Barbiecore—a trend that has taken new heights since Barbie the movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling hit the news—seems to be everywhere, from latex pink mini skirts to hot pink platforms and beyond. Now the aesthetic has found its way to beauty. The look, contrary to what one might think, is a statement on feminism and diversity. The trend embraces people beyond blonde, white, heterosexual and cisgender women, with LGBTQ icons like Lil Nas X and Laverne Cox embracing the pretty in pink aesthetic.
Here we've rounded up the American Salon favorites when it comes to channeling Barbiecore beauty.
DUA LIPA'S HOT PINK HAIR BY CHRIS APPLETON
OPAQUE PINK CHEEKS AT THE BLONDS
For lips, use a dark lip pencil like MAC Unforgettable Lip Definer in Carnal or Pure to over line, shape and fill in the entire lip. To finish, apply Unforgettable Lipstick in Poisonberry + Primary Red CC1 to give more color
For cheeks, add a touch of MAC The Neo Blush Grapevine. Next, press on Glass Glow Face & Body Gloss in Crystal Clear to give your face a finished glow
HOT PINK BLUSH
Try MAC Powder Blush in Fuchsia for a more bold statement or Pink Swoon for a subtle effect.
MAC Cosmetics artist Fatima Thomas is a big fan of Barbiecore and believes "it’s a clean and balanced look." To get Barbie’s classic look, you must have a clean base with those pops of pink throughout.
SPARKLING PINK NAILS ON SYDNEY SWEENEY BY ZOLA GANZORIGT
For the MTV Awards, Zola Ganzorigt created sparkling pink talons for Sydney Sweeney. Here's how to get the look:
1. Prep the nails
2. Apply OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat
3. Apply one coat of OPI GelColor in Pink Big from Power of Hue collection
4. Apply a thin layer of OPI Chrome Effects No-Cleanse Top Coat
5. Rub the OPI Chrome Effects in Mixed Metals
6. Apply OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat