Doll Makeup Tutorial: How to Channel Your Inner Barbie for Halloween

If you've defaulted to dressing like a skeleton, a cat, or a witch for every other Halloween, this is your sign to switch it up. With the Barbie movie top of mind, we created this guide that'll walk you through how to create a doll-inspired makeup look that's equal parts beautiful and enchanting. The perfect doll makeup look starts with a flawless matte base, sweet rosy cheeks, and exaggerated eyes. We're so into the idea of using Halloween as an excuse to wear dramatic false eyelashes, play with runway-inspired faux freckles, and paint on as much pink blush makeup as we please.

To bring the vision to life, we asked celebrity makeup artist Lauren Andersen to create a doll Halloween makeup look that’s easy to copy. Whether you’re going for the porcelain doll aesthetic or channeling your inner Barbie, we've got you covered with step-by-step instructions and essential tips for your doll makeup transformation.

Meet the Expert

• Lauren Andersen is an Austin-based celebrity makeup artist, who has worked with Jessica Alba, Zoey Deutch, Abigail Spencer, and others.

Ace Your Base

Start with a flawless, even complexion. Skip any foundation that promises a luminous or radiant finish—dolls pretty much keep it matte. And don’t go crazy highlighting and contouring. A small amount of matte bronzer in the hollows of your cheeks is all you need. We like NARS Laguna Bronzing Powder ($40).

Dust on White Shadow

Using a flat brush, pack white eye shadow onto your entire eyelid and carry the color down along the lower lash line. Whether you want a sparkly finish or not is up to you. We prefer the opaque finish of e.l.f. No Budge Cream Eyeshadow in Wispy Cloud ($5).

Line Your Eyes

To make your eyes pop even more– this trick creates the illusion that your eyes are not only brighter, but bigger, too– apply white eyeliner to your waterline and the inner corners of your eyes. Andersen recommends using MAC’s Eye Kohl ($23) in Fascinating to get this wide-eyed look.

Apply Some Falsies

Full, fluttery, doll-like eyelashes are the next order of business. First, apply strip lashes to your top lash line. Measure them to your eye and trim the excess before applying for the best fit. Andersen also says it’s important to let the glue sit and get tacky for a few seconds. Then, use tweezers to perfectly place individual lashes all along your lower lash line. Need more tips on how to apply false lashes flawlessly? Check Andersen’s tutorial here.

If you're glue averse, like us, we've been loving the Kiss Impress Press-On Falsies ($15), which come pre-glued; all you have to do is stick them under your natural lashes and clamp them together with the tool that's included.

For a super doll-like look, don't forget to add lots of lower lash mascara, too!

Bring on the Blush

Swirl a peachy pink blush, like Laura Mercier’s Blush Color Infusion ($36) in Strawberry, onto the apples of your cheeks. Crack a smile to find the apples of your cheeks, then use circular motions with a big fluffy brush to concentrate the color there.

Fake Your Freckles

To create doll-like freckles, use brown gel eyeliner and a precision brush, or a sharp brown eye pencil. (Or a specific freckle pen like Lime Crime Freckle Pen). Sprinkle them across your nose and cheeks, making them different sizes and varying the strength of color. If one gets too dark, Andersen says you can just press the spot with your finger a few times to soften it, then use the excess pigment and dab it in another spot where you want some freckles.

Paint Your Pout Pink

Finish off your doll-inspired makeup look with a bright pink lip. Skip gloss, and go with matte or semi-matte lipstick. Try Chanel’s Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour ($45) in Intense.

You're Costume-Ready

And that’s it—you’re Halloween-ready! Just step into your life-size Barbie box ($35) or add a bow.

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