COSRX vs Starface:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Starface had more branded searches than COSRX among pimple patch brands worldwide. Starface had about 165,000 branded searches, while COSRX had 33,100. Starface made up 54% of all pimple patch brand searches we track, and COSRX accounted for 10.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pimple patch brands, COSRX appeared in four of the five answers and Starface in one. COSRX was mentioned before Starface in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Starface, about 5 searches for every 1 for COSRX
Who does AI mention more?
COSRX, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Starface in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
COSRX, named ahead of Starface in every answer
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Top pimple patch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, COSRX was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Starface was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. COSRX was listed before Starface in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Hero Cosmetics1st- COSRX2nd
Rael3rd
ZitSticka4th- Starface5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hero Cosmetics5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- COSRX4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Starface1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ZitSticka1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rael1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pimple patch brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pimple patch brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pimple patch brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pimple patch for whiteheads?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pimple patches”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pimple patches”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is COSRX or Starface more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for COSRX and Starface by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pimple patch brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Starface, COSRX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Starface | Hero Cosmetics | COSRX | ZitSticka | Rael |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.9% | 45.4% | 10.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 40.6% | 11% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.8% | 45.3% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.9% | 40.9% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 40% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 44.7% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 42.4% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 43.2% | 40.1% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.4% | 43.5% | 14.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 42% | 39% | 15.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.5% | 40.6% | 13.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 54% | 32.8% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 0.95% |
How has the COSRX and Starface comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Starface was ahead of COSRX in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, COSRX’s share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide moved from 10.1% to 10.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Starface’s share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide moved from 40.9% to 54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 165K.
How did search popularity change for pimple patch brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Starface gained share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide, from 43.5% to 54%.
In September 2026, COSRX lost share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide, from 13.1% to 10.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using COSRX’s and Starface’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.
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