Let’s get one thing clear: Keke Palmer is no newcomer. In fact,
she’s been out here (my pre-teen self lived for
her Nickelodeon days), but she’s come a long way since True
Jackson, VP. With a career that includes staring in multiple films,
releasing albums, and co-hosting Good Morning America, Keke can
seemingly conquer anything, including recently garnering her fair
share of headlines for her part in the star-studded cast of the
most talked-about movie of the year, Hustlers. If you haven’t
seen the movie, I won’t spoil it, but let’s just say Keke’s
glow-up isn’t just from copious amounts of glitter. Ahead, Keke
talks skincare, her impressive career, and of course what it was
like to work alongside the one and only Jennifer Lopez.

“I loved all the cast members,” Keke told us, “but I
really bonded with my girl Lili
Reinhart because we did so much together, and our characters
were close in the film. And so she and I actually spent so much
time working together on set, plus we’re both Virgos.” 

We’re not the only ones impressed by
Jenifer Lopez’s training for Hustlers—Keke is a fan too. As
she stated, “J.Lo’s health routine had me like, Oh, girl. She
doesn’t drink or smoke. I wasn’t sure I could commit to that
because I like to have a drink sometimes, but that’s why she
looks as amazing as she does.”

Keke shared, “For my hair, we really stuck to using
pro-style gel. That was my saving grace for my character,
Mercedes’s, look.”

For
styling edges and baby hairs. 

“I don’t have a huge skincare routine. I just ensure I
remove makeup and wash my face the night before and the morning of
shooting to ensure clean skin in-between heavy makeup
applications,” Keke explained.

Great
for sensitive skin.

Great
for removing heavy makeup. 

“Probably my favorite look during the film is the
first look,” Keke revealed. “My hair is straight, and I loved
the dress I was wearing. It was this risqué yet sweet ruched gold
dress; it was a cute little vibe.” 

Great
for protecting natural hair textures when straightening. 

Ceramic
plated irons prevent unnecessary hair breakage. 

“Because of all the different looks I do for Good
Morning America, I steam my hair every three to four days, and it
has been super helpful for maintaining my natural hair and
preventing damage. I also, swear by Cantu for shampoo and
conditioner,” Keke explained.

“For
my full body wash, I love and used Olay’s ultra moisture body
wash and used it throughout filming Hustlers,” Keke said. “It
helped my skin glow on set.” 

Keke
named this as one of her can’t-live-without beauty products that
she uses the night before shooting.

“I can’t live without my Tata Harper oil cleanser
and moisturizer,” Keke told us. 

Keke
swears by her sunscreen; it’s how she protects her skin on and
off set. 

One
of Keke’s go-to drugstore products, Carmex is perfect for keeping
your lips hydrated.

Keke
promoting Hustlers on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 

“I’m most grateful for my continued passion. When you’ve
been doing something for so long, it’s sometimes difficult to
stay engaged. But I’m happy that I’ve been able to be engaged
through different parts of my career; because sometimes it’s
acting, sometimes it’s hosting, sometimes it’s music. I’m
happy I’ve been able to find a way to maintain my passion and
forge it in different areas.” 

“The biggest thing I’ve learned is that everything
just ebbs and flows, and it’s not really about what’s trendy or
popular at that time, or how big your project is at that time,
it’s just about staying in the space, having fun and being
connected to your audience, and the people who care about the work
you do, not always about what’s hot at the moment,” Keke
explains.

As for what’s after Hustlers, Keke tells us to keep an
eye out for new music coming soon, more mornings with GMA3, and, of
course, a few more tricks up her sleeve. We’re
staying tuned! 

Next: J.Lo
Mastered Pole Dancing in 6 Weeks—So, What Have You Done With Your
Life? 

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