Clinique vs Pat McGrath Labs:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Clinique had more branded searches than Pat McGrath Labs among eyeshadow brands worldwide. Clinique had about 673,000 branded searches, while Pat McGrath Labs had 12,100. Clinique made up 12.7% of all eyeshadow brand searches we track, and Pat McGrath Labs accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eyeshadow brands, Pat McGrath Labs appeared in two of the five answers and Clinique in none.
Who do people search for more?
Clinique, about 56 searches for every 1 for Pat McGrath Labs
Who does AI mention more?
Pat McGrath Labs, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Clinique in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Pat McGrath Labs, the only one of the two named
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Top eyeshadow brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pat McGrath Labs was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Clinique did not appear in any of the five answers.
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- Clinique0 of 5Named in 0 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 Clinique or Pat McGrath Labs more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Clinique and Pat McGrath Labs 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 Clinique, Pat McGrath Labs. 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 Clinique and Pat McGrath Labs comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Clinique was ahead of Pat McGrath Labs in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clinique’s share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide held steady at 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 823K to 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pat McGrath Labs’ share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide moved from 0.28% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for eyeshadow brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Clinique lost share of searches among eyeshadow brands worldwide, from 13.3% to 12.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pat McGrath Labs worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clinique’s and Pat McGrath Labs’ 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.
Clinique
1 branded search term
- clinique
Pat McGrath Labs
1 branded search term
- pat mcgrath labs
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