Barbiecore: Recreate Margot Robbie’s Barbie Look With These Playful Pink Beauty Buys

20th July 2023 | By Tamara Corin

Whether you like it or not, this summer we’re all living in a Barbie world. Taking inspiration from the ultimate blonde bombshell, Barbiecore is showing no signs of slowing down ahead of the long-awaited movie, with TikTok searches for #barbiecore at 590.9 million!

Jump on board the Barbie Dream Camper with these bright, playful, and unapologetically pink beauty buys.

NYX Barbie Smooth Whip Matte Lip Cream, £7 - barbiecore
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This creamy liquid lipstick comes in two vibrant shades, choose from Dreamhouse Pink or Perfect Day Pink for the ultimate power pout.
TANGLE TEEZER TOTALLY PINK BARBIE BRUSH, £14 - barbiecore
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Level up your hair game with the ultimate detangler for Barbie-inspired locks with minimal breakage but plenty of style.
CHANEL MIROIR DOUBLE FACETTES, £40 1 - barbiecore
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It doesn’t come chicer than this limited-edition duo mirror featuring a regular mirror on one side and a magnifying mirror on the other. For on-the-go Barbie vibes choose the soft pink Ballerina (111) hue.
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Shimmer and shine like your favourite doll with this sweet-smelling light scent that leaves a subtle sparkle on your body. Spritz on your decolletage and limbs for some seriously sexy sheen.
ATEH JEWEL BEAUTY BLUSH OF DREAMS CREAM BLUSH IN WATERMELON WATSON, £25 - barbiecore
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Never underestimate the power of blush. This Barbie-esque cool-toned pink gives a beautiful flush to all skin tones and the buttery formula works well on lips and eyes too.
NAILS INC WE WEAR PINK NAIL DUO, £15 - barbiecore
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Don’t fully want to embrace the Barbiecore trend? Focus on your talons for a subtle nod to the trend. This scented dynamic duo will leave you suitably polished and smelling of bubblegum.
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IRL Barbie, Margot Robbie, always has luminous skin. Create similar radiance with this super-gliding gel-powder highlighter packed with pearls and reflective pigments that deliver a soft-focus glow with a touch of pink.

The universal trick to getting blusher right is to apply it to the highest point of the cheek. Smiling makes your cheeks ‘pop’ naturally, so you can guide the brush in long sweeping motions from the centre of the cheek towards the top of the ears. – Ateh Jewel, Founder of Ateh Jewel Beauty #atehjewelbeauty

Get The Look: Barbie London

Here’s how Chanel makeup artist, Pati Dubroff created Margot Robbie’s look for the UK premiere…

  • Once the skin was prepped and a gentle application of foundation, I then sculpted the cheekbones and added extra summery glow with – CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow Bronzing Cream in 392 – Medium Bronze
  • I added a few drops of – CHANEL Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops into the palm of my hand and with an eyeshadow brush added highlights to the high bones, tops of cheekbones, browbone and centre of lid.
  • I made sure the brows were softy defined with – Boy de CHANEL Eyebrow Pencil in 202 – Light Brown
  • The centre of the lid got a wash of CHANEL Ombre Première Multi-Effect Longwear Powder Eyeshadow in 12 – Rose Synthétique for a slight pinky pearl wash.
  • We then applied LASHFY GG10 & GG12 for a fluttery full lash.
  • On the bottom lashes I applied CHANEL Inimitable Definition Mascara in 30 – Noir Brun – a dark brown to really open the eye for a doll like effect.
  • With a fan brush I applied a wash of CHANEL Joues Contraste in 170 – Rose Glacier to the apple of the cheeks.
  • The final touch is my favourite wash of pink lip – CHANEL Rouge Coco Baume in 928 – Pink Delight
  • A touch of – CHANEL Le Crayon Lèvres in 156 – Beige Naturel to define the lips.

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