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MAC vs NYX:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, NYX had more branded searches than MAC among fixing spray brands worldwide. NYX was estimated to have 550K branded searches compared to MAC’s 415K, and held a 21.5% Share of Search versus MAC’s 16.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among fixing spray brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, MAC or NYX?
MAC16.2%415K searches
vs
NYX21.5%550K searches

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Which is more popular in search, MAC or NYX?

Compare the fixing spray brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

MAC and NYX among fixing spray brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for NYX, MAC. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCharlotte TilburyNYXMACUrban Decay
Oct 202555.5%24.9%14.6%5%
Nov 202565.3%19.5%11.9%3.2%
Dec 202564.6%19.4%12.8%3.2%
Jan 202652.6%28.9%14.6%3.9%
Feb 202651.9%28.6%15.6%3.8%
Mar 202656.5%25.3%14%4.1%
Apr 202651.4%28.4%15.6%4.6%
May 202651.4%28.4%15.6%4.6%
Jun 202652.2%28.8%14.3%4.7%
Jul 202656.5%25.3%14.7%3.4%
Aug 202655.6%25%15.4%4.1%
Sep 202658.7%21.5%16.2%3.5%

How has the MAC and NYX comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • NYX was ahead of MAC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAC’s estimated Share of Search among fixing spray brands worldwide moved from 14.6% to 16.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 396K to 415K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NYX’s estimated Share of Search among fixing spray brands worldwide moved from 24.9% to 21.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 550K.

How did search popularity change for fixing spray brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, MAC gained estimated Share of Search among fixing spray brands worldwide, from 15.4% to 16.2%.

  2. In September 2026, NYX lost estimated Share of Search among fixing spray brands worldwide, from 25% to 21.5%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MAC’s and NYX’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

MAC

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

NYX

1 branded search term

  • nyx

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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