Bobbi Brown vs Urban Decay:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bobbi Brown had more branded searches than Urban Decay among eyeshadow brands worldwide. Bobbi Brown had about 246,000 branded searches, while Urban Decay had 90,500. Bobbi Brown made up 4.7% of all eyeshadow brand searches we track, and Urban Decay accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eyeshadow brands, Urban Decay appeared in three of the five answers and Bobbi Brown in one. Urban Decay was mentioned before Bobbi Brown in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Bobbi Brown, about 3 searches for every 1 for Urban Decay
Who does AI mention more?
Urban Decay, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bobbi Brown in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Urban Decay, named ahead of Bobbi Brown in 3 of 4 answers
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Top eyeshadow brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Urban Decay was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bobbi Brown was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Urban Decay was listed before Bobbi Brown in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ColourPop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anastasia Beverly Hills3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Urban Decay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makeup by Mario2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Natasha Denona2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pat McGrath Labs2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Maybelline1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Bobbi Brown1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MAC1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which eyeshadow brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best eyeshadow brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best eyeshadow brand for everyday makeup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best eyeshadow brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eyeshadow for beginners”
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.
Is Bobbi Brown or Urban Decay more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bobbi Brown and Urban Decay by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 eyeshadow brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bobbi Brown, Urban Decay. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tom Ford | Estée Lauder | Maybelline | Clinique | NARS | Bobbi Brown | Makeup by Mario | ColourPop | Anastasia Beverly Hills | e.l.f. Cosmetics | Natasha Denona | Too Faced | Urban Decay | MAC | Pat McGrath Labs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.8% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.34% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 14.3% | 21.4% | 11.7% | 14.3% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 20.1% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.1% | 16.5% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.37% | 0.82% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.4% | 19.4% | 16% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.35% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 17.1% | 20.8% | 14% | 14% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.6% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.34% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 18.1% | 18.1% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3% | 2% | 0.33% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.31% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 13.4% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 19.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 6% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.44% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.1% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.42% | 0.23% |
How has the Bobbi Brown and Urban Decay comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bobbi Brown was ahead of Urban Decay in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobbi Brown’s share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide moved from 5.7% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 246K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Urban Decay’s share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for eyeshadow brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Bobbi Brown’s share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.2% to 4.7% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Urban Decay worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobbi Brown’s and Urban Decay’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.
Bobbi Brown
1 branded search term
- bobbi brown
Urban Decay
1 branded search term
- urban decay
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