Makeup by Mario vs Milk Makeup:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makeup by Mario had more branded searches than Milk Makeup among contour stick brands in New Zealand. Makeup by Mario had about 1,050 branded searches, while Milk Makeup had 170. Makeup by Mario made up 26.9% of all contour stick brand searches we track, and Milk Makeup accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about contour stick brands, Makeup by Mario appeared in two of the five answers and Milk Makeup in one.
Who do people search for more?
Makeup by Mario, about 6 searches for every 1 for Milk Makeup
Who does AI mention more?
Makeup by Mario, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Milk Makeup in 1
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Top contour stick brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makeup by Mario was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milk Makeup was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Makeup by Mario2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milk Makeup1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rare Beauty0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which contour stick brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best contour stick brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best contour stick brand in New Zealand for face contouring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best contour stick”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cream contour stick”
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.
Is Makeup by Mario or Milk Makeup more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makeup by Mario and Milk Makeup by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three contour stick brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makeup by Mario, Milk Makeup. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rare Beauty | Makeup by Mario | Milk Makeup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.2% | 22.6% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.2% | 26% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.2% | 27.3% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.5% | 27% | 6.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.8% | 20.5% | 7.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 31% | 5% |
| Apr 2026 | 68.3% | 26.4% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 68.9% | 26.6% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.3% | 26.5% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 70% | 25.8% | 4.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.2% | 25.8% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.7% | 26.9% | 4.4% |
How has the Makeup by Mario and Milk Makeup comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makeup by Mario was ahead of Milk Makeup in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makeup by Mario’s share of searches among contour stick brands in New Zealand moved from 22.6% to 26.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milk Makeup’s share of searches among contour stick brands in New Zealand moved from 5.1% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand contour stick brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makeup by Mario gained share of searches among contour stick brands in New Zealand, from 25.8% to 26.9%.
In September 2026, Milk Makeup lost share of searches among contour stick brands in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 4.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makeup by Mario’s and Milk Makeup’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.
Makeup by Mario
5 branded search terms
- makeup by mario bronzer
- makeup by mario brushes
- makeup by mario foundation
- makeup by mario palette
- makeupbymario
Milk Makeup
1 branded search term
- milk makeup
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