RECREATING HER MOST ICONIC LOOKS.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Alicia Keys and the word “glow” have become synonymous over the years — and not just because of her radiant skin. From fresh-faced award show moments to bold beauty statements, Alicia Keys’ makeup looks are all about embracing your light, inside and out.
Want to channel her soulful style? We’ve rounded up some of her most iconic beauty looks from unforgettable moments in her life, plus makeup artist–approved tips to help you recreate Alicia’s glow for your next look.
ALICIA KEYS AT THE MET GALA 2025
At the 2025 Met Gala, Alicia Keys ascended the MET steps for “fashion’s most glamorous night of the year” like a modern-day muse, embodying tailored radiance.
For the evening’s dress code—Tailored for You, celebrating the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style—Alicia wore a custom red pinstripe Moncler suit by Edward Enninful, paired with a matching Swarovski-beaded headpiece. Her pared-back glam, created by longtime beauty collaborator Dotti, perfectly balanced her bold, tailored look.
Dotti prepped Alicia’s skin with Golden Cleanser, Tranquil Essence, Promise Serum, Skin Transformation Cream, and Radiant Eye Cream to create a nourished, luminous base. She then added Let Me Glow Illuminating Priming Serum in Bronze Aura for an all-over glow, followed by a blend of It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint in shades 370W and 420W for a seamless complexion.
Alicia’s cheeks were softly sculpted with Sheer Flush Cheek Tint in Magnetic and Grace, while Gleam On Highlighting Balm in Transcendent lit up her highpoints. Her lips were kept fresh with Comforting Tinted Lip Balm in Lucid and Sheer Bliss, and brows shaped with Soft Stay Brow Gel.
The final touch? A sweep of Sacred Body Lotion and Let Me Glow across the décolletage for a lit-from-within finish.
ALICIA KEYS’ GRAMMYS MAKEUP LOOK 2025
At the 2025 Grammys, Alicia stunned in an all black and gold Dolce and Gabbana dress, giving Goddess energy from her jeweled headpiece to her breathtaking gilded corset.
First, her makeup artist Dotti primed Alicia’s skin with Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum, a glow-enhancing skincare-makeup hybrid in the OG shade Golden Aura. Powered by brightening niacinamide and hydrating rose water, Let Me Glow works as both a primer and a hydrating serum to give skin a healthy-looking glow.
Next, they used It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint in shade 340W to help visibly brighten, blur, and provide light-to-medium coverage on any dark spots. Dotti applied Sheer Flush Cheek Tint in Undeniable, a deep warm shade of wine, to emphasize the apples of Alicia’s cheeks. Then, all it took was a few strokes of Soft Stay Brow Gel to fluff and sculpt her brows.
The finishing touch to complete her Grammys glam? Upping Alicia’s glow with the amethyst-infused Gleam On Highlighting Balm.
Shop all skincare and makeup offerings Alicia used for the Grammys.
ALICIA’S GLOW AT THE BIG GAME 2024
In February 2024, Alicia was invited to join Usher on stage for the spectacular half-time show at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where she sang two of her classic songs — “My Boo” and “If I Ain’t Got You.” Alicia’s Keys’ half-time show look was all about strength and soul. Dressed in bright red, sequined Dolce and Gabbana from head-to-toe, Alicia was accompanied by a matching red piano and kept her makeup minimal, which only made her fire-engine red ensemble burn even brighter.
Here’s how celebrity makeup artist Dotti put the finishing touches on her glam.
She used the Skin Transformation Face Cream for an extra boost of hydration (helping maintain a dewy look even under those hot stadium lights!) After, she primed Alicia’s skin with Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum in Golden Aura. Then, she went in with light coverage of It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint in 340W and followed with Sheer Flush Cheek Tint in Grace, a classic rosy pink shade.
What’s your favorite Alicia Keys glam moment? Tell us what offerings are in your dream look in the comments.
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