Pixi vs Round Lab:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Pixi had more branded searches than Round Lab among face toner brands worldwide. Pixi had about 21,400 branded searches, while Round Lab had 14,800. Pixi made up 7.4% of all face toner brand searches we track, and Round Lab accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about face toner brands, Round Lab appeared in two of the five answers and Pixi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Pixi, about 45% more searches than Round Lab
Who does AI mention more?
Round Lab, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Pixi in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Round Lab, the only one of the two named
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Top face toner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Round Lab was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Pixi 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.
Paula's Choice1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
Anua3rd
The Ordinary3rd
Thayers5th- Round Lab6th
Laneige7th
COSRX8th
Simple9th- +1 more
- Pixi–
- +2 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Paula's Choice4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Thayers2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Anua2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Laneige2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- The Ordinary2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Round Lab2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- La Roche-Posay2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- COSRX1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Simple1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pixi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about face toner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which face toner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best face toner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best face toner brand for daily skincare?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best face toner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toner for oily skin”
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 Pixi or Round Lab more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pixi and Round Lab by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 face toner brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pixi, Round Lab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thayers | Anua | Beauty of Joseon | Laneige | The Ordinary | Pixi | COSRX | Paula's Choice | Round Lab | La Roche-Posay | Simple | Innisfree | Essano |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 23.4% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 11.3% | 5.5% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.1% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 7% | 11.7% | 4.7% | 8.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.9% | 14.1% | 6.3% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 12.3% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.9% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.3% | 15.7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.3% | 15.7% | 7% | 8.6% | 7% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 24.4% | 15.8% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 4% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.1% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.7% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 2.2% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.4% | 16.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 4.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.09% |
| Oct 2026 | 21.8% | 21% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.07% |
Pixi and Round Lab sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “pixi toner”.
How has branded search for Pixi and Round Lab changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pixi was ahead of Round Lab in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pixi’s share of searches among face toner brands worldwide moved from 11.3% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30.3K to 21.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Round Lab’s share of searches among face toner brands worldwide moved from 4.5% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for face toner brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Round Lab lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.1%.
In October 2026, Pixi lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 8.2% to 7.4%.
How are Pixi’s and Round Lab’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pixi’s and Round Lab’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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