How popular isTarte?
In September 2026, people searched for Tarte by name about 830 times in New Zealand, a 17% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.1% of all New Zealand cream bronzer brand searches, placing Tarte third out of three brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cream bronzer brands, Tarte did not appear in any of the answers.
Tarte is the third most searched of 3 competitors.
Charlotte TilburyShare of searches 58.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answers
NARSShare of searches 34.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answers
TarteShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answers
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Top cream bronzer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tarte did not appear in any of the four answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Charlotte Tilbury1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
NARS0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Tarte0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about cream bronzer brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cream bronzer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cream bronzer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cream bronzer brand in New Zealand for everyday makeup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cream bronzer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cream bronzer for fair skin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cream bronzer brands compete with Tarte?
Share of searches by month for Charlotte Tilbury, NARS, Tarte. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Charlotte Tilbury | NARS | Tarte |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.3% | 33% | 9.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.7% | 33.7% | 9.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 33.3% | 8.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.2% | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.7% | 33% | 9.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.7% | 36% | 9.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 59% | 32.4% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 50.5% | 34.2% | 15.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.2% | 32.5% | 6.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.7% | 34.4% | 7.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.9% | 34.3% | 6.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.9% | 34.1% | 7.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.9% | 5.7K | +5.2% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.1% | 3.3K | +4.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.1% | 680 | +9.7% | +0.3 points |
Compare popularity between Tarte and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Tarte
12 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tarte changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tarte in New Zealand fell from 1K to 830.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tarte’s share of searches among cream bronzer brands in New Zealand decreased from 9.7% to 7.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tarte’s share of searches among cream bronzer brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cream bronzer brands in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for NARS in New Zealand rose 12.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Charlotte Tilbury in New Zealand rose 11.6% over 12 measured months, from 5.1K to 5.7K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Tarte in New Zealand fell 20.9% over 12 measured months, from 860 to 680 in September 2026.
How are Tarte’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tarte’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.
- tarte
- tarte cosmetics
- tarte cosmetics company
- tarte foundation
- tarte makeup
- tarte mascara
- tarte tubing mascara
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Where does Tarte compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makeup and cosmetics brands | 27th of 33 | 0.75% | Show ranking |
| Cream bronzer brands | 3rd of 3 | 7.1% | Shown above |

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