How popular isColourPop?
In September 2026, people searched for ColourPop by name about 201,000 times worldwide, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.4% of all global eyeshadow palette brand searches, placing ColourPop fourth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eyeshadow palette brands, ColourPop appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
ColourPop is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Charlotte TilburyShare of searches 48%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Huda BeautyShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Bobbi BrownShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ColourPopShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Anastasia Beverly HillsShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top eyeshadow palette brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ColourPop was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. ColourPop is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Anastasia Beverly Hills5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ColourPop4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
e.l.f.4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Natasha Denona4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Huda Beauty1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MAC1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Charlotte Tilbury0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobbi Brown0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about eyeshadow palette brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which eyeshadow palette brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best eyeshadow palette brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best eyeshadow palette brand for everyday makeup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“neutral eyeshadow palette”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pigmented eyeshadow palette”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which eyeshadow palette brands compete with ColourPop?
Share of searches by month for Charlotte Tilbury, Huda Beauty, Bobbi Brown, ColourPop, Anastasia Beverly Hills, e.l.f., Natasha Denona. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Charlotte Tilbury | Huda Beauty | Bobbi Brown | ColourPop | Anastasia Beverly Hills | e.l.f. | Natasha Denona | MAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.5% | 26.4% | 9.7% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.4% | 45.7% | 5% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.4% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.1% | 31% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.6% | 28% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.9% | 21.1% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.3% | 23.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.35% |
| May 2026 | 42.8% | 23.6% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 0.35% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 20.9% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 21.4% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.2% | 25.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 0.37% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.39% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48% | 1.5M | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.5% | 673K | -18.2% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.9% | 246K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.4% | 201K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 165K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.3% | 165K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.3% | 165K | +22.2% | +1.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.39% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points |
48%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
21.5%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
7.9%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.4%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.3%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
e.l.f.5.3%
Held 6th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.3%
Held 7th. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
8.
MAC0.39%
Held 8th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ColourPop and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ColourPop
20 comparisons
- ColourPop vs Tom Ford
- Bobbi Brown vs ColourPop
- Charlotte Tilbury vs ColourPop
- ColourPop vs Huda Beauty
- ColourPop vs L'Oréal Paris
- ColourPop vs Makeup by Mario
- ColourPop vs Morphe
- ColourPop vs NARS
- ColourPop vs NYX Professional Makeup
- ColourPop vs Revlon
- ColourPop vs Tarte
- Anastasia Beverly Hills vs ColourPop
- ColourPop vs Natasha Denona
- ColourPop vs e.l.f.
- ColourPop vs e.l.f. Cosmetics
- ColourPop vs Kylie Cosmetics
- ColourPop vs Too Faced
- ColourPop vs Urban Decay
- ColourPop vs MAC
- ColourPop vs Pat McGrath Labs
How has branded search demand for ColourPop changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ColourPop worldwide fell from 246K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ColourPop’s share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands worldwide peaked at 7.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.4% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ColourPop rose from 5th to 4th among eyeshadow palette brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for eyeshadow palette brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Charlotte Tilbury gained share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands worldwide, from 46.2% to 48%.

In September 2026, Natasha Denona gained share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 5.3%.

In September 2026, Huda Beauty lost share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands worldwide, from 25.3% to 21.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Anastasia Beverly Hills worldwide fell 45.2% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 165K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobbi Brown worldwide fell 33.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 246K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ColourPop worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 246K to 201K in September 2026.
How are ColourPop’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ColourPop’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.
- colourpop
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Where does ColourPop compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup and cosmetics brands | 15th of 28 | 2.2% | Show ranking |
| Eyeshadow brands | 8th of 15 | 3.8% | Show ranking |
| Eyeshadow palette brands | 4th of 8 | 6.4% | Shown above |

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