Keke Palmer's Must Have Products: Fabletics & La Roche-Posay
Keke Palmer's Must Haves, From a Fabletics Set to a $26 Moisturizer
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Keke Palmer is having a generational year. The actress, who audiences first fell in love with in 2006's "Akeelah and the Bee," is now a perennial fan favorite in Hollywood, with a popular podcast ("Baby, This Is Keke Palmer"), a prolific movie career (most recently, "I Love Boosters"), and a newly-announced hosting gig at the 2026 CFDA Fashion Awards. This year also marks a major milestone for the luminary as she'll receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
With a career spanning two decades and still thriving, Palmer's found the key to achieving longevity in the ever-shifting Hollywood landscape. "[It] comes from being willing to evolve," she tells Popsugar. "I started so young, and every season of my career has required me to meet myself again and ask, 'OK, who am I now? What do I want to say now?' I've never felt the need to be confined by what people already knew me for." She cites a deep love and passion for the arts as her constant motivation: "I love performing, I love creating, I love connecting with people, and I'm still curious."
Life moves fast and I've learned I can't be everything to everybody at the same time. [...] You can't pour into every cup at once, so I try to just be present.
Palmer's love for entertaining is evident in everything she does, but that doesn't make the workload easy to bear. An Emmy Award-winning actress, singer, entrepreneur, podcast host, and mother to 3-year-old Leodis Jackson, she's learned to be intentional about finding balance. "It's about being where you're at in the current moment," she says. "Life moves fast, and I've learned I can't be everything to everybody at the same time. So, when I'm with my son, I'm with my son. When I'm working, I'm locked in on the work. You can't pour into every cup at once, so I try to just be present."
It also helps to have an outlet, and Palmer's found one in the low-impact exercise method of Pilates. "It's really become my reset," she says, fresh off leading a class at Essence Festival. "It helped me slow down, reconnect with my body, and make time for myself. By the time I leave class, I feel like I can show up as a better version of myself for whatever comes next."
Her love for exercise is a natural fit for her collaboration with Fabletics. Palmer just launched her second collection with the brand, and it features everything from matching activewear sets to a chic, cropped trench coat. "Every piece was inspired by the different versions of me that show up: everyday mom, entrepreneur, actor, singer, and just Keke," she shares. "Some days I'm running from meetings to mom life, some days I'm headed to the gym, and some days I need an outfit that can do all of the above without making me think too hard and still look cute."
Image Source: second collection with the brand
The collab is the latest in a long list of projects Palmer's working on through the rest of the year. For one, fans can expect to see more from her wildly popular podcast. "I love conversation, and the podcast gives me an opportunity to be curious in a completely different way," she says. "My favorite part is when somebody feels comfortable enough to get past the talking points and you get into a real conversation about who they are, how they think, or what they've experienced." Past guests read like a who's who of entertainment and politics: Oprah, Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Tracee Ellis Ross, Whoopi Goldberg, Usher, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara. Palmer's dream guest? "I would love to sit down with Rihanna or Beyoncé," she says excitedly. "I'd have about a million questions!"
She's also gearing up for the aforementioned CFDA Awards. It's too early to tell which designer she may partner with on a red-carpet look, but she does have a beautiful, long-standing relationship with Sergio Hudson. "Sergio understands glamour," she says. "He knows how to make a woman feel powerful, sexy, and sophisticated without losing the personality of the person wearing the clothes." Palmer is widely regarded as Hudson's most beloved muse: he served as her creative director for the 2023 Met Gala and 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party, among many other events, and they posed together on the cover of Essence Magazine's September 2023 issue. "What I love about working with him is that it really feels collaborative," Palmer says. "We have an amazing trust between us, and he understands when I want to have a fashion moment. Sergio's work celebrates the body and celebrates confidence. When I put on one of his creations, I know I'm going to feel like a woman, honey! There's something timeless about what he does while still making it feel fresh."
Image Source: Getty Images for Vanity Fair/Neilson Barnard
Though we all enjoy Palmer as a podcast host and red-carpet fixture, movies are her first love — and where we were first introduced to her extraordinary talent. As we talked about what's next for her career in film, I shared that Tahj Mowry specifically named her in our Popsugar Aughts Effect cover interview, revealing he'd love to star opposite Palmer in a rom-com. Her response? "Oh, I would absolutely do a rom-com with Tahj!" she says. "I love that he said that. We've both been doing this for such a long time, so I think it would be really fun to come together at this point in our careers and do something people might not expect. And I love a good romantic comedy. I think we're in a moment where people want to laugh, fall in love with characters, and just have a good time watching a movie again. Tahj, let's make it happen!"
As we await their appearance on the big screen, keep scrolling to shop Palmer's must-have products for her morning routine, Pilates workouts, and everything in between.
Keke Palmer's Travel Must Have
Bedsure Travel Blanket Set with Inflatable Neck Pillow and Eye Mask ($19, originally $30)
When you travel as much as Keke Palmer, you want a hack for making it as cozy as possible. The jet-setting actress always grabs a comfy pillow and blanket set, and this option is easily packable to transport from place to place. Alongside the inflatable pillow and eye mask, the pack comes with a portable blanket from one of our editor's favorite brands (and it has more than 17,500 rave reviews on Amazon).
Keke Palmer's Morning Must Have
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with Niacinamide ($26)
"Moisturizer is a must for me in the morning," Palmer says. "I like starting the day with my skin feeling hydrated and fresh, especially with how much time I spend in glam, traveling, and going from one thing to the next." She reaches for La Roche-Posay's best-selling face moisturizer, which promises oil-free, 48-hour hydration thanks to ingredients like glycerin and niacinimide.
Keke Palmer's Affordable Must Have
Fabletics Modal Rib Cropped Short-Sleeve Tee ($55) & Fabletics Modal Rib Shorty Short ($65)
Palmer isn't just slapping her name on her Fabletics collaboration; it's a regular part of her daily wardrobe. Whether she's on mom duty or headed to the Pilates studio, she'll throw on "a matching set" to look instantly pulled together, she shares. "It's quick, easy, and I know I'm always going to look good."
Keke Palmer's Self-Care Must Have
Casa de Flores Here Comes the Sun by Teleflora ($100)
Palmer makes fresh flowers a regular part of her self-care regimen, as they provide a natural dopamine boost. "They're such a simple thing, but they can completely change the energy of a room and instantly put me in a better mood," she explains. "I love having something beautiful around me, and you don't have to spend a lot to create that little moment of joy for yourself."
Keke Palmer's Investment Must Have
Jacquie Aiche Shining Star Bodychain ($2,655)
Who doesn't love fancy jewelry? Palmer gravitates toward "pieces that feel unique and personal," she says, and is currently adding more body jewelry to her collection. "It can completely transform a look, even if what I'm wearing is super simple." This body chain from Jacquie Aiche is available in 14K yellow, rose, and white gold, and you can get it handmade for a custom fit by sending in your measurements. "A great piece is something you can keep forever and find new ways to wear over time," Palmer says.
Jessica C. Andrews (she/her) is an award-winning editor and writer who currently works as the senior style director of PS, overseeing beauty, fashion, shopping, and identity content. With more than 15 years of experience, her areas of expertise include fashion, shopping, and travel. Prior to joining PS, Jessica held senior roles at Teen Vogue, Refinery29, and Bustle and contributed to The New York Times, Elle, Vanity Fair, and Essence. She's appeared on "Good Morning America," NBC, and Fox 5 New York and spoken on various panels about fashion, hair, and Black culture.
