March 12, 2026

COVERGIRL Influencer Marketing Strategy
(2026 Data & Insights)

We analyzed 1.1k pieces of influencer content sponsored by COVERGIRL over the last 12 months.

This report breaks down where & how COVERGIRL invests in influencer marketing, which social platforms they prioritize, top geographical markets, and more.

The data in this report comes from Modash's Brand Collaborations API.

P.S. for a simple list of influencers who have collaborated with COVERGIRL, see here: COVERGIRL influencers.

Influencer activity throughout the year

COVERGIRL's influencer campaigns are active year-round with notable month-to-month fluctuation. The chart below shows month-by-month data for total sponsored posts tracked.

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COVERGIRL's influencer activity by month

Number of sponsored posts

111Jan71Feb85Mar169Apr154May72Jun73Jul46Aug106Sep78Oct73Nov52Dec

COVERGIRL's influencer activity appears to have tapered over the year, from 111 posts in January down to 52 in December. April was the busiest month at 169 posts, 86% above the monthly average.

Social platforms breakdown

In our dataset (which only includes Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok), this is how the volume of COVERGIRL's sponsored influencer collaborations break down by social platform:

  • Instagram: 1.1k posts (100%)
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COVERGIRL's influencer activity by platform

Share of sponsored content by social network

1.1kInstagram0TikTok0YouTube

Instagram influencer marketing is a clear focus for COVERGIRL.

Here are 1 examples of COVERGIRL's recent sponsored collaborations (one each for Instagram).

alexisxbraun x COVERGIRL

alexisxbraun
@alexisxbraun
28 Oct, 25
20.2M
55.8k
Covergirllllll this skin!!!! TOO GOOD 😍 #ad [...]

Influencer bio

LA @newmarkmodels collab: jules@newmarkmodels.com ♡ ♡ ♡

Collaboration metrics

Post views20.2M
Post EMV $612.8k

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If you break this down further by content type on Instagram, this is what it looks like:

  • Reels: 84.1%
  • Posts: 15.9%

💡 Related resource: How To Find Instagram Influencers.

Influencer audience size breakdown (by views)

For their top social platform (Instagram), here is a breakdown of the type of influencers COVERGIRL are collaborating with, by audience size.

Note: this breakdown is based on each influencer's average views (not follower/subscriber count), because views typically correlate more closely with influencer pricing and impact.

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COVERGIRL's influencers average views (Instagram)

Based on each influencer's average views per post

<1K20.7%
1K-5K30.0%
5K-10K9.7%
10K-50K18.5%
50K-100K6.8%
100K-500K9.8%
500K+4.5%

COVERGIRL's creator selection appears relatively diversified across size tiers, with no single segment dominating. This suggests a balanced approach to influencer partnerships, spreading investment across different audience sizes.

Here is an example of a sponsored collaboration with a larger-audience creator on Instagram (4.2M avg views/post):

sangita.patel x COVERGIRL

sangita.patel
@sangita.patel
21 Jun, 25
81k
961
[...] eyeshadow?! Easy breezy beautiful @covergirl 💜 #GRWM #easybreezybeautiful [...]

Influencer bio

@clickandtellshow @covergirl 🇨🇦 Spokesperson @maisonsimons ambassador Hosted @tlc Love & Translation ET 🇨🇦, @HGTV’s HomeToWin 🇺🇸 @innovativeartists

Collaboration metrics

Post views81.0k
Post EMV $2.5k

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And here is another example with a smaller creator on Instagram (10.0k avg views/post):

dorkajjones x COVERGIRL

dorkajjones
@dorkajjones
21 Apr, 25
27.7k
1.1k
A @covergirl day to remember! Makeup, music, and my [...]

Influencer bio

Intl traveling MUA🤍 TV • Production • E-Comm • Bridal + 🎙️1/2 of @tasteofgracepodcast Best MUA '23 & '22 by Orl Weekly 📩Inquire here!👇🏼

Collaboration metrics

Post views27.7k
Post EMV $942

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COVERGIRL's repeat partnerships

Out of 822 unique influencers in our dataset, 45 of them (5%) posted content for COVERGIRL in 3 or more separate calendar months. The most consistent partner is @kayla.ryan1, who has collaborated across 5 months with 6 total posts.

Here are 3 examples of COVERGIRL's repeat influencer partnerships, with links to the sponsored content.

kayla.ryan1 x COVERGIRL

kayla.ryan1
@kayla.ryan1
05 Feb, 26
228.7k
7.8k
wherever I go, my @covergirl squishy goes! 🙂‍↔️💋🫶🏼 no [...]
kayla.ryan1
@kayla.ryan1
27 May, 25
211.3k
7.1k
[...] every 5 seconds, grab this @covergirl lip combo @cvspharmacy !! [...]
kayla.ryan1
@kayla.ryan1
27 Jun, 25
160.5k
4.8k
[...] 🌺🐠🏖️ products used: @covergirl outlast lipstain shade [...]

makeuplover.saba x COVERGIRL

makeuplover.saba
@makeuplover.saba
21 Jan, 26
1.4k
1.1k
@covergirl Eye Enhancer Wrap Tubing [...]
makeuplover.saba
@makeuplover.saba
09 Oct, 25
705
889
@covergirl Jelly Water Tints are so [...]
makeuplover.saba
@makeuplover.saba
27 Apr, 25
541
976
[...] appearance they can take on, @covergirl OutLast Forever Velvet [...]

chicagosky x COVERGIRL

chicagosky
@chicagosky
08 Sep, 25
98.6k
4.2k
[...] & Michaela sit down with @covergirl to share what fuels their [...]
chicagosky
@chicagosky
15 May, 25
61.5k
2.7k
[...] We’re proud to announce @covergirl as the Official Cosmetics [...]
chicagosky
@chicagosky
04 Dec, 25
41.9k
1.2k
[...] The Maroon Mamba featuring @covergirl 😉 ➡️ More on Sky YouTube 💻

💡 Related resource: Long-Term Influencer Partnerships: Pros, Cons & How The Pros Manage Them.

Geographical breakdown

In our dataset, United States is where COVERGIRL had the most influencer activity. 66.4% of their live influencer content in the last 12 months was posted by American influencers.

Based on the percentage of influencer content per market, other important markets include:

  • Canada (4.6%)
  • Brazil (3.8%)
  • United Kingdom (3.6%)
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COVERGIRL's influencer activity by market

United States66.4%
Canada4.6%
Brazil3.8%
United Kingdom3.6%
Mexico3.2%
Other18.4%

Here is another example of COVERGIRL collaborating with an influencer in United States.

taskyourself x COVERGIRL

taskyourself
@taskyourself
31 Oct, 25
20.2M
65.9k
Too many reasons to use my @covergirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence… [...]

COVERGIRL's influencer activity vs. related brands

COVERGIRL competes with Revlon and Milani Cosmetics in mass-market makeup sold through widely distributed hero products. These brands target similar beauty consumers and often use influencer reviews to support launches and claims.

Total influencer content

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COVERGIRL vs. related brands influencer activity

Total sponsored posts tracked (last 12 months)

COVERGIRL
Revlon
Milani Cosmetics
1.1k2.1k314

Revlon leads with 2.1k sponsored posts, significantly outpacing COVERGIRL (1.1k posts) and Milani Cosmetics (314 posts). Across all three brands, the average volume is 1.2k posts, suggesting established influencer marketing investments.

By social platform

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COVERGIRL vs. related brands influencer activity (by social platform)

Sponsored posts by platform

COVERGIRL
Revlon
Milani Cosmetics
1.1k98431401.1k0070InstagramTikTokYouTube

COVERGIRL leads on Instagram, while Revlon has the most activity on TikTok and YouTube. The gap is most notable on TikTok, with Revlon at 1.1k, COVERGIRL at 0, Milani Cosmetics at 0 posts. COVERGIRL's activity is particularly concentrated on Instagram. Revlon has posts on TikTok and YouTube, while COVERGIRL and Milani Cosmetics have none on those platforms.

By geographical market

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COVERGIRL vs. related brands influencer activity (by country)

Estimated sponsored posts in COVERGIRL's top markets

COVERGIRL
Revlon
Milani Cosmetics
7247542025001141012United StatesCanadaBrazil

Revlon has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in United States (754 posts, 35.3%), India (280 posts, 13.1%), Mexico (150 posts, 7%), suggesting a North America focus, while COVERGIRL has the highest estimated sponsored-post volume in Canada (50 posts, 4.6%), Brazil (41 posts, 3.8%), while Milani Cosmetics leads in United Kingdom with 19 posts (5.9%). Looking at United States specifically, the split is Revlon at 754 posts (35.3%), COVERGIRL at 724 posts (66.4%), Milani Cosmetics at 202 posts (64.2%).

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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What type of influencer content does COVERGIRL sponsor most?
COVERGIRL's top social channel for sponsored influencer content is Instagram (100% of their total content). On Instagram, Reels are their most-sponsored format, accounting for the majority of their sponsored Instagram content.
Do COVERGIRL use discount codes in their influencer collabs?
Based on our data, we did not detect significant discount code usage in COVERGIRL's influencer collaborations.
Which influencers does COVERGIRL collaborate with?
Some of COVERGIRL's recent partnerships include @kayla.ryan1, @makeuplover.saba, @ariannavioletgrace, @aliespice, @chicagosky. You can see list of COVERGIRL influencers here.

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