How popular isSimple?
In October 2026, people searched for Simple by name about 1.4 million times worldwide, an 118.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.2% of all global face toner brand searches, placing Simple 11th out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about face toner brands, Simple appeared in one of the five answers and was the ninth most recommended of the 13.
Simple is the 11th most searched of 13 competitors and the ninth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
ThayersShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
AnuaShare of searches 21%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Beauty of JoseonShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
LaneigeShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
SimpleShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top face toner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Simple was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Simple is the ninth most recommended of the 13.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Paula's Choice1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
Anua3rd
The Ordinary3rd
Thayers5th
Round Lab6th
Laneige7th
COSRX8th
Simple9th
Beauty of Joseon–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Paula's Choice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Thayers2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anua2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Laneige2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
The Ordinary2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Round Lab2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
La Roche-Posay2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
COSRX1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Simple1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beauty of Joseon0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about face toner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which face toner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best face toner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best face toner brand for daily skincare?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best face toner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toner for oily skin”
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.
How often do people search for Simple compared with other face toner brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Thayers, Anua, Beauty of Joseon, Laneige, The Ordinary, Pixi, COSRX, Paula's Choice, Round Lab, La Roche-Posay, Simple, Innisfree. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thayers | Anua | Beauty of Joseon | Laneige | The Ordinary | Pixi | COSRX | Paula's Choice | Round Lab | La Roche-Posay | Simple | Innisfree | Essano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.4% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.1% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 7% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.9% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.3% | 15.7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.3% | 15.7% | 7% | 8.6% | 7% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 24.4% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.7% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.4% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.09% |
| Oct 2026 | 21.8% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 21.8% | 62.7K | 0% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21% | 60.5K | +49.4% | +4.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 7.7% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 7.7% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 7.7% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 3rd to 6th | 7.4% | 21.4K | +5.9% | -0.8 pointsmoved from 3rd to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | 5.1% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 5.1% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 5.1% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 4.2% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 4.2% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 2.8% | 8.1K | +50% | +0.6 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.07% | 210 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Thayers21.8%
Held 1st. 62.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
2.
Anua21%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +49.4% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
7.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Laneige7.7%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Pixi7.4%
Moved from 3rd to 6th. 21.4K estimated branded searches, +5.9% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
7.
COSRX5.1%
Moved from 9th to 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.1%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.1%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.2%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.
Simple4.2%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
12.
Innisfree2.8%
Held 12th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
13.
Essano0.07%
Held 13th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Beauty of Joseon, Laneige and 8 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “beauty of joseon toner”.
Compare popularity between Simple and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Simple
25 comparisons
- Cetaphil vs Simple
- CeraVe vs Simple
- Garnier vs Simple
- La Roche-Posay vs Simple
- Bioderma vs Simple
- Neutrogena vs Simple
- Simple vs Vanicream
- COSRX vs Simple
- Aveeno vs Simple
- Eucerin vs Simple
- Beauty of Joseon vs Simple
- Kiehl's vs Simple
- Simple vs The Ordinary
- Anua vs Simple
- Laneige vs Simple
- Paula's Choice vs Simple
- Pixi vs Simple
- Round Lab vs Simple
- Simple vs Thayers
- Simple vs SKIN1004
- Medik8 vs Simple
- Innisfree vs Simple
- Clinique vs Simple
- Nivea vs Simple
- Essano vs Simple
How has branded search demand for Simple changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Simple worldwide rose from 628K to 1.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Simple’s share of searches among face toner brands worldwide increased from 3.7% to 4.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Simple’s share of searches among face toner brands worldwide peaked at 5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.5% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for face toner brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Anua gained share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 21%.

In October 2026, Innisfree gained share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 2.2% to 2.8%.

In October 2026, Thayers lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 25.4% to 21.8%.

In October 2026, Paula's Choice lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.1%.

In October 2026, Round Lab lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.1%.

In October 2026, Pixi lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 8.2% to 7.4%.
How are Simple’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Simple’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.
- simple cleanser
- simple face wash
- simple make up remover
- simple skincare
- simple toner
- simpleskincare
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Where does Simple compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face cleanser brands | 2nd of 16 | 26.9% | Show ranking |
| Face toner brands | 11th of 13 | 4.2% | Shown above |
| Make up remover | 6th of 6 | 2.7% | Show ranking |

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