Category AI Visibility Report
Bronzer 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
≈3,944
Est. AI queries / month
23
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 23 buyer topics in Bronzer across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 3,944 AI queries per month.
- NARS leads the AI shelf with 6.6% of brand mentions, followed by Fenty Beauty (6.2%) and Physicians Formula (4.1%). The top three hold 16.9% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “bronzer for body” (top keyword “bronzer for body”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (32.1% 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 | NARS | 538 | 6.6% |
| 2 | Fenty Beauty | 501 | 6.2% |
| 3 | Physicians Formula | 332 | 4.1% |
| 4 | Anastasia Beverly Hills | 318 | 3.9% |
| 5 | Hourglass Cosmetics | 293 | 3.6% |
| 6 | Milani | 264 | 3.2% |
| 7 | Saie | 258 | 3.2% |
| 8 | L'Oréal | 235 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Benefit | 221 | 2.7% |
| 10 | Rare Beauty | 199 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| bronzer for body | ≈1,981 | bronzer for body | 1,600 |
| bronzer with SPF | ≈1,963 | bronzer spf | 1,900 |
| Bronzer for fair skin | — | best fair skin bronzer | 1,900 |
| Cream bronzer | — | bronzer creme | 8,100 |
| Matte bronzer | — | matte | 40,500 |
| Cool-tone bronzer | — | bronzer cool tone | 2,900 |
| Warm-tone bronzer | — | terracotta color | 33,100 |
| Non-comedogenic bronzer | — | non comedogenic bronzer | 1,300 |
| Bronzer vs. contour | — | bronzer v contour | 4,400 |
| Body bronzer | — | bronzer for body | 1,600 |
| Premium brand bronzer | — | too faced bronzer | 3,600 |
| Powder bronzer | — | powder bronzer | 9,900 |
| Tanning bed bronzer | — | best tanning bronzer lotion | 9,900 |
| Liquid bronzer | — | bronzer drops | 9,900 |
| Stick bronzer | — | bronzer stick | 8,100 |
| Bronzer for application guidance | — | where to use bronzer | 8,100 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 420 | 32.1% |
| allure.com | 290 | 22.2% |
| marieclaire.com | 112 | 8.6% |
| lorealparisusa.com | 68 | 5.2% |
| whowhatwear.com | 59 | 4.5% |
| vogue.com | 29 | 2.2% |
| temptalia.com | 29 | 2.2% |
| harpersbazaar.com | 29 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for bronzer?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: NARS (6.6%), Fenty Beauty (6.2%), Physicians Formula (4.1%), Anastasia Beverly Hills (3.9%), Hourglass Cosmetics (3.6%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about bronzer?
GEOly estimates ~3,944 AI queries per month in this category across 23 buyer topics, led by “bronzer for body”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for bronzer?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, allure.com, marieclaire.com, lorealparisusa.com, whowhatwear.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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