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How popular isMAC?

In September 2026, people searched for MAC by name about 5,240 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 68.6% of all New Zealand makeup brush brand searches, placing MAC first out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about makeup brush brands, MAC appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

MAC is the most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MACShare of searches 68.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. MorpheShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. BeautyblenderShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. Real TechniquesShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top makeup brush brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, MAC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. MAC is the second most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Real Techniques1st
  2. MAC2nd
  3. Morphe3rd
  4. Beautyblender–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Real Techniques4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • MAC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Morphe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Beautyblender0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which makeup brush brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Real Techniques
    2. 2Morphe
    3. 3MAC

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best makeup brush brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Real Techniques
    2. 2MAC
    3. 3Morphe

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best makeup brush brand in New Zealand for smooth blending?”

    1. 1Real Techniques
    2. 2MAC

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best makeup brushes”

    1. 1Real Techniques

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “foundation brush nz”

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Which makeup brush brands compete with MAC?

    MAC against makeup brush brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for MAC, Morphe, Beautyblender, Real Techniques. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMACMorpheBeautyblenderReal Techniques
    Oct 202573.2%10.7%9%7.2%
    Nov 202575.8%8.9%8.8%6.5%
    Dec 202570.5%11.8%9.8%7.9%
    Jan 202670%10.2%10.4%9.4%
    Feb 202673.7%11.7%7.7%6.9%
    Mar 202675%9.6%8.4%7%
    Apr 202672.3%12.4%8.5%6.7%
    May 202673.8%11.5%7.8%7%
    Jun 202671.7%12%8%8.2%
    Jul 202670.9%12.7%8.4%8%
    Aug 202668.4%12.4%8.8%10.3%
    Sep 202668.6%12.9%10.1%8.4%

    1. 1.MAC

      68.6%

      Held 1st. 4.9K estimated branded searches, +7.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

    2. 2.Morphe

      12.9%

      Held 2nd. 920 estimated branded searches, +10.8% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

    3. 3.Beautyblender

      10.1%

      Moved from 4th to 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

    4. 4.Real Techniques

      8.4%

      Moved from 3rd to 4th. 600 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

    Compare popularity between MAC and its closest rivals

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    How has branded search demand for MAC changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MAC in New Zealand held steady, from 5K to 5.2K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAC’s share of searches among makeup brush brands in New Zealand decreased from 73.2% to 68.6%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MAC’s share of searches among makeup brush brands in New Zealand peaked at 75.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 68.4% in August 2026.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand makeup brush brands in September 2026?

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, Beautyblender overtook Real Techniques to rank 3rd among makeup brush brands in New Zealand, with 10.1% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Real Techniques lost share of searches among makeup brush brands in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.4%.

    3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Morphe in New Zealand rose 31.4% over 12 measured months, from 700 to 920 in September 2026.

    How are MAC’s branded searches counted?

    16 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MAC’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    • mac concealer
    • mac cosmetics
    • mac cosmetics concealer
    • mac cosmetics eyeliner
    • mac cosmetics foundation
    • mac cosmetics lipstick
    • mac cosmetics makeup
    • mac cosmetics mascara
    • mac cosmetics powder
    • mac cosmetics primer
    • mac foundation
    • mac lipstick
    • mac makeup
    • mac powder
    • mac studio fix
    • mac velvet teddy

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does MAC compete?

    MAC is ranked in seven competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Makeup and cosmetics brands7th of 334.2%Show ranking
    Eye shadow brands4th of 811.6%Show ranking
    Eyeshadow palette brands5th of 76.3%Show ranking
    Gel eyeliner brands2nd of 323.1%Show ranking
    Bronzing powder brands1st of 345.8%Show ranking
    Concealer brush brands1st of 452.1%Show ranking
    Makeup brush brands1st of 468.6%Shown above
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