Laneige vs Round Lab:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Laneige had more branded searches than Round Lab among face toner brands in New Zealand. Laneige had about 4,580 branded searches, while Round Lab had 570. Laneige made up 17.6% of all face toner brand searches we track, and Round Lab accounted for 2.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about face toner brands, Laneige appeared in three of the four answers and Round Lab in none.
Who do people search for more?
Laneige, about 8 searches for every 1 for Round Lab
Who does AI mention more?
Laneige, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Round Lab in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Laneige, the only one of the two named
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Top face toner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Laneige was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Round Lab 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.
COSRX3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Laneige3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Anua1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Beauty of Joseon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Essano0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Innisfree0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Round Lab0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which face toner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best face toner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best face toner brand in New Zealand for daily skincare?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best face toner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hydrating toner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Laneige or Round Lab more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Laneige and Round Lab by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven face toner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Laneige, Round Lab. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | COSRX | Beauty of Joseon | Laneige | Essano | Innisfree | Round Lab | Anua |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.8% | 25.9% | 25.2% | 11.5% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.7% | 29.4% | 29.4% | 9.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.5% | 25.4% | 30.7% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 29.4% | 25% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.14% |
| Feb 2026 | 36% | 25.2% | 24.3% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.5% | 26.5% | 21.9% | 9% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 26.6% | 21.1% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 2% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 26.5% | 16.9% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.7% | 29% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 34% | 28.5% | 21.4% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 34% | 28.4% | 20.3% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.8% | 31.7% | 17.6% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.08% |
How has the Laneige and Round Lab comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Laneige was ahead of Round Lab in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Laneige’s share of searches among face toner brands in New Zealand moved from 25.2% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 4.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Round Lab’s share of searches among face toner brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 570.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand face toner brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Laneige lost share of searches among face toner brands in New Zealand, from 20.3% to 17.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Round Lab in New Zealand rose 128% over 12 measured months, from 250 to 570 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Laneige’s and Round Lab’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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