Clarins vs Clinique:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Clinique had more branded searches than Clarins among skincare brands in the United Kingdom. Clinique had about 60,500 branded searches, while Clarins had 40,500. Clinique made up 8.8% of all skincare brand searches we track, and Clarins accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about skincare brands, neither Clarins nor Clinique appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Clinique, about 49% more searches than Clarins
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top skincare brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Clarins nor Clinique showed up in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
CeraVe1st
La Roche-Posay2nd
The Ordinary3rd
Byoma4th
Paula's Choice5th
Medik86th
Elemis6th
No78th- Clinique–
- +2 more
Clarins–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- The Ordinary4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- La Roche-Posay4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CeraVe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Medik82 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Byoma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Paula's Choice2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Elemis1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- No71 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Clinique0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Clarins0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about skincare brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which skincare brand should I use in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best skincare brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is a good skincare routine for dry skin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skincare”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“skin care products”
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 Clarins or Clinique more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Clarins and Clinique by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 skincare brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Clinique, Clarins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | The Ordinary | La Roche-Posay | Medik8 | Clinique | Aesop | CeraVe | Elemis | Liz Earle | Byoma | Clarins | Kiehl's | Paula's Choice | Glow Recipe | Drunk Elephant | No7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 10.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 6.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 11.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.3% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 10.7% | 13% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 15% | 15% | 10% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 10.7% | 15.9% | 10.7% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 10.4% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 7% | 5.8% | 7% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 13.2% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
How has the Clarins and Clinique comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Clinique was ahead of Clarins in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clarins’ share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom moved from 5.8% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clinique’s share of searches among skincare brands in the United Kingdom moved from 8.7% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom skincare brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Elemis overtook Liz Earle and 2 others to rank 7th among skincare brands in the United Kingdom, with 7.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Clinique rose from 5th to 4th among skincare brands in the United Kingdom.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Clarins in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clarins’ and Clinique’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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