Bobbi Brown vs Maybelline:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maybelline had more branded searches than Bobbi Brown among eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand. Maybelline had about 12,700 branded searches, while Bobbi Brown had 1,920. Maybelline made up 48.5% of all eyeshadow palette brand searches we track, and Bobbi Brown accounted for 7.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about eyeshadow palette brands, Maybelline appeared in three of the four answers and Bobbi Brown in none.
Who do people search for more?
Maybelline, about 7 searches for every 1 for Bobbi Brown
Who does AI mention more?
Maybelline, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Bobbi Brown in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Maybelline, the only one of the two named
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Top eyeshadow palette brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Maybelline was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Bobbi Brown did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Maybelline3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Anastasia Beverly Hills3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Natasha Denona3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Huda Beauty2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
MAC2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Charlotte Tilbury0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bobbi Brown0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about eyeshadow palette brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which eyeshadow palette brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best eyeshadow palette brand in New Zealand for everyday makeup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eyeshadow palette nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“neutral eyeshadow palette”
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 Bobbi Brown or Maybelline more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bobbi Brown and Maybelline by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven eyeshadow palette brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Maybelline, Bobbi Brown. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Maybelline | Charlotte Tilbury | Huda Beauty | Bobbi Brown | MAC | Anastasia Beverly Hills | Natasha Denona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.4% | 21.1% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.6% | 20.6% | 20.4% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 2.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 22.5% | 11.8% | 8.4% | 6% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.6% | 20.2% | 16.8% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 19.4% | 12.5% | 7.5% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 18.1% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.7% | 22% | 11.7% | 6.6% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 49.9% | 20.4% | 11.5% | 7.1% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 26.3% | 10.9% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.9% | 21.4% | 10.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.4% | 20.2% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.5% | 20.7% | 11.9% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 1.8% |
How has the Bobbi Brown and Maybelline comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Maybelline was ahead of Bobbi Brown in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bobbi Brown’s share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand moved from 9.5% to 7.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.1K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maybelline’s share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand moved from 43.4% to 48.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.8K to 12.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand eyeshadow palette brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bobbi Brown gained share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 7.4%.
In September 2026, Maybelline lost share of searches among eyeshadow palette brands in New Zealand, from 51.4% to 48.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bobbi Brown’s and Maybelline’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.
Bobbi Brown
5 branded search terms
- bobbi brown
- bobbi brown concealer
- bobbi brown foundation
- bobbi brown lipstick
- bobbi brown mascara
Maybelline
10 branded search terms
- maybelline
- maybelline concealer
- maybelline fit concealer
- maybelline fit me
- maybelline foundation
- maybelline lipstick
- maybelline mascara
- maybelline poreless powder
- maybelline skin tint
- maybelline skyhigh mascara
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