Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have seen a sea of pink pretty much everywhere you turn. No, you’re not back in your childhood bedroom, instead, what you’re witnessing is the resurgence of Barbie.
Greta Gerwig’s movie Barbie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling is hitting theatres this month, and while we’re counting down the days to the film, what we’re really excited about are the amazing Barbie collaborations that different brands have come out with.
It seems like every brand is using this opportunity to sell something Barbie themed, but we’re not complaining. While we aren’t plastic fantastic like the actual doll, and we don’t wake up with perfectly primped hair, thanks to the Barbie partnerships, we can at least pretend that we’re a Barbie girl.
Here are some of our favourite Barbie collections to come out so far.
OPI Barbie the Movie Limited Edition Nail Lacquers - Inspired by the highly anticipated Barbie movie, cult brand OPI has teamed up with Warner Bros. and Mattel to take Barbie from the big screen to IRL with OPI Barbie the Movie Collection. Featuring nine Limited Edition perfectly pretty, pink, punchy shades tap into the fun-in-the-sun, dance-all-night themes of the movie, and the names, which were conceptualised with the film’s director and writer Gerwig, channel the film’s feel-good energy.
Glasshouse Fragrances Barbie Dreamhouse Limited Edition Soy Candle - Glasshouse has collaborated with Barbie to bring the scent of the iconic dreamhouse to life in a 380g limited edition soy candle. The scent is playful, joyful and nostalgic, oozing with notes of strawberry and plastic doll accord that capture the essence of a Barbie being taken out of its packaging for the very first time.
NYX Barbie Collection - NYX Professional Makeup has launched its very own Barbie collection, featuring jumbo eye pencils and lip gloss, along with an assortment of other products. The packaging, which is made to look like Barbie's own makeup, is the perfect collector's item for any avid Barbie fan.
And here are some brands that haven’t officially partnered with Barbie, but their products definitely give off Barbiecore:
LUSH American Cream Shower Gel is a shower gel with cleansing fresh strawberries, sweet vanilla, warming benzoin, topped with softening carrageenan extract and herbal clary sage.
Scott Cornwall Colour Restore Candy is a hair treatment toner that enhances blonde blush and soft apricot tones in platinum or very light bases and transforms golden blonde shades into strawberry blonde. It is suitable for very light blonde, bleached and highlighted hair. The deeply conditioning base will leave hair soft and shiny, while the ammonia- and peroxide-free formula is gentle on the hair and easy to use at home. It will last for up to eight washes. Use either as a two-minute regular conditioner or as a 20-minute leave-in treatment for deeper, more vibrant colour results. The formula is vegan-friendly and not tested on animals.
Arbonne It’s My Jam Blush Duo is a fruity coloured blush with a duo of complementary colours in stunning satin and shimmer finishes. Each shade can either be used separately, for a concentrated flush, or swirled together for a deeper glow. The velvety texture offers a seamless blend, with amazing colour payoff. These blushes are bursting with goodness; a blend of sunflower oil, mallow and hibiscus extracts help the formula deliver a radiant and glowing look, while sustainably sourced squalene helps provide a smooth and blendable application. Dermatologist-tested and formulated for all skin types. Also vegan and cruelty-free. The duos are eligible for the ArbonneCycle program, a free recycling program for Arbonne packaging. This program is a force for good for both people and planet; any Arbonne packaging that can’t be recycled through curb side or local recycling can be sent back through this program. Available in six shades: Melon #7617, Fig #7616, Apricot #7619, Raspberry #7618, Rhubarb #7620 and Plum #7615.
Alya Skin Pink Clay Mask is a strengthening, detoxifying and cleansing face mask that brightens the skin. It tightens pores, extracts pollutants and nasties and assists in the removal of acne and pimples. Kaolin clay removes toxins, pollutants and nasties from skin. It also helps remove pigmentation clusters from skin's surface, as well as stimulate regeneration of skin cells. The face mask also reduces skin inflammation and assists in removing eczema and acne. Antioxidants such as aloe vera and pomegranate improve skin's health, tighten pores and smooth skin. Witch hazel provides an anti-ageing like effect and tones the skin. It also speeds up the healing of pimples and detoxifies skin from pollutants, keeping it fresh and healthy. The mask is vegan and animal cruelty-free and safe for sensitive skin types.
essence I love extreme crazy volume mascara contains ultra-black pigments that intensively cover each individual lash with colour. An extra large brush ensures fantastic volume in overwhelming dimensions.
FOREO ESPADA is a facial cleansing device that combines blue light technology with T-Sonic™ pulsations to tackle acne-causing bacteria deep beneath the skin’s surface. It features a lightweight, ergonomic design and is made of medical-grade, waterproof silicone to provide hygiene and comfort. Blue light technology penetrates beneath the skin’s surface to the sebaceous glands, destroying acne-causing bacteria at the source. Pulsations allow the treatment to penetrate even further, stimulating blood micro-circulation and facilitating the skin’s renewal. Available in Cobalt Blue, Magenta, and Pink.
MOR Emporium Classics Lychee Flower Petite Reed Diffuser is a luxury home fragrance. The set contains an golden embellished black glass flacon, stylish and modern single black reed and blissful diffuser fragrance to perfume the air with a signature scent and add style to any space.
