The worldwide obsession with Greta Gerwig's live action Barbie movie has officially reached fever pitch. The movie has been in the works since 2014 and for months we have been fed set after set of paparazzi shots that show Margot Robbie in various statement outfits. Take that skater Barbie gear, for example. Photos captured Margot - complete with neon visor - walking alongside Ryan Gosling as Ken, beach tan in situ, in his matching ensemble last year.
Theteaser trailer dropped soon after and sent speculation about the storyline into overdrive. Alongside Margot's Barbie, the film debuts a version of the Beyond The Pines star and The Notebook sensation that we have never seen before - read: a preened, platinum blonde crew cut, double denim outfits on repeat and one heck of a glow.
Both Ryan and Margot have spent the past few weeks touring the world to premiere their hotly anticipated movie, both using the packet schedule to showcase a number of Barbie and Ken-inspired outfits, much to the delight of fans worldwide.
The on-set professional in charge of that 'life in plastic' level tan? Expert Kimberley Nkosi, who gave Grazia an exclusive inside scoop on the movie's tanning essentials:
'For me applying sunless tanner isn't about spraying something on and hoping for the best,' Kimberley says, 'It's about a feeling, something 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. My go-to products to achieve Ryan's golden glow are Isle of Paradise's Tanning Water always in Medium with a touch of Dark to balance his undertone and make sure he's camera-ready. I use the Prep It PH Balancer too.'
Now, don't all charge at once, but yes, Ryan's Ken-worthy fake tan is available in the UK and yes, it's a steal at just £12. Shop the movie must-have below:
Shop: The Fake Tan Ryan Gosling Is Using To Transform Into Ken For The Barbie Movie
Ryan Gosling's Barbie Movie Fake Tan - Grazia 2022
1 of 2Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water, £12.32
Want to glow like Ryan Gosling? Make a play for his fake tan of the moment. According to insiders, Isle of Paradise's Self-Tanning Water is the bottle behind his Barbie-movie-ready tan. He's taken on the role of Ken opposite Margot Robbie's Barbie.
2 of 2Isle of Paradise Prep It Self Tan Priming Spray
On-set tanning expert Kimberley Nkosi prepped Ryan Gosling's skin with this pH balancing spray before reaching for the self-tan for his role as Ken in the Barbie movie.