Last Updated on August 12, 2023
These Barbie makeup items are giving “This Barbie is a baddie!” They look great on olive to dark skin tones.
Barbie is making a massive resurgence right now. It’s a few weeks now until the launch of the new Barbie movie. Everyone and their cats are probably seeing pink everywhere they turn. So, we’re bringing you our top list of makeup items to achieve your best #BlackBarbie look.
Step 1: Perfect Your Base
The first step to any makeup look is your foundation or tinted moisturizer. If you have one already in mind, move on to Step 2. Otherwise, we recommend UOMA’s Say What! Foundation, a fragrance-free hydrating foundation that comes in 51 shades. Or, for a lighter natural coverage, grab Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint. Be sure to wear a good hydrating primer underneath so that your foundation stays in place all day.
Step 2: Blush in Pink
We skipped contouring as this is optional (and pink contour sticks aren’t a thing…yet.) As for blushes, they truly do bring a beautiful wash of color to the skin. And for a Barbie look, pink blushes are non-negotiable. Here are our top picks of blushes to create your Barbie makeup look.
Pat McGrath Skin Fetish: Divine Blush in Lovestuck
FORMAT: Pressed powder
FINISH: Demi-matte
SUITED TO: Cool or neutral undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with a blush brush
Pat McGrath Divine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour Balm in Fleurotique
FORMAT: Stick balm
FINISH: Glass-skin, gel-like
SUITED TO: Cool undertones
APPLICATION: Apply to cheeks, lips and/or eyelids
Juvia’s Place Blushed Liquid Blush in Barbie Rose
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Radiant
SUITED TO: Warm or neutral undertones
APPLICATION: Apply and blend with a sponge
Step 3: Adorn The Eyes
Bring your barbie makeup look together with these eyeshadow items – from mauve shades to monochrome blush pinks to suit olive to dark skin tones. For full glam, decorate your eyes with Bling It gems from Thread Beauty.
UOMA Beauty Royal Heir-Tage Color Palette
FORMAT: Pressed powder
FINISH: Matte, shimmer, metallic
SUITED TO: All undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with an eyeshadow brush
Fenty Beauty Snap Shadows Mix & Match Eyeshadow Palette in Rose
FORMAT: Pressed powder
FINISH: Matte, shimmer
SUITED TO: All undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with an eyeshadow brush
Thread Beauty Bling It Eye Gem
FORMAT: 82 gems
SUITED TO: All skin types
APPLICATION: Apply pressure for 5 seconds to hold
Step 4: Prep Your Pout
Nothings screams Barbie than pink lips. Here’s our selection of three lipsticks in different formulas and degree of boldness.
Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Unlocked
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Soft matte
SUITED TO: Warm or neutral undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with wand
The Lip Bar Soft Kisses Nourishing Lipstick in Lover Girl
FORMAT: Stick
FINISH: Creamy satin
SUITED TO: All undertones
APPLICATION: Glide over lips
Beauty Bakerie Matte Lip Whip in Sakura Delight
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Matte
SUITED TO: All undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with the wand
Step 5: Don’t Neglect Your Nails
Head on out for a fresh pink set or get these black-owned nail polishes delivered for a D.I.Y session.
Pear Nova Classic Nail Lacquer in Fuchsia Cream
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Glossy
SUITED TO: Cool or neutral undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with wand
Habit Cosmetics Nail Polish in 13 Kitten
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Glossy
SUITED TO: All undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with wand
Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer in Love On Top
FORMAT: Liquid
FINISH: Glossy
SUITED TO: Cool undertones
APPLICATION: Apply with wand
Switching from bold back to neutrals? You’ll love this article: 10 Best Nude Lipsticks For Dark Skin Tones