Which mineral reef-safe face sunscreens brands appear most in AI answers?

Across 1,339 AI responses, La Roche-Posay is mentioned most, named in 55% of them, followed by Supergoop! (52%) and EltaMD (43%).

How does Parse rank these brands?

Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,339 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.

How does a brand enter this ranking?

Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.

Best mineral reef-safe face sunscreens, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,339 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

La Roche-Posay stands as the most frequently cited brand in this competitive landscape for mineral reef-safe face sunscreens. The field remains highly contested as consumers navigate shifting recommendations for effective, skin-friendly protection.

Mineral Reef-Safe Face Sunscreens

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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI

Best Mineral Reef-Safe Face Sunscreens, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	La Roche-PosayDermatologist-favored formula widely recommended for sensitive and reactive skin.	Dermatologist-favored formula widely recommended for sensitive and reactive skin.	55%
2	Supergoop!Preferred for invisible, primer-like gel textures across all skin tones.	Preferred for invisible, primer-like gel textures across all skin tones.	52%
3	EltaMDTop dermatologist-recommended pick for acne-prone and sensitive facial skin.	Top dermatologist-recommended pick for acne-prone and sensitive facial skin.	43%
4	L'Oréal		29%
5	Blue LizardReliable, gentle mineral option often cited for sensitive family use.	Reliable, gentle mineral option often cited for sensitive family use.	22%
6	Johnson & Johnson		21%
7	Beauty of JoseonLightweight K-Beauty formula praised for a moisturizing, dewy feel.	Lightweight K-Beauty formula praised for a moisturizing, dewy feel.	20%
8	Tatcha		18%
9	Apgroup		17%
10	Merit Beauty		13%
11	ISDIN		12%
12	Black Girl Sunscreen		11%
13	ColorescienceKnown for tone-adapting tinted mineral formulas with invisible finishes.	Known for tone-adapting tinted mineral formulas with invisible finishes.	11%
14	Galderma		9%
15	Aveeno		8%
16	Paula's Choice		8%
17	Anua		8%
18	Shiseido		8%
19	e.l.f. Cosmetics		7%
20	Kosas		7%
21	Sun Bum		7%
22	Tower 28 Beauty		6%
23	Eucerin		6%
24	Prequel Skin		5%
25	Live Tinted		5%
26	Bioré		4%
27	TULA Skincare		4%
28	Banana Boat		4%
29	Babo Botanicals		4%
30	Dr. Jart+		4%
31	Biossance		4%
32	Round Lab		4%
33	Australian Gold		3%
34	Church & Dwight		3%
35	Trader Joe's		3%
36	SKIN1004		2%
37	Naturium		2%
38	Cocokind		2%
39	Ulta Beauty		2%
40	Haru Haru Wonder		2%
41	Versed		2%
42	ThriveCare		2%
43	DRMTLGY		2%
44	Target		2%
45	Coppertone		2%
46	Clinique		2%
47	Isntree		2%
48	Murad		2%
49	Unilever		2%
50	Summer Fridays		2%
51	Standard Procedure		2%
52	First Aid Beauty		2%
53	Kate Somerville		2%
54	Vacation		2%
55	The Ordinary		2%
56	Skin Aqua		1%
57	IT Cosmetics		1%
58	Naked Sundays		1%
59	COOLA		1%
60	Bondi Sands		1%
61	Alba Botanica		1%
62	Freaks of Nature		1%
63	Youth To The People		1%
64	Eau Thermale Avène		1%
65	Sephora		1%
66	Re'equil		1%
67	Caudalie		1%
68	Walmart		1%
69	American Academy of Dermatology		1%
70	Dear, Klairs		1%
71	CVS Health		1%
72	Byrdie		<1%
73	Dermstore		<1%
74	CōTZ Skincare		<1%
75	Innbeauty Project		<1%
76	Good Molecules		<1%
77	Vanicream		<1%
78	Dr. Loretta		<1%
79	MD Solar Sciences		<1%
80	Kopari		<1%
81	Bliss		<1%
82	COSRX		<1%
83	Pipette		<1%
84	Walgreens Boots Alliance		<1%
85	Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare		<1%
86	Ranavat		<1%
87	Alastin Skincare		<1%
88	SkinBetter Science		<1%
89	BYOMA		<1%
90	Thrive Causemetics		<1%
91	Badger		<1%
92	numbuzin		<1%
93	Alphabet		<1%
94	Haruharu Wonder		<1%
95	Brownkind		<1%
96	Josh Rosebrook		<1%
97	Sun Zapper		<1%
98	d'Alba		<1%
99	ThinkSun		<1%
100	Buttah Skin		<1%

and 75 more brands in this ranking

Who wins on each AI

ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews diverge significantly in their support for specific niche entrants like Round Lab and Innisfree, with the latter showing much stronger rank visibility for these brands.

ChatGPT SearchGoogle AI Mode

Mention rate on each AI platform, by brand
Brand	ChatGPT Search	Google AI Mode
La Roche-Posay	52%	24%
Supergoop!	36%	40%
Colorescience	9%	38%
CeraVe	34%	16%
EltaMD	18%	28%

The two models disagree most about Round Lab (ChatGPT #24, Google #6) and Bioré (ChatGPT #12, Google #25).

Sources AI cited

youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 39% of analyzed answers.

Best mineral reef-safe face sunscreens, according to AI

Best mineral reef-safe face sunscreens, according to AI

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