Even natural beauties like us – oh, and Barbie, of course – can use a little help in the quest for polished, dewy, seemingly effortless perfection. A spritz here, a brush there: here’s our pick of #Barbiecore skinssential beauty products, guaranteed to boost your beauty game.
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Vitamin C is a game-changer when it comes to achieving moisturised, glowy, youthful-looking skin and Annabelle Minerals’ Glow Juice Serum contains a whopping 20% of it, in this water-based, easily-absorbed hero product.
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Nutrient rich, handmade, cruelty free, paraben free and chemical free – this Geranium and Chamomile Moisturiser from Shaloah Skincare is suitable for the most sensitive of skins, and has been formulated to calm inflammation, treat skin problems and promote a smooth, even complexion.
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Gently slough away dead cells to reveal brighter, smoother looking skin with Ella & Jo’s Brighten & Glow Exfoliating Cleanser. You can also use the product as a mask, leaving it on for 5 – 10 minutes once or twice a week, to get your skin truly red-carpet ready.
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For a Barbie-worthy pout, look no further than this sparkly lipgloss. Glisten Cosmetic’s Pinky Promise Glis Gloss is ultra-moisturising and, thanks to its large wand, a breeze to apply.
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With three individual masks – including a pink neon peel-off mask, a pink chocolate clay mask and a pink rose clay mask – plus a range of accessories, the Barbie Be Good to Yourself Vegan Skincare Gift Set is ideal for any Barbie fans getting ready to go and see their favourite icon in this cinema this weekend.
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A busy girl like Barbie needs simple solutions to boost her skincare regime, which is where these Tan Truth Tanning Drops from Sally Beauty really deliver: just add a few drops to your regular moisturiser to prolong your tan, boost hydration levels and leave the skin feeling firmer and more nourished.
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Long, luscious locks like Barbie’s need care and attention, as does hair of any length or colour – but time isn’t always on the busy modern woman’s side. Look no further than Alterna’s range of quality products, including this My Hair My Canvas Meltaway No Rinse Micellar Cleanser. Featuring a creme to powder formulation, just apply it to the hair to absorb excess oils and create an instantly fresh, clean look and feel, while maintaining moisture and shine, and improving smoothness and manageability.
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Kick start your morning with this gorgeous rose gold toothbrush from Ordo. Not only is it designed by dentists but, since it’s pink, approved by Barbie too: definitely something she’d be proud of having on show in her bathroom. With four bespoke brushing modes for effective plaque removal and healthier, whiter teeth, you’ll be smiling from dawn until dusk.
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Anyone ever noticed that barefoot Barbie’s heels are pretty much always on show? Not only a win for the calf muscles, but also a position that demands perfectly groomed feet. With Magnitone’s Well Heeled 2 Recharge Express Pedicure System, which features an ergonomically designed handle and dome-shaped micro-crystal rollers, it’s simple for you to gently buff away dry, hard skin for beautifully conditioned, salon-soft feet.
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Any self-respecting Barbie would be proud of lashes like these ones from Lash Dupe: they are super-glamorous and pre-mapped for fool-proof application. They’re also reusable – saving you a last-minute trip to the salon – and each set comes in its own pink and gold mirrored storage case for glam looks on the go.
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Keep your hair away from your face when applying makeup or maintaining your beauty routine, with this super-soft headband from Hair Gain, which is made from microfibres. It not only looks fabulous, but is also gentle on your hair and INVALUABLE when your summer-of-love bangs are making skincare a pain.
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Cult brand OPI has partnered with Warner Bros. and Mattel for this OPI ❤️ BARBIE collection, featuring nine different shades inspired by the movie and featuring exclusive shimmers, glitters, and crème nail polish shades. Barbie, literally, at your fingertips.
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It’s easy to enhance that rosy glow with the By Terry CC Blush in its gorgeous Rosy Flash shade. The formula features white rose stem cells, alongside innovative optical glow technology, boasting light reflecting prisms and colour correcting pigments to promote a dewy finish, a lit-from-within luminosity and a soft flush of colour.
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We adore the Shade Rosza pencil from 19/99 and think Barbie would too! Make up bags bursting at the seams? These Precision Colour Pencils are so creamy and blendable that they can be used as all-over face colour – gliding effortlessly over your cheeks and lips, as well as defining your lids.
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Each drop of these Cherry Face & Body Drops is packed with skin-loving ingredients, including Vitamin E and Aloe Vera, to boost skin with tropical sun-kissed radiance. Just add to your body lotion for a cherry-scented, hydrating, gradual tan.
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We all know how changes to diet, perfumed products, a hectic lifestyle and various other factors can contribute to down-under discomfort – but, thanks to the botanical formula of essentials oils in this pH balanced natural bath soak from Woo Woo, you can have all of the indulgence of a luxurious bath without any of the irritation.
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Handwash had quite the moment in 2020 and Barbie’s favourite was – and continues to be – London-based, black owned hand, bath & body care brand, Soapsmith. This range of beautifully scented products includes soaps, bath soaks and hand wash lotions, each packaged in recyclable packaging and carefully crafted using only the finest natural ingredients.
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For those days when you don’t have the time or inclination to apply false lashes, Sculpted by Aimee has the solution, with a mascara that’s infused with nourishing Vitamin B5 and comes with a curved wand to capture every lash from root to tip. Flutters at the ready! The rest of the Sculpted range features a host of Barbie-worthy products, too: she’s a fan and, naturally, so are we.
by Sarah Rodrigues and Maria Adam
