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Essence vs Morphe:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Essence had more branded searches than Morphe among makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide. Essence was estimated to have 480 branded searches compared to Morphe’s 260, and held a <0.01% Share of Search versus Morphe’s <0.01%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Essence or Morphe?
Essence<0.01%480 searches
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Morphe<0.01%260 searches

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Which is more popular in search, Essence or Morphe?

Compare the makeup and cosmetics 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.

Essence and Morphe among makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide, by month

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

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MonthCharlotte TilburyEstée LauderMaybellineHuda BeautyRare BeautyFenty BeautyL'Oréal ParisBobbi BrownMakeup by MarioTarteColourPopRevlone.l.f. CosmeticsKylie CosmeticsToo FacedEssenceMorphe
Oct 202516%13%10.7%10.7%8.8%7.2%3.2%3.9%2.6%3.9%2.6%2.6%2.1%5.9%1.8%<0.01%<0.01%
Nov 202520.8%11.3%6.2%25.4%7.6%5.1%1.9%2.8%2.8%2.8%1.9%1.5%1.2%2.3%2.8%<0.01%<0.01%
Dec 202524.7%13.5%9%9%9%6.1%2.7%3.3%2.7%3.3%2.7%2.2%1.8%2.7%2.2%<0.01%<0.01%
Jan 202616.2%10.8%8.9%13.2%8.9%5.9%4%4%2.7%3.2%3.2%2.7%1.8%7.3%2.2%<0.01%<0.01%
Feb 202615.9%13%10.7%10.7%8.8%7.2%3.2%3.2%2.6%3.2%2.6%2.6%1.8%7.2%1.8%<0.01%<0.01%
Mar 202618.5%15%10.1%8.3%8.3%6.8%3.7%3.7%3.7%3.7%3%2.5%2%3%2%<0.01%<0.01%
Apr 202616.9%13.9%11.4%9.3%9.3%7.6%3.4%3.4%3.4%2.8%2.8%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.9%<0.01%<0.01%
May 202615.9%13%10.7%8.8%7.2%5.9%3.2%3.2%3.2%8.8%2.6%2.6%2.6%4.8%2.1%<0.01%<0.01%
Jun 202618.5%12.5%12.5%8.3%6.8%5.6%3.7%3.7%3%3.7%3%2.5%2.5%5.6%2%0.02%<0.01%
Jul 202620.8%11.4%11.4%9.3%9.3%6.3%3.4%3.4%2.8%3.4%3.4%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.9%0.01%<0.01%
Aug 202620.7%11.4%11.4%11.4%7.6%6.2%3.4%3.4%3.4%3.4%2.8%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.9%<0.01%<0.01%
Sep 202621.1%11.6%11.6%9.5%7.7%6.3%4.2%3.5%3.5%3.5%2.8%2.8%2.3%2.3%1.9%<0.01%<0.01%

How has the Essence and Morphe comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Essence took it in June 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Essence’s estimated Share of Search among makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 480.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Morphe’s estimated Share of Search among makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 260.

How did search popularity change for makeup and cosmetics brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Essence worldwide rose 182.4% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 480 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Morphe worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 260 in September 2026.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Essence’s and Morphe’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.

Essence

1 branded search term

  • essence nz

Morphe

1 branded search term

  • morphe nz

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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