How popular isNYX Professional Makeup?
In October 2026, people searched for NYX Professional Makeup by name about 1.1 million times worldwide, a 22.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.7% of all global makeup primer brand searches, placing NYX Professional Makeup fifth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about makeup primer brands, NYX Professional Makeup appeared in one of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 12.
NYX Professional Makeup is the fifth most searched of 12 competitors and the fifth most recommended 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
NYX Professional MakeupShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top makeup primer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NYX Professional Makeup was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. NYX Professional Makeup is the fifth most recommended of the 12.
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 NYX Professional Makeup 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. 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.
NYX Professional Makeup, e.l.f. Cosmetics and 8 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “nyx primer”.
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Every comparison with NYX Professional Makeup
51 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for NYX Professional Makeup changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NYX Professional Makeup worldwide fell from 1.4M to 1.1M.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, NYX Professional Makeup’s share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide decreased from 8.4% to 6.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, NYX Professional Makeup’s share of searches among makeup primer brands worldwide peaked at 8.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 6.6% in September 2026.
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 NYX Professional Makeup’s branded searches counted?
24 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NYX Professional Makeup’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.
- nyx
- nyx brow gel
- nyx brow pencil
- nyx butter gloss
- nyx eye pencil
- nyx eyebrow
- nyx eyebrow pencil
- nyx eyeliner
- nyx gel eyeliner
- nyx kohl
- nyx lip oil
- nyx liquid eyeliner
- nyx makeup
- nyx primer
- nyx professional makeup
- nyx professional makeup brow gel
- nyx professional makeup brow pencil
- nyx professional makeup contour stick
- nyx professional makeup eye pencil
- nyx professional makeup eyebrow pencil
- nyx professional makeup eyeliner
- nyx professional makeup liquid eyeliner
- nyx setting spray
- nyx wonder stick
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Where does NYX Professional Makeup compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup and cosmetics brands | 5th of 28 | 7.2% | Show ranking |
| Setting spray brands | 8th of 10 | 4.4% | Show ranking |
| Lip gloss brands | 3rd of 13 | 14.3% | Show ranking |
| Makeup primer brands | 5th of 12 | 6.7% | Shown above |
| Lip oil brands | 6th of 12 | 5.7% | Show ranking |
| Contour stick brands | 9th of 9 | <0.01% | Show ranking |
| Eyebrow tools brands | 1st of 6 | 31.4% | Show ranking |
| Eyeliner brands | 2nd of 6 | 32.4% | Show ranking |

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