Barbie fever is heating up ahead of the Barbie movie release this summer, and there’s no denying it’s impact on beauty trends. But Barbie glow blush is the delicate accent we spotted if you want to lean into the Barbiecore movement without committing to full-on statement pink lips, false lashes, or peroxide hair.
It was introduced by makeup artist Nam Vo, whose signature “dewy dumpling” glowy complexions put glazed skin on the map before Hailey Bieber sent donut skin stratospheric. In a video she posted to her Instagram, titled “Barbie doll dewy cheeks,” Nam showed followers how to incorporate Barbie pink cheeks into your glam in the most soft, subtle, sheer way to create the prettiest “flushed but fresh” finish.
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But there’s a catch: Her caption reveals that one of the products she used is no longer available. “@fentybeauty we love you please bring back this blush!!!!” she wrote.
Starting off the video with “Don’t get mad at me, dumplings, but how beautiful is this Fenty Barbie-looking blush? Let’s just take a moment to appreciate these cheeks because I have sad news,” Nam pleaded, “Fenty, I love you, but why did you discontinue this blush? It’s so beautiful.”
In case you’re wondering, Nam revealed the shade onscreen as Fenty’s Bikini Martini. She followed up asking, “Anyways, anybody know of any other dupes?” While it’s not a dead ringer—as the blush is slightly warmer and a tiny bit darker than Bikini Martini—Fenty’s Crush on Cupid is a close match.
However, regardless of what shade you use, the secret to getting the freshest-looking finish on cheeks is to mix it with some illuminator to sheer it out. Nam added a pump of Kevyn Aucoin’s Glass Glow Face in the shade Pixie Dream (a lilac pink with silver and white shimmer), then used her finger to swirl in some of the creamy Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Blush in Bikini Martini to make the glowiest, dewy cheek moment. She applied using her fingers to swirl and pat the blush into cheekbones for a seamless flush.
So if you want to tap into Barbiecore beauty but you’re more of a minimalist, this Barbie glow blush may be for you.
