Unlock Olivia Culpo's Summer Glow with This $3.99 Highlighter and More Budget-Friendly Beauty Gems

Embrace your summer radiance with Olivia Culpo's affordable makeup picks and some helpful hacks.

By Marenah Dobin Jul 13, 2024 10:15 AMTags
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Summer is all about that radiant glow, and who better to take inspiration from than Olivia Culpo? The stunning model, Miss Universe alum, and newlywed has mastered the art of luminous beauty, and you don’t need a hefty budget to achieve the same look. 

"I didn't want to get things that are expensive for the sake of being expensive. I really wanted to see what I could do with these more affordable items because I know that they can still be just as good," Olivia shared during a recent Amazon Live session.

If you want a radiant look, Olivia recommends this $3.99 highlighter stick. The magic doesn’t stop there! Olivia shared more affordable beauty finds, skincare staples, summer fashion, and some genius hacks that you'll adore.

TL;DR Olivia Culpo's Summer Beauty Picks

Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation

"I really like this Maybelline foundation. I think it's a really great price too. That is a steal if you ask me. I just like how glowy it makes the skin."

More From Olivia: "This is dewy and smooth. I picked this out because it's dewy and I feel like in the summer, you want to be dewy." 

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's foundation has 23,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

wet n wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick

"It's really pretty. I usually apply above the cheek and sometimes a little bit on the tip of the nose. 

More From Olivia: "It's cheaper than my Starbucks order. I like that this has Vitamin E in it too."

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's affordable find has 18,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

NYX Professional Makeup Slim Lip Pencil

"This is a lip pencil by NYX. It's $4, so you need this in your life. It's super lightweight."

Olivia uses the shade 828 Ever.

More From Olivia: "I love the brands NYX and e.l.f. They have the best affordable makeup items."

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's lip liner has 30,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

NYX Professional Makeup Fat Oil Lip Drip

"I love it. It's so hydrating."

Olivia recommends the shade 02 Missed Call, remarking "it's such a pretty color." 

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's lip gloss has 13,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

e.l.f. Monochromatic Multi Stick

"It's a great price point. It's $5 and it's such a nice, little glow."

Shoppers Agree: This multitasking product has 38,100+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

This has also been recommended by Lisa Rinna and Kandi Burruss.

L'Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion

"It's really sheer and it just gives a really really nice subtle glow."

More From Olivia: "This is a really great price point. It comes in a bunch of great colors. This color is 905, the medium glow, but you really can use any color."

This glow-enhancing lotion is a celeb favorite. It has also been recommended by Alix EarleSummer House star Paige DeSorboThe Bachelor alum Hannah Ann Sluss, Gia Giudice, and Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Lisa Barlow.

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's glow-enhancing lotion has 28,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray

"Everybody needs this. It's hydrating and it keeps your makeup in place. I recommend it so so much for the summer. It's so great."

This is a celebrity favorite, which has been previously recommended by Olivia Culpo, along with Paige DeSorbo, Kyle Richards, Rachel RecchiaLisa RinnaEmily SimpsonKristin JuszczykMarianna Hewitt, and Nordstrom National Beauty Director Autumne West.

Shoppers Agree: This iconic setting spray has 2,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Tula Skin Care Protect + Glow Daily Sunscreen Gel Broad Spectrum SPF 30

"I love this SPF so much. It's got the nicest glowy texture. Always wear an SPF."

Olivia previously recommended this sunscreen to E! shoppers. The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell shared it too.

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's sunscreen has 2,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

"It's so easy to put on. I usually put this on the jaw, chin, above the cheekbones, just above the temple, and then I actually use it as an eyeshadow too."

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Icesip 16oz Drinking Glasses Cups Set of 4 with Bamboo Lids

"I absolutely love these. There are 4. They all have slightly different patterns. So cute."

More From Olivia: "I love the oak wood on the top. Dishwasher-safe and just fun."

Prettygarden V Neck Vest Sleeveless Top & Shorts Set

"It comes in so many colors. It's a two-piece set sold together. It's linen. It's so cute."

Olivia has this set in black and white. 

Hzxsny Womens Straw Tote Bag

"How cute is this bag? It's a straw tote."

Olivia's tote bag comes in 4 cute colors.

Juslink Rectangle Sunglasses

"I love these glasses. These glasses are under $10."

Shoppers Agree: Olivia's sunglasses have 1,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews.

Choose from black, brown, and white

Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation

"I love this for my summer foundation because it's very light and moisturizing, but I also understand that this is a splurge. It's something that I've always loved."

Sanitas Skincare Vita C Serum

"This is my top secret trick. I use this mixed in with foundation. It just looks so nice on the skin. It makes the foundation go on so smoothly."

Olivia's Combination for the Ultimate Glow: Olivia recommends mixing the Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Liquid Foundation with the Koh Gen Do Moisture Foundation and the Sanitas Skincare Vita C Serum.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

"I usually use this. I usually use this as my first step."

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Light Wand Easy Highlighter

"For a highlighter, I usually use Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk."

Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish Setting Powder

"Use this to get the spots that you don't want dewy."

Olivia uses the shade 2 Medium.

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