For awhile, the quest to look like a real-life doll had been put on hold, but the rise of Barbie-loving celebs like Nicki Minaj has reinvigorated this look for a modern audience. This influence is seen in editorials and runways everywhere, as pink threads are once again embraced and women welcome cotton candy-hued blush back into their makeup bags.
The doll, whether she be Barbie or baby inspired, has always been seen as a symbol of femininity and youth -- for many, these two things are considered the pillars of beauty. With that in mind, it's no surprise that such major makeup artists, designers and magazines are taking the look on. A recent editorial in Vogue Italy sees pale makeup and huge eyes reminiscent of porcelain figurines, while the Viktor Wolf Spring 2012 collection saw tons of visible stitching and pink that was very Barbie.
33 Real-Life Doll Looks

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Melancholic Doll-Like Shoots
Abbey Lee Kershaw Stars in the Interview Magazine March 2012 Issue

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Moulin Rouge Photography
The Dramatic Shoot from Silent-View is Darkly Refreshing

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Broken Barbie Marriages
The Dina Goldstein ‘In The Dollhouse’ Series Sees More Than Me
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Mischievously Mod Editorials
The Fashion Magazine 'Out on a Limb' Photoshoot Stars Cute Lisa Cant
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Flirty Barbie-Doll Fashion
The Alannah Hill Autumn/Winter 2011 Lookbook is Whimsically Wonderful
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Doll-Face Photography
The Circo Amato Series is Soft and Romantic
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Wound-Up Figurine Fashion
Mechanical Dolls by Tim Walker Plays Dress-Up with Human Models
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Bubblegum-Haired Shoots
Anna-Maria Nemetz and Ehren Dorsey Star in Bullett Magazine Spring 2012
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Humanized Fashion Dolls
GQ Germany Celebrates Ken's 50th Anniversary With Life-Like Dolls
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Unique Barbie Homages
Andrea Cucchi Revamps Barbie Dolls in Peculiar Ways
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Personified Japanese Cartoons
Anastasiya Shpagina Becomes a Real-Life Anime Doll in This Series
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Dolled-Up Models
Fairytale Looks from Karlie Kloss in 'Russian Dolls' Vogue UK October 2010
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Porcelain Doll Editorials
Vogue Italy Beauty August Features a Bold Array of Looks
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Doll-Like Celebs
The Jennifer Aniston Allure Cover Shoot is Stunningly Blue-Eyed
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Porcelain Geisha Doll Shoots
Amato Haute Couture by Tina Patni Features Stunning Gowns
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Doll-Like Duo Photoshoots
The Vogue Us July 2012 'Risky Business' Editorial is Figurine-Friendly
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Ghostly Doll Face Photography
The Carsten Witte 'More Beauty' Series Lives Up to its Name
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Bizarre Baby Doll Photoshoots
The August 2012 Vogue Japan Wixson Editorial is Girlish
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Printed Doll Tresses
Get Wild Multicolored Hair with Barbie Design Printables
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Distorted Doll Faces
Vivienne Westwood's Spring Summer 2011 Show has Ghostly Makeup
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Porcelain Doll-Like Shoots
The Exit FW 2011 Editorial Captivates with Chillingly Poised Beauty
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Youthful Doll-Like Editorials
The Numero China May 2012 Stars a Playful Anais Pouliot
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Disastrous Dollhouse Fashion
The Ruby Aldridge Vogue Italia Shoot is Chromatically Creepy
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Dollhouse-Inspired Duds
The Viktor & Rolf Spring 2012 Collection is Playful and Fun
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Demented Plaything Photography
The Hayden Wood Living Doll Series is Bewitching
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Dollface Nautical Fashions
Cruisin' for a Brusin' Makes Seafarers Swoon
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Mystical Madame Photography
Richard Ramirez Jr Lenses Ethereal Pink Ladies
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Living Mannequin Photoshoots
This Ian White Series is Uncanny and Unsettling
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Playful Porcelain Pictorials
Robert Hamada Photographs Naty Chabanenko for Smug Magazine
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Felt-Full Facial Fasinators
Kamila Chwolka's 'Felt Forms' Plays With Material Makeup
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Expressive Doll-Like Lookbooks
The Korean label O'2nd Campaign is Creatively Unique
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Doll-Faced Travel Photography
The Ofer Wolberger 'Life With Maggie' Series Takes You on a Trip
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Dolled Up Brunette Beautorials
'Til It Shines' Features a Girl Coming of Age
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Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
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Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Makeup-Themed Dog Toys
Rare Beauty Introduces Playful Dog Toys Inspired by Its Makeup
Fairytale-Inspired Lipsticks
M·A·C Partnered with Disney to Release 'Royal Ball'
Backstage-Inspired High-End Beauty Capsules
Christian Dior Welcomes Jenna Ortega for Its Campaign
Iconic Doll Accessory Collaborations
The Barbie x ALDO 2024 Collection is Dreamhouse-Inspired
Soft-Pink Cosmetics Pop-Up Stores
This Kylie Cosmetics Pop-Up Store Featured Bestsellers
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
Fashion Doll Sodas
The Olipop x Barbie Peaches & Cream Soda Boasts Maximalist Flavor
Nostalgic Toy-Film-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Partners with Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes
These Pink Shipping Container Homes by Ishita Ganguly are Chic
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Doll-Inspired Sanitaryware Collections
HEWI and Barbie Join Forces on a Bathroom Collection
Age Inclusive Romantic Lingerie Ads
Bluebella's Valentine's Day Campaign Boasts Marie Helvi
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Inclusion-Focused Doll Collections
Barbie's New Doll and Capsule Celebrates the Visually Impaired
Doll-Inspired Wedding Collections
Mattel and Azazie Team Up to Debut a New Pink Wedding Collection
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Vibrant Upscale Makeup Collections
Chanel's Spring 2025 Makeup Capsule Boasts Unexpected Pairings
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Makeup-Inspired Music Collaborations
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches 'Get Ready With Me The Album'
Plush Cosmetic Innovations
Maybelline Introduces Long-Lasting Teddy-Soft Lip Tint Collection
Intricately Exquisite Beauty Collections
The Christian Dior Summer 2025 Makeup Collection is Chic
Influencer-Approved Beauty Brands
Mikayla Nogueira’s Point of View Beauty Focuses on Makeup Prep
Gen Alpha Barbie Launches
Barbie Announces New Doll Lineup Targeted Towards Older Fans
Rococo-Inspired Cosmetic Lines
Flower Knows Calls Attention to Its Violet Strawberry Rococo Line
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
Cuddly Costumed Dolls
The Barbie Cutie Reveal Care Bears Series Shares Fun Surprises
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Toy-Inspired Millennium Era Eyewear
The Bratz x GENTLE MONSTER Foldable Eyewear is Nostalgic
Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Introduces the Exciting Pokémon Collection
Inspiring Role Model Dolls
Barbie Role Models Celebrate Women from Around the World
Celebrative Doll-Inspired Donuts
Krispy Kreme Unveils Iconic Barbie-Themed Donuts
American-Actress Fragrance Campaigns
Maddie Ziegler Becomes the Face of the 'Replica Collection'
Enchanting Spring-Forward Makeup Capsules
ColourPop Teams Up with Disney for a Tangled Collection
Whimsical Film-Inspired Makeup Sets
The r.e.m. beauty x Wicked Collab Boasts Character Sets
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Playful False Nails
Digi Beauty is a Bold Collab Offering Ultra-Playful Nail Art
Spooky TV Series Dolls
Mattel Released a New Wednesday Addams Collection
Disney-Inspired Lipsticks
Mac's 40 Disney Favourites in Princess Incognito Lasts 10 Hours
Lunar New Year Dolls
Barbie Unveils the 2025 Dolls Channeling Good Fortune and Luck
In-Game Beauty Experiences
e.l.f. Beauty and Roblox Partnered for a Virtual Kiosk
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Reimagined Doll-Inspired Capsules
The Polly Pocket x Cider Collection Features Playful Silhouettes
GenAI Doll Packaging
Mattel Used Adobe Firefly for the Barbie Signature 2024 Holiday Doll Box
Iconic Model Campaigns
Cara Delevingne Announced as L'Oréal Paris Global Ambassador
Beauty Product Replicas
Mini Brands and Ulta Beauty Team Up to Release Toy-Sized Product Replicas
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Glamorous Goth Dolls
The Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll is a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Glam Oral Care Collabs
Hismile x Barbie Dropped a Pink Bubblegum Toothpaste and Bundle
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Beauty Brand-Sponsored Sports Events
Maybelline New York Becomes WNBA's Official Beauty Partner
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Functional Mini Cosmetics
MGA’s Miniverse Make It Mini Makeup Features Tiny, Pigmented Products
Floral High-End Makeup Capsules
Chanel Boasts Its Camélia Futura Makeup Collection This Summer
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Color-Centric Makeup Experiences
e.l.f Beauty's color e.l.f.nalysis Suggests Flattering Shades
Lipstick Decorating Games
Redecor Players Can Now Use Revlon-Inspired Shades in Their Designs
Intricate Fairytale-Like Makeup Sets
Flower Knows Features Four Essential Sets for the Holidays
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Berry-Hued Mascaras
Clinique's Viral Black Honey Shade Inspired New Limited-Edition Products
Luxe Brown Beauty Collabs
An IPSY x Pantone Collaboration is Dropping in 2025
TV-Inspired Makeup Collections
Rare Beauty Launches 'Only Murders in the Building' Cosmetic Duo
Doll-Inspired Bright Timepieces
Barbie and Casio Join Forces on Limited Pink G-Shock Watch
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Pink-Hued Bath Lines
Barbie x HEWI Unveil a Bauhaus-Inspired Pink Sanitaryware Collection
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Telenovela-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
The 'Descubre e.l.f.ecto' Campaign is Launching in Mexico
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Celeb-Style Press-On Nails
Pink Friday Nails Shares Designs Created by Nicki Minaj's Nail Tech
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Faux Reality Drama Campaigns
Maybelline New York's Primer Donnas Stars Ariana Madix
Inclusive Makeup Brand Campaigns
LIVE TINTED Launches the 'It Feels Good to Be Seen'
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations
The Barbie x Kartell Chairs Mark the Toy's 65th Anniversary
Fashion Dolls-Inspired Cosmetics
ColourPop and Bratz Introduce the Girls Nite Out Collection
Surrealist Pink Pop-Ups
Hourglass Cosmetics is Hosting the Unreal Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Dolled-Up Chip Packaging
Stacy's Pita Chips and Barbie Created Collectible Pink Packaging
Harmonious Eyeshadow Combinations
'Palettes of Beautifying Eye Trends' Celebrates Beauty Moments
90s-Inspired Makeup Revivals
MAC Cosmetics' New Collection Revives Beloved Cool-Tone Colors
Collaborative Cosmetic Concept Shops
Hourglass and Barneys New York Partnered for a Concept Store
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Aquatic Cosmetic Collections
Sigma Beauty Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Has Five Pieces
Adorable Beauty Sets
KimChiChic Beauty and Caboodles Present a Limited-Edition Set
Cinematic Celebration Dolls
The Disney Sleeping Beauty Aurora Doll is Limited-Edition
Vintage Glamour Lipsticks
The Hollywood Beauty Icon Lipsticks Revive Golden Age Style
Beauty-Branded Film Series
e.l.f. Beauty will Debut 'Show Your(s)e.l.f.' at Art Basel Miami Beach
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Fashion-Forward Beauty Collabs
Smashbox X Ilka Unveil a Dazzling Beauty-Fashion Collaboration
Phygital Fashion Dolls
Dress To Impress Mystery Models Brings a Beloved Fashion Game Offline
Women-Themed Fashion Campaigns
Donna Karan New York Launches the Reflections on Women Campaign
Upcoming Inclusive Doll Films
Netflix is Launching Mattel's Black Barbie Origin Story
Empowered Makeup Campaigns
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Soulmates is Star-Studded
DIY-Inspired Doll Designs
Rainbow High Unveils Its Exciting New Lineup of Products and Experiences
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Versatile Vibrantly Packaged Cosmetics
Polite Society Offers a Series of New Makeup Products
Film-Inspired Bright Doll Houses
Mattel Creations Unveils the Mini Mojo Dojo Casa House
Pocket-Sized Blush Sticks
Rhode Pocket Blush Makes Cream Blush Ready to Grab and Go
Curl Care Dolls
Healthy Roots Dolls Have Washable, Styleable Textured Hair
Mixed Heritage Dolls
Riley by Jilly Bing Represents Mixed Asian and Caucasian Backgrounds
Iconic Doll-Inspired Exhibitions
Barbie: The Exhibition Opens at London's Design Museum
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Lines
ColourPop Teams Up with Pokémon on a New Makeup Capsule
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Celebratory Cosmetic Collections
The Pixi 25 Years of Glow Collection is Arriving Now
Inclusive Beauty Brands Initiatives
Annabelle Cosmetics Debuts 'Pride and Beauty for Everyone'
Multipurpose Beauty Mousses
Fwee's Blurry Pudding Pot Boasts a Viral Fluffy Texture
Career Aspiration Doll Collections
Barbie introduces the New Dream Besties Lineup
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands
Maison Battat's Hey Bestie™ Product Range Emphasizes Positivity
Fantastical Collectible Dolls
L.O.L. Surprise!'s Fantasy-Themed Dolls Share New Play Patterns
Indian Heritage-Inspired Dolls
Barbie and Anita Dongre Team Up to Create a Doll for Diwali
Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
MGA Entertainment Introduces the DIY-Informed Yummiland Doll Collection
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Playful Beauty Runway Collaborations
Kaja Beauty and LoveShackFancy Debuted Spring 2025 Collection
Sticker Fashion Dolls
Decora Girlz Merge Creative Style Expression and Sticker Play
Custom-Made Role Model Dolls
Mattel Canada's Barbie Honors Nine Influential Female Athletes
Iconic Doll-Inspired Pink Phones
Mattel is Joining HMD To Create a Real Barbie Flip Phone
Vibrantly Packaged Makeup Launches
Polite Society Has Unveiled Three New Products
Friendship-Celebrating Doll Duos
Barbie Celebrates Women's Day with the Role Model Series
Authentic Asian-American Dolls
The Jilly Doll Celebrates Heritage & Builds Confidence Through Play
Celebratory Monochromatic Dolls
The 65th Anniversary Barbie Signature Doll Collection is Elegant
Basketball Legend Dolls
Barbie's LeBron James Doll is the Brand's First Kenbassador
Inclusion-Focused Design Partnerships
Barbie's New Initative Spotlights Black Designers for BHM
Exclusive Doll-Inspired Smoothies
Bumpin Blends Debuts the Barbie Strawberry Dream Smoothie Cubes
Vibrant Celebrity Icon Collections
The 'Bedsure x Iconic Collection' Pays Homage to Marilyn Monroe
Retro-Chic Nostalgic Flip Phones
HMD and Mattel Join Forces on a Bright Pink Barbie Phone
Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls
Mattel Creations Transforms Barbie and Ken into Festive Designs
Iconic Pink Doll Trucks
Barbie's Dreamhouse Living Tour Will Make Stops in Florida