To recreate a Barbie look, my minimal makeup was swapped out for full-faced glam; think pink with lots of lashes and shimmer. Dana Abes, KVD makeup artist, was behind the look, and a lot went into creating it. There's no "I woke up like this" with Barbie.
For the base, Abes applied KVD Good Apple Foundation Balm (£34) with a damp sponge, followed by the KVD Good Apple Concealer (£23), focusing the lightest shade on the high points of the face to give a "bright lifted look to the complexion". To "Barbiefy", KVD Everlasting Blush in Peony (£22) was added on the high points of the cheek to lift the face, topped with KVD Dewality Modcon Gel Blush (£25) for that juicy, dewy skin.
"To achieve those doll-like eyes, a white liner is a must," Abes explained. Using the KVD White Out Pomade (£22) on the water line and a small touch of bronzer underneath, it opened up the eyes, making them look rounder in shape. The lid was kept soft with the Moon Garden Eye Palette (£38), focusing shade Petal Nebula in the crease and blending up towards the temples.
KVD Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown (£21) lined the eyelid before topping with lashings of Go Big or Go Home Mascara (£22). Finally, a sweep of the KVD Moth Orchid Everlasting Liquid Lipstick (£19) to complete the look.
Although I won't be recreating this level of effort for myself anytime soon — a slick of blush and concealer only will do me just fine — the makeup brought out my inner Barbie. And leaning into the playful side of beauty products reminded me to that there is so much more creativity to be had.