As a collective, members of Gen Z are dynamic trendsetters and culture shifters.
Barbie Ferreira is excitedly entering the next phase of her career.
The model-actress has been busier than ever, and she’s soaking up every moment.
As she puts it, “I’m living my little dream.”
She’s also cultivated partnerships with some of her favorite fashion and beauty companies.
Most recently, the 26-year-old became the face of the Brazilian-inspired beauty brand Sol de Janeiro’s globalperfume mistcampaign.
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Keep scrolling to get to know Barbie Ferreira.
Tell me about the projects you’ve been working on recently.
Another fun part of your job is working with brands like Sol de Janeiro.
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What made this partnership a perfect fit?
Over the past year, I’ve been connecting with my Brazilian roots.
It’s such a huge part of my family and upbringing.
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For the campaign, I was able to go to Rio for the first time.
It’s been so fun to tap into the Brazilian side of myself.
And Sol de Janeiro is such a great brand that I’ve known about for a while.
The Bum Bum Cream has been a staple of mine, so why not work together?
You’re the face of the brand’s perfume mist line.
How does fragrance play a role in your beauty routine?
I always think about my grandma, who wore the same perfume for decades.
I’m the opposite.
I love to play around with scents depending on my mood.
Sometime, I’ll use body mists and pair them with body oils.
I’m always mixing and matching depending on how I feel that day.
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With that in mind, let’s get into your Sol de Janeiro fragrance wardrobe.
Which scents are you regularly rotating through?
Since it’s summer, it’s been fun to wear scents that remind me of Brazil.
I love that all of the scents are very different.
My favorite Perfume Mist is the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 68 Beija Flor.
I also like the Brazilian Crush Cheirosa 62it smells like pistachiosand Rio Radiance.
Aside from fragrance, are there any other beauty rituals you swear by?
It’s kind of a boring bit of advice, but I always take my makeup off.
When I was younger and getting into modeling, I would sometimes skip doing that.
Now, I like to cleanse, use exfoliating wipes, and dry my face with a microfiber towel.
At the very least, I’m usingmicellar waterto get everything off.
Are there any treatments that have been a game-changer for your skin?
I love treatments that aren’t product based and use tools instead.
In this case, her hands are the tools.
Are there any beauty or wellness trends you’ve been wanting to try?
Since I have time off from shooting, I’m very much on TikTok.
I’ve been seeing videos aboutoil pulling with coconut oil, so I started to try that.
It’s not a replacement for flossing or brushing, but I found oil pulling offers an added benefit.
You mentioned you have some downtime from work right now.
How else have you been enjoying your time off this summer?
I went on a much-needed vacation with my girls.
I’ve also been reading a lot.
I finished Pachinko by Min Jin Leeand then I watched the Apple TV series.
It’s so wonderful, and I’m so excited they’re doing a season two.
On a reflective note, what are you most proud of doing this year?
I’m proud of doing all these projects.
I’ve never been the lead of a project before, and I did it.
It was a lot of work and a very different vibe when you have to be present every day.
So, I’m really proud of doing that.
Personally, I’m just proud that I am surrounded by love and people who care about me.
Do you have any advice for people who want to pursue a career in entertainment like you?
Remember that the most important relationship is with yourself.
Now, more resources are available to help people take care of themselves.
But it’s important to stay connected to yourself and be at peace with yourself.
What do you love most about being a part of Gen Z?
When I think of Gen Z, I think of connection and empathy.
The level of community we have on the Internet has been the most positive influence in my life.
I’ve met wonderful friends through the Internet, which is so dope.
I’m really grateful for it.
It has helped my creativity and confidence.
