Margot Robbie’s Makeup Artist Spills The Tea On How To Recreate Her Iconic “Barbie” Looks

Margot Robbie, her on-screen love interest Ryan Gosling, and other Barbie co-stars have embarked on a worldwide promotional tour to get as many people as possible excited for the upcoming movie. And while it's not unusual for celebrities to pay tribute to the project they're promoting when it comes to their red carpet appearances, Robbie is taking her Barbie-inspired looks a step further by cosplaying as a real-life doll and giving us a ton of to-die-for gowns, miniskirts, mules, slip-on heels, and lots and lots of pink!

But one thing we couldn't help but notice was her makeup, which has been created with a soft and modern twist on the classic Barbie look we all love. Naturally, we had to know more, which is why we turned to her long-time makeup artist Pati Dubroff's socials, where she thankfully spoils us with frequent behind-the-scenes snapshots and step-by-step breakdowns of the looks she does for Robbie and other big stars.

So, while the real-life Barbie has an ultra-talented professional on hand to help create her iconic looks, you don't need to feel like you're on this journey entirely alone. In this article, we will provide you with a thorough guide on exactly how to achieve the same Barbie-inspired makeup that Robbie rocks while traveling from one red carpet to the next, which products you will need to make it happen, and the step-by-step instructions on how to get all the details right, straight from the makeup artist herself.

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Fresh and Radiant Base

While the details of Robbie’s looks change slightly, one thing remains consistent in all her public appearances: a fresh and radiant base that Pati Dubroff is a queen of creating.

In her TikTok tutorial, Dubroff doesn't specify exactly what she uses for her beloved client, but we know the makeup artist is a fan of the Hourglass Vanish Foundation Stick from her previous video, where she breaks down the products she used to create a natural-looking base for it-girl Sofia Richie's wedding.

But if shedding a little extra on a high-end foundation stick isn't within your budget, there are some drugstore alternatives, such as the Maybelline Instant Perfector 4-In-1 Glow, that will give you that smooth, polished finish and make your skin look just as flawless.

Groomed Brows

Groomed and polished arches with not a single hair out of place is another of Robbie's signature beauty looks this season. To achieve the same strong yet perfectly shaped brows, Dubroff recommends using the KS and Co. Microfeathering Brow Pen, which comes in three shades and creates thin, feathery strokes that mimic the appearance of natural brow hair, making your arches look fuller, denser, and more defined without appearing too harsh or overdone.

While clean, precise, and easy to work with, the $42 price point can definitely throw a wrench in anyone's budget. In that case, you could take advantage of the Undone Beauty Flawlush Brows, which comes at a fraction of the price and gives you a great range of pigments that will make every single arch look perfectly groomed and put together.

Perfectly Pink Cheeks

We already know Dubroff is a huge Nudestix fan, which is why it's not a surprise that many of the looks she did for Robbie also included the brand's best-selling blush in the shade Sun Kissed, a cool rose shade she uses as a base blush to create a natural-looking flush and define her cheekbones.

Dubroff also loves using her fingers to apply cream-based products, so let yourself be inspired by her technique and use your fingers to blend the product into your skin, buffing it in circular motions until you've achieved that lit-from-within, fresh look.

Now, you can certainly stop here if you're happy with the results, but to achieve that bright pink Robbie wears so effortlessly, you will want to top the color with a swipe of the Makeup by Mario Blush in Perfect Pink, which is a buildable, sheer pink hue that adds a lovely pop of color to your cheeks and makes them look just as sculpted and vibrant as the actress in no time.

Or, if you prefer treating yourself with more affordable options, check out the NYX Soft Cheek Tint Blush in the shade Baby Doll as a base blush that you will top off with the e.l.f Putty Blush in the shade Bora Bora.

“Barbie but Not Tacky” Eye

While pink eyeshadow is certainly an ingredient for the perfect Barbie look, it can go from fun and romantic to clownish and tacky in a matter of seconds.

This is why Pati Dubroff often chooses to minimize the eye makeup by applying her signature, contoured eye look with the Chanel Stylo Ombre Et Contour Eye Pen in Contour Claire and blending it out to perfection before adding a nude, gleaming finish from the Byredo Remembrance Eyeshadow Palette to warm up Robbie's eyelids.

Now, this isn't always the case, and Robbie has been seen wearing some fun eye looks, such as the gorgeous lilac shadow Dubroff used on the actress's eyes at a recent press event, which can easily be recreated with the Maybelline Shadow Blocks Palette in the shade Broadway and Prince St.

Therefore, it's definitely up to you to choose between a barely-there look or one with more color and pigment, but just make sure you're always blending out your shadows until there are no harsh lines left, as this will make the look more seamless and put-together.

Natural but Better Lashes

Keeping it natural but slightly enhanced, Dubroff then moves to Robbie's lashes, which she usually coats with several layers of the Chanel Le Volume Mascara in Black to give her eyes some extra oomph.

And even though both the makeup artist and her talented client love Chanel beauty, we've discovered that Maybelline's Lash Sensational Mascara, which costs less than half of the designer option, will also give you that voluminous look and is a favorite among many celebrity makeup artists.

Gleaming Pout

Matching the pout to the cheeks, Dubroff uses Sunnies Face Fluff Balm in Perfect Mauve, using it more as a stain and patting it over her lips with her fingers before completing the look with her favorite DIBS Lip Liner in the shade On The Rose, giving the matte lipstick a beautiful sheen that makes Robbie's lips look effortlessly plump and juicy.

But since Dubroff spilled the tea on the products she brings in her makeup bag to doll up our favorite Barbie, you could probably guess the artist's recommended lipstick has already sold out with no signs of restocking anytime soon, so the NYX Soft Matte Liquid Lipstick in the shade Zurich that has a similar rose hue is definitely worth looking into.

Closing Thoughts

And that's all the tea you need on how to get Margot Robbie's Barbie look! From a hydrated base, groomed brows, pink cheeks, eye makeup that doesn't look too overdone, and natural but exaggerated lashes, all the way to the signature juicy pout, it's clear that Pati Dubroff knows how to make her client look absolutely flawless. So if you’re in your Barbie era, or are just looking for an update in your makeup routine, consider trying these looks and see for yourself why Margot Robbie's GWRMs are under every girl's saved folder right now!

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