How popular isFenty Beauty?
In October 2026, people searched for Fenty Beauty by name about 697,000 times worldwide, a 29.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.89% of all global makeup primer brand searches, placing Fenty Beauty tenth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about makeup primer brands, Fenty Beauty did not appear in any of the answers.
Fenty Beauty is the tenth most searched of 12 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
e.l.f. CosmeticsShare of searches 50.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Benefit CosmeticsShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SmashboxShare of searches 10.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Milk MakeupShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Fenty BeautyShare of searches 0.89%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top makeup primer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fenty Beauty did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Smashbox4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milk Makeup3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
e.l.f. Cosmetics2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Benefit Cosmetics2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NYX Professional Makeup1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hourglass1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MAC0 of 5Named in 0 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
Laura Mercier0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fenty Beauty0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about makeup primer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which makeup primer should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best makeup primers?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best makeup primer for oily skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“makeup primer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best primer”
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 25, 2026.
How often do people search for Fenty Beauty compared with other makeup primer brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for e.l.f. Cosmetics, Benefit Cosmetics, Smashbox, Milk Makeup, NYX Professional Makeup, MAC, Hourglass, Fenty Beauty. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | e.l.f. Cosmetics | Benefit Cosmetics | Smashbox | Milk Makeup | NYX Professional Makeup | MAC | Hourglass | Charlotte Tilbury | Laura Mercier | Fenty Beauty | Rare Beauty | Too Faced |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 44.4% | 12.1% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 11.8% | 8.6% | 11.7% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.77% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 41% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.5% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 13% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.71% | 0.71% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.1% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 11.1% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.73% | 0.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 12.4% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 7.4% | 5% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 11.1% | 12.1% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.87% | 0.57% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 7% | 4.6% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.75% | 0.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 11.9% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.58% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.7% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 10% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.71% | 0.56% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.6% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.71% | 0.39% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.6% | 206K | +22.2% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.1% | 45.2K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.3% | 41.9K | +22.2% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.9% | 36.2K | +7.4% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.7% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.6% | 10.5K | +16.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.3% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.89% | 3.6K | +24.1% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.71% | 2.9K | +20.8% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.39% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.2 points |
50.6%
Held 1st. 206K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
11.1%
Held 2nd. 45.2K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Smashbox10.3%
Held 3rd. 41.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
8.9%
Held 4th. 36.2K estimated branded searches, +7.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.7%
Held 5th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
MAC4.5%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.6%
Held 7th. 10.5K estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Held 8th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
10.
Fenty Beauty0.89%
Held 10th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Rare Beauty0.71%
Held 11th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Too Faced0.39%
Held 12th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Fenty Beauty, e.l.f. Cosmetics and 8 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “fenty primer”.
Compare popularity between Fenty Beauty and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Fenty Beauty
42 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Fenty Beauty changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fenty Beauty worldwide fell from 985K to 697K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Fenty Beauty’s share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide held steady, from 1.1% to 0.89%.
How did search popularity change for makeup primer brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, e.l.f. Cosmetics gained share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide, from 49.7% to 50.6%.

In October 2026, Milk Makeup lost share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide, from 10% to 8.9%.

MAC’s share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.7% to 4.5% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rare Beauty worldwide fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.9K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fenty Beauty worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Laura Mercier worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in October 2026.
How are Fenty Beauty’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fenty Beauty’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- fenty beauty
- fenty beauty contour stick
- fenty beauty foundation
- fenty beauty lipstick
- fenty contour stick
- fenty foundation
- fenty gloss bomb
- fenty lip oil
- fenty primer
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Where does Fenty Beauty compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup and cosmetics brands | 8th of 28 | 5.3% | Show ranking |
| Foundation brands | 6th of 6 | 8.5% | Show ranking |
| Lipstick brands | 5th of 7 | 4% | Show ranking |
| Lip gloss brands | 7th of 13 | 3.5% | Show ranking |
| Makeup primer brands | 10th of 12 | 0.89% | Shown above |
| Lip oil brands | 8th of 12 | 1.7% | Show ranking |
| Contour stick brands | 4th of 9 | 3.7% | Show ranking |

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