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  1. #1same place as last weekMoisturizing CreamCeraVeAlso #1 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #2 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#23
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.8199,161 ratings · Jun 2026
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekUltra Repair CreamFirst Aid BeautyAlso #2 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #3 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #3 · 24 weeks in top 20Monthly check: Fails the check: active recall

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#4
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#99
    4. AI Mode#9
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.624,709 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Official recallRecallactive · Dec 2024
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 3 publications
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Refinery29Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • SELF MagazineRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  3. #3down 1 place since last weekToleriane Double Repair Face MoisturizerLa Roche-PosayAlso #2 Best Men's Face Moisturiser · #5 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · +1Last week #2 · 19 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#53
    3. Gemini#47
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#1

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.15,029 ratings · Oct 2026
  4. #4same place as last weekMoisturizing CreamVanicreamnot checkedAlso #3 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #5 Best Barrier Repair Creams · +1Last week #4 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#93
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#62

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Business InsiderRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • New York MagazineRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
  5. #5same place as last weekResurfacing Retinol SerumCeraVeMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Retinol for Beginners · #10 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #5 · 24 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemini#8
    4. AI Mode#2
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#40

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.76,673 ratings · Oct 2026
  6. #6same place as last weekToleriane Hydrating Gentle CleanserLa Roche-PosayAlso #1 Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin · #11 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #6 · 22 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#29
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Mode#3
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexity#18

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.47,231 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  7. #7same place as last weekRetinol B3 SerumLa Roche-PosayAlso #1 Best Retinol for Beginners · #13 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #7 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#78
    2. Claude#48
    3. Gemini#28
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.57,921 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  8. #8same place as last weekGentle Facial CleanserVanicreamAlso #2 Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin · #17 Beauty & Personal CareLast week #8 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#45
    2. Claude#46
    3. Gemini#49
    4. AI Mode#10
    5. Grok#26
    6. Perplexity#30

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.79,171 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press3/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • The New York TimesRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ReviewedMixed · Date not savedOriginal
  9. #9up 1 place since last weekMighty Patch OriginalHero CosmeticsAlso #1 Best Acne Patches · #8 Best Acne TreatmentsLast week #10 · 20 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#16
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Mode#4
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexity#20

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.57,333 ratings · Oct 2026
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekNiacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%The OrdinaryMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#19
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.7219,674 ratings · Oct 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  11. #11up 3 places since last weekHydrating Facial CleanserCeraVeMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Cleansers for Sensitive SkinLast week #14 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#26
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Mode#17
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.770,354 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  12. #12up 1 place since last weekNiacinamide SerumGood MoleculesAlso #2 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#49
    2. Claude#77
    3. Gemini#61
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#89

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.514,277 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
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    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  13. #13down 1 place since last weekAdvanced Repair CreamEucerinMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #4 Best Moisturizers for Dry Skin · #10 Best Barrier Repair CreamsLast week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#86

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.725,538 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 7 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    7 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  14. #14down 5 places since last weekAcne Control CleanserCeraVeAlso #2 Best Salicylic Acid Cleansers · #11 Best Acne TreatmentsLast week #9 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.42,128 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

  15. #15same place as last week10% Niacinamide BoosterPaula's ChoiceAlso #3 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #15 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#28
    2. Claude#31
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.43,944 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • USA TodayRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ForbesRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Harper's BAZAARRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  16. #16up 11 places since last weekCicaplast Baume B5La Roche-PosayRe-entryBiggest climbMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Barrier Repair CreamsLast week #27 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#19
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · video reviews and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.885,500 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 3 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Press2/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • AllureRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Harper's BAZAARMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  17. #17up 4 places since last weekRetinol 0.2% in SqualaneThe OrdinaryRe-entryAlso #3 Best Retinol for BeginnersLast week #21 · 5 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#13
    2. Claude#27
    3. Gemini#57
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#76

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.621,462 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • ByrdieRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Refinery29Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Lab Muffin Beauty ScienceMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  18. #18down 2 places since last weekGentle Skin CleanserCetaphilAlso #4 Best Cleansers for Sensitive SkinLast week #16 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#66
    2. Claude#37
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#33
    5. Grok#38
    6. Perplexity#41

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.753,078 ratings · Jul 2026
  19. #19down 2 places since last weekNiacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2%NaturiumAlso #4 Best Niacinamide SerumsLast week #17 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#41
    2. Claude#67
    3. Gemini#39
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,863 ratings · Sep 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 2 videos · Oct 2026 ? 12
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • HealthlineRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Refinery29Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Harper's BAZAARRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

  20. #20same place as last weekDouble-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20Jack BlackAlso #1 Best Men's Face MoisturiserLast week #20 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claude#89
    3. Gemini#38
    4. AI Mode#11
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.51,927 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
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    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

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  1. #21Clarifying CleanserMurad · last wk #18 6 wks in top 20
  2. #2220% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid SerumTimeless · last wk #26 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  3. #23Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide CreamSkinfix · last wk #23 8 wks in top 20
  4. #24Ultra Facial CreamKiehl's · last wk #24 15 wks in top 20
  5. #25Multi-Peptide + Copper Peptides 1% SerumThe Ordinary · last wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26CLEAR Pore Normalizing CleanserPaula's Choice · last wk #22 3 wks in top 20Passes the check
  7. #27Mighty Patch Invisible+Hero Cosmetics · last wk #19 5 wks in top 20
  8. #28Moisturizing CreamCetaphil · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  9. #29Effaclar Medicated Gel CleanserLa Roche-Posay · last wk #25 7 wks in top 20
  10. #30Salicylic Acid CleanserThe Inkey List · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Miracle Patch Invisible Spot CoverRael · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Daily Facial MoisturizerVanicream · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Hydro Boost Water GelNeutrogena · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  14. #34Acne Pimple Master PatchCosRX · last wk #29 16 wks in top 20Passes the check
  15. #35C15 Super BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #30 8 wks in top 20
  16. #36Oil-Free Acne WashNeutrogena · last wk #48 0 wks in top 20Fails the check
  17. #37Renewing SA CleanserCeraVe · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionThe Ordinary · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39The Dewy Skin CreamTatcha · last wk #57 3 wks in top 20
  20. #40Hyaluronic Acid BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Retinol Youth Renewal SerumMurad · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Mighty Patch SurfaceHero Cosmetics · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Crystal Retinal 1Medik8 · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44Pure Skin Face CleanserFirst Aid Beauty · last wk #40 6 wks in top 20
  25. #45Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid SerumLa Roche-Posay · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2SkinCeuticals · last wk #34 4 wks in top 20Passes the check
  27. #47Atobarrier 365 CreamAestura · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective CreamAvène · last wk #64 4 wks in top 20
  29. #49Acne Spot DotsPeach Slices · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening SerumSunday Riley · last wk #38 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  31. #51Professional-C Serum 20%Obagi · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  32. #52B-Hydra Intensive Hydration SerumDrunk Elephant · last wk #39 1 wk in top 20
  33. #53Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing CreamDr. Jart+ · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54KILLA KitZitSticka · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55C-Firma Fresh Day SerumDrunk Elephant · last wk #73 4 wks in top 20
  36. #56Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing CreamAveeno · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Clinical 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol TreatmentPaula's Choice · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  38. #58Omega+ Complex MoisturizerPaula's Choice · last wk #37 3 wks in top 20
  39. #59Maximum Hydrator 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing HydratorClinique for Men · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Adapalene Gel 0.1%Differin · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Rapid Relief Acne Spot TreatmentMurad · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Atoderm Intensive BaumeBioderma · last wk #63 2 wks in top 20
  43. #63Acne Foaming Wash 10% Benzoyl PeroxidePanOxyl · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid SerumCeraVe · last wk #54 6 wks in top 20
  45. #65Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew DropsGlow Recipe · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Pro-Collagen Multi-Peptide BoosterPaula's Choice · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle CleanserCosRX · last wk #61 2 wks in top 20
  48. #68The Niacinamide 15 SerumCosRX · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  49. #69Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne TreatmentDifferin · last wk #86 5 wks in top 20
  50. #70Vitamin C Complex SerumNaturium · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Regenerating CreamNeutrogena · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Clearing Skin WashDermalogica · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat CleanserAveeno · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Lala Retro Whipped CreamDrunk Elephant · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75PM Overnight Spot PatchesPanOxyl · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Starter Retinol SerumThe Inkey List · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid ExfoliantPaula's Choice · last wk #89 1 wk in top 20
  58. #78P-TIOXSkinCeuticals · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79C E Ferulic with 15% L-Ascorbic AcidSkinCeuticals · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20Fails the check
  60. #80PM Facial Moisturizing LotionCeraVe · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81A+ High-Dose Retinoid SerumSunday Riley · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Ascorbyl Glucoside Solution 12%The Ordinary · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Sensibio H2O Micellar WaterBioderma · last wk #50 1 wk in top 20
  64. #84The Hyaluronic Acid 3 SerumCosRX · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne TreatmentLa Roche-Posay · last wk #87 1 wk in top 20
  66. #86C+ Correcting Complex 30%Revision Skincare · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing HydratorClinique · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  68. #88Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Moisturizing CreamLa Roche-Posay · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Sensibio Gel MoussantBioderma · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Press Restart Gentle Retinol SerumVersed · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide SerumSunday Riley · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5The Ordinary · last wk #96 1 wk in top 20Passes the check
  73. #93Acne Healing DotsPeace Out Skincare · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture TreatmentKiehl's · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95C E FerulicSkinCeuticals · last wk #82 16 wks in top 20
  76. #96Glow Serum Propolis + NiacinamideBeauty of Joseon · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Pure Vitamin C10 SerumLa Roche-Posay · last wk #84 1 wk in top 20Fails the check
  78. #98P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide SerumSkinCeuticals · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99The 6 Peptide Skin Booster SerumCosRX · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich CreamWeleda · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

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La Roche-Posay holds #1.

#1 in 23 of the last 25 weeks

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  1. #1same place as last weekLa Roche-PosayModels here: #3 Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer · #6 Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser · +7Last week #1 · 25 weeks in top 20
  2. #2same place as last weekCeraVeModels here: #1 Moisturizing Cream · #5 Resurfacing Retinol Serum · +5Last week #2 · 25 weeks in top 20
  3. #3same place as last weekPaula's ChoiceModels here: #15 10% Niacinamide Booster · #26 CLEAR Pore Normalizing Cleanser · +6Last week #3 · 25 weeks in top 20
  4. #4same place as last weekThe OrdinaryModels here: #10 Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% · #17 Retinol 0.2% in Squalane · +4Last week #4 · 25 weeks in top 20
  5. #5same place as last weekNeutrogenaModels here: #33 Hydro Boost Water Gel · #36 Oil-Free Acne Wash · +1Last week #5 · 25 weeks in top 20
  6. #6same place as last weekSkinCeuticalsModels here: #46 Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 · #78 P-TIOX · +3Last week #6 · 25 weeks in top 20
  7. #7same place as last weekKiehl'sModels here: #24 Ultra Facial Cream · #94 Facial Fuel Energizing Moisture TreatmentLast week #7 · 25 weeks in top 20
  8. #8same place as last weekCosRXModels here: #34 Acne Pimple Master Patch · #67 Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser · +3Last week #8 · 20 weeks in top 20
  9. #9same place as last weekVanicreamModels here: #4 Moisturizing Cream · #8 Gentle Facial Cleanser · +1Last week #9 · 25 weeks in top 20
  10. #10up 3 places since last weekThe Inkey ListModels here: #30 Salicylic Acid Cleanser · #76 Starter Retinol SerumLast week #13 · 11 weeks in top 20
  11. #11down 1 place since last weekDrunk ElephantModels here: #52 B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum · #55 C-Firma Fresh Day Serum · +1Last week #10 · 25 weeks in top 20
  12. #12down 1 place since last weekFirst Aid BeautyModels here: #2 Ultra Repair Cream · #44 Pure Skin Face CleanserLast week #11 · 25 weeks in top 20
  13. #13up 2 places since last weekCetaphilModels here: #18 Gentle Skin Cleanser · #28 Moisturizing CreamLast week #15 · 25 weeks in top 20
  14. #14same place as last weekNaturiumModels here: #19 Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% · #70 Vitamin C Complex SerumLast week #14 · 19 weeks in top 20
  15. #15down 3 places since last weekMuradModels here: #21 Clarifying Cleanser · #41 Retinol Youth Renewal Serum · +1Last week #12 · 25 weeks in top 20
  16. #16same place as last weekSunday RileyModels here: #50 C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum · #81 A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum · +1Last week #16 · 19 weeks in top 20
  17. #17same place as last weekMedik8Models here: #43 Crystal Retinal 1Last week #17 · 12 weeks in top 20
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekAveenoModels here: #56 Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream · #73 Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat CleanserLast week #19 · 8 weeks in top 20
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekOlayAlso #4 Best Retinol for Beginners · #6 Best Peptide Serums · +1Last week #18 · 25 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#20
    2. Claude#18
    3. Gemini#18
    4. AI Mode#20
    5. Grok#31
    6. Perplexity#20

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

  20. #20same place as last weekEucerinModels here: #13 Advanced Repair CreamLast week #20 · 23 weeks in top 20
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Vichylast wk #21 19 wks in top 20
  2. #22Hero Cosmeticslast wk #22 0 wks in top 20
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  4. #24Cliniquelast wk #23 6 wks in top 20
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  61. #81Kate Somervillelast wk #75 0 wks in top 20
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  63. #83Peace Out Skincarelast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
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  71. #91cocokindlast wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Proactivlast wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Bulldog Skincarelast wk #83 0 wks in top 20
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  78. #98Anthonylast wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Aesoplast wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Uriagelast wk #100 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Questions and their #1 ?

Question#1 product#1 brand
Best Moisturizers for Dry SkinCeraVe Moisturizing CreamCeraVe
Best Retinol for BeginnersLa Roche-Posay Retinol B3 SerumCeraVe
Best Vitamin C SerumsTimeless 20% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid SerumSkinCeuticals
Best Cleansers for Sensitive SkinLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle CleanserLa Roche-Posay
Best Acne TreatmentsThe Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% SolutionLa Roche-Posay
Best Men's Face MoisturiserJack Black Double-Duty Face Moisturizer SPF 20 New #1Kiehl's
Best Niacinamide SerumsThe Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% New #1The Ordinary
Best Hyaluronic Acid SerumsPaula's Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster New #1The Ordinary
All 12 questions

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 and each AI’s own #1, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Moisturizing Cream1123125/6
#2Ultra Repair Cream42, well above the others99, well below the others9, well below the others55/6
#3Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer53, well below the others471, well above the others3/6
#4Moisturizing Cream7, well above the others5, well above the others93, well below the others62, well below the others4/6
#5Resurfacing Retinol Serum31682405/6
#6Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser142926314186/6
#7Retinol B3 Serum78, well below the others4828, well above the others3/6
#8Gentle Facial Cleanser4546491026306/6
#9Mighty Patch Original16243205/6
#10Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%15192774/6
Each AI’s #1 further down this chart
#14Acne Control Cleanser, Gemini’s #11102/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 C E Ferulic (#95 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1La Roche-Posay1131116/6
#2CeraVe3212226/6
#3Paula's Choice232335/6
#4The Ordinary4553576/6
#5Neutrogena54418456/6
#6SkinCeuticals11109107106/6
#7Kiehl's912613666/6
#8CosRX1281461346/6
#9Vanicream1817154, well above the others19, well below the others13, well above the others6/6
#10The Inkey List10, well above the others32, well below the others16, well below the others15118, well above the others6/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

19 of the top 20 checked

  1. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair CreamFails the checkAI saysChart place#2named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/524,709 ratingsPress2 of 3outlets recommend itRecallActiveofficial recall
  2. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%Passes the checkAI saysChart place#10named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/5219,674 ratings
  3. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5Passes the checkAI saysChart place#16named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/585,500 ratingsVideo reviews4.3/53 videos123Press2 of 3outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

39 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 1,565 AI answers over 28 weeks from 6 assistants 12 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings1,720,788
  • Review videos199
  • Owner threads227
  • Press outlets30
  • Recall checks95

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Skincare”, and for how long?

    CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 24 of the last 25 weeks. La Roche-Posay is the #1 brand, #1 for 23 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    4 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, and it is still #1. Among brands, 2 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    19 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: 1 fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 5 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.