Olaplex vs The Ordinary:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Ordinary had more branded searches than Olaplex among lash serum brands worldwide. The Ordinary had about 33,100 branded searches, while Olaplex had 1,600. The Ordinary made up 9.2% of all lash serum brand searches we track, and Olaplex accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lash serum brands, The Ordinary appeared in four of the five answers and Olaplex in two. The Ordinary was mentioned before Olaplex in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
The Ordinary, about 21 searches for every 1 for Olaplex
Who does AI mention more?
The Ordinary, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Olaplex in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
The Ordinary, named ahead of Olaplex in 2 of 2 answers
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Top lash serum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Ordinary was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Olaplex was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. The Ordinary was listed before Olaplex in every answer 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.
GrandeLASH5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- The Ordinary4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Latisse3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
RevitaLash2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vegamour2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Olaplex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Babe Lash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xlash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RapidLash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Neulash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lash serum brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lash serum brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lash serum brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lash serum brand for sensitive eyes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lash serum”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eyelash growth serum”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is Olaplex or The Ordinary more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Olaplex and The Ordinary by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 lash serum brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for The Ordinary, Olaplex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RevitaLash | Babe Lash | Latisse | GrandeLASH | The Ordinary | Xlash | RapidLash | Vegamour | Neulash | Olaplex | Lashfood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.2% | 27% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.59% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.5% | 27.6% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 0.59% | 0.39% | 0.2% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.9% | 29.3% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.3% | 20.8% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 0.83% | 0.44% | 0.55% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.1% | 18.9% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 0.74% | 0.41% | 0.26% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.8% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 0.37% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.4% | 16.7% | 20.4% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 0.99% | 0.52% | 0.36% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 24.8% | 16.6% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.52% | 0.36% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.8% | 17.9% | 26.8% | 12% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 24.6% | 20.1% | 24.6% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 6% | 1.8% | 0.79% | 0.52% | 0.44% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.5% | 19.2% | 23.5% | 12.9% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 0.62% | 0.42% | 0.49% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.1% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 0.67% | 0.44% | 0.44% | 0.11% |
How has the Olaplex and The Ordinary comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Ordinary was ahead of Olaplex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Olaplex’s share of searches among lash serum brands worldwide moved from 0.18% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Ordinary’s share of searches among lash serum brands worldwide moved from 8.1% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for lash serum brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, The Ordinary gained share of searches among lash serum brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 9.2%.
In September 2026, Olaplex fell from 9th to 10th among lash serum brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Olaplex’s and The Ordinary’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.
Olaplex
1 branded search term
- olaplex lashbond
The Ordinary
1 branded search term
- the ordinary lash serum
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