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Olandria Carthen Reveals Her 3 Must-Haves From Black-Owned Beauty Brands: Shop Them Here

The former ‘Love Island USA’ star is not one to gatekeep her favorite makeup and skincare products.

Cara O’Bleness

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Beauty queen Olandria Carthen has spoken. The former Love Island USA star recently shared her top three must-have makeup and skincare items by Black-owned brands, and we simply can’t “add to cart” quick enough.

In an Instagram reel posted by Sephora earlier today, Feb. 23, the 27-year-old model and reality television show contestant grabbed a shopping basket and walked through the aisles of the beauty retailer while showcasing a few of the items that remain on her top shelf.

As she perused the store, Carthen wore animal print from head to toe. Her ensemble consisted of a long sleeved leopard bodysuit, which she paired with pointed-toe black pumps. Carthen draped a matching fur animal print coat atop her shoulders and wore her hair in a partial up-do for the segment.

Below, shop Carthen’s trio of beauty and skincare picks.

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Fenty Cheeks Suede Powder Blush, $28 (fentybeauty.com)

Fenty Beauty blush
Fenty Beauty

“So you know I’m known for the blush, so one of my favorite blushes to use is Wattabrat by Fenty Beauty,” Carthen stated of the brand, founded by Rihanna in 2017. “So beautiful, so vibrant, love it.”

The brand’s silky powder blush is sweat-resistant and offers buildable coverage, so you can opt for a bold dose of color or a minimal flush, based on your mood.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder - Tinted Primer and Foundation, $39 (sephora.com)

Danessa Myricks Beauty
Sephora

“Wait. Oh my gosh, if you know me, you know I swear by this stuff: The Danessa Myricks Blurring Balm Powder,” she stated of the viral product, which is meant to deliver a matte finish from morning to night. “Add it to your routine, you will not regret it.”

Topicals Faded Under Eye Masks, $22 (mytopicals.com)

Topicals eye masks
Topicals

“When it comes to self-care, Topicals is always in the mix,” Carthen added of the brand, which was created by Olamide Olowe in 2020. “One of my favorite eye patches on the market.”

Not only do these patches offer a cooling effect, they also target dark circles and work to hydrate, brighten and depuff the under eye area in just 15 minutes.

We weren’t the only ones thrilled to see Carthen and Sephora team up, as plenty of fans expressed their joy in the comments section of the post.

“Well YESLANDRIA 🔥🔥🔥,” one follower quipped.

“Adding everything to my cart immediately! 🔥,” another person agreed.

“We love an Olandria haul!!” someone else declared.

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Cara O’Bleness
CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.

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