Alicia Keys goes without makeup at the BET Awards

Last month, singer Alicia Keys penned an intimate essay about the societal pressures women face to be perfect and her desire to start a no-makeup movement. Unsurprisingly, her thoughtful words prompted all of the applause. But here's the incredibly cool part: They weren't just words. Last night, she hit the BET Awards without a lick of mascara or lipstick in sight.
With a radiant au naturel visage, the 35-year-old happily posed for pics with her hubby Swizz Beatz. The star's beat-free face was complemented by a black jumpsuit, silver headscarf, and glitzy accessories. For an event that usually calls for a makeup master class, Keys' minimal beauty was a welcome, if not downright exhilarating, sight.