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Barbie, the movie we can’t seem to stop talking about is still killing it on the big screen, and while we’ve all collectively become obsessed pink-toned fits and #Barbiecore style this summer, Ken style is having just as big of a moment (if the pre-orders for that “I Am Kenough” shirt are any indication). If there was any question before that Ryan Gosling could play the lovable blond accessory to Barbie, just look at that goofy smile and golden glow. But if you want to get that Malibu Ken look for yourself this summer, you’re in luck. Gosling’s spray tan artist Kimberley Nkosi revealed she achieved Ken’s flawless golden glow — this affordable self-tanning water.
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After receiving compliments from followers on Instagram about how natural and flawless the casts’ tans look, Nkosi shared her insider knowledge on the product used to give Gosling his sun-kissed look. The go-to choice was Isle of Paradise‘s $32 self-tanning water. To achieve the “Ken” tan using the same products from home, Kimberley specifically recommends the medium shade to achieve the level of tan that complemented Gosling’s appearance.
A touch of the dark shade was also applied to balance undertones and ensure that Gosling’s tan would stand out under the intense lighting of the camera.Nkosi, who also tanned Emma Mackey, Hari Nef and Scott Evans for the movie, mentioned that it was important to keep consistency with different lighting styles throughout Barbie filming. The self-tan drops were also reportedly Margot Robbie’s secret weapon for flawless skin throughout the Barbie press tour.
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Application and a good quality self-tanner are clearly key here to achieve peak Ken-ergy, but you should also be matching the self-tanner to your skin’s undertone (cool, warm or neutral) to avoid the dreaded “clown makeup” look.So how do you know if you’re picking the right self-tanner? Isle of Paradise self-tanning drops actually have a color-correcting formula that come in three easy shades: Peach (for fair or slightly uneven skin tones), Green (if you have some redness or light/medium complexion), and Violet (for those with pale brown or a more olive complexion).
If you’ve never tanned before, their self-tanning drops are an easy place to start —just add two to four drops for your daily moisturizer (or a full dropper if you’re using it on your body), mix in the palm of your hands, and then rub onto the skin. No spray tan necessary! With over 5,000 5-star ratings on Amazon and rave reviews, we suggest you pick up a bottle before they get snatch up online. Happy tanning!
