Over the past two weeks, the images from the latest Barbie movie have been going viral across social media - and we’re here for it!
From Ryan Gosling’s double denim fits and bleach blonde hair, to Margot Robbie’s pink flares and Chevrolet Corvet, the actor's transformations into two of our favourite childhood characters has got people going crazy.
And the secret behind Ryan Gosling’s gorgeous glow? Isle of Paradise of course! Kimberley Nkosi, sunless tanning and skin finishing educator has shared that the tan of choice for the actor is the Isle of Paradise self-tanning water in Medium and Dark, priced at £19.95. LookFantastic currently have it on sale from just £14.21 - saving you 25%, and you can get an extra 5% with the code: EXTRA5 .
Kimberly went on to say on her Instagram : “For me applying sunless tanner isn’t about spraying something on and hoping for the best. It’s about a feeling more than a look. Plus when you work on set there’s so many things to take into consideration the camera picks up every little detail and can completely change the appearance of the tan, especially under lights. Being mindful of this and being consistent is key to achieving a flawless tan each and every time.”
Her go to products from Isle of Paradise? “ALWAYS in medium with a touch of dark to balance his under tone and make sure he was camera ready.”
If you’re looking to recreate the Barbie Ken glow, this is the convenient, no-mess and natural looking tan that will let you shine this summer.
Kimberly also shared some top tips for achieving the perfect sunless tan including using the Isle of Paradise prep it self-tan priming spray. It’s a pH balancing water helping to extend your tan for up to three days longer than normal.
She also raved about Glossier’s balm dotcom in Mango and the Dr. Hauschka Lemon Lemongrass Vitalising Body Oil - recommending these to keep the skin nourished, hydrated and keeping the tan for longer. Now these are the tips we always want to hear about!
LookFantastic have reported that since the images were released, there has been a 88% increase in Google searches for ‘fake tan’ and a massive 525% increase in searches for ‘mens fake tan’ as people look to recreate their own Barbie and Ken glows for the summer.
So what are you waiting for? Are you keen to get your glow-on like Ryan Gosling this summer? Or have you tried to product before and love it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
