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Fresh Faced Beauty Alicia Keys Talks Owning Your Power

Here's every time the singer gave us face without a full beat.

Don't get us wrong; we love a full beat! But there's something about a Queen serving face au naturale. Alicia Keys fully engaged us when she shared her thoughts on stepping into your power. In an IG post, she discussed stepping out of her comfort zone and how it has forced her to evolve and grow. Her reflection was prompted as she prepped for her "Keys to the Summer tour."

She addressed how there was a time when she was hesitant to step away from the piano. "In a way, I adopted that people would only want to see me that way," said the singer. But as she became more comfortable with who she was, she recognized that evolving and trying new things is important. This belief was also part of her skin journey and what standards of beauty should be. 

She advised that forgetting what others feel about you is important. "The evolution of you is all about letting go of the things that don't really work for you and figuring that out for yourself."

There is something so empowering about her speaking on this topic while unapologetically showing off her skin. In honor of our Queen stepping into her power, it's time we share our favorite fresh-faced moments.

  • Serving Skin And Shades

    Kasseem Dean Jr. and Alicia Keys attend as Urban Zen and Veteran Services USA Present Style For Strength at Urban Zen on June 05, 2023 in New York City.

    Alicia Keys arrived completely fresh-faced for the Style For Strength Event with Kasseem Dean Jr. The singer's natural beauty was on full display while she rocked all-black shades and long twists.

  • Fresh Faced Baecation!

    The singer is makeup free with her hubby Swiss Beatz on a romantic bae-cation! The singer teased her followers by captioning her post, "Guess where!" Her fresh face look was completed again with a pair of glasses and bohemian-style braids with colorful beads at the end. 

  • Bronze Goddess

    A vacay without the pressure of beauty standards is our kind of getaway! In this photo dump scroll through to see Keys enjoy a kiss from her one and only Swiss Beatz. Her skin is as radiant as her smile as she beams with joy. Also, can we get a moment of silence for this gorgeous blue beachy gown? Sis never misses! 

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  • Flawless Femininity

    "This Girl is on Fire," the singer stands in her power while baring skin in this photo on Instagram sharing a quote by Young Pablo with her supporters, "True power is living the realization that you are your own healer, hero, and leader." We couldn't agree more! 

  • Family Affair

    Keys isn't the only one showing off her skin; it's a family affair! She shared a picture with her husband and two children having a relaxing Thanksgiving in bed and a completely fresh face. 

  • Rest and Restore

    Doing a full beat can be a lot of work; days off are always needed to give our skin the rest it deserves. The singer says that the combination of SPF and an illuminator have been her secret weapon. 

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  • Slicked Back Beauty

    There's nothing like exploring the world in a true street style. Wearing nothing but an all-black outfit, black shades, and a slick back bun is Keys'. She looks like she's living her best life while exploring Berlin. Cozy, fresh-faced, and unbothered. 

  • Masking Everything But Our Feelings

    You only get skin that good by taking great care of it! Alicia Keys shows off her skincare line Keys Soul Care. In the Instagram video, Alicia can be seen in a full mud mask while applying some to her son's face. 

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