6 Olandria Makeup Looks That Deserve Their Own Tutorials

When Olandria Carthen stepped into the Love Island USA villa as the self-proclaimed “Bama Barbie,” she brought more than just Southern charm and undeniable confidence. She brought a masterclass in serving looks that celebrate Black beauty in all its glory. The 27-year-old Alabama native quickly became a fan favorite, not just for her authentic personality, but for consistently turning out makeup moments that had me screenshotting for reference.

Since leaving the villa and continuing her love story with Nic, Olandria has been blessing our feeds with beauty looks that range from effortlessly glam to editorial-level stunning. As a first-generation college graduate now navigating life in the spotlight, she’s proven that embracing your femininity and serving face can go hand in hand with being the accomplished woman she’s always been.

What stands out most about Olandria’s beauty approach is how intentional she is about celebrating her features. From her signature dark liner and brown gloss lip combo that landed her a NYX lip kit (which sold out in record time btw) to eye looks that enhance her doe eyes, every makeup choice feels authentic to who she is. In a reality TV landscape where Black women, especially dark-skinned Black women, don’t always get their due recognition, Olandria has been unapologetically herself while serving looks that inspire the rest of us to do the same.

Here are six post-Love Island makeup moments from Olandria that had me adding products to my cart and flooding the group chat with screenshots.