How popular isCarmex in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for Carmex worldwide which is down 33% over the last 12 months. Carmex holds 18% estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Burt's Bees27.2%
ChapStick26.9%
Blistex18%
Carmex18%
Lanolips9.9%
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Which lip care brands compete with Carmex?
Share of Search by month for Burt's Bees, ChapStick, Blistex, Carmex, Lanolips. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Burt's Bees | ChapStick | Blistex | Carmex | Lanolips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.6% | 26.4% | 17.6% | 21.6% | 7.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.6% | 23.9% | 16.1% | 19.6% | 10.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 24% | 23.8% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 13% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.1% | 25.5% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 11.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 22% | 26.6% | 17.7% | 21.8% | 11.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 22.9% | 27.7% | 18.5% | 22.7% | 8.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.2% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 9.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.1% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 21.1% | 9.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.5% | 30.1% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 9% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.8% | 28.9% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 8.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.8% | 28.8% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 8.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.2% | 26.9% | 18% | 18% | 9.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 27.2% | 137K | +22.4% | +3.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 26.9% | 135K | 0% | -2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18% | 90.5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 18% | 90.5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.9% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +1.2 points |
27.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 137K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
26.9%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
3.
Blistex18%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Carmex18%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.
Lanolips9.9%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Carmex changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carmex worldwide fell from 135K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carmex’s estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide decreased from 21.6% to 18%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carmex’s estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide peaked at 22.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 18% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carmex fell from 3rd to 4th among lip care brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for lip care brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Burt's Bees overtook ChapStick to become the leader among lip care brands worldwide, with 27.2% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Lanolips gained estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide, from 8.7% to 9.9%.
In September 2026, ChapStick lost estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide, from 28.8% to 26.9%.
In September 2026, Blistex lost estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide, from 19.3% to 18%.
In September 2026, Carmex lost estimated Share of Search among lip care brands worldwide, from 19.3% to 18%.
Where does Carmex compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lip balm brands | 4th of 4 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Lip care brands | 4th of 5 | 18% | Shown above |
How is Carmex measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carmex’s 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
- carmex
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