Charlotte Tilbury vs Huda Beauty:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Charlotte Tilbury had more branded searches than Huda Beauty among makeup brands in the United Kingdom. Charlotte Tilbury had about 301,000 branded searches, while Huda Beauty had 49,500. Charlotte Tilbury made up 47.5% of all makeup brand searches we track, and Huda Beauty accounted for 7.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about makeup brands, Charlotte Tilbury appeared in three of the five answers and Huda Beauty in one. Charlotte Tilbury was mentioned before Huda Beauty in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Charlotte Tilbury, about 6 searches for every 1 for Huda Beauty
Who does AI mention more?
Charlotte Tilbury, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Huda Beauty in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Charlotte Tilbury, named ahead of Huda Beauty in 3 of 3 answers
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Top makeup brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Charlotte Tilbury was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Huda Beauty was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Charlotte Tilbury was listed before Huda Beauty 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.
Maybelline4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Charlotte Tilbury3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
MAC3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rare Beauty3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
e.l.f. Cosmetics3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NARS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fenty Beauty2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
NYX Professional Makeup2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Huda Beauty1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Urban Decay1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which makeup brands are best in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best makeup brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best foundation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“makeup”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“makeup brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is Charlotte Tilbury or Huda Beauty more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Charlotte Tilbury and Huda Beauty by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 16 makeup brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Charlotte Tilbury, Huda Beauty. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Charlotte Tilbury | MAC | Huda Beauty | Fenty Beauty | Maybelline | Rare Beauty | Sculpted by Aimee | e.l.f. Cosmetics | Bobbi Brown | NARS | NYX Professional Makeup | No7 | Iconic London | Too Faced | Urban Decay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.6% | 4.1% | 19.4% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.68% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.3% | 4.9% | 7.9% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.87% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.8% | 6.1% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 6.6% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.6% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 3.1% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 7.7% | 9.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 44.7% | 7.5% | 9% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 4% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 49% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.5% | 7.8% | 8% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.6% | 8.4% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.5% | 8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
How has the Charlotte Tilbury and Huda Beauty comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Charlotte Tilbury was ahead of Huda Beauty in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Charlotte Tilbury’s share of searches among makeup brands in the United Kingdom moved from 43.3% to 47.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 368K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Huda Beauty’s share of searches among makeup brands in the United Kingdom moved from 10.6% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom makeup brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Charlotte Tilbury gained share of searches among makeup brands in the United Kingdom, from 42.6% to 47.5%.
In September 2026, Huda Beauty lost share of searches among makeup brands in the United Kingdom, from 8.6% to 7.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Charlotte Tilbury’s and Huda Beauty’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.
Charlotte Tilbury
1 branded search term
- charlotte tilbury
Huda Beauty
1 branded search term
- huda beauty
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