Round Lab vs Simple:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Round Lab had more branded searches than Simple among face toner brands worldwide. Round Lab had about 14,800 branded searches, while Simple had 12,100. Round Lab made up 5.1% of all face toner brand searches we track, and Simple accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about face toner brands, Round Lab appeared in two of the five answers and Simple in one. Round Lab was mentioned before Simple in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Round Lab, about 22% more searches than Simple
Who does AI mention more?
Round Lab, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Simple in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Round Lab, named ahead of Simple in 2 of 3 answers
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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. Simple was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Round Lab was listed before Simple in two out of three answers that named either.
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
Beauty of Joseon–- +3 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
- Beauty of Joseon0 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 Round Lab or Simple more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Round Lab and Simple 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 Round Lab, Simple. 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% |
Round Lab sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “round lab toner”.
How has branded search for Round Lab and Simple changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Round Lab was ahead of Simple in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Simple’s share of searches among face toner brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 12.1K.
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, Simple lost share of searches among face toner brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 4.2%.
How are Round Lab’s and Simple’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Round Lab’s and Simple’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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