8% |
| target.com | 29 | 7.1% |
| aad.org | 27 | 6.6% |
| allure.com | 27 | 6.6% |
| mindbodygreen.com | 23 | 5.6% |
| clevelandclinic.org | 22 | 5.4% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for acne patches?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: HERO COSMETICS (14.9%), Starface Hydro-Star (13.9%), COSRX (12%), Peach Slices (8.2%), ZitSticka (5.4%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about acne patches?
GEOly estimates ~3,701 AI queries per month in this category across 5 buyer topics, led by “Salicylic acid acne patches”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for acne patches?
The most-cited domains are: glamour.com, reddit.com, nbcnews.com, target.com, aad.org. 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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