As the granddaughter of Elvis Presley, Riley Keough is no stranger to the spotlight. The American star has an impressive career spanning from modelling to film, but most of us became acquainted with the actress when she exploded onto our screens as Daisy Jones in the Amazon adaptation of Daisy Jones & The Six.
Given our obsession with the show, we were very excited to discover Keough's beauty essentials, which include some of the hardest-working products on the market.
Speaking to Vogue, Keough revealed her favourite products, which include various beauty gadgets that she uses 'a couple of times a week', including a facial steamer, microcurrent facial device and gua sha tool for toning and sculpting her face. Her number one buy appears to be anything by Kate Somerville, which she uses to prep and prime her skin. Another one of her beauty secrets? Pure aloe vera gel, facial oil and a layer of gel-based SPF before applying her makeup. It's clear that this girl knows her stuff.
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'I'll use this Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Intensive Exfoliating Treatment. It makes my skin texture look much brighter and it also smells really good,' she revealed to Vogue. It works wonders at minimising pores and improving skin texture.
Customer review: 'I have tried a lot of exfoliates in my days, but nothing has compared to this ExfoliKate treatment. I put this on at the beginning of my shower and rinse it off at the end. It leaves my face feeling extremely refreshed and smooth. I only use this about twice a week, but the way my skin feels afterwards is incomparable. I can't say enough positive things!'
Pros
- A highly rated product
- Clinically proven results
- Contains enzymatic extracts
Cons
- The scent isn't for everyone
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As one of the more affordable options on the list, we thought that the Supergoop! Glowscreen SPF 30 deserved a spot on our shortlist. We can really appreciate that Riley Keough recognises the importance of SPF coverage. 'It's a really nice texture, it kind of feels like a primer in a way,' she says before applying it to her face. The invisible formula applies with a dewy finish, can be worn under makeup and protects from harmful UVA and UVB rays all at once.
Customer review: 'This sunscreen has become an essential part of my daily routine, offering excellent protection against harmful UV rays while keeping my skin moisturized and non-greasy. With its effective sun protection and comfortable wear, it absolutely deserves a glowing five-star rating for keeping my skin safe and healthy.'
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Enriched with vitamins
- Contains hyaluronic acid
Cons
- May apply slightly greasy on oily skin types
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Admittedly, we love a cream blush which is why we were happy to discover the ILIA Multi-Stick on Keough's list. 'I take it with me everywhere and I use the shade called All Of Me. I just take it and put it all over my cheeks, and sometimes I'll go up over the bridge of my nose.'
Whether you use it as a blush for the sunkissed effect or apply it as lipstick, it gives a natural luminous pop of colour to the face.
Customer review: "My go to blush!"
Pros
- A great compact size
- Easily blendable
- Multipurpose product
Cons
- May not be best for oily skin types
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'I have this Organic Pharmacy Carrot Butter Cleanser, it's very gentle and it gets all of my makeup off which is very important for me,' says the star. A bestselling cleanser and a favourite with fellow celebs, this product is infused with antioxidants for a deep and gentle cleanse that simply melts into the skin.
Customer review: 'This is honestly the best cleanser I have ever used. I have been looking for a nice oil cleanser and this is the best I tried. I have to say with this, a little goes a long way. You only need about a pea size for your whole face. Warm it between your fingers and gently message it into your face. I also like to sometimes let it sit for 10 minutes like a mask. Only one thing; You WILL need a muslin cloth to get this off.'
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Antioxidant activity confirmed by in vitro test
- Non-comedogenic
Cons
- Low in stock
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Designed to smooth, brighten and restore even the most stubborn skin, the Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Resurfacing Body Scrub is clinically proven to make the skin feel softer. 'I wear a lot of body makeup in my work, so I'll use this body scrub on dry skin. My skin feels so soft,' Keough said.
Customer review: 'I have tried lots of body scrubs but this one is complete magic. It's in a tube so no digging fingers into a pot, the exfoliating particles are tiny so you really feel they're working, you don't have to scrub scrub scrub so application doesn't feel like a workout just rub in on slightly damp skin, wait for up to 3 mins and wash off. Have the softest skin as a result and look forward to using this product each time. Buy it!!'
Pros
- Smoother skin after first use
- Clinically proven results
- Contains enzymatic extracts
Cons
- Does apply with a green tint
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'Here's the NuFACE, which is my favourite little thing. It makes my face more awake and together. If I wasn't a performer or an artist, I really think I'd be an aesthetician.'
The NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device is just one of many microcurrent devices making waves at the moment. With the purpose of firming and toning facial muscles, this mini device works to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Customer review: 'The gel leaves your skin feeling lovely and hydrated. Even after just the first time of using the NuFACE Mini, my skin was left feeling a lot firmer and had a lovely glow. I have only been using the device for a little over a week, but I can already see an improvement in my jawline and my face just seems to look more awake.'
Pros
- A great compact size
- Gel contains hyaluronic acid
- Aesthetician approved
Cons
- Takes consistent use to see results
Best Riley Keough face oil beauty essential
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'I will take my face oil, and the one that I love is this MARA Universal Face Oil,' Keough says. She proceeds to pat it on her skin before applying a gua sha tool with medium pressure to tone her face. Powered by age-defying algae, plankton extract and four superfood plant oils, this oil works to nourish your skin.
Customer review: 'I am obsessed with beauty oils and this is my favourite one! The oil sinks into my skin very quickly and after every use I find my complexion is instantly more luminous and glowing. I usually avoid using oils during the day as I have combination skin but this one is so lightweight that I often use it in the morning and evenings. It smells lovely too!'
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Enriched with vitamins and antioxidants
- Made with natural ingredients
Cons
- Consistency too thick for some
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Containing traces of vitamins, hyaluronic acid and algae extracts, the Kate Somerville KateCeuticals® Lifting Eye Cream targets fine lines and wrinkles, hydrating the under eyes and bringing elasticity back. It also brightens and tones the undereye complexion, as revealed by Keough. She says, 'I have a tendency to have dark circles under my eyes which can get really intense. I just tap it really lightly under my eye. Eye creams are really important to me when I'm working.'
Customer review: 'I am really loving this new eye cream from the new Kateceuticals range. It's a really lightweight cream which absorbs into the skin easily. I have definitely noticed a difference as my skin looks firmer around the eye area and it definitely reduces the appearance of fine lines. I love that this cream includes Hyaluronic Acid, Vit C and Peptides all in one product. Gamechanger!'
Pros
- Enriched with vitamins
- Clinically proven results
- Contains a triple peptide complex
Cons
- The pump may release a lot of cream at one time
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Another Kate Somerville favourite of Keough's is the Kate Somerville KateCeuticals® Total Repair Cream that she uses to moisturise her face with. 'You can really see immediately that it improves your skin texture,' the actress says. We're sold. The Total Repair Cream from the sought-after brand utilises top hydrating agents to plump, firm and tone the skin.
Customer review: 'I am a huge fan of the Kate Somerville skincare range, and this new product doesn't disappoint! The cream feels luxurious and silky on my skin, and not too overbearing. When I use this at night, my skin looks revived and glowy by morning. I now want to buy the serum!'
Pros
- Enriched with vitamins
- Contains hyaluronic acid
- Contains peptides
Cons
- The travel size option may be too small
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Although Keough claims not to wear makeup all that often, she'll wear this Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Aqua Foundation if she 'has somewhere important to go'. The premium foundation is designed to give a lightweight, dewy and natural finish. Containing hydrating ingredients, the improved formula now has enhanced coverage, sweat and oil resistance for long-lasting wear.
Customer review: 'This is the first foundation I have repeatedly purchased and I have tried them ALL. I have been using it for about 7 years now. I try others but always come back to this. It wears so comfortably and doesn't even feel like I am wearing makeup. When I wear it I get compliments on how great my skin looks. It is so easy to apply and blends seamlessly.'
Pros
- Suitable for all skin types
- Free from synthetic fragrances, parabens, and mineral oil
- A hydrating formula
Cons
- Could be a wider shade range
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When it comes to concealing her blemishes (although we definitely can't see any), Keough uses the Chantecaille Le Camouflage Stylo. For brightening coverage that stays put all day and doesn't crease in fine lines, the ultra-hydrating formula uses light-reflecting pigments to instantly blur imperfections.
Pros
- Contains polymers that plump the skin
- Light reflecting pigments blur imperfections
- Crease free and long lasting wear
Cons
- Some shades are out of stock
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'I'm going to use some powder to set everything I've just done,' Keough says as she pats the product in with a brush. The KOSAS Cloud Set Setting Powder is a pressed powder formulated with bamboo stem extract to support skin with excess oil production and help to reduce shine.
Customer review: 'This is one of the best pressed powders I have tried. I can really notice the difference when I use this. It actually blurs and smooths out pores it makes your skin look flawless. I don’t normally notice that with other powders but have with this one. Definitely recommend!'
Pros
- Affordable price point
- Contains anti-wicking bamboo extracts
- Free from silicone or talcum powder
Cons
- May actually be more suited to dry skin types
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In true Keough fashion, her makeup favourites and beauty essentials stay true to that natural look that she does so well. Although the actress reportedly doesn't wear lipstick in her personal life, she does like to finish off with the COOLA Classic Liplux Oil. 'It's really beautiful, and it's kind of like a gloss too,' she says. Infused with nourishing vitamins, oils and antioxidants, this lip oil helps to keep lips feeling nourished and hydrated while keeping them protected from the sun.
Pros
- Made with organic ingredients
- Protects against UVA and UVB rays
- Leaves a glossy finish
Cons
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Does Riley Keough Sing In Daisy Jones & The Six?
Despite the fact Keough claimed she had no singing experience before getting involved with the musical drama series, she came to learn on the set of Daisy Jones & The Six. A vocal coach worked alongside Keough in order for her to develop her voice. So, all of the recordings of Daisy Jones are done by Keough herself. 'I'm the most proud of our music sequences because we worked really hard to get it right,' she revealed in an interview with Prime. 'I went to the voice coach and he taught me to belt.'
What Other TV Shows And Movies Has Riley Keough Starred In?
As well as trying her hand at music, Keough also had a brief modelling career before getting involved in acting. The star debuted her first modelling gig at 15 when she walked for Dolce & Gabbana in the autumn/winter 2004 show. However, her first breakthrough role as an actress was in the 2010 film The Runaways. Of a similar genre to Daisy Jones & The Six, The Runaways is a biographical drama musical in which Keough played Marie Currie, the sister of lead vocalist, Cherie Currie.
Since then, she also went on to star in other notable titles including Magic Mike and Mad Max: Fury Road, where she met her husband, Ben Smith-Petersen. The pair met during filming in 2012, and she later married the Australian stuntman in a ceremony in California back in 2015. They went on to welcome their first daughter sometime last year.
Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at Grazia. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.