Leaderboards · India · updated 06 Sep 2026

Skincare:
who does AI recommend?

We asked AI search 15 questions real buyers type, then checked which of 60 well-known brands got named.

33 of 60 brands were never mentioned. Not once.

#1

Minimalist

Named in 10 of 15 · first 6×

#2

Dot & Key

Named in 8 of 15 · first 0×

#3

Re'equil

Named in 7 of 15 · first 2×

#BrandRecommended inNamed firstOwn site cited
1
Minimalist
10/15
 6×1 Scorecard →
2
Dot & Key
8/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
3
Re'equil
7/15
 2×0 Scorecard →
4
The Derma Co
7/15
 0×2 Scorecard →
5
Cetaphil
6/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
6
Plum
5/15
 0×1 Scorecard →
7
Simple
4/15
 1×0 Scorecard →
8
Bioderma
4/15
 1×0 Scorecard →
9
The Ordinary
4/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
10
Forest Essentials
4/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
11
Kama Ayurveda
4/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
12
CeraVe
3/15
 1×0 Scorecard →
13
Foxtale
3/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
14
Aqualogica
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
15
Neutrogena
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
16
Fixderma
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
17
COSRX
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
18
Laneige
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
19
Dr. Sheth's
2/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
20
Hyphen
1/15
 1×0 Scorecard →
21
WishCare
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
22
Conscious Chemist
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
23
Mamaearth
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
24
Just Herbs
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
25
Boroline
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
26
Vaseline
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
27
Innisfree
1/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
28
Pilgrim
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
29
Earth Rhythm
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
30
Suganda
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
31
Chemist at Play
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
32
mCaffeine
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
33
DermDoc
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
34
Biotique
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
35
Himalaya Wellness
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
36
Lotus Herbals
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
37
VLCC
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
38
Joy Personal Care
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
39
Vicco
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
40
Jovees
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
41
Shahnaz Husain
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
42
Khadi Natural
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
43
Vaadi Herbals
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
44
Lacto Calamine
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
45
Glow & Lovely
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
46
Nivea
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
47
Pond's
0/15
 0×1 Scorecard →
48
Dove
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
49
Olay
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
50
Garnier
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
51
Sebamed
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
52
L'Oréal Paris
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
53
The Face Shop
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
54
Clinique
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
55
Kiehl's
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
56
Estée Lauder
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
57
The Body Shop
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
58
Paula's Choice
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
59
Caudalie
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
60
SkinQ
0/15
 0×0 Scorecard →
The 15 questions we asked
  • › best skincare brands in India
  • › which skincare should I buy in India? recommend a few
  • › top rated skincare in India right now
  • › most trusted skincare brands in India according to reviews
  • › affordable but good skincare in India
  • › What is the best daily sunscreen for oily skin in humid Indian weather?
  • › Which serum works best for stubborn acne marks and hyperpigmentation on Indian skin tones?
  • › Can you suggest an affordable night skincare routine under 1000 rupees for combination skin?
  • › What moisturizer should I use during North Indian winters if I have extremely dry skin?
  • › How do I stop my face from getting sticky and sweaty after applying sunscreen in Mumbai humidity?
  • › Should I use a gel-based moisturizer or a cream-based moisturizer for oily acne-prone skin?
  • › What is the difference between niacinamide and vitamin C for fading dark spots, and which one is gentler?
  • › Is double cleansing with a cleansing balm actually worth it for removing daily Indian dust and sunscreen?
  • › Are high-end luxury face serums worth buying over affordable dermatologist-recommended pharmacy brands?
  • › What are affordable Indian alternatives to expensive imported Korean rice-based toners?

Sources the AI cited

  • thedermaco.com
  • vedapulse.co.in
  • luxebykan.com
  • nykaa.com
  • pokonut.com
  • thegoodkarmawellness.com
  • thenodmag.com
  • maynee.in
  • justhuman.co.in
  • reddit.com
  • deyga.in
  • cutiskart.com
  • belifindia.in
  • flash.co

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Method: one engine (Gemini with Google grounding), one run per question, at the time shown. AI answers change; paid monitoring runs weekly across every live engine with repeat runs.