The influencer has curated her favorite products into a masterful skin-care and makeup routine.
Olivia Culpo’s 40-Step Guide to Dewy Skin and Winged Eyeliner
Olivia Culpo is a natural beauty who has, in the past, had her visage obscured by over-the-top makeup—particularly during her time as Miss Universe. “Looking back on those photos, I don’t even know who that person is, because it was just too much,” says the pageant queen turned influencer. “I’m not a huge fan of changing what your face looks like. I like the idea of enhancing your things that make you different…working with the canvas that you have.” For her part, Culpo has mastered her canvas, indulging in a well-curated 40-step beauty routine with an end result that skews pretty and personalized rather than exaggerated.
First comes skin care, a 12-part undertaking that begins with Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser—which Culpo favors for its moisturizing feel—20 minutes under an LED light mask from Déesse, and a masking moment with Glamglow. Next, a cocktail of serums and creams is broken up by two-minute applications of Crest Whitening Emulsions, a teeth whitener that requires no downtime or rinsing. Then comes the makeup.
“I always say that makeup is kind of like cooking: If you like to cook, you’re going to be a good cook. If you like makeup, and putting on makeup and the process of it, you’re going to become good at makeup,” says Culpo. “It’s kind of just putting in the time and really finding the fun in it—because it is creativity.” Though products may abound, Culpo’s application is all about precision, with MAC Strobe Cream serving as a starting point for a duet of concealers and a touch of foundation pressed only into the day’s “problem areas.” Brushings of Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow—the same product in a slightly darker shade also functioning as eye shadow—gelled and subtly penciled brows, and several combined blush shades swirled over smiling cheeks affords Culpo a warm, seasonless look.
A bit of Patrick Starrr One/Size liquid liner—“I always put my liner on the outer, like, sixth of the eye; I don’t start from the inner corner,” Culpo explains—curled lashes, and expertly placed highlighter make for a bit of characteristic glam. An ample application of Dior Lip Glow topped with a berried tint acts as a finishing touch. When it comes to her hair, a simple zhuzh will do. The lesson? Whether your above-neck regimen consists of four or 40 products, taking the time to find what works for you is the key to a signature look.
ZitSticka Skin Discipline
$44ZITSTICKASunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
$35SUNDAY RILEYDéesse Pro Mask Next Generation
$1,900DÉESSEGlamGlow GravityMud Firming Treatment Mask
$60GLAMGLOWCrest Whitening Emulsions
$40CRESTNeutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$7NEUTROGENADr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Extra Strength Daily Peel
$150DR. DENNIS GROSSiS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum Advance Plus
$155IS CLINICALDr. Barbara Sturm Hyaluronic Serum
$300DR. BARBARA STURMDr. Barbara Sturm Calming Serum
$250DR. BARBARA STURMDr. Barbara Sturm Glow Drops
$145DR. BARBARA STURMDr. Barbara Sturm Eye Cream
$140DR. BARBARA STURMSupergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
$34SUPERGOOP!Tatcha The Water Cream Oil-Free Pore Minimizing Moisturizer
$20TATCHATatcha Camellia Gold Spun Lip Balm
$30TATCHAMAC Strobe Cream
$35MACClarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster
$32CLARINSSt. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Mousse
$44ST. TROPEZBeautyBlender The Original
$20BEAUTYBLENDERNARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
$30NARSCle de Peau Concealer SPF 25
$70CLE DE PEAUKoh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation
$77KOH GENMAC Prep + Prime Fix+ Primer and Setting Spray
$18MACGlossier Boy Brow
$16GLOSSIERDior Brow Styler
$29DIORCharlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze and Glow
$68CHARLOTTE TILBURYLaura Mercier Highlight & Glow Face Palette
$52LAURA MERCIERONE/SIZE Point Made 24-Hour Liquid Eyeliner Pen
$19ONE/SIZECharlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand
$38CHARLOTTE TILBURYDior Lip Glow
$34DIORMAC Lip Liner
$18MACDior Addict Lip Tattoo
$30DIORLaura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
$39LAURA MERCIERLouis Vuitton California Dream Perfume
$265LOUIS VUITTONOribe Dry Texturizing Spray
$48ORIBEL'Anza air Paste
$26L'ANZAThis story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Calin Van Paris