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10 Times Alicia Keys Gave Us Lipstick Envy

We've been fallin' in love with her lippie game since the early 2000's!
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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Scarlet Pout

If you’ve strayed away from red lipstick because you find the formulas to be super drying, drop your matte for a creamy formula instead. Apply your favorite balm 30 minutes before applying the lipstick so your pucker maintains its’ moisture. For the the perfect true red color, try Sephora Rouge Cream Lipstick in We Have to Talk.

$12.50, available at sephora.com

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Classic Red

Sunglasses and red lips are the the holy grail of the fashion and beauty world. Timeless, effortless and oh, so chic! To micmic Alicias creamy red lip, try Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain L’Extrait in Luxure.

$53, available at sephora.com

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Perfect Nude

Want to upgrade your work look? Let your eyes be the focus and play up your lips with a moisturizing nude lipstick with a bit of a sheen. We love Givenchy Rouge Interdit Vinyl Color Enhancing Lipstick in Nude Ravageur.

$33, available at sephora.com

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Playful Pink

Alicia has long been admired for her cool girl vibes. From the stylish braids she sported during her rise to fame, to her effortless beauty looks on the red carpet. For girl-next-door vibes, try a magenta lip like Kat Von D Everylasting Liquid Lipstick in Bachelorette.

$20, available at sephora.com

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Barely There Pink

A nude lipstick with a bit of a peach or red undertone is always good to have on hand. Alicia Keyes sports the sublte, yet playful color both on the red carpet and while running outtown with the family. If you’re loving this lippie, try Nars Lipstick in Cruising. 

$27, available at sephora.com

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Playful Purple

At the 50th annual Grammy Awards, Alicia Keys proves that evening gowns and bright, bold lips are a winning combination. To copy her lip, try Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Rainbow.

$21, available at sephora.com

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Bronzed Babe

Bronzy skin and nude lips conjur warm summer memories of beach-side cocktails and sea salt hair. Channel your inner Bahama mama-vibes and play with a bright, but understated lip color like Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Salmon.

$27, available at sephora.com

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Barely Berry Kiss

At her album launch party, Alica cocktailed kohl-lined eyes with lush lashes and a gorgeous rosy lip. Channel her glamorous vibe with a creamy lipstick like Burberry Kisses Lipstick in Golden Peach. To add definiton to your smoldering pout, line the inner corners of your lips with a complimentary liner.

$33, available at sephora.com

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Flirty Fuchsia

Alicia offers a lesson in sultry chic. Fuchsia lipstick is that sweet spot between naughty and nice and it’s perfect for everything from shopping with the girls to dinner with your guy. The perfect flirty girl shade?  Sephora Color Lip Last in Royal Raspberry.

$14, available at sephora.com

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Glamazon Pretty

Peachy-pink nude lipstick is the secret weapon in your lipstick arsenal. Pair it with bare-there makeup or a a full face for  effotless pretty. We love this creamy formula from Make Up For Ever.

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