Round Lab vs SKIN1004:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Round Lab had more branded searches than SKIN1004 among korean skincare brands in New Zealand. Round Lab had about 1,170 branded searches, while SKIN1004 had 830. Round Lab made up 4.5% of all korean skincare brand searches we track, and SKIN1004 accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about korean skincare brands, SKIN1004 appeared in three of the five answers and Round Lab in two. SKIN1004 was mentioned before Round Lab in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Round Lab, about 41% more searches than SKIN1004
Who does AI mention more?
SKIN1004, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Round Lab in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
SKIN1004, named ahead of Round Lab in 2 of 2 answers
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Top korean skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SKIN1004 was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Round Lab was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SKIN1004 was listed before Round Lab in every answer that named either.
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 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Beauty of Joseon3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anua3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- SKIN10043 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Round Lab2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Innisfree1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Laneige0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about korean skincare brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Korean skincare brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Korean skincare brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Korean skincare brand in New Zealand for sensitive skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best korean skincare”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sensitive skin skincare”
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 Round Lab or SKIN1004 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Round Lab and SKIN1004 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven korean skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Round Lab, SKIN1004. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | COSRX | Beauty of Joseon | Laneige | Anua | Round Lab | SKIN1004 | Innisfree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.4% | 26.4% | 26% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.9% | 28.7% | 29% | 5.2% | 3% | 4.5% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.8% | 25.1% | 30.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.5% | 28.8% | 24.7% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.6% | 25% | 24.5% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 25.7% | 21.6% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.3% | 25.8% | 20.7% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 38.2% | 27.8% | 18% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.3% | 28.8% | 19.6% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 33% | 27.8% | 21.2% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 33% | 27.7% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 4% | 4.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 35% | 31.2% | 17.5% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% |
How has the Round Lab and SKIN1004 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Round Lab took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Round Lab’s share of searches among korean skincare brands in New Zealand moved from 2.9% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 530 to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SKIN1004’s share of searches among korean skincare brands in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 610 to 830.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand korean skincare brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, SKIN1004 lost share of searches among korean skincare brands in New Zealand, from 4% to 3.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Round Lab in New Zealand rose 120.8% over 12 measured months, from 530 to 1.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Round Lab’s and SKIN1004’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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