How popular isMAC in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 415K branded searches for MAC worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. MAC holds 0.29% estimated Share of Search among bronzing powder brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
NARS54.9%
Bobbi Brown44.8%
MAC0.29%
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Which bronzing powder brands compete with MAC?
Share of Search by month for NARS, Bobbi Brown, MAC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | NARS | Bobbi Brown | MAC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.8% | 40% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.9% | 44.9% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 49.9% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.9% | 44.9% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.9% | 44.9% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 44.8% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 59.8% | 40% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.9% | 44.9% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.9% | 44.8% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.9% | 44.9% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 44.8% | 0.29% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.9% | 301K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.8% | 246K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.29% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.1 points |
Compare search popularity between MAC and its closest rivals
Every comparison with MAC
26 comparisons
- Beautyblender vs MAC
- Bobbi Brown vs MAC
- Charlotte Tilbury vs MAC
- e.l.f. Cosmetics vs MAC
- Fenty Beauty vs MAC
- Huda Beauty vs MAC
- L'Oréal Paris vs MAC
- MAC vs Makeup by Mario
- MAC vs Maybelline
- MAC vs Morphe
- MAC vs NARS
- MAC vs Rare Beauty
- MAC vs Revlon
- MAC vs Tarte
- MAC vs Real Techniques
- Benefit Cosmetics vs MAC
- CoverGirl vs MAC
- EcoTools vs MAC
- Hourglass vs MAC
- Clinique vs MAC
- MAC vs Tom Ford
- Anastasia Beverly Hills vs MAC
- e.l.f. vs MAC
- MAC vs Sigma Beauty
- MAC vs NYX
- MAC vs Urban Decay
How has branded search demand for MAC changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MAC worldwide held steady, from 396K to 415K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAC’s estimated Share of Search among bronzing powder brands worldwide held steady, from 0.22% to 0.29%.
How did search popularity change for bronzing powder brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
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 NARS worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 368K to 301K in September 2026.
Where does MAC compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup and cosmetics brands | 20th of 27 | 0.93% | Show ranking |
| Lipstick brands | 4th of 5 | 6.6% | Show ranking |
| Eye shadow brands | 5th of 5 | 0.74% | Show ranking |
| Eyeshadow palette brands | 6th of 6 | 0.44% | Show ranking |
| Foundation brands | 5th of 5 | 3% | Show ranking |
| Fixing spray brands | 4th of 4 | 0.21% | Show ranking |
| Eyeshadow brands | 5th of 5 | 1.6% | Show ranking |
| Gel eyeliner brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.34% | Show ranking |
| Concealer brush brands | 4th of 5 | 7.3% | Show ranking |
| Makeup brush brands | 3rd of 6 | 8.1% | Show ranking |
| Bronzing powder brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.29% | Shown above |
How is MAC measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MAC’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.
9 branded search terms
- mac bronzing powder
- mac eye shadow
- mac eyeshadow
- mac eyeshadow palette
- mac fixing spray
- mac foundation
- mac gel eyeliner
- mac lipstick
- mac makeup
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