Hero Cosmetics vs ZitSticka:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hero Cosmetics had more branded searches than ZitSticka among pimple patch brands worldwide. Hero Cosmetics had about 100,000 branded searches, while ZitSticka had 4,400. Hero Cosmetics made up 32.8% of all pimple patch brand searches we track, and ZitSticka accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pimple patch brands, Hero Cosmetics appeared in all five answers and ZitSticka in one. Hero Cosmetics was mentioned before ZitSticka in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Hero Cosmetics, about 23 searches for every 1 for ZitSticka
Who does AI mention more?
Hero Cosmetics, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Hero Cosmetics, named ahead of ZitSticka 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, Hero Cosmetics appeared in all five answers. ZitSticka was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hero Cosmetics was listed before ZitSticka 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 Hero Cosmetics or ZitSticka more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hero Cosmetics and ZitSticka 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 Hero Cosmetics, ZitSticka. 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 Hero Cosmetics and ZitSticka comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hero Cosmetics was ahead of ZitSticka in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hero Cosmetics’ share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide moved from 45.4% to 32.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 122K to 100K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ZitSticka’s share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide moved from 2.5% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for pimple patch brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hero Cosmetics lost share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide, from 40.6% to 32.8%.
ZitSticka’s share of searches among pimple patch brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.8% to 1.4% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hero Cosmetics’ and ZitSticka’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.
Hero Cosmetics
2 branded search terms
- hero cosmetics
- mighty patch
ZitSticka
1 branded search term
- zitsticka
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