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# **lanacane anti friction gel**

**Worth a look**

Shows low returns (0.0%), but brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 94% of clicks) keeps it on the watch list.

Market size 28Growth 71Conversion 52Competition 27Returns 100Price range 68Avg price 88Brand share 14Review moat 25Quality gap 73

**Returns**

**Incredible****0.0%**

return rate — above 6% kills the launch gate

**Avg price**

**Great****$20.27**

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

**Quality gap**

**Good****4.3★**

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

**Growth**

**Good****+54.1%**

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

**Price range**

**Good****$3.42–$40.11**

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

**Conversion**

**Good****4.3%**

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

**Market size**

**Okay****$124K**

$124K/yr · 144K searches

**Competition**

**Okay****69%**

top-5 click share — leaders hold, buyers still browse

**Review moat**

**Bad****4,902.89**

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

**Brand share**

**Bad****94%**

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

## **Competition**

The top 5 products take 69% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them.

**Brands**

**9 **▲rising

**Sellers**

**65**

**Top-5 brand share**

**94%**

**Open market**

**4%**

- Hempvana67% - Treatonic14% - HealthWise10% - Curist2% - WELMATE2% - BulbHead2% - Open — no brand owns it (3 brands, 4%)

## **Product shelf**

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

0%10%$12K20%$25K30%$37K40%$50K101001K10K100K Reviews — right = deep review moatMarket share (90d) ≈ est. sales

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 19 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

### **Top sellers**

by 90-day click share

[1![Hempvana Lidocaine 5% Relief Cream Maximum Strength Targeted Long-Lasting Relief Strong Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Anorectal Relief Non-Greasy.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41CfsWX5UdL.jpg)**Hempvana Lidocaine 5% Relief Cream Maximum Strength Targeted Long-Lasting Relief Strong Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Anorectal Relief Non-Greasy.**Hempvana**$20.00**4.3★6,013 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCZTPLTX) [2![Hempvana Cream Ultra Strength Lidocaine Relief of Sore Muscles AS SEEN ON TV Achy Knees and More. Odor-Free & Enriched with Hemp Seed Oil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41k3wP1DPeL.jpg)**Hempvana Cream Ultra Strength Lidocaine Relief of Sore Muscles AS SEEN ON TV Achy Knees and More. Odor-Free & Enriched with Hemp Seed Oil**Hempvana**$20.10**4.3★6,013 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098KJ2XV2) [3![Hempvana Platinum 5% Lidocaine Relief Cream Maximum Strength AS SEEN ON TV Strongest Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Relief Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Enriched with Hemp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pAkfCbFfL.jpg)**Hempvana Platinum 5% Lidocaine Relief Cream Maximum Strength AS SEEN ON TV Strongest Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Relief Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Enriched with Hemp**Hempvana**$40.11**4.1★376 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2G3BKT5) [4![Treatonic 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength for Pain Relief Itching Burning Soreness Hemorrhoid Treatment - Fast Acting & Long Lasting Numbing - 2.1 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eG5uctycL.jpg)**Treatonic 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength for Pain Relief Itching Burning Soreness Hemorrhoid Treatment - Fast Acting & Long Lasting Numbing - 2.1 oz**Treatonic**$21.30**4.3★2,953 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F88MMJ7D) [5![Hempvana Platinum Lidocaine Ultra-Strength Relief Cream 4X Hemp Numbs Aggravated Nerves Long-Lasting Relief for Back Knees Shoulders & More. AS SEEN ON TV. Odor-Free Non-Greasy. Works Fast](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AeEQ91myL.jpg)**Hempvana Platinum Lidocaine Ultra-Strength Relief Cream 4X Hemp Numbs Aggravated Nerves Long-Lasting Relief for Back Knees Shoulders & More. AS SEEN ON TV. Odor-Free Non-Greasy. Works Fast**Hempvana**$39.93**4.2★323 rev](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2G283J2)

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### **Newest**

by launch date

[![5kind Extra Strong Lidocaine Cream with Hemp 10.1 fl oz Pain Relief Cream - Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength Soothing Pain Relief Massage Gel - Lidocaine Numbing Cream Muscle Pain Relief -Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V8AB-S8xL.jpg)**5kind Extra Strong Lidocaine Cream with Hemp 10.1 fl oz Pain Relief Cream - Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength Soothing Pain Relief Massage Gel - Lidocaine Numbing Cream Muscle Pain Relief -Made in USA**5kind clinical skincare**$37.93**72 rev7mo ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2YGXXKF) [![Treatonic Numbing Cream: Extra Strength Numbing Cream for Discomfort Burning Itching & After Sun - Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic with Menthol & Emu Oil for Toes Feet Hands Legs Arms 1.7oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tvusAObtL.jpg)**Treatonic Numbing Cream: Extra Strength Numbing Cream for Discomfort Burning Itching & After Sun - Maximum Strength Topical Anesthetic with Menthol & Emu Oil for Toes Feet Hands Legs Arms 1.7oz**Treatonic**$21.04**130 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8RW9BGT) [![Treatonic 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength for Pain Relief Itching Burning Soreness Hemorrhoid Treatment - Fast Acting & Long Lasting Numbing - 2.1 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51eG5uctycL.jpg)**Treatonic 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream: Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength for Pain Relief Itching Burning Soreness Hemorrhoid Treatment - Fast Acting & Long Lasting Numbing - 2.1 oz**Treatonic**$21.30**2,953 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F88MMJ7D) [![Hempvana Platinum 5% Lidocaine Relief Cream Maximum Strength AS SEEN ON TV Strongest Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Relief Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Enriched with Hemp](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41pAkfCbFfL.jpg)**Hempvana Platinum 5% Lidocaine Relief Cream Maximum Strength AS SEEN ON TV Strongest Cream Numbs Irritated Nerves for Fast Relief Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Enriched with Hemp**Hempvana**$40.11**376 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2G3BKT5) [![Hempvana Platinum Lidocaine Ultra-Strength Relief Cream 4X Hemp Numbs Aggravated Nerves Long-Lasting Relief for Back Knees Shoulders & More. AS SEEN ON TV. Odor-Free Non-Greasy. Works Fast](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31AeEQ91myL.jpg)**Hempvana Platinum Lidocaine Ultra-Strength Relief Cream 4X Hemp Numbs Aggravated Nerves Long-Lasting Relief for Back Knees Shoulders & More. AS SEEN ON TV. Odor-Free Non-Greasy. Works Fast**Hempvana**$39.93**323 rev1y ago](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2G283J2)

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### **Trending**

90-day click momentum

[![HealthWise Lidocaine Plus+ Cream | Numbs Away Pain | | Non-Greasy | 3.0 Oz | 4% OTC Lidocaine + 10% Benzyl Alcohol | Topical Anesthetic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cr7qsttAL.jpg)**HealthWise Lidocaine Plus+ Cream | Numbs Away Pain | | Non-Greasy | 3.0 Oz | 4% OTC Lidocaine + 10% Benzyl Alcohol | Topical Anesthetic**HealthWise**$4.25**4.4★**▲ 166%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D8937KK6) [![5kind Extra Strong Lidocaine Cream with Hemp 10.1 fl oz Pain Relief Cream - Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength Soothing Pain Relief Massage Gel - Lidocaine Numbing Cream Muscle Pain Relief -Made in USA](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V8AB-S8xL.jpg)**5kind Extra Strong Lidocaine Cream with Hemp 10.1 fl oz Pain Relief Cream - Lidocaine Cream Maximum Strength Soothing Pain Relief Massage Gel - Lidocaine Numbing Cream Muscle Pain Relief -Made in USA**5kind clinical skincare**$37.93**4.0★**▲ 165%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2YGXXKF) [![Hempvana Arthritis Pain Relief Gel Ultra-Strength for Arthritis in Muscles & Joints. Enriched with Hemp Seed Oil AS SEEN ON TV. Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Works Fast 3 Oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3QkvSEYL.jpg)**Hempvana Arthritis Pain Relief Gel Ultra-Strength for Arthritis in Muscles & Joints. Enriched with Hemp Seed Oil AS SEEN ON TV. Non-Greasy. Targeted Long-Lasting Relief. Works Fast 3 Oz.**Hempvana**$18.94**4.3★**▲ 98%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098KCKKM2) [![HealthWise 4% Lidocaine Roll-On | OTC Strength | Pain Relief Liquid | 2.5 oz. 73 mL | Non-Greasy Unscented Formula | Topical Anesthetic](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tYahS+U1L.jpg)**HealthWise 4% Lidocaine Roll-On | OTC Strength | Pain Relief Liquid | 2.5 oz. 73 mL | Non-Greasy Unscented Formula | Topical Anesthetic**HealthWise**$5.05**4.4★**▲ 65%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWSHLMHT) [![Curist 5% Lidocaine Cream Pain Relief - Numb Quickly & Effectively with 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream for Anorectal Use - (1 Pack - 2 oz Jar)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/411RKAVEm2L.jpg)**Curist 5% Lidocaine Cream Pain Relief - Numb Quickly & Effectively with 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream for Anorectal Use - (1 Pack - 2 oz Jar)**Curist**$12.04**4.3★**▲ 47%**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXVGW87Z)

**~~View all trending →~~**

## **Demand & seasonality**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +54.1% search growth over the last 90 days.

5K3KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26 seasonSepDecMarJunAugNovMarMay

Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 5.0×

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Efficiency**19%

*“Works quickly”*

**Quality-Overall**13%

*“Very good purchase”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Less expensive”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**7%

*“Good pain relieving cream”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Smell**7%

*“Doesn't stink and works great”*

**Joint Pain**4%

*“Great Joint Cream”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“Ease of use”*

**Itch Relief**4%

*“It helped relieve itching”*

**Ease Of Application**3%

*“Easy application”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**27%

*“Poor Performance”*

**Pain Relief-Overall**11%

*“No Pain Relief”*

**Smell**7%

*“has a strong smell”*

**Value For Money**7%

*“Too expensive”*

**Allergies**5%

*“Itchy spot on my skin”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“Not as advertised”*

**Ease Of Use**3%

*“Hard to open”*

**Durability**2%

*“doesnt last”*

**Strength**2%

*“Way too strong”*

**Joint Pain**2%

*“It did absolutely nothing on arthritic joints”*

### **Top return reasons **

**Functionality-Overall**44%

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**20%

**Joint Pain**8%

**Smell**7%

**Pain Relief-Overall**5%

**Value For Money**3%

**Leak-Proof**3%

**Product Condition**2%

**Ingredients-Overall**1%

**Defective Material/Parts**1%