How popular isBenefit Cosmetics in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 40.5K branded searches for Benefit Cosmetics worldwide which is down 33.1% over the last 11 months. Benefit Cosmetics holds 2% estimated Share of Search among mascara brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
L'Oreal50%
Maybelline41.2%Too Faced6.8%
Benefit Cosmetics2%
Essence0.03%
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Where does Benefit Cosmetics compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mascara brands | 4th of 5 | 2% | Shown below |
| Eyeliner brands | 3rd of 5 | 2.1% | Show ranking |
| Blush brands | 4th of 5 | 3.5% | Show ranking |
Which mascara brands compete with Benefit Cosmetics?
Share of Search by month for L'Oreal, Maybelline, Too Faced, Benefit Cosmetics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | L'Oreal | Maybelline | Too Faced | Benefit Cosmetics | Essence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.9% | 40.9% | 6.7% | 2.5% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.5% | 36.4% | 16.4% | 2.7% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 39.6% | 9.7% | 2.4% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.2% | 35.9% | 8.8% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 55% | 37.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 54% | 36.5% | 7.3% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.8% | 36.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.3% | 36.6% | 7.3% | 1.8% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 41.2% | 6.8% | 2% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 41.2% | 6.8% | 2% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 50% | 41.2% | 6.8% | 2% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50% | 1M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 41.2% | 823K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.8% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 590 | -33% | 0 points |
1.
L'Oreal50%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
41.2%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.8%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Essence0.03%
Held 5th. 590 estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Benefit Cosmetics and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Benefit Cosmetics changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Benefit Cosmetics worldwide fell from 60.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Benefit Cosmetics’ estimated Share of Search among mascara brands worldwide held steady, from 2.5% to 2%.
How did search popularity change for mascara brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
Maybelline’s estimated Share of Search among mascara brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 36.6% to 41.2% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Essence worldwide rose 247.1% over 11 measured months, from 170 to 590 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Benefit Cosmetics worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 40.5K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Too Faced worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for L'Oreal worldwide fell 18% over 11 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in August 2026.
How is Benefit Cosmetics measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Benefit Cosmetics’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- benefit cosmetics
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