Hold onto your makeup brushes, we're about to embark on a journey that's as fresh as the latest viral beauty trend - Barbie makeup! With the recent release of the iconic Barbie film, our favorite childhood doll is back in the spotlight, influencing not just our wardrobes but also our makeup bags. The recent Barbie film is a cinematic explosion of nostalgia, but we're not here for subtlety. We're here for a daring journey that takes the iconic Barbie flair and turns it up to eleven. More than just a color, pink is now a symbol of rebellion.
Decoding the Barbie Makeup Look
Barbie makeup is a style that makes your face look bright, cute, and doll-like. It focuses on soft skin, big eyes, and shiny lips. Many people love this look because it is playful and fun. This tutorial will show you how to transform your everyday makeup into a Barbie-inspired look. You will learn simple steps that anyone can follow. Plus, you can adjust it to be soft and natural or bold and glamorous. In this step-by-step tutorial, we will cover everything from the base to the finishing touches. First, we will focus on creating smooth and bright skin. Then, we will highlight the eyes to make them pop.
Barbie makeup is a style that makes your face look bright, cute, and doll-like. It emphasizes smooth skin, sparkling eyes, and shiny lips. This look is playful and fun. It includes soft blush, pastel eyeshadow, and glossy lips. Moreover, it is versatile. You can make it natural for daily wear or bold for parties. Trying a doll-like look can boost your confidence. It helps you feel fun and creative. For example, soft pink blush, bright eyeshadow, and shimmery lip gloss create a youthful vibe. Plus, it highlights your features in a cute way.
Step-by-Step Barbie Makeup Application
1. Skin Preparation: The Flawless Base
Before starting makeup, clean your face well. Cleansing removes dirt, oil, and dead skin. Next, moisturize your face to keep it smooth. After moisturizing, apply a primer. Primer creates a smooth surface for foundation. It also helps makeup last longer.
Barbie is known for her flawless skin, so yours must match! You should wash your face at least two times daily and moisturize to create the perfect natural shimmer and shine. Other ways to improve the appearance of your skin include always wearing sunscreen when outside, always taking off your makeup before bed, and treating any pimples with spot cream medication.
Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone. It should blend well and feel light on your skin. Use concealer to hide dark circles, blemishes, or redness. The type of foundation you choose will depend on your preference.
With the proper foundation, you will be well on your way to creating an exceptional Barbie makeup look. Applying a foundation that matches the tone of your skin perfectly is important. However, you should spray the airbrush onto the back side of your hand and apply it with a stippling brush. This will create an even and flawless finish. Cover any dark circles near your eyes with a high-coverage concealer, and finish your look with a powder puff of loose powder.
Setting your base is important to avoid smudging. Use a translucent powder to set foundation and concealer.
2. Emphasizing the Eyes: The Doll-Like Gaze
To kick things off, let's emphasize those peepers! Once you’ve prepped and primed your lids, reach for a bright pink shade for your Barbie eyeshadow, such as Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow in the shade X, and a small eyeshadow brush. Very gently, start by applying the eyeshadow like you would your winged eyeliner, extending it up and out from the outside of your upper lash line. Then, use the eyeshadow to trace the top of your brow bone, pulling the product down slightly until it reaches the outside of your nose. The aim here is to make your eye contour appear bigger and more doll-like… the bigger the better we say! Once you’re happy with your shape, go over it again for added intensity and a super defined eye.
Now, to really get that doll-eye look, the key is to overline the undereye with a slightly darker pink-purple shade. To do this, drag the eyeliner diagonally from the outer corner of the lower lash liner to just below your tear duct. This helps create a natural depth and defines your eyes, giving them that doe-eyed charm.
Now, let’s refine the Barbie makeup look with a touch of sharp precision. Gently trace the inside of the eyeshadow on the top lid with Color Tattoo Eye Stix in the shade I am Unmatched, making sure the tip of the pencil is sharp. To achieve this, first grab the Maybelline Tattoo Studio Ink Pen Eyeliner in the shade Jet Black and apply a small flick that extends out from the upper lash line, directly on top of the eyeshadow you applied previously.
What Barbie makeup would be complete without the perfect eyeshadow? You must apply a light blue eye shadow evenly all over your eyelids. Next, a matte white eye shadow is needed along the inner circles of your eyes. This will help to widen your eyes and help you achieve that key Barbie look. With bright pink eyeshadow, make a semi-circular line from edge to edge on your eyelid crease. Finally, use dark blue and line the crease of your eyelid to form a more distinct line between the pink and light blue eyeshadow.
To achieve your Barbie makeup look, you need to take white eyeliner and use it on the inside of your lower eyelash. Highlighting your water line will make your eyes appear wider and larger.
False eyelashes are another key item to have in your Barbie makeup set. You want to select the style that provides you with the closest Barbie look possible. Apply the eyelashes with the supplied glue to ensure they fit securely. A half strip of false lashes should also be applied to your lower lash line, along the outer corner to the center area of your eye.
Now, let’s talk lashes. Opt for a mascara that promises sky-high volume, such as Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara in the shade Blackest Black.
3. Adding Color and Dimension: Blush and Highlight
Adding blush is important for a Barbie makeup look. It gives your face a soft and youthful vibe. Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend it gently towards your temples. You can also try soft pink or peach shades. Moreover, avoid too much blush, or it may look harsh. Remember, subtlety is key.
Highlighting adds a glow to your Barbie makeup. Apply highlighter on your cheekbones, nose bridge, and brow bones. Additionally, you can use a subtle shimmer on your cupid’s bow and inner eyes. This creates a youthful and bright effect.
A touch of rosy powder blush, applied with a brush, will help finish your Barbie makeup look and bring everything together.
Barbie is known for her flawless and tiny nose. To achieve this with your Barbie makeup look, you need to contour your nose to make it appear smaller. A matt brown eye shadow and a thin makeup brush can make all the difference when contouring the side of your nose. After creating a straight line spanning from the inside edge of your eyebrow, you want to lightly take a fan brush and feather out the lines. This will blend them in and create a more natural look.
4. The Finishing Touches: Lips and Definition
No Barbie makeup is complete without touches of pink on the cheeks and eyes! Use a shimmery pink lip gloss on your lips. Apply it with a lip brush to ensure you can truly define the edges of your lips.
To create a more doll-like effect, you can line the outside of your lips with a touch of concealer. Finish blending the concealer with a brush and top it off with loose powder along your top lip.
Tips for Achieving the Perfect Barbie Look
Avoiding Makeup Mishaps
Finally, blending well is important to avoid harsh lines. Overdoing makeup can ruin a Barbie look. Too much foundation, blush, or eyeshadow can look heavy and unnatural. Choosing the wrong colors can make your makeup look mismatched. Bright or clashing shades may distract from your doll like style.
Customizing Your Barbie Makeup
Barbie makeup is fun, cute, and creative. It focuses on bright eyes, smooth skin, and shiny lips. Moreover, preparing your skin and using the right products makes a huge difference. With practice, you can make this look soft for everyday use or glamorous for parties.
I know everyone is on a natural makeup high (myself included) after this weekend’s Royal Wedding, but I’m doing a complete 180 and instead of sharing one for today’s Makeup Monday post, I’m sharing a daring Barbie Doll makeup look! I don’t know why most women are so afraid of blue eyeshadow. Is it a little out there? Yes, but it’s wearable! And if you’re afraid to take the whole blue eyeshadowed plunge, why not start with a swipe of blue eyeliner to test the waters. As for these iridescent lips… I mean I couldn’t think of a better finish for this pale pink lipstick! Just the right amount of sheen and so much dimension when it catches the light. And now for the skin, the biggest takeaway from Meghan Markle’s wedding day makeup for me! I know I tend to do a little bit of crazy makeup, but one thing that remains consistent with all my looks is fresh, flushed skin.
Product Recommendations
- Prep skin with Derma E Advanced Peptide and Collagen Serum
- Prime face with Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime Blue + Illuminate
- Apply Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick with e.l.f.’s Foundation Blurring Brush
- Prep lids with Ulta Matte Eye Primer
- Apply blue shade from e.l.f. x Christian Siriano Eyeshadow Palette to entire lid and along lower lashes and white shade under brows
- Apply shade 9 (blue shade on bottom row) from NYX Ultimate Multi Finish Shadow Palette in Electric over other blue shadow
- Line upper lashes with e.l.f. Waterproof Metallic Liner in Blue Moon
- Curl eyelashes and apply 2 coats of tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara to upper and lower lashes
- Set under eye concealer with e.l.f. Perfect Finish HD Powder
- Apply bronze shade from Urban Decay Naked Flushed Palette in Naked to hollows of cheeks and around hair line
- Apply blush shade from same palette to apples of cheeks and blend
- Highlight cheekbones, nose, under brows and inner corners of eyes with highlighter from same palette
- Highlight cheekbone, down nose, inner corners of eyes and under brows with e.l.f.
- Groom brows with NYX Micro Brow Pencil
- Set brows in place with e.l.f.
- Apply e.l.f. Matte Lip Color in Tea Rose to lips, topped with e.l.f.
Frequently Asked Questions About Barbie Makeup
- Can I wear Barbie makeup every day?
- What colors are best for Barbie eyeshadow?
- Should I use false eyelashes for Barbie makeup?
- Can I make Barbie lips matte instead of glossy?
- How long does Barbie makeup last?